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Here to Help: Police Officer Storytime

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

May is Law Enforcement Appreciation Month! Children of all ages are welcome to come and meet 2 Long Beach Police Officers, read stories together, and get to see a real police car o...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

May is Law Enforcement Appreciation Month! Children of all ages are welcome to come and meet 2 Long Beach Police Officers, read stories together, and get to see a real police car outside the library!

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.

Lag Baomer Storytime

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 22
Dough

Play Dough Time

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join Miss Eileen for Play Dough Hour to squish, smoosh, roll and flatten homemade play dough! For children twelve (12) months to four (4) years old. Please register each chil...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join Miss Eileen for Play Dough Hour to squish, smoosh, roll and flatten homemade play dough!

For children twelve (12) months to four (4) years old.

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.
Rise & Shine

Rise and Shine Storytime!

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Get ready for the day with Miss Sarah & Miss Eileen at Rise and Shine Storytime! Come on down to the Funny Friends Farm and join us with our puppet friends Moolia & Rock...

Waitlist
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Get ready for the day with Miss Sarah & Miss Eileen at Rise and Shine Storytime!

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.

Play Hooray

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Event Details:

Your 2 to 5 year old will have lots of fun in this music & movement program using puppets, instruments, finger play and dancing to encourage socialization and healthy expelling...

Closed
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Games, Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Your 2 to 5 year old will have lots of fun in this music & movement program using puppets, instruments, finger play and dancing to encourage socialization and healthy expelling of energy.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

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.

Exercise

As a participant in any exercise class offered by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify the Library and the instructor from and against any losses, liabilities, claims, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) which may arise, for any reason whatsoever, as a consequence of any claim made in connection with the negligence or improper conduct of the Program Presenter or its agents or employees.
Straw

Messy Art For Tots - Straw Painting

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots! We'll be using straws and liquid watercolors to make our own unique splat art. So remember to dress for a mess! SPACE IS LIMITED. IN O...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!

We'll be using straws and liquid watercolors to make our own unique splat art. So remember to dress for a mess!

Preschool Readiness

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool
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,...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Games, Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 6
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. 

No library card waitlist

Registration for this program opens first to Long Beach Public Library cardholders. If you do not have an LBPL card, you can still register and be put on a "pending waitlist". If there are seats available 72 hours before the program, you will receive an email notifying you that your registration is confirmed. So please make sure you enter your email address :)

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.
Paramedics

Here to Help: Paramedic Storytime

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Do you know what a paramedic does? Who are the the people that help us during emergencies? Join us this week to meet Long Beach Paramedics, enjoy a few stories together, and conduc...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Do you know what a paramedic does? Who are the the people that help us during emergencies? Join us this week to meet Long Beach Paramedics, enjoy a few stories together, and conduct a Q&A. 

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.
Dough

Play Dough Time

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join Miss Eileen for Play Dough Hour to squish, smoosh, roll and flatten homemade play dough! For children twelve (12) months to four (4) years old. Please register each chil...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join Miss Eileen for Play Dough Hour to squish, smoosh, roll and flatten homemade play dough!

For children twelve (12) months to four (4) years old.

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.
West End Kids Yoga

Kids Yoga (West End)

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Join Nicole for this fun children's yoga class for those 4 to 8 years old. Please bring a mat or towel for your child to practice on :) PARENTS MUST STAY IN THE BRANCH! ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Nicole for this fun children's yoga class for those 4 to 8 years old. Please bring a mat or towel for your child to practice on :)

PARENTS MUST STAY IN THE BRANCH!

Rise & Shine

Rise and Shine Storytime!

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Get ready for the day with Miss Sarah & Miss Eileen at Rise and Shine Storytime! Come on down to the Funny Friends Farm and join us with our puppet friends Moolia & Rock...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Get ready for the day with Miss Sarah & Miss Eileen at Rise and Shine Storytime!

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.

Play Hooray

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Event Details:

Your 2 to 5 year old will have lots of fun in this music & movement program using puppets, instruments, finger play and dancing to encourage socialization and healthy expelling...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Games, Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Your 2 to 5 year old will have lots of fun in this music & movement program using puppets, instruments, finger play and dancing to encourage socialization and healthy expelling of energy.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

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.

Exercise

As a participant in any exercise class offered by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify the Library and the instructor from and against any losses, liabilities, claims, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) which may arise, for any reason whatsoever, as a consequence of any claim made in connection with the negligence or improper conduct of the Program Presenter or its agents or employees.

Preschool Readiness

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool
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,...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Games, Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
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. 

