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Gentle Yoga (Hybrid)

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class featuring certified RYT instructor Beverlee Bertinetti. Using a combination of seated and standing...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class featuring certified RYT instructor Beverlee Bertinetti.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event. 

No library card waitlist

Registration for this program opens first to Long Beach Public Library cardholders. If you do not have an LBPL card, you can still register and be put on a "pending waitlist". If there are seats available 72 hours before the program, you will receive an email notifying you that your registration is confirmed. So please make sure you enter your email address :)

Molly Mouse Lapsit

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Event Details:

Join us for this fun IN PERSON family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement and books for children ages 5 months to 3 years.  YOU MUST SIGN UP F...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Music & Entertainment, Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for this fun IN PERSON family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement and books
for children ages 5 months to 3 years. 

YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR EACH WEEK'S CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event. 

Adults (YS In-Person Programs)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Exercise

As a participant in any exercise class offered by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify the Library and the instructor from and against any losses, liabilities, claims, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) which may arise, for any reason whatsoever, as a consequence of any claim made in connection with the negligence or improper conduct of the Program Presenter or its agents or employees.

Molly Mouse Lapsit

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Event Details:

Join us for this fun IN PERSON family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement and books for children ages 5 months to 3 years.  YOU MUST SIGN UP F...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Music & Entertainment, Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for this fun IN PERSON family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement and books
for children ages 5 months to 3 years. 

YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR EACH WEEK'S CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event. 

Adults (YS In-Person Programs)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Exercise

As a participant in any exercise class offered by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify the Library and the instructor from and against any losses, liabilities, claims, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) which may arise, for any reason whatsoever, as a consequence of any claim made in connection with the negligence or improper conduct of the Program Presenter or its agents or employees.
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Resume Help (Hybrid)

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Reference Desk at Main Library
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Looking for a job and need some help with your resume? Book a 30-minute appointment with Lenora, a LBPL reference librarian with training on job search help and resume assistance. ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Jobs & Careers
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Looking for a job and need some help with your resume? Book a 30-minute appointment with Lenora, a LBPL reference librarian with training on job search help and resume assistance.

The Road

Great Books Discussion Group

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Below is the list of upcoming meeting dates as well as the titl...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Event Details:

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Below is the list of upcoming meeting dates as well as the titles up for discussion.

Disclaimer(s)

Outside organization event

This is a meeting or program held by an outside organization and in no way constitutes Library endorsement.

Mommie Dearest

Monday Matinee: Mommie Dearest

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

No wire hangers ever!  Just in time for Mother's Day, Faye Dunaway dominates in this cult classic about the relationship between Joan Crawford and her adopted daughter. Bio...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

No wire hangers ever!  Just in time for Mother's Day, Faye Dunaway dominates in this cult classic about the relationship between Joan Crawford and her adopted daughter.

Biography, 1981, R, 2hr 9min

Augusta Savage

Meet The Artist Storycrafter: Augusta Savage

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storycrafter
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Join Miss Eileen and Miss Tanya for Meet The Artist Storycrafters! We will be reading a book about American artist Augusta Savage and make a craft in the style of her art. Who...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Storycrafter
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join Miss Eileen and Miss Tanya for Meet The Artist Storycrafters! We will be reading a book about American artist Augusta Savage and make a craft in the style of her art.

Drop In Community Service

Drop In Community Service

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Need community service hours, but can't make a long term commitment? Stop by the Teen Space on Mondays from 5:00pm-6:00pm for an hour of opportunities! Help the Long Beach Libra...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Need community service hours, but can't make a long term commitment?

Stop by the Teen Space on Mondays from 5:00pm-6:00pm for an hour of opportunities! Help the Long Beach Librarians and give back to your community. 

Lego

Lego Club

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Other
Age Group:
Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

For Children in Grades 1 thru 7th grade Come and build your amazing creations with a group of like minded children and tweens. Each builder gets a shoe box of Legos to build...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games, Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

For Children in Grades 1 thru 7th grade

Come and build your amazing creations with a group
of like minded children and tweens.

Each builder gets a shoe box of Legos to build with.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults (YS In-Person Programs)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Pilates

Pilates

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Increase strength, flexibility, and balance through an engaging Pilates class taught by Pat Cappetto. Pilates integrates breath and movement with proper body mechanics to increase ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Increase strength, flexibility, and balance through an engaging Pilates class taught by Pat Cappetto.

Disclaimer(s)

No library card waitlist

Registration for this program opens first to Long Beach Public Library cardholders. If you do not have an LBPL card, you can still register and be put on a "pending waitlist". If there are seats available 72 hours before the program, you will receive an email notifying you that your registration is confirmed. So please make sure you enter your email address :)

Exercise

As a participant in any exercise class offered by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify the Library and the instructor from and against any losses, liabilities, claims, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) which may arise, for any reason whatsoever, as a consequence of any claim made in connection with the negligence or improper conduct of the Program Presenter or its agents or employees.
FY 2025 budget vote and trustee election, Tuesday May 21, 2024

FY 2025 Proposed Budget Presentation

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Director and Assistant Director for a presentation of the proposed budget for FY 2025.

