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Poetry Festival 2025: How to Self Publish Your Poetry

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Published poet Judy Turek will explain how to self publish your original work. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Published poet Judy Turek will explain how to self publish your original work. 

National Library Week

04/06/2025 @ 9:00am to 04/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
Circulation Desk at Main Library
Program Type:
News & Current Events
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week with us! This week, we celebrate and highlight the valuable role that libraries and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthenin...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Circulation Desk
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: News & Current Events
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week with us! 

It's a Shore Thing Poetry Festival 2025

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Festival at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join LBPL and The Shore Poets for the "It's a Shore Thing" Poetry Festival! Including Featured Readings, Open Mics, Flash Mob, Poetry Circles, Performance Poetry, Typewriter Poetry...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Festival
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join LBPL and The Shore Poets for the "It's a Shore Thing" Poetry Festival! Including Featured Readings, Open Mics, Flash Mob, Poetry Circles, Performance Poetry, Typewriter Poetry, Book Sales and more!

Poetry Festival 2025: Poetry in Motion - Film Screening and Q & A

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This short film showcases 12 Long Island poets and the thriving, energetic Long Island Poetry scene. The poets were filmed reciting their original poetry in nature at Hempstead Lak...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

This short film showcases 12 Long Island poets and the thriving, energetic Long Island Poetry scene.

Poetry Festival 2025: Lyrics are Poetry Songwriting Workshop

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Katie Mitchell, experienced singer/songwriter and lyricist, will delve into the similarities and differences between writing poetry and writing lyrics for songs. The workshop will ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Katie Mitchell, experienced singer/songwriter and lyricist, will delve into the similarities and differences between writing poetry and writing lyrics for songs.

Poetry Festival 2025: Yin Yoga and Poetry

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Relax and meld your body and mind in this calming yin yoga class infused with poetry read by Sabrina Perrino as the yoga postures are held. By the end of class, you’ll feel revital...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Relax and meld your body and mind in this calming yin yoga class infused with poetry read by Sabrina Perrino as the yoga postures are held.

Disclaimer(s)

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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All about Passover! Family Storytime & Crafts

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Children will go back in time to the story of exodus and discover how Passover is celebrated today through giant storytelling, a themed sensory bin and a Seder plate craft! Ma...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Children will go back in time to the story of exodus and discover how Passover is celebrated today through giant storytelling, a themed sensory bin and a Seder plate craft! Mark your calendars and join the festive fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

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.

Poetry Festival 2025: Flash Mob Poetry

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Judy Turek for Flash Mob Poetry, the most comfortable poetry reading on the planet. Bring poems to share; we’ll have a read-around, discuss poetry and how we get to it, writin...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join Judy Turek for Flash Mob Poetry, the most comfortable poetry reading on the planet.

Poetry Festival 2025: Yin Yoga and Poetry

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Relax and meld your body and mind in this calming yin yoga class infused with poetry read by Sabrina Perrino as the yoga postures are held. By the end of class, you’ll feel revital...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Relax and meld your body and mind in this calming yin yoga class infused with poetry read by Sabrina Perrino as the yoga postures are held.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Molly Mouse

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Event Details:

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

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly the 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 participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

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Accessible Yoga for Every Body (Hybrid)

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this accessible yoga for every body with Miriam Abrahams. Using a combination of seated and standing positions,...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this accessible yoga for every body with Miriam Abrahams. Using a combination of seated and standing positions, you’ll learn balance, breathing, and focus.

Disclaimer(s)

No library card waitlist

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. 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 :)

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.

Molly Mouse

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

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

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly the 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 participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

Molly Mouse

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

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

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly the 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 participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

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Writers' Circle (Zoom)

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Zoom (Adult)
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

If you're a writer and want to join other local writers serious about the craft, then come join our Writers' Circle on Monday from 11am to 1pm! To join on your computer, table...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom (Adult)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions
Event Details:

If you're a writer and want to join other local writers serious about the craft, then come join our Writers' Circle on Monday from 11am to 1pm! 

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Resume Help (Hybrid)

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Looking for a job and need some help with your resume? Book a 30-minute appointment with Lenora, a LBPL reference librarian with training on job search help and resume assistance. ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Jobs & Careers
Event Details:

Looking for a job and need some help with your resume? Book a 30-minute appointment with Lenora, a LBPL reference librarian with training on job search help and resume assistance.

Great Books Discussion Group

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Libr...

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

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library two weeks before each discussion.

Gladiator 2

Monday Matinee: Gladiator II

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Pilates

Pilates

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Increase strength, flexibility, and balance through an engaging Pilates class taught by Pat Cappeto. Pilates integrates breath and movement with proper body mechanics to increase g...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Increase strength, flexibility, and balance through an engaging Pilates class taught by Pat Cappeto.

Disclaimer(s)

No library card waitlist

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. 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 :)

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.
Retro Gaming Club

Retro Gamers Club

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Event Details:

Do you miss playing retro video games with friends?  Want to introduce your kids to classics like The Legend of Zelda and Street Fighter?   Assert your retro game dominan...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Do you miss playing retro video games with friends?  Want to introduce your kids to classics like The Legend of Zelda and Street Fighter?   Assert your retro game dominance at this all ages gaming club!

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.
Low impact cardio

Low-Impact Cardio (Hybrid)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Lori is live in the Auditorium! If you've been sedentary all day, get your blood flowing with Lori Rozell, a certified group fitness instructor. Beginners are welcome in this ...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Lori is live in the Auditorium!

Disclaimer(s)

No library card waitlist

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. 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 :)

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.

AARP Tax-Aide

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Community Help
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This program is aimed at low to moderate income taxpayers with simple tax returns that can be prepared in less than one hour.  Taxpayers with complicated tax returns (more tha...

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

This program is aimed at low to moderate income taxpayers with simple tax returns that can be prepared in less than one hour.  Taxpayers with complicated tax returns (more than 12 documents) will be advised to seek professional tax preparatio

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Messy Art With Your Baby!

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Parents
Event Details:

Messy art with your baby is a fun sensory experience that results in cool art that you make with your baby!This month we will be making Spring Prints with handprint flowers and fin...

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

Messy art with your baby is a fun sensory experience that results in cool art that you make with your baby!

This month we will be making Spring Prints with handprint flowers and fingerprint bees!

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. 

Supplies

Please register each participant individually to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.

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Author Talk with Smithsonian Gardens Greenhouse Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom (Adult)
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom (Adult)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Talk
Event Details:

Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees

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Baseball and Basketball in Days Gone By (Zoom)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zoom (Adult)
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you love baseball & basketball?Then join Larry Liebenthal on Zoom for an extensive discussion about anything and everything baseball and basketball! Just bring your kno...

Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom (Adult)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Do you love baseball & basketball?