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Teen Tuesdays

Teen Tuesdays: Mini Scrapbooks

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create your own mini scrapbooks. Mini scrapbooks, stickers, and scrapbook materials will be supplied. Feel free to bring any stickers and photos! Snacks provided!

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Create your own mini scrapbooks. Mini scrapbooks, stickers, and scrapbook materials will be supplied. Feel free to bring any stickers and photos! Snacks provided!

Dough

Play Dough Time

Wednesday, July 17, 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 time to squish, smoosh, roll and flatten homemade play dough! For children twelve (12) months to four (4) years old. Please register each chil...

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

Join Miss Eileen for Play Dough time 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.
Ping Pong Tealights

Messy Art - Tea Light Planets

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art! We will be using ping pong balls, tea lights and paint to make tea light planets. So remember to dress for a mess! SPACE IS LIMITED. IN ORDER T...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art!

We will be using ping pong balls, tea lights and paint to make tea light planets. So remember to dress for a mess!

monet

Monet's Method - Point Lookout

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

During these 4 sessions the class will be working primarily with oils on small canvas paper. Brushes, canvas paper, and oils will be provided by the instructor.During these 4 sessi...

Registration
Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch
Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

During these 4 sessions the class will be working primarily with oils on small canvas paper.

plant

Macrame Plant Hanger

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create your own macrame plant hanger! A macrame plant hanger is a decorative hanging plant support that is made by knotting fabric together.

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Create your own macrame plant hanger!

A macrame plant hanger is a decorative hanging plant support that is made by knotting fabric together.

Decorate Your Own Bookend

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool
Event Details:

Decorate a metal bookend for use in your room on a bookshelf or desk!

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

Decorate a metal bookend for use in your room on a bookshelf or desk!

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.
Arts & Crafts

Adult Craft: Seashell Wreaths

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Make a beachy wreath for summer with shells and other decorations. This program will be held three times. Please register for only ONE session: Saturday, July 13 OR Tuesday, Jul...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make a beachy wreath for summer with shells and other decorations.

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 :)

Teen Tuesdays

Teen Tuesdays: Decorative Hanging Signs

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Decorate and dazzle an unfinished wooden sign! Craft and snacks supplied!

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Decorate and dazzle an unfinished wooden sign! Craft and snacks supplied!

monet

Monet's Method - Point Lookout

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

During these 4 sessions the class will be working primarily with oils on small canvas paper. Brushes, canvas paper, and oils will be provided by the instructor.During these 4 sessi...

Registration
Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch
Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

During these 4 sessions the class will be working primarily with oils on small canvas paper.

picture of flower pendant

Wire Jewelry Making: Beaded Flower Pendant

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join instructor Donna Irvine to make a flower pendant with your choice of beads. There is a $10 Materials Fee for this class.

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join instructor Donna Irvine to make a flower pendant with your choice of beads.

There is a $10 Materials Fee for this class.

Teen Retreat Thursdays

Teen Retreat Thursdays

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Looking for a space to chill out, make some fun (free!) drinks, meet fellow teens, and do some crafting? Swing by the Teen Space every Thursday from 4pm-5pm for Teen Retreat Thursd...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Looking for a space to chill out, make some fun (free!) drinks, meet fellow teens, and do some crafting? Swing by the Teen Space every Thursday from 4pm-5pm for Teen Retreat Thursdays!

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.
Drawing

Drawing Club

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class. Those who register to join in person will be given their very our pencil case with colored pencils, a pen...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class.

Bubbles and Rainbows Storytime (Point Lookout)

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Parents
Event Details:

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Registration
Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch
Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space
Age Group: Kids, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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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.
flip flop

Acrylic Painting 101

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join instructor Joan Lazarus as you create a painting of flip flops at the beach. Please register below.

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join instructor Joan Lazarus as you create a painting of flip flops at the beach.

Please register below.

Shell

Maker Monday: Shell Decoupage

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Maker Monday! This Monday, we'll be decoupaging shells.

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for Maker Monday! This Monday, we'll be decoupaging shells.

KPop Cafe

Teen K-Pop Cafe

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Stans of BTS, Stray Kids, Twice, Tomorrow x Together, Enhypen, or any other group, come by the library for an hour of all things K-Pop.  Make custom photocard holders for y...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Stans of BTS, Stray Kids, Twice, Tomorrow x Together, Enhypen, or any other group, come by the library for an hour of all things K-Pop. 

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.
Teen Tuesdays

Teen Tuesdays: Learn to Cross Stitch

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Cross stitch project for beginners! Supplies and snacks supplied!

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Cross stitch project for beginners! Supplies and snacks supplied!

monet

Monet's Method - Point Lookout

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

During these 4 sessions the class will be working primarily with oils on small canvas paper. Brushes, canvas paper, and oils will be provided by the instructor.During these 4 sessi...

Registration
Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch
Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

During these 4 sessions the class will be working primarily with oils on small canvas paper.

Teen Retreat Thursdays

Teen Retreat Thursdays

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Looking for a space to chill out, make some fun (free!) drinks, meet fellow teens, and do some crafting? Swing by the Teen Space every Thursday from 4pm-5pm for Teen Retreat Thursd...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Looking for a space to chill out, make some fun (free!) drinks, meet fellow teens, and do some crafting? Swing by the Teen Space every Thursday from 4pm-5pm for Teen Retreat Thursdays!

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.
Toothbrush Painting

Messy Art For Tots - Toothbrush Painting

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots! We will be using toothbrushes, paint and paper to create unique pieces of art. Remember to dress for a mess! SPACE IS LIMITED. IN ORDE...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!

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

Teen Retreat Thursdays

Teen Retreat Thursdays

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Looking for a space to chill out, make some fun (free!) drinks, meet fellow teens, and do some crafting? Swing by the Teen Space every Thursday from 4pm-5pm for Teen Retreat Thursd...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Looking for a space to chill out, make some fun (free!) drinks, meet fellow teens, and do some crafting? Swing by the Teen Space every Thursday from 4pm-5pm for Teen Retreat Thursdays!

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.
Drawing

Drawing Club

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class. Those who register to join in person will be given their very our pencil case with colored pencils, a pen...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class.

Splat Art

Messy Art - Splat Painting

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art! We will be using cotton balls, paint, spoons and paper to make unique pieces of art. So remember to dress for a mess! SPACE IS LIMITED. IN ORDE...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art!

We will be using cotton balls, paint, spoons and paper to make unique pieces of art. So remember to dress for a mess!

Teen Retreat Thursdays

Teen Retreat Thursdays

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Looking for a space to chill out, make some fun (free!) drinks, meet fellow teens, and do some crafting? Swing by the Teen Space every Thursday from 4pm-5pm for Teen Retreat Thursd...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Looking for a space to chill out, make some fun (free!) drinks, meet fellow teens, and do some crafting? Swing by the Teen Space every Thursday from 4pm-5pm for Teen Retreat Thursdays!

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.