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Rise and Shine!

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

It's time to Rise and Shine! Bring your little one for a fun and interactive morning story time, filled with music, dancing, and plenty of fun!

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

It's time to Rise and Shine! Bring your little one for a fun and interactive morning story time, filled with music, dancing, and plenty of fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Play Hooray

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Preschool Readiness

Friday, August 1, 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.

Full
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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Messy Art For Tots - Toothbrush Painting

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!

We will be using toothbrushes, paint and paper to create unique pieces of art. Remember to dress for a mess!

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

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!

We will be using toothbrushes, paint and paper to create unique pieces of art. Remember to dress for a mess!

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Molly Mouse @ 9:30am

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Molly Mouse @ 10:15am

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Parents

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Molly Mouse @ 11:00am

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Parents

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Messy Art for Tots - Finger Painting

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 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'll be using our fingers, paint and card board cake rounds to make unique paintings. So remember to dress for a mess!

Open
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'll be using our fingers, paint and card board cake rounds to make unique paintings. So remember to dress for a mess!

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies

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

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Play Dough Time

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Services Program Space 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: Youth Services Program Space
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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, August 6, 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. 
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Rise and Shine!

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

It's time to Rise and Shine! Bring your little one for a fun and interactive morning story time, filled with music, dancing, and plenty of fun!

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

It's time to Rise and Shine! Bring your little one for a fun and interactive morning story time, filled with music, dancing, and plenty of fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Play Hooray

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

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

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Point Lookout Baby Sign Language

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Parents

Your baby has A LOT to say! Toddlers too!

With just a few easy-to-learn American Sign Language signs, start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler today!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch
Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your baby has A LOT to say! Toddlers too!

With just a few easy-to-learn American Sign Language signs, start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler today!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Preschool Readiness

Friday, August 8, 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.

Upcoming
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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Baby Music With Love

Saturday, August 9, 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. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Molly Mouse @ 9:30am

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Molly Mouse @ 10:15am

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Parents

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Molly Mouse @ 11:00am

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Parents

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Color our World with Music: Family Drum Circle

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Join us for our community drum circle facilitated by Laura Cerrano. This event offers a lively and engaging drumming experience that focuses on well-being and bringing people together through rhythm!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Music & Entertainment, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our community drum circle facilitated by Laura Cerrano. This event offers a lively and engaging drumming experience that focuses on well-being and bringing people together through rhythm!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Play Dough Time

Wednesday, August 13, 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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Rise and Shine!

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

It's time to Rise and Shine! Bring your little one for a fun and interactive morning story time, filled with music, dancing, and plenty of fun!

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

It's time to Rise and Shine! Bring your little one for a fun and interactive morning story time, filled with music, dancing, and plenty of fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Play Hooray

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

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

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Preschool Readiness

Friday, August 15, 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.

Upcoming
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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

2nd Annual LBPL Fun Fair

Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents

Come one, come all to our 2nd Annual LBPL Fun Fair!


Join us for the Long Beach Public Library’s 2nd Annual Fun Fair — a community-wide celebration to wrap up our 2025 Summer Reading Pr

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come one, come all to our 2nd Annual LBPL Fun Fair!


Join us for the Long Beach Public Library’s 2nd Annual Fun Fair — a community-wide celebration to wrap up our 2025 Summer Reading Pr

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.