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This is How it Always is

West End Book Club: This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel (West End)

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Library Trustee Gemma Tansey for the book discussion of This is how it always is by Laurie Frankel. This is how it always is explores how a famil...

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

Join Library Trustee Gemma Tansey for the book discussion of This is how it always is by Laurie Frankel. This is how it always is explores how a

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.

Loathe at First Sight

The Romance Book Club: Loathe at First Sight (West End)

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Fall in love with these swoon-worthy romance books! Then join us for a lively discussion of Loathe at First Sight by Suzanne Park at our West End Branch. Copies are availab...

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Encouraged
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Fall in love with these swoon-worthy romance books! Then join us for a lively discussion of Loathe at First Sight by Suzanne Park at our West End Branch.

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Books & Brews: Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant (Off-Site)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander month, this month we are reading Curtis Chin's memoir, Everything I learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. Copies wi...

Open
Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander month, this month we are reading Curtis Chin's memoir, Everything I learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.

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.

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Silent Book Club (West End)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all readers! Grab those books you've been meaning to read for our newest, stress free book club. Bring a book of your choice and settle in at the West End branch on the ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Calling all readers!

Homegoing

Historical Fiction Book Club: Homegoing

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

We are pleased to present the LBPL's Historical Fiction Book Club, led by librarian Jakea Williamson. This is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of the Library. Thi...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

We are pleased to present the LBPL's Historical Fiction Book Club, led by librarian Jakea Williamson. This is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of the Library. This month's book is Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi.

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 an honorary auntie or uncle, bring your favorite kid(s) to d...

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 an honorary auntie or uncle, bring your favorite kid(s) to discuss the classics that shaped our childhoods.  

Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad

Great Books Discussion Group

Monday, May 20, 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.

Earthsea

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin (Off Site)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join staff members Jake and Zachary for a book discussion of A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin. . 

Encouraged
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join staff members Jake and Zachary for a book discussion of A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin.

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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.

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LBNY Bestseller Book Club: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone (Hybrid)

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness month, our book for discussion is the NYT bestselling memoir by Lori Gottlieb, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone. Digital copies are ava...

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

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness month, our book for discussion is the NYT bestselling memoir by Lori Gottlieb, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone.

Uncle Tom's Children by Richard Wright

Great Books Discussion Group

Monday, June 3, 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.

Hello Beautiful

West End Book Club: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano (West End)

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Library Trustee Gemma Tansey for the book discussion of Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. Hello Beautiful is about how awarded a college basketball schola...

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

Join Library Trustee Gemma Tansey for the book discussion of Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano.

The Romance Book Club: Cleat Cute (West End)

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Fall in love with these swoon-worthy romance books! Then join us for a lively discussion of Cleat Cute by Merrill Wilson at our West End Branch. Copies are available for ch...

Encouraged
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Fall in love with these swoon-worthy romance books! Then join us for a lively discussion of Cleat Cute by Merrill Wilson at our West End Branch.

Great Books Discussion Group

Monday, June 17, 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.

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Silent Book Club (West End)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all readers! Grab those books you've been meaning to read for our newest, stress free book club. Bring a book of your choice and settle in at the West End branch on the ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Calling all readers!

The Night Watchman

Historical Fiction Book Club: The Night Watchman

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

We are pleased to present the LBPL's Historical Fiction Book Club, led by librarian Jakea Williamson. This is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of the Library. Thi...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

We are pleased to present the LBPL's Historical Fiction Book Club, led by librarian Jakea Williamson. This is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of the Library.

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Silent Book Club (West End)

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all readers! Grab those books you've been meaning to read for our newest, stress free book club. Bring a book of your choice and settle in at the West End branch on the ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Calling all readers!

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Silent Book Club (West End)

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all readers! Grab those books you've been meaning to read for our newest, stress free book club. Bring a book of your choice and settle in at the West End branch on the ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Calling all readers!

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Silent Book Club (West End)

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all readers! Grab those books you've been meaning to read for our newest, stress free book club. Bring a book of your choice and settle in at the West End branch on the ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Calling all readers!