Event List

LB Soup Kitchen Food Drive

All Day 6/2 - 6/30

Circulation Desk at Main Library

Program Type:

Community Help

Age Group:

Adults

Did you know that June is National Hunger Awareness month? Help us help our community by dropping off dry and canned goods at the Main Library Circulation Desk to replenish the Long Beach Soup Kitchen pantry.

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Circulation Desk

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Help

Event Details:

Did you know that June is National Hunger Awareness month? Help us help our community by dropping off dry and canned goods at the Main Library Circulation Desk to replenish the Long Beach Soup Kitchen pantry.

Low-Impact Cardio (Hybrid)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Exercise

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Get your blood flowing with Lori Rozell, a certified group fitness instructor. Beginners are welcome in this low-impact cardio class which includes ab strengthening. Class start time is 11:05.

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Registration Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Exercise

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get your blood flowing with Lori Rozell, a certified group fitness instructor. Beginners are welcome in this low-impact cardio class which includes ab strengthening. Class start time is 11:05.

Disclaimer(s)

No library card waitlist

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. 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 :)

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.

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Author Talk with Katherine Applegate (Zoom)

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Zoom (Adult)

Program Type:

Author Talk

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder.

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Virtual Event

Library Branch: Zoom (Adult)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Author Talk

Event Details:

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse, Odder.

Teen Ambassadors Mtg

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Youth Services Program Space at Main Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Youth Services Program Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Other

Albums & Asanas: How Sweet It Is (To Stretch With You) James Taylor & Carly Simon

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Exercise, Music & Entertainment, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Where vinyl & vinyasa meet! Join the yoga flow as we spin vinyl from the library's record collection. This month we will be featuring the music of James Taylor & Carly Simon!

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Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Exercise, Music & Entertainment, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Where vinyl & vinyasa meet! Join the yoga flow as we spin vinyl from the library's record collection. This month we will be featuring the music of James Taylor & Carly Simon!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "The Great When" by Alan Moore

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join staff member Jake for a discussion of The Great When by Alan Moore.

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Registration Required

Offsite Event

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join staff member Jake for a discussion of The Great When by Alan Moore.

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.

Zumba

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Exercise

Age Group:

Adults

Dance your way to fitness with instructor Barbara Prince in this high energy exercise class.

Full

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Registration Required

Full

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exercise

Registration Required

Event Details:

Dance your way to fitness with instructor Barbara Prince in this high energy exercise class.

Disclaimer(s)

No library card waitlist

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. 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 :)

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.

Play Dough Time

Wednesday, June 25, 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.

Full

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Registration Required

Full

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.

Canasta Club!

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Auditorium (back half) at Main Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Do you play Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium (back half)

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you play Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

Mah-Jongg Club!

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Auditorium (front half) at Main Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Do you play Mah Jongg and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium (front half)

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you play Mah Jongg and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

Resume Help (Hybrid)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

1st Floor Program Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Jobs & Careers

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Looking for a job and need some help with your resume? Book a 30-minute appointment with Lenora, a LBPL reference librarian with training on job search help and resume assistance.

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 1st Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Jobs & Careers

Registration Required

Event Details:

Looking for a job and need some help with your resume? Book a 30-minute appointment with Lenora, a LBPL reference librarian with training on job search help and resume assistance.

Ask the Tech Guy

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

2nd Floor Lobby at Main Library

Program Type:

Technology, Community Help

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, or downloading ebooks to your device?

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Lobby

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Technology, Community Help

Event Details:

Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, or downloading ebooks to your device?

Chair Yoga (West End)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

Program Type:

Exercise

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Join us at the West End Branch of the Long Beach Library for this beginner-friendly Chair Yoga class. With gentle instruction by Librarian Nicole, together we will build strength, flexibility and mental well-being.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: West End Branch

Room: West End Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Exercise

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us at the West End Branch of the Long Beach Library for this beginner-friendly Chair Yoga class. With gentle instruction by Librarian Nicole, together we will build strength, flexibility and mental well-being.

Disclaimer(s)

No library card waitlist

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. 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 :)

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.

Teen Night : Henna Designs

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Teens

Henna is a plant-based dye that safely stains the skin for 1 to 2 weeks. After a basic overview in the art of henna, each participant will be given a henna design.

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Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Henna is a plant-based dye that safely stains the skin for 1 to 2 weeks. After a basic overview in the art of henna, each participant will be given a henna design.

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, June 25, 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.

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Register Now

Registration Required

Open

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.

West End Neighbors Civic Association

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:45pm - 8:00pm

West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

Purpose of Meeting:

Join the West End Neighbors Civic Association's monthly meetings. These monthly meetings are a forum for to facilitate the exchange of ideas surrounding local governmental affairs,...

West End Branch

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

Library Branch: West End Branch

Room: West End Meeting Space

Purpose of Meeting

Join the West End Neighbors Civic Association's monthly meetings. These monthly meetings are a forum for to facilitate the exchange of ideas surrounding local governmental affairs, quality of life and events within our community.

LBNY Bestseller Book Club: On Fire Island (Hybrid)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Book Club, Discussions

Age Group:

Adults

Our book for June is On Fire Island, by Jane Rosen. Copies will be available at the circulation desk or through Li

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Discussions

Registration Required

Event Details:

Our book for June is On Fire Island, by Jane Rosen. Copies will be available at the circulation desk or through Li

Women's Empowerment Group with Anissa Moore

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Discussions

Age Group:

Adults

The Long Beach Women's Empowerment Series seeks to encourage women to pursue emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual health.

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Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Discussions

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Long Beach Women's Empowerment Series seeks to encourage women to pursue emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual health.

Disclaimer(s)

Outside organization event

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

Rise and Shine!

Thursday, June 26, 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

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Registration Required

Full

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.

Play Hooray

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Exercise, Games, Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other

Age Group:

Kids, Toddlers, Preschool

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.

Full

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Registration Required

Full

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exercise, Games, Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other

Registration Required

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.

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program.

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.

Meditation (Hybrid)

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Meditation session with Lisa Wisel, MS, BC-DMT, LCAT

Meditation will:
- EASE your mind
- SOOTHE your emotions HEAL your body

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Meditation session with Lisa Wisel, MS, BC-DMT, LCAT

Meditation will:
- EASE your mind
- SOOTHE your emotions HEAL your body

Disclaimer(s)

No library card waitlist

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. 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 :)

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.

Chess Club

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

Love chess? 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.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Love chess? 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.

Chair Yoga (Hybrid)

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:15am

Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Exercise

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

This popular Chair Yoga class focuses on a full-body practice and will help strengthen your nervous system and reduce stress and stiffness. Kathleen Regan has been teaching yoga since 1993, and she has been practicing for even longe

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Exercise

Registration Required

Event Details:

This popular Chair Yoga class focuses on a full-body practice and will help strengthen your nervous system and reduce stress and stiffness. Kathleen Regan has been teaching yoga since 1993, and she has been practicing for even longe

Disclaimer(s)

No library card waitlist

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. 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 :)

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, June 27, 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

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Registration Required

Full

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.

No library card waitlist

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. 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 :)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program.

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