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scrappy Hour

Scrappy Hour: Junk Journaling with Jordana Fox

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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.

blueberries with white text

LBNY Bestseller Book Club: The Berry Pickers (Hybrid)

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Enjoy Amanda Peter's National Bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, this Indigenous People's History Month. 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: Book Club, Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy Amanda Peter's National Bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, this Indigenous People's History Month.

Kirby

Retro Gamers Club

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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's game ...

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!

Christmas gift from bob Poster

MOVIES & SING ALONG AT WEST: A Christmas Gift From Bob (West End)

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

Event Details:

James Bowen, a struggling street musician, finds himself the target of an animal welfare investigation that threatens to take away his beloved cat, Bob, at Christmas.A festive...

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

James Bowen, a struggling street musician, finds himself the target of an animal welfare investigation that threatens to take away his beloved cat, Bob, at Christmas.

Silent Book Club at Barrier Beets

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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: Book Club
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.

Calligraphy Workshop

Modern Calligraphy Workshop

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring calligraphy workshop with Marcy Robinson!Award-winning lettering artist Marcy Robinson—whose work has been featured in Alphabet: The Journal of the Friends...

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

Join us for an inspiring calligraphy workshop with Marcy Robinson!

person typing on a laptop

Tech Guy Talks: Password Managers

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 8:00pm - 8:45pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation."Do you have home Internet? Then you have a router; Did you know that you are responsible for securin...

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

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

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Baby Music With Love

Saturday, November 15, 2025 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.

Waitlist
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. 

After-School Homework Help

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Services Program Space 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: Youth Services Program Space
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, November 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Reference Desk at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Help
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents

Is your child unable to practice for orchestra at home because their instrument is out of tune?

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:

Is your child unable to practice for orchestra at home because their instrument is out of tune?

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 
Dough

Play Dough Play Time

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 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. 

PJ new

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 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

Story Jams!

Thursday, November 20, 2025 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. 

Dropper Art

Messy Art - Dropper Painting

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art!

We will be using pipettes, paint, and paper to make unique pieces of art. So remember to dress for a mess!

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

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art!

We will be using pipettes, paint, and paper to make unique pieces of art. So remember to dress for a mess!

Chess Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 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.

Open
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, November 21, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
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: Other
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. 

Foil

Messy Art for Tots - Foil Prints

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool

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!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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!

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies

Please register each participant individually to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.

Lego Club

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
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: Other
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, November 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room 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: 2nd Floor Program Room
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, November 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Reference Desk at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Help
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents

Is your child unable to practice for orchestra at home because their instrument is out of tune?

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:

Is your child unable to practice for orchestra at home because their instrument is out of tune?

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 
Dough

Play Dough Play Time

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 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. 

Baby Music With Love

Saturday, November 29, 2025 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. 

Dough

Play Dough Time

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 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, December 3, 2025 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, December 4, 2025 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. 

Chess Club

Thursday, December 4, 2025 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, December 5, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
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: Other
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. 

KPOP

K-Pop Demon Hunter Fan Party

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Calling all K-Pop Demon Hunters Fans!  Join us for an afternoon of K-Pop inspired crafts, music, and treats!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all K-Pop Demon Hunters Fans!  Join us for an afternoon of K-Pop inspired crafts, music, and treats!

Hanukkah Storytime

All About Hanukkah! Family Storytime & Crafts

Sunday, December 7, 2025 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 Hanukkah fun! Enjoy storytime, songs, chocolate gelt, and crafts — and best of all, decorate your very own wooden dreidel!
Fun for the whole family!

Upcoming
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 Hanukkah fun! Enjoy storytime, songs, chocolate gelt, and crafts — and best of all, decorate your very own wooden dreidel!
Fun for the whole family!

Lego Club

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
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: Other
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. 

Fun for All: Winter Bingo

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Parents

Join us for a special winter-themed edition of bingo and your chance to win LBPL swag. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special winter-themed edition of bingo and your chance to win LBPL swag.