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Chess Club

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
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...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

comedy after dark open mic night text in neon sign effect

Comedy After Dark: Open Mic Night

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Attention all comedians new or old looking to sharpen their skills: Join us for our Comedy Open Mic Night hosted by our very own Jewels! Come test out some new material and watch o...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Attention all comedians new or old looking to sharpen their skills: Join us for our Comedy Open Mic Night hosted by our very own Jewels! Come test out some new material and watch others do the same!

Preschool Readiness

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
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,...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
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

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 :)

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.
two people tending to a growing tree

LB Gardening Club

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you love gardening and want to meet others in your community who love gardening too? Join our LB Gardening Club to discuss all things gardening! Promoting the love of gardening ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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

Pokémon Trading Card Club

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all kid Pokémon card collectors and card enthusiasts! Meet other collectors and trade Pokémon cards.  Trading rules The Library is not responsible for trades ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Calling all kid Pokémon card collectors and card enthusiasts! Meet other collectors and trade Pokémon cards.

 Trading rules

Closed for Christmas

12/24/2024 @ 2:00pm to 12/26/2024 @ 12:00am
Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site

Long Beach Public Library is open from 11 AM to 2 PM on Tuesday December 24th  and will be closed all day on Wednesday December 25th  in observation of Christmas. We reop...

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site
Description:

Long Beach Public Library is open from 11 AM to 2 PM on Tuesday December 24th  and will be closed all day on Wednesday December 25th  in observation of Christmas. We reopen on Thursday December 26th at 9 AM.

Libby Help

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Need some help reading or listening to digital books? Drop in for one-on-one assistance from Library Director Tara on using Libby, your Kindle, or another device for reading and...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Need some help reading or listening to digital books?

Drop in for one-on-one assistance from Library Director Tara on using Libby, your Kindle, or another device for reading and listening to digital books.

Drawing

Drawing Club

Friday, December 27, 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...

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

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

person typing on a laptop

Tech Guy Talks: Password Managers

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 8:00pm - 8:45pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation. "Do you have home Internet? Then you have a router; Did you know that you are responsible for sec...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

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

Closed for New YEars

12/31/2024 @ 2:00pm to 01/01/2025 @ 12:00am
Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site

Long Beach Public Library is open from 11 AM to 2 PM on Tuesday December 31st  and will be closed all day on Wednesday January 1st in observation of Christmas. We reopen on Th...

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site
Description:

Long Beach Public Library is open from 11 AM to 2 PM on Tuesday December 31st  and will be closed all day on Wednesday January 1st in observation of Christmas. We reopen on Thursday January 2nd at 9 AM.

New York State of Health

NY State of Health Marketplace Enrollment Assistance Information

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

NY State of Health is the official health plan marketplace for New Yorkers to shop for, compare, and enroll in health insurance coverage. Some plans are free and most New Yorkers a...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

NY State of Health is the official health plan marketplace for New Yorkers to shop for, compare, and enroll in health insurance coverage.

Preschool Readiness

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
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,...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
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

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 :)

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.

Preschool Readiness

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
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,...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
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

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 :)

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.
Poster advertising the Anime and Manga club

Anime and Manga Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Love the art of Japanese style animation and graphic novels?  Join us and other fans to discuss recent popular series and classics.  We will read the first volume of the ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Love the art of Japanese style animation and graphic novels?  Join us and other fans to discuss recent popular series and classics.  We will read the first volume of the manga series as a book club, watch the first episode of the anime a

Preschool Readiness

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
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,...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
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

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 :)

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.

Preschool Readiness

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
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,...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
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

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 :)

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.

Preschool Readiness

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
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,...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
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

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 :)

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.
New York State of Health

NY State of Health Marketplace Enrollment Assistance Information

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

NY State of Health is the official health plan marketplace for New Yorkers to shop for, compare, and enroll in health insurance coverage. Some plans are free and most New Yorkers a...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

NY State of Health is the official health plan marketplace for New Yorkers to shop for, compare, and enroll in health insurance coverage.

Poster advertising the Anime and Manga club

Anime and Manga Club

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Love the art of Japanese style animation and graphic novels?  Join us and other fans to discuss recent popular series and classics.  We will read the first volume of the ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Love the art of Japanese style animation and graphic novels?  Join us and other fans to discuss recent popular series and classics.  We will read the first volume of the manga series as a book club, watch the first episode of the anime a

New York State of Health

NY State of Health Marketplace Enrollment Assistance Information

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

NY State of Health is the official health plan marketplace for New Yorkers to shop for, compare, and enroll in health insurance coverage. Some plans are free and most New Yorkers a...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

NY State of Health is the official health plan marketplace for New Yorkers to shop for, compare, and enroll in health insurance coverage.

Poster advertising the Anime and Manga club

Anime and Manga Club

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Love the art of Japanese style animation and graphic novels?  Join us and other fans to discuss recent popular series and classics.  We will read the first volume of the ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Love the art of Japanese style animation and graphic novels?  Join us and other fans to discuss recent popular series and classics.  We will read the first volume of the manga series as a book club, watch the first episode of the anime a

New York State of Health

NY State of Health Marketplace Enrollment Assistance Information

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

NY State of Health is the official health plan marketplace for New Yorkers to shop for, compare, and enroll in health insurance coverage. Some plans are free and most New Yorkers a...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

NY State of Health is the official health plan marketplace for New Yorkers to shop for, compare, and enroll in health insurance coverage.

Poster advertising the Anime and Manga club

Anime and Manga Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Love the art of Japanese style animation and graphic novels?  Join us and other fans to discuss recent popular series and classics.  We will read the first volume of the ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Love the art of Japanese style animation and graphic novels?  Join us and other fans to discuss recent popular series and classics.  We will read the first volume of the manga series as a book club, watch the first episode of the anime a

New York State of Health

NY State of Health Marketplace Enrollment Assistance Information

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

NY State of Health is the official health plan marketplace for New Yorkers to shop for, compare, and enroll in health insurance coverage. Some plans are free and most New Yorkers a...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

NY State of Health is the official health plan marketplace for New Yorkers to shop for, compare, and enroll in health insurance coverage.