No library card waitlist

Registration for this program opens first to Long Beach Public Library cardholders. If you do not have an LBPL card, you can still register and be put on a "pending waitlist". If there are seats available 72 hours before the program, you will receive an email notifying you that your registration is confirmed. So please make sure you enter your email address :)

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.

Growing Flowers Storyctafter with Miss Jennifer

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Storycrafter
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Parents
Event Details:

Join Miss Jennifer in creating a pretty flower garden craft while enjoying garden themed stories.

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Storycrafter
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Miss Jennifer in creating a pretty flower garden craft while enjoying garden themed stories.

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.
West End Kids Yoga

Kids Yoga (West End)

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Join Nicole for this fun children's yoga class for those 4 to 8 years old. Please bring a mat or towel for your child to practice on :) PARENTS MUST STAY IN THE BRANCH! ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Nicole for this fun children's yoga class for those 4 to 8 years old. Please bring a mat or towel for your child to practice on :)

PARENTS MUST STAY IN THE BRANCH!

Rise & Shine

Rise and Shine Storytime!

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Get ready for the day with Miss Sarah & Miss Eileen at Rise and Shine Storytime! Come on down to the Funny Friends Farm and join us with our puppet friends Moolia & Rock...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Get ready for the day with Miss Sarah & Miss Eileen at Rise and Shine Storytime!

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.
Shake

Messy Art For Tots - Shake Art

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for more Messy Art for Tots! We'll be using plastic containers and beans to make our own shake art. So remember to dress for a mess! SPACE IS LIMITED. IN ORDE...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for more Messy Art for Tots!

We'll be using plastic containers and beans to make our own shake art. So remember to dress for a mess!

West End Kids Yoga

Kids Yoga (West End)

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Join Nicole for this fun children's yoga class for those 4 to 8 years old. Please bring a mat or towel for your child to practice on :) PARENTS MUST STAY IN THE BRANCH! ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Nicole for this fun children's yoga class for those 4 to 8 years old. Please bring a mat or towel for your child to practice on :)

PARENTS MUST STAY IN THE BRANCH!

Rise & Shine

Rise and Shine Storytime!

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Get ready for the day with Miss Sarah & Miss Eileen at Rise and Shine Storytime! Come on down to the Funny Friends Farm and join us with our puppet friends Moolia & Rock...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Get ready for the day with Miss Sarah & Miss Eileen at Rise and Shine Storytime!

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.
Sanitation Workers Storytime

Here to Help: Sanitation Workers Storytime!

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

LBPL's Here to Help Storytime Series continues! This month, we welcome the City of Long Beach Department of Sanitation for a fun storytime all about recycling & sanitation!

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

LBPL's Here to Help Storytime Series continues! This month, we welcome the City of Long Beach Department of Sanitation for a fun storytime all about recycling & sanitation!

Disclaimer(s)

Outside organization event

This is a meeting or program held by an outside organization and in no way constitutes Library endorsement.

West End Kids Yoga

Kids Yoga (West End)

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Join Nicole for this fun children's yoga class for those 4 to 8 years old. Please bring a mat or towel for your child to practice on :) PARENTS MUST STAY IN THE BRANCH! ...

Cancelled
Encouraged
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Exercise
Event Details:

Join Nicole for this fun children's yoga class for those 4 to 8 years old. Please bring a mat or towel for your child to practice on :)

PARENTS MUST STAY IN THE BRANCH!

Rise & Shine

Rise and Shine Storytime!

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Get ready for the day with Miss Sarah & Miss Eileen at Rise and Shine Storytime! Come on down to the Funny Friends Farm and join us with our puppet friends Moolia & Rock...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Get ready for the day with Miss Sarah & Miss Eileen at Rise and Shine Storytime!

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.

Mermaid Parade

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Youth Reference Desk at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Other
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Parents
Event Details:

Ahoy! Get ready for Summer Reading Kick Off with a swash-buckling Mermaid (or Merman) Parade! Join Miss Sarah and Miss Eileen to make a fun craft, go for a march outside, and enjoy...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Reference Desk
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Other
Event Details:

Ahoy! Get ready for Summer Reading Kick Off with a swash-buckling Mermaid (or Merman) Parade! Join Miss Sarah and Miss Eileen to make a fun craft, go for a march outside, and enjoy a cool treat.

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party - A Swashbuckling Adventure at LBPL!

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Storycrafter, Summer Reading, Other
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

YARRRR! It's a Swashbuckling Adventure at LBPL! Dive into Summer Reading with the Songs & Stories of the Sea! Drop anchor and get some wind in yer sails- YOU WON'T WANT T...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Storycrafter, Summer Reading, Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

YARRRR!

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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