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The Monster of Florence

True Crime Book Club: The Monster of Florence

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you love true crime? Join Tanya and Eddie to discuss a specific case each month. We will focus on a different true crime case with theories, suspects and coverage being discu...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Do you love true crime?

Join Tanya and Eddie to discuss a specific case each month. We will focus on a different true crime case with theories, suspects and coverage being discussed.

Learn to Write Free Verse Poetry

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Paula Curci, Nassau County Poet Laureate, Emeritus 2022-2024, and Journal to the Self ™ Certified Instructor, will guide participants through several writi...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Paula Curci, Nassau County Poet Laureate, Emeritus 2022-2024, and Journal to the Self ™ Certified Instructor, will guide participants through several writing prompts to create free verse poetry.  No experience in

Friendsgiving Friend Speed Dating (West End)

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

In the spirit of Friendsgiving (Thanksgiving with friends) join us for a speed dating style social mixer for adults looking to make new friends. More details to follow.

Registration
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

In the spirit of Friendsgiving (Thanksgiving with friends) join us for a speed dating style social mixer for adults looking to make new friends.

More details to follow.

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.

Family Holiday Photo Shoot! (In Person)

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Capture a family photograph this year for the holidays. We've got a selection of beautiful backdrop and librarians Tanya & Natasha on hand to snap your photo! Bring your pho...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Capture a family photograph this year for the holidays.

We've got a selection of beautiful backdrop and librarians Tanya & Natasha on hand to snap your photo! Bring your phone and we'll take digital pictures for your holiday needs.

Molly Mouse Lapsit

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.  

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

 

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

yoga

Accessible Yoga for Every Body (Hybrid)

Monday, November 25, 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 accessible yoga for every body with Miriam Abrahams. Using a combination of seated and standing positions,...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this accessible yoga for every body with Miriam Abrahams. Using a combination of seated and standing positions, you’ll learn balance, breathing, and focus.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

No library card waitlist

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. 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.

Head Start Info & Registration

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
1st Floor Lobby at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:

The Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County will be at the Long Beach Public Library to provide information and assist families in enrolling in the Head Start program. Thi...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Lobby
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County will be at the Long Beach Public Library to provide information and assist families in enrolling in the Head Start program.

Disclaimer(s)

Outside organization event

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

Molly Mouse Lapsit

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.  

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

 

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

Molly Mouse Lapsit

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Event Details:

Join us for this fun 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...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for this fun 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. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

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Resume Help (Hybrid)

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room 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. ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Pie Garland

Maker Monday: Felt Pie Garland

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Maker Monday! This Monday, we'll be making felt pie garland. THIS CRAFT USES HOT GLUE. APPROPRIATE CAUTION IS ADVISED. All materials supplied by the Library free ...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for Maker Monday! This Monday, we'll be making felt pie garland.

THIS CRAFT USES HOT GLUE. APPROPRIATE CAUTION IS ADVISED.

Once Upon A River

Monday Matinee: Once Upon A River

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

After Native American teenager Margo Crane endures a series of traumas and tragedies, she sets out on an odyssey on the Stark River in search of her estranged mother.  On...

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

After Native American teenager Margo Crane endures a series of traumas and tragedies, she sets out on an odyssey on the Stark River in search of her estranged mother.  On the water, Margo encounters friends, foes, wonders, and dangers; n

lego

Lego Club

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Other
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

Come and build your amazing creations with a group of like-minded children and tweens. Get inspired using Lego pieces from our extensive collection. 

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Games, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come and build your amazing creations with a group of like-minded children and tweens. Get inspired using Lego pieces from our extensive collection. 

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 
Pilates

Pilates

Monday, November 25, 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 Cappeto. Pilates integrates breath and movement with proper body mechanics to increase g...

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

No library card waitlist

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. 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.
person typing on a laptop

Tech Guy Talks: Password Managers

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 8:00pm - 8:45pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Technology, Community Help
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation. Do you want to know what Internet companies and data brokers (Big Data) do with your personal dat...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology, Community Help
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation.

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Low-Impact Cardio (Hybrid)

Tuesday, November 26, 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 ...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
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

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. 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 :)

Foil

Messy Art for Tots - Foil Prints

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots! We'll be using foil, markers, paper and water to make art prints. So remember to dress for a mess! SPACE IS LIMITED. IN ORDER TO MAKE ...

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

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!

We'll be using foil, markers, paper and water to make art prints. So remember to dress for a mess!

Thanksgiving Storycrafter

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storycrafter
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Join Miss Jennifer for a special Thanksgiving Story Time with a Turkey Crown Craft

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storycrafter
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join Miss Jennifer for a special Thanksgiving Story Time with a Turkey Crown Craft

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

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.
Albums & Asanas

Albums & Asanas: Talking Heads, Burning Down the Sage

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Albums & Asanas: Talking Heads, Burning Down the Sage.

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Albums & Asanas: Talking Heads, Burning Down the Sage.

Disclaimer(s)

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.
book cover for slaughterhouse five

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut (Off Site)

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join staff members Jake and Shauna for a discussion of Slaugherhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut.  A seminal anti-war novel and frequent flyer of banned and c...

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Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join staff members Jake and Shauna for a discussion of Slaugherhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut. 

Disclaimer(s)

Off-Site

As a participant in an off-site event held by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify, release and hold harmless the Long Beach Public Library, all of the elected and appointed officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and/or agents, from and against any and all liability, loss, damages, claims, or actions (including costs and attorney fees) for any harm, bodily injury including economic, physical, or mental, including death, or property damage incurred by me, to the fullest extent permissible by law, arising out of my participation in an event that is held off Library property.

ESL with the Adult Learning Center

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 9:15am - 12:15pm
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 from 9:...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 9:30-12:30pm. 

Zumba

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dance your way to fitness with instructor Barbara Prince in this high energy exercise class.  Registration required. Don't be a no-show! If you find you are unable to at...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Dance your way to fitness with instructor Barbara Prince in this high energy exercise class. 

Registration required.

Dough

Play Dough Time

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Come hang out while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening homemade play dough! When a child uses play dough, they build strength in their hands and increase fine motor ...

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

Come hang out while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening homemade play dough! When a child uses play dough, they build strength in their hands and increase fine motor skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

Canasta cards

Canasta Club!

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
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...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium (back half)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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.