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Drop In Community Service

Drop In Community Service

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Need community service hours, but can't make a long term commitment? Stop by the Teen Space on Mondays from 5:00pm-6:00pm for an hour of opportunities! Help the Long Beach Libra...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Need community service hours, but can't make a long term commitment?

Stop by the Teen Space on Mondays from 5:00pm-6:00pm for an hour of opportunities! Help the Long Beach Librarians and give back to your community. 

Teen Mini Art Show Kit Pickup

All Day
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Looking for community service hours, or just want to show off your art skills? Come pick up a tiny art kit! (Each kit contains 2 mini canvases) Bring back 2 canvases by May 2...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Looking for community service hours, or just want to show off your art skills?

Come pick up a tiny art kit! (Each kit contains 2 mini canvases)

Candy Sushi

Candy Sushi

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Using sweet ingredients, we'll be making candy to make sushi! Test your skills by creating a delicious platter of Rice Krispy sushi rolls. This program is for ages 8-16. Please ...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Using sweet ingredients, we'll be making candy to make sushi! Test your skills by creating a delicious platter of Rice Krispy sushi rolls.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

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.
Video Game Club

Video Game Club

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Music & Entertainment, Technology, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Need some time to relax? Check out LBPL's Tween/Teen Gamer Club! Unwind after a long day of school at the library. Come play some Nintendo Switch and enjoy yummy snacks with fri...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games, Music & Entertainment, Technology, Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Need some time to relax? Check out LBPL's Tween/Teen Gamer Club!

Unwind after a long day of school at the library. Come play some Nintendo Switch and enjoy yummy snacks with friends!

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.
Tweens

Tween Meetup

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all tweens ages 9-12! Looking for a place to hang after school? We've got the snacks, activities, and space for you! Swing by the YS Teen Space every Thursday from 3:30-4:3...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Calling all tweens ages 9-12! Looking for a place to hang after school? We've got the snacks, activities, and space for you! Swing by the YS Teen Space every Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm. 

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.
Drawing

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:

Those in second grade and up, 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 cas...

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:

Those in second grade and up, 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: 28
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.
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!

Drop In Community Service

Drop In Community Service

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Need community service hours, but can't make a long term commitment? Stop by the Teen Space on Mondays from 5:00pm-6:00pm for an hour of opportunities! Help the Long Beach Libra...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Need community service hours, but can't make a long term commitment?

Stop by the Teen Space on Mondays from 5:00pm-6:00pm for an hour of opportunities! Help the Long Beach Librarians and give back to your community. 

Lego

Lego Club

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

For Children in Grades 1 thru 7th grade Come and build your amazing creations with a group of like minded children and tweens. Each builder gets a shoe box of Legos to build...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games, Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

For Children in Grades 1 thru 7th grade

Come and build your amazing creations with a group
of like minded children and tweens.

Each builder gets a shoe box of Legos to build with.

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.
Study Hall

Library Study Hall

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Stress of the end of the school year getting to you? Need a space to study with friends? Swing by Library Study Hall every Tuesday throughout the months of May and June! Enjoy our ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stress of the end of the school year getting to you? Need a space to study with friends? Swing by Library Study Hall every Tuesday throughout the months of May and June!

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.
Video Game Club

Video Game Club

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Music & Entertainment, Technology, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Need some time to relax? Check out LBPL's Tween/Teen Gamer Club! Unwind after a long day of school at the library. Come play some Nintendo Switch and enjoy yummy snacks with fri...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games, Music & Entertainment, Technology, Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Need some time to relax? Check out LBPL's Tween/Teen Gamer Club!

Unwind after a long day of school at the library. Come play some Nintendo Switch and enjoy yummy snacks with friends!

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.
Poetry Open Mic Graphic

Poetry Open Mic Night!

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Calling all poets, spoken word artists, lyricists, and songwriters!  Welcome to Long Beach Library's Unplugged Open Mic Night, hosted by Nassau County Poet Laureate Paula Curc...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Calling all poets, spoken word artists, lyricists, and songwriters!  Welcome to Long Beach Library's Unplugged Open Mic Night, hosted by Nassau County Poet Laureate Paula Curci and Peter Dugan.

Tweens

Tween Meetup

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all tweens ages 9-12! Looking for a place to hang after school? We've got the snacks, activities, and space for you! Swing by the YS Teen Space every Thursday from 3:30-4:3...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Calling all tweens ages 9-12! Looking for a place to hang after school? We've got the snacks, activities, and space for you! Swing by the YS Teen Space every Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm. 

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.

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 or 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 Salm...

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 or 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.

Hands holding Pokemon cards.

Pokémon Trading Card Club

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all children who are Pokémon card collectors and card enthusiasts! Join us every other Friday to meet other Pokémon card collectors and trade Pokémon cards. LIBRARY IS ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Calling all children who are Pokémon card collectors and card enthusiasts!
Join us every other Friday to meet other Pokémon card collectors and trade Pokémon cards.

LIBRARY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TRADES MADE DURING THIS PROGRAM

Drop In Community Service

Drop In Community Service

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Need community service hours, but can't make a long term commitment? Stop by the Teen Space on Mondays from 5:00pm-6:00pm for an hour of opportunities! Help the Long Beach Libra...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Need community service hours, but can't make a long term commitment?

Stop by the Teen Space on Mondays from 5:00pm-6:00pm for an hour of opportunities! Help the Long Beach Librarians and give back to your community. 

Study Hall

Library Study Hall

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Stress of the end of the school year getting to you? Need a space to study with friends? Swing by Library Study Hall every Tuesday throughout the months of May and June! Enjoy our ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stress of the end of the school year getting to you? Need a space to study with friends? Swing by Library Study Hall every Tuesday throughout the months of May and June!

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.
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!

Poster advertising the Anime and Manga club

Anime and Manga Club

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Love the art of Japanese style animation and graphic novels?  Come join us and other fans to discuss recent popular series and classics.  We will read the first volume of...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Love the art of Japanese style animation and graphic novels?  Come join us and other fans to discuss recent popular series and classics.  We will read the first volume of the manga series as a book club and watch the first episode of the

TAG

T.A.G. (Teen Advisory Group)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Need community service hours? Looking for something that we don't offer at the library?  Come make your voices heard at Long Beach Public Library's Teen Advisory Group! Joi...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Need community service hours? Looking for something that we don't offer at the library? 

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.
Video Game Club

Video Game Club

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Music & Entertainment, Technology, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Need some time to relax? Check out LBPL's Tween/Teen Gamer Club! Unwind after a long day of school at the library. Come play some Nintendo Switch and enjoy yummy snacks with fri...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games, Music & Entertainment, Technology, Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Need some time to relax? Check out LBPL's Tween/Teen Gamer Club!

Unwind after a long day of school at the library. Come play some Nintendo Switch and enjoy yummy snacks with friends!

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.
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)

Tweens

Tween Meetup

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all tweens ages 9-12! Looking for a place to hang after school? We've got the snacks, activities, and space for you! Swing by the YS Teen Space every Thursday from 3:30-4:3...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Calling all tweens ages 9-12! Looking for a place to hang after school? We've got the snacks, activities, and space for you! Swing by the YS Teen Space every Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm. 

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.