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Featured Events

Science

Color Our World with Science! Dry Ice Bubble Painting

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Color Our World with Science! Join us for a special STEAM powered Art event!We will be creating Art, powered by Science! Using the reactive properties of Dry Ice, we will observe s...

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

Color Our World with Science! Join us for a special STEAM powered Art event!

beach yoga

Beach Yoga and Meditation

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Event Details:

Join librarian Nicole and Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor Gary Jansen for a yoga and meditation session at scenic Lafayette Boulevard Beach.  Let the ...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join librarian Nicole and Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor Gary Jansen for a yoga and meditation session at scenic Lafayette Boulevard Beach.  Let the sounds of the ocean wash over you as you follow this guided practic

Contact Paper Collage

Messy Art - Contact Paper Collage

Thursday, July 17, 2025 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 IS LIMITED...

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!

teamwork kids games

Color Our World - Summer Olympics

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site

Event Details:

Join us as we travel to our neighbors to the north at Island Park Public Library for a morning of outdoor fun and games! Kids will join in one of our inter-community teams and part...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we travel to our neighbors to the north at Island Park Public Library for a morning of outdoor fun and games! Kids will join in one of our inter-community teams and participate in a circuit of events and activities just for fun!

Drift Wood Keychain

Maker Monday: Drift Wood Keychains

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Join us for Maker Monday! This Monday, we'll be making drift wood keychains.All materials supplied by the Library free of charge. Space is limited. Register below to secure your sp...

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

Join us for Maker Monday! This Monday, we'll be making drift wood keychains.

The Three-Body Problem

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "The Three-Body Problem" by Liu Cixin

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site

Event Details:

Join staff member Jake for a discussion of The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project se...

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 Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. 

person typing on a laptop

Tech Guy Talks: Big Data

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 8:00pm - 8:45pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation.Do you want to know what Internet companies and data brokers (Big Data) do with your personal data? D...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology, Community Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation.

Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Alice in Wonderland is turning 160 years old this year and we're having a Mad Hatter Tea Party!  We will journey through the whimsical tale of Lewis Carroll’s classic story wi...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Alice in Wonderland is turning 160 years old this year and we're having a Mad Hatter Tea Party!  We will journey through the whimsical tale of Lewis Carroll’s classic story with teapot painting, potion making and a high tea.

yellow and grey checkerboard with black text and shadows

LBNY Bestseller Book Club: Intermezzo (Hybrid)

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Enjoy Sally Rooney's latest bestseller, Intermezzo. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and through Libby with your library card. Register to save your seat in person,...

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

Enjoy Sally Rooney's latest bestseller, Intermezzo. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and through Libby with your library card.

beach yoga

Beach Yoga and Meditation

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Event Details:

Join librarian Nicole and Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor Gary Jansen for a yoga and meditation session at scenic Lafayette Boulevard Beach.  Let the ...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join librarian Nicole and Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor Gary Jansen for a yoga and meditation session at scenic Lafayette Boulevard Beach.  Let the sounds of the ocean wash over you as you follow this guided practic

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Lego Club

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 
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Monthly Mommy Mixer!

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Other
Age Group:
Babies, Parents

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Discussions, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Lego Club

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Lego Club

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 
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Monthly Mommy Mixer!

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Other
Age Group:
Babies, Parents

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Discussions, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Lego Club

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Lego Club

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Lego Club

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Lego Club

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Play Hooray

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

 

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event. 

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
News & Current Events, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: News & Current Events, Other

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
News & Current Events, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: News & Current Events, Other

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, September 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, November 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, December 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting.