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Play Dough Time

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Come hang out while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening homemade play dough! When a child uses play dough, they build strength in their hands and increase fine motor ...

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:

Come hang out while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening homemade play dough! When a child uses play dough, they build strength in their hands and increase fine motor skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

Canasta cards

Canasta Club!

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Auditorium (back half) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you play Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium (back half)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Do you play Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

Mah-Jongg

Mah-Jongg Club!

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Auditorium (front half) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you play Mah Jongg and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do ...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium (front half)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Do you play Mah Jongg and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

meditation

Meditation (Hybrid)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Meditation session with Lisa Wisel, MS, BC-DMT, LCATMeditation will:- EASE your mind- SOOTHE your emotions HEAL your bodyLearn how to be in alignment and replenish the peace that r...

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

Meditation session with Lisa Wisel, MS, BC-DMT, LCAT

Meditation will:
- EASE your mind
- SOOTHE your emotions HEAL your body

West End Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga (West End)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us at the West End Branch of the Long Beach Library for this beginner-friendly Chair Yoga class. With gentle instruction by Librarian Nicole, together we will build strength, ...

Registration
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us at the West End Branch of the Long Beach Library for this beginner-friendly Chair Yoga class. With gentle instruction by Librarian Nicole, together we will build strength, flexibility and mental well-being.

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.
chair yoga

Chair Yoga (Hybrid)

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:15am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This popular Chair Yoga class focuses on a full-body practice and will help strengthen your nervous system and reduce stress and stiffness. Kathleen Regan has been t...

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

This popular Chair Yoga class focuses on a full-body practice and will help strengthen your nervous system and reduce stress and stiffness. Kathleen Regan has been teaching yoga since 1993, and she has been practicing for even longe

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

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.
Drawing

Drawing Club

Friday, June 27, 2025 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: 15
Event Details:

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

Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid)

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This Hatha yoga class is designed to strengthen and lengthen your muscles and free your mind. Instructor Stephanie Durso will guide you into each pose and provide alignment cues fo...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This Hatha yoga class is designed to strengthen and lengthen your muscles and free your mind. Instructor Stephanie Durso will guide you into each pose and provide alignment cues for holding the pose and breathing deeply.

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.
Yoga

Accessible Yoga for Every Body (Hybrid)

Monday, June 30, 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)

LBPL card required

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

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 :)

Pilates

Pilates

Monday, June 30, 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.

Library Closes at 6pm

All Day
Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site

The Library closes at 6pm today in advance of the Independence Day holiday. 

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

The Library closes at 6pm today in advance of the Independence Day holiday. 

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site

Long Beach Public Library is closed for Independence Day. 

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

Long Beach Public Library is closed for Independence Day. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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. 

Tummy Time

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Parents
Event Details:

Join Miss Jennifer for a class for Parents where we will discuss parenting tips and tricks, all while learning about how important tummy time is for your New Baby’s development.Ple...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Miss Jennifer for a class for Parents where we