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Featured Events

Scrappy Hour with Jordana Fox - Junk Journaling Club

Scrappy Hour: Junk Journaling with Jordana Fox

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:15am - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Join us for Scrappy Hour with Jordana Fox, the TikTok sensation known for her creative and cozy journaling sessions! Bring your junk journal and dive into a couple of hours of cutt...

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

Join us for Scrappy Hour with Jordana Fox, the TikTok sensation known for her creative and cozy journaling sessions! Bring your junk journal and dive into a couple of hours of cutting, gluing, and good vibes.

Emo Day

Emo Day Long Beach featuring Cover City Soundtrack

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

It's the second annual Emo Day Long Beach!  Cover City Soundtrack will be here playing the songs of Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, Dashboard Confessional, My Chemical Roman...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's the second annual Emo Day Long Beach!  Cover City Soundtrack will be here playing the songs of Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, Dashboard Confessional, My Chemical Romance, and many more.

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Retro Gamers Club

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Whether you have nostalgia for classic video games or want to try out retro video games you've heard about on the internet, this all-ages gaming club is for you! This month, w...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you have nostalgia for classic video games or want to try out retro video games you've heard about on the internet, this all-ages gaming club is for you! 

Waking Ned Devine Poster

MOVIES AT WEST: Waking Ned Devine (West End)

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

Event Details:

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this Dark Comedy set in Dublin.Two mates from a tiny Irish village conspire to collect the winnings from a multimillion-dollar lottery ticket that ...

Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this Dark Comedy set in Dublin.

Silent Book Club at Barrier Beets

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Event Details:

Join fellow book lovers for this low pressure book club.  All you have to do is show up and read!  Bring your own book to Barrier Beets and enjoy the quiet comfort of rea...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join fellow book lovers for this low pressure book club.  All you have to do is show up and read!  Bring your own book to Barrier Beets and enjoy the quiet comfort of reading together.

St. Patrick's Wreath

Messy Art - St. Patrick's Day Wreath

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for more Messy Art!We'll be using paper, paint, glue and our fingers to create a wreath for St. Patrick's Day. So remember to dress for a mess!Space and supplies ar...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for more Messy Art!

We'll be using paper, paint, glue and our fingers to create a wreath for St. Patrick's Day. So remember to dress for a mess!

Faire Lilith band with logo

Faire Lilith - A Celebration of Women in Music

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Celebrate Women's History Month with the Faire Lilith tribute band.  This acoustic set will feature songs from the trailblazing female artists of the 1990s such as Sarah McLac...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Women's History Month with the Faire Lilith tribute band.  This acoustic set will feature songs from the trailblazing female artists of the 1990s such as Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, Fiona Apple, Sheryl Crow and many more.

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LBNY Bestseller's Book Club: Katabasis (Hybrid)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Join us for a little jaunt into hell as we discuss R.F Kuang's latest bestselling fantasy novel, Katabasis. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and digitally on Libby ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a little jaunt into hell as we discuss R.F Kuang's latest bestselling fantasy novel, Katabasis.

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LBNY Bestseller's Book Club: The Doorman (Hybrid)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

In support of this year's Long Island Reads honoring of author Chris Pavone, we will be reading his latest NYT bestselling novel, The Doorman. Copies will be available at the circu...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

In support of this year's Long Island Reads honoring of author Chris Pavone, we will be reading his latest NYT bestselling novel, The Doorman.

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Baby Music With Love

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents

Come join for a highly social and interactive baby music class that introduces rhythm, tone, melody, and movement. Kids and parents will sing, dance, explore instruments, and learn from one another as they fall in love with music.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join for a highly social and interactive baby music class that introduces rhythm, tone, melody, and movement. Kids and parents will sing, dance, explore instruments, and learn from one another as they fall in love with music.

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. 

Smash Bash

Smash Bash at the Beach (jr bracket)

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

What?

The 2026 Smash Bash at the Beach is a Super Smash Bros Tournament.

Where?

The Long Beach Public Library

When?

2/21/26

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

What?

The 2026 Smash Bash at the Beach is a Super Smash Bros Tournament.

Where?

The Long Beach Public Library

When?

2/21/26

Smash Bash

Smash Bash at the Beach (Championship round)

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Parents

Smash Bash at the Beach Championship round

What?

The 2026 Smash Bash at the Beach is a Super Smash Bros Tournament.

Where?

The Long Beach Public Library

When?

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

Smash Bash at the Beach Championship round

What?

