Event List

Featured Events

Winter Reading Challenge

Winter Reading Challenge: We Love to Read a Latte!

01/12/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/28/2026 @ 5:00pm
Main Library

Event Details:

Warm up this winter with a good book (or five!) and join the Long Beach Library Winter Reading Challenge. Grab a cup of reading inspiration and complete our coffee-themed Bingo car...

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Warm up this winter with a good book (or five!) and join the Long Beach Library Winter Reading Challenge.

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LBNY Bestseller Book Club: Happy Land (Hybrid)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Ring in the new year with a discussion of Dolen Perkins-Valdez's historical fiction novel, Happy Land. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and digitally on Libby with ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ring in the new year with a discussion of Dolen Perkins-Valdez's historical fiction novel, Happy Land. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and digitally on

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Retro Gamers Club

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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...

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! 

Becoming Jane Poster

MOVIES AT WEST: Becoming Jane (West End)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

Event Details:

The event will be Regency Era themed, accompanied with tea, scones, era appropriate music, and stimulating conversation. Though young Jane Austen's financially strapped parent...

Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

The event will be Regency Era themed, accompanied with tea, scones, era appropriate music, and stimulating conversation. 

Silent Book Club at Barrier Beets

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Event Details:

Join fellow book lovers for this low pressure book club.  All you have to do is show up and read!  Bring your own book to Barrier Beets and enjoy the quiet comfort of rea...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join fellow book lovers for this low pressure book club.  All you have to do is show up and read!  Bring your own book to Barrier Beets and enjoy the quiet comfort of reading together.

Contact Paper Collage

Messy Art - Contact Paper Collage

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for more Messy Art!We'll be using contact paper, bits of paper, yarn, etc to create a unique contact paper collage. So remember to dress for a mess!Space and suppli...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for more Messy Art!

We'll be using contact paper, bits of paper, yarn, etc to create a unique contact paper collage. So remember to dress for a mess!

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LBNY Bestseller's Book Club: Katabasis (Hybrid)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Join us for a little jaunt into hell as we discuss R.F Kuang's latest bestselling fantasy novel, Katabasis. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and digitally on Libby ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a little jaunt into hell as we discuss R.F Kuang's latest bestselling fantasy novel, Katabasis.

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LBNY Bestseller's Book Club: The Doorman (Hybrid)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

In support of this year's Long Island Reads honoring of author Chris Pavone, we will be reading his latest NYT bestselling novel, The Doorman. Copies will be available at the circu...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

In support of this year's Long Island Reads honoring of author Chris Pavone, we will be reading his latest NYT bestselling novel, The Doorman.

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Babies Signing

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!

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. 

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.

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. 

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Writers' Support Group

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all writers! Join this group and build your writing skills. Here is an opportunity to connect with your inner-voice and express yourself in writing.  Write to prompts and share personal projects.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all writers! Join this group and build your writing skills. Here is an opportunity to connect with your inner-voice and express yourself in writing.  Write to prompts and share personal projects.

After-School Homework Help

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning, Community Help
Age Group:
Kids

Having trouble with your homework? 

Join us on Tuesdays and get help with your homework from our high school volunteers!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning, Community Help
Event Details:

Having trouble with your homework? 

Join us on Tuesdays and get help with your homework from our high school volunteers!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 
Babies Signing

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. 

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. 

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Writers' Support Group

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all writers! Join this group and build your writing skills. Here is an opportunity to connect with your inner-voice and express yourself in writing.  Write to prompts and share personal projects.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all writers! Join this group and build your writing skills. Here is an opportunity to connect with your inner-voice and express yourself in writing.  Write to prompts and share personal projects.

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Community Legal Help

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Education & Lifelong Learning, Community Help
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need help with a legal problem? The Community Legal Help Project will be offering free legal services for low income residents of Nassau County.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussions, Education & Lifelong Learning, Community Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help with a legal problem? The Community Legal Help Project will be offering free legal services for low income residents of Nassau County.

Babies Signing

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. 

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. 

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Writers' Support Group

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all writers! Join this group and build your writing skills. Here is an opportunity to connect with your inner-voice and express yourself in writing.  Write to prompts and share personal projects.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all writers! Join this group and build your writing skills. Here is an opportunity to connect with your inner-voice and express yourself in writing.  Write to prompts and share personal projects.

7 Things to Do in the Decade Before you Retire

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Financial advisor Kyle Hauptman returns with 7 Things to Do in the Decade before you Retire.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Financial advisor Kyle Hauptman returns with 7 Things to Do in the Decade before you Retire.

Long Beach Writers Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning

Unleash Your Inner Writer with Dana Monti!


Join Long Beach School Teacher Dana Monti for an inspiring, creative series of evening writing workshops at the library!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash Your Inner Writer with Dana Monti!


Join Long Beach School Teacher Dana Monti for an inspiring, creative series of evening writing workshops at the library!

Babies Signing

Baby Sign Language

Friday, February 13, 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. 

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Point Lookout Baby Sign Language

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch
Program Type:
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!

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

Preschool Readiness

Friday, February 13, 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. 

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LBPL Scribblers Writers Workshop

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Join creative writing instructor and published author Marc DeSantis for this interactive writing program. Please bring works to share and writing supplies.

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Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join creative writing instructor and published author Marc DeSantis for this interactive writing program. Please bring works to share and writing supplies.

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Monthly Mommy Mixer!

Monday, February 16, 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! 

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Closed
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! 

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Writers' Support Group

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all writers! Join this group and build your writing skills. Here is an opportunity to connect with your inner-voice and express yourself in writing.  Write to prompts and share personal projects.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all writers! Join this group and build your writing skills. Here is an opportunity to connect with your inner-voice and express yourself in writing.  Write to prompts and share personal projects.

Tummy Time

Thursday, February 19, 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.
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LB Garden Club: Winter Sowing

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you love gardening and want to meet others in your community who love gardening too? Join our LB Garden Club to discuss all things gardening! Promoting the love of gardening one seed at a time.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions, Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love gardening and want to meet others in your community who love gardening too? Join our LB Garden Club to discuss all things gardening! Promoting the love of gardening one seed at a time.

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Writers' Support Group

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all writers! Join this group and build your writing skills. Here is an opportunity to connect with your inner-voice and express yourself in writing.  Write to prompts and share personal projects.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all writers! Join this group and build your writing skills. Here is an opportunity to connect with your inner-voice and express yourself in writing.  Write to prompts and share personal projects.

Babies Signing

Baby Sign Language

Friday, February 27, 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. 

Preschool Readiness

Friday, February 27, 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.