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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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

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—...

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

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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! 

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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.

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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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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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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.

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LB Garden Club

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.

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Writers' Support Group

Monday, March 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, March 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.

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Writers' Support Group

Monday, March 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.

Empire Defensive Driving

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Empire Safety Council is offering a 2-day, 6-hour defensive driving course in person at Long Beach Public Library on Tuesday, 3/10 from 6-9pm and

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

Empire Safety Council is offering a 2-day, 6-hour defensive driving course in person at Long Beach Public Library on Tuesday, 3/10 from 6-9pm and

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Writers' Support Group

Monday, March 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.

Empire Defensive Driving

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

This is PART TWO of the class that began on 3/10.

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

This is PART TWO of the class that began on 3/10.

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LB Garden Club

Friday, March 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, March 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.

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Writers' Support Group

Monday, March 30, 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, April 1, 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.

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Writers' Support Group

Monday, April 6, 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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Writers' Support Group

Monday, April 13, 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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LB Garden Club

Friday, April 17, 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, April 20, 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, May 6, 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.

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LB Garden Club

Friday, May 15, 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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Community Legal Help

Wednesday, June 3, 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.

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Community Legal Help

Wednesday, July 1, 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.

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LB Garden Club

Friday, July 17, 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.