The 2026 Smash Bash at the Beach is a Super Smash Bros Tournament.

Where?

The Long Beach Public Library

When?

Purim

All About Purim! Family Storytime & Crafts

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for one exciting hour of Purim fun! Enjoy storytime, songs, and crafts — and best of all, decorate your very own Purim groggers and masks!
Fun for the whole family!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for one exciting hour of Purim fun! Enjoy storytime, songs, and crafts — and best of all, decorate your very own Purim groggers and masks!
Fun for the whole family!

Pet Food Drive

02/23/2026 @ 9:00am to 03/27/2026 @ 5:00pm
Circulation Desk at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Help
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Assemblyman Ari Brown will be collecting pet food & supplies to help local animal organization, B.R.A.T Rescue.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Circulation Desk
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Help
Event Details:

Assemblyman Ari Brown will be collecting pet food & supplies to help local animal organization, B.R.A.T Rescue.

Lego Club

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Play Time
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Games, Play Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

After-School Homework Help

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids

Having trouble with your homework? 

Join us on Tuesdays and get help with your homework from our high school volunteers!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Having trouble with your homework? 

Join us on Tuesdays and get help with your homework from our high school volunteers!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Violin with bow

String Instrument Tuning Hours

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Reference Desk at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Help
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents

Bring your child's string instrument to the Youth Services department to have resident librarian/violist Michela tune your instrument and answer any questions you may have about string instrument care.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Reference Desk
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents
Program Type: Community Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your child's string instrument to the Youth Services department to have resident librarian/violist Michela tune your instrument and answer any questions you may have about string instrument care.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Dough

Play Dough Time

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool

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.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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. 

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Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Story Jams!

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Bring your little one to rock out with Miss Michela and Miss Ali during this playful program featuring live music, stories and movement!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your little one to rock out with Miss Michela and Miss Ali during this playful program featuring live music, stories and movement!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

Preschool Readiness

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents

Stories, games, and other activities help kids develop their fine and gross motor skills. They also learn social skills and preschool readiness skills including sharing, listening, focusing, and participating.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories, games, and other activities help kids develop their fine and gross motor skills. They also learn social skills and preschool readiness skills including sharing, listening, focusing, and participating.

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. 

Drawing

Drawing Club

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Violin with bow

String Instrument Tuning Hours

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:15am - 12:00pm
Youth Reference Desk at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Help
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents

Bring your child's string instrument to the Youth Services department to have resident librarian/violist Michela tune your instrument and answer any questions you may have about string instrument care.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Reference Desk
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents
Program Type: Community Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your child's string instrument to the Youth Services department to have resident librarian/violist Michela tune your instrument and answer any questions you may have about string instrument care.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Dr Seuss Birthday

Dr. Seuss's Birthday Celebration

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Join us as we celebrate the birthday of children's book author, Dr. Seuss, with a storytime, craft, and activities.  Recommended for ages 2+

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Join us as we celebrate the birthday of children's book author, Dr. Seuss, with a storytime, craft, and activities.  Recommended for ages 2+

Thumbprint Pot of Gold

Messy Art For Tots - Thumbprint Pot of Gold

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!

We will be using paper, paint and our thumbs to create our own pot of gold art. Remember to dress for a mess!

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

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!

We will be using paper, paint and our thumbs to create our own pot of gold art. Remember to dress for a mess!

Dough

Play Dough Time

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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. 

Chess Club

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
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.

Preschool Readiness

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents

Stories, games, and other activities help kids develop their fine and gross motor skills. They also learn social skills and preschool readiness skills including sharing, listening, focusing, and participating.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories, games, and other activities help kids develop their fine and gross motor skills. They also learn social skills and preschool readiness skills including sharing, listening, focusing, and participating.

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. 

Baby Music With Love

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents

Come join for a highly social and interactive baby music class that introduces rhythm, tone, melody, and movement. Kids and parents will sing, dance, explore instruments, and learn from one another as they fall in love with music.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join for a highly social and interactive baby music class that introduces rhythm, tone, melody, and movement. Kids and parents will sing, dance, explore instruments, and learn from one another as they fall in love with music.

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. 

Lego Club

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Play Time
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Games, Play Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Dough

Play Dough Time

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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. 

PJ new

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Story Jams

Story Jams!

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Bring your little one to rock out with Miss Michela and Miss Ali during this playful program featuring live music, stories and movement!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your little one to rock out with Miss Michela and Miss Ali during this playful program featuring live music, stories and movement!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate.