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Drawing Club

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class. Those who register to join in person will be given their very our pencil case with colored pencils, a pen...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class.

MAY 4

Star Wars Padawan Training

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music & Entertainment, Other
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

A NOT SO LONG TIME AGO, IN A GALAXY RIGHT INSIDE YOUR LIBRARY'S AUDITORIUM... We invite you, young Padawan, to join us for an exciting journey past the moons of Endor and beyo...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Entertainment, Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

A NOT SO LONG TIME AGO, IN A GALAXY RIGHT INSIDE YOUR LIBRARY'S AUDITORIUM...

We invite you, young Padawan, to join us for an exciting journey past the moons of Endor and beyond! 

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.
family yoga

Family Yoga

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Kids, Adults
Event Details:

Yoga fun for the whole family! Together you and your child will practice yoga in a creative, interactive class.  Please bring your own yoga mat to class! 

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Yoga fun for the whole family! Together you and your child will practice yoga in a creative, interactive class. 

Please bring your own yoga mat to class! 

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.
Bob Ross

Fun For All! Bob Ross Paint-A-Long

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Event Details:

Fun For All programs are designed as fun and engaging programs for families and friends of all ages! Join us to immerse yourself in the Joy of Painting as only Bob Ross could!...

Cancelled
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Fun For All programs are designed as fun and engaging programs for families and friends of all ages!

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...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Storycrafter
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

MD

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...

Closed
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
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! 

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...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 5
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.
West End Kids Yoga

Kids Yoga (West End)

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Join Nicole for this fun children's yoga class for those 4 to 8 years old. Please bring a mat or towel for your child to practice on :) PARENTS MUST STAY IN THE BRANCH! ...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join Nicole for this fun children's yoga class for those 4 to 8 years old. Please bring a mat or towel for your child to practice on :)

PARENTS MUST STAY IN THE BRANCH!

Chess Club

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Love chess? Want to learn how to play?  Come join our Chess Club for children in the 2nd grade and above.  Play against each other and instructor Chess Master Joel Salman...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Love chess? Want to learn how to play?  Come join our Chess Club for children in the 2nd grade and above.  Play against each other and instructor Chess Master Joel Salman.

Kids' Craft: Make a Mother's Day Picture Frame (West End Branch)

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Decorate a picture frame for the special mom or mother figure in your life to celebrate Mother's Day.  For kids ages 5-8.  For kids ages 5-8.

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Decorate a picture frame for the special mom or mother figure in your life to celebrate Mother's Day.  For kids ages 5-8.  For kids ages 5-8.

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.

Pajama Storytime

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:45pm - 7:15pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Get ready for bedtime with Miss Janet! Enjoy a few themed stories and take home an activity to do before bed.  

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get ready for bedtime with Miss Janet! Enjoy a few themed stories and take home an activity to do before bed.  

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.
Foil

Messy Art - Foil Prints

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art! 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 SURE EACH...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art!

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

Dough

Play Dough Time

Wednesday, May 15, 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.
West End Kids Yoga

Kids Yoga (West End)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Join Nicole for this fun children's yoga class for those 4 to 8 years old. Please bring a mat or towel for your child to practice on :) PARENTS MUST STAY IN THE BRANCH! ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Nicole for this fun children's yoga class for those 4 to 8 years old. Please bring a mat or towel for your child to practice on :)

PARENTS MUST STAY IN THE BRANCH!

Rise & Shine

Rise and Shine Storytime!

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Get ready for the day with Miss Sarah & Miss Eileen at Rise and Shine Storytime! Come on down to the Funny Friends Farm and join us with our puppet friends Moolia & Rock...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Get ready for the day with Miss Sarah & Miss Eileen at Rise and Shine Storytime!

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.
Poster for Pixar's Turning Red

Animation Afternoons: Turning Red

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Parents
Event Details:

Animation Afternoons is a monthly movie series celebrating the art of animation!  Animation lovers of all ages are welcome at this family-friendly program. This Month: Turn...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Parents
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Animation Afternoons is a monthly movie series celebrating the art of animation!  Animation lovers of all ages are welcome at this family-friendly program.

This Month: Turning Red (2022)

Junior Gamers

Junior Gamers: Mario Kart

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Not quite old enough for the Teen Video Game Club? Don't worry! Junior Gamers of Long Beach, come on down! Join Miss Sarah at 4pm to play Mario Kart 8 amongst friends. Please be...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Games, Music & Entertainment
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Not quite old enough for the Teen Video Game Club? Don't worry! Junior Gamers of Long Beach, come on down! Join Miss Sarah at 4pm to play Mario Kart 8 amongst friends.

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.
LBPD

Here to Help: Police Officer Storytime

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

May is Law Enforcement Appreciation Month! Children of all ages are welcome to come and meet 2 Long Beach Police Officers, read stories together, and get to see a real police car o...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

May is Law Enforcement Appreciation Month! Children of all ages are welcome to come and meet 2 Long Beach Police Officers, read stories together, and get to see a real police car outside the library!

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.

Family Book Club: Rereading Childhood Favorites

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Event Details:

Join Library Director Tara to reread childhood favorites with a new generation. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or honorary auntie or uncle, bring your favorite kid(s) to dis...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Book Club
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Library Director Tara to reread childhood favorites with a new generation. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or honorary auntie or uncle, bring your favorite kid(s) to discuss the classics that shaped our childhoods.  

Lag Baomer Storytime

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
craft supplies

Craft Clean Out!

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Event Details:

Have you missed any of our craft programs? Here is your chance to create crafts with our leftover supplies! 

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Have you missed any of our craft programs? Here is your chance to create crafts with our leftover supplies! 

Dough

Play Dough Time

Wednesday, May 22, 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.
Rise & Shine

Rise and Shine Storytime!

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Get ready for the day with Miss Sarah & Miss Eileen at Rise and Shine Storytime! Come on down to the Funny Friends Farm and join us with our puppet friends Moolia & Rock...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Get ready for the day with Miss Sarah & Miss Eileen at Rise and Shine Storytime!

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.
Straw

Messy Art For Tots - Straw Painting

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 straws and liquid watercolors to make our own unique splat art. So remember to dress for a mess! SPACE IS LIMITED. IN O...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!

We'll be using straws and liquid watercolors to make our own unique splat art. So remember to dress for a mess!