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussions
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join the Director and Assistant Director for a presentation of the proposed budget for FY 2025.

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Low-Impact Cardio (Hybrid)

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Lori is live in the Auditorium! If you've been sedentary all day, get your blood flowing with Lori Rozell, a certified group fitness instructor. Beginners are welcome in this ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Lori is live in the Auditorium!

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event. 

No library card waitlist

Registration for this program opens first to Long Beach Public Library cardholders. If you do not have an LBPL card, you can still register and be put on a "pending waitlist". If there are seats available 72 hours before the program, you will receive an email notifying you that your registration is confirmed. So please make sure you enter your email address :)

Study Hall

Library Study Hall

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Stress of the end of the school year getting to you? Need a space to study with friends? Swing by Library Study Hall every Tuesday throughout the months of May and June! Enjoy our ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stress of the end of the school year getting to you? Need a space to study with friends? Swing by Library Study Hall every Tuesday throughout the months of May and June!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Long Beach Public Library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
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Mother's Day Ceramic Flower Dish Craft

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

It's almost Mother's Day! Come to the library and decorate a lovely little flower shaped trinket dish for Mom, Grandma or someone special!  Please register EACH CHILD indiv...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

It's almost Mother's Day! Come to the library and decorate a lovely little flower shaped trinket dish for Mom, Grandma or someone special! 

Teen Tuesdays

Teen Tuesdays: Spring Pom Pom Petal Bouquet

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create a whimsical spring branch bouquet bursting with colorful pom-pom blooms! Supplies and Snacks included! 

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Create a whimsical spring branch bouquet bursting with colorful pom-pom blooms!

Supplies and Snacks included! 

West End Arts Visual Artists Guild Meeting

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

All are welcome to attend the meeting of the West End Visual Artists Guild which gathers on the first Tuesday of every month at Long Beach Public Library. The meeting is ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions
Event Details:

All are welcome to attend the meeting of the West End Visual Artists Guild which gathers on the first Tuesday of every month at Long Beach Public Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Outside organization event

This is a meeting or program held by an outside organization and in no way constitutes Library endorsement.

LB Gardening Club

LB Gardening Club: Seed Swap

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you love gardening and want to meet others in your community who love gardening too? Join our LB Gardening Club to discuss all things gardening! Promoting the love of gardening ...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Do you love gardening and want to meet others in your community who love gardening too? Join our LB Gardening Club to discuss all things gardening! Promoting the love of gardening one seed at a time.

Bring seeds to swap! 

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Zoom (Adult)
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library will be meeting on Zoom this month! To join on your computer, tablet, or smartphone: click on the JOIN ZOOM EVENT NOW button To join by p...

Encouraged
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom (Adult)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library will be meeting on Zoom this month!

To join on your computer, tablet, or smartphone: click on the JOIN ZOOM EVENT NOW button

Hatha

Hatha Yoga

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This beginner friendly hatha yoga class focuses on yoga poses, breathwork, intention setting, and self-care. Hatha yoga focuses on posture and breathing techniques to channel energ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This beginner friendly hatha yoga class focuses on yoga poses, breathwork, intention setting, and self-care. Hatha yoga focuses on posture and breathing techniques to channel energy.

ESL with the Adult Learning Center

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join teachers from the Adult Learning Center for this English as a Second Language series.  This beginner/intermediate class meets every Wednesday and Thursday mornings fro...

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Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Join teachers from the Adult Learning Center for this English as a Second Language series. 

This beginner/intermediate class meets every Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9-12pm from February 7th through May 30th. 

Dough

Play Dough Time

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join Miss Eileen for Play Dough Hour to squish, smoosh, roll and flatten homemade play dough! For children twelve (12) months to four (4) years old. PLEASE REGISTER EACH CHIL...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join Miss Eileen for Play Dough Hour to squish, smoosh, roll and flatten homemade play dough!

For children twelve (12) months to four (4) years old.

Disclaimer(s)

Adults (YS In-Person Programs)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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Canasta Club!

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Auditorium (back half) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you play Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium (back half)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Do you play Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

Mah-Jongg

Mah-Jongg Club!

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Auditorium (front half) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you play Mah Jongg and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium (front half)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Do you play Mah Jongg and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

miller small

Learn to Play Mahjongg

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Popular instructor Donna Miller Small will guide you through simple, step-by-step instructions and enjoyable activities. You’ll comfortably learn the basics in four lessons. Please...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Popular instructor Donna Miller Small will guide you through simple, step-by-step instructions and enjoyable activities. You’ll comfortably learn the basics in four lessons.