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Bingo at West (West End)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents

Engage in family fun by playing bingo!

Prizes will be provided!

Please register for the event so that we can adequately plan.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Engage in family fun by playing bingo!

Prizes will be provided!

Please register for the event so that we can adequately plan.

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

Baby Sign Language

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies, 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!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
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)

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
This event is in the "Parents" group

Point Lookout Baby Sign Language

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch
Program Type:
Play Time, Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Parents

Start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler by learning some American Sign Language. Your baby has A LOT to say!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch
Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Play Time, Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler by learning some American Sign Language. Your baby has A LOT to say!

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

Preschool Readiness

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
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.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
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 "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

String Instrument Tuning Hours

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Reference Desk at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Help
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents

Bring your child's string instrument to the Youth Services department to have resident librarian/violist Michela tune your instrument and answer any questions you may have about string instrument care.

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:

Bring your child's string instrument to the Youth Services department to have resident librarian/violist Michela tune your instrument and answer any questions you may have about string instrument care.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Monthly Mommy Mixer!

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Parents

Mommies (or Daddies, Nannies & Grannies) of children 18 months & under, come join Moms/Librarians Ali & Nicole for our new Monthly Mommy Mixer! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Discussions, Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mommies (or Daddies, Nannies & Grannies) of children 18 months & under, come join Moms/Librarians Ali & Nicole for our new Monthly Mommy Mixer! 

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

String Instrument Tuning Hours

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Reference Desk at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Help
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents

Bring your child's string instrument to the Youth Services department to have resident librarian/violist Michela tune your instrument and answer any questions you may have about string instrument care.

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:

Bring your child's string instrument to the Youth Services department to have resident librarian/violist Michela tune your instrument and answer any questions you may have about string instrument care.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 
This event is in the "Parents" group

Where the Map Ends: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating New York Special Education

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Help
Age Group:
Parents

Long Beach–based attorney and author Christopher Barnett, Esq.—author of the newly published Where the Map Ends: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating New York’s Special Education Jungle—leads a practical and empowering session for parents, caregivers, a

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Parents
Program Type: Community Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Long Beach–based attorney and author Christopher Barnett, Esq.—author of the newly published Where the Map Ends: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating New York’s Special Education Jungle—leads a practical and empowering session for parents, caregivers, a

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

Tummy Time

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning, Play Time, Community Help
Age Group:
Babies, Parents

Join Miss Jennifer for a class for Parents where we will discuss parenting tips and tricks, all while learning about how important tummy time is for your New Baby’s development.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning, Play Time, Community Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Jennifer for a class for Parents where we will discuss parenting tips and tricks, all while learning about how important tummy time is for your New Baby’s development.

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. 

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

Baby Sign Language

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies, 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: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
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)

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

Preschool Readiness

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
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: Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
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, January 24, 2026 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
This event is in the "Parents" group

Molly Mouse @ 10:15am

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment, Storytime
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: Music & Entertainment, Storytime
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, January 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Play Time
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: Storytime, Play Time
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 "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

String Instrument Tuning Hours

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Reference Desk at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Help
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents

Bring your child's string instrument to the Youth Services department to have resident librarian/violist Michela tune your instrument and answer any questions you may have about string instrument care.

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:

Bring your child's string instrument to the Youth Services department to have resident librarian/violist Michela tune your instrument and answer any questions you may have about string instrument care.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Baby Sign Language

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies, 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: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
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)

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

Preschool Readiness

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
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: Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Molly Mouse @ 10:15am

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment, Storytime
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: Music & Entertainment, Storytime
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, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Play Time
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: Storytime, Play Time
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 "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

Retro Gamers Club

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents

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! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
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! 

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

Baby Sign Language

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies, 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: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
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)

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

Preschool Readiness

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
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: Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
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, February 7, 2026 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
This event is in the "Parents" group

Molly Mouse @ 10:15am

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment, Storytime
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: Music & Entertainment, Storytime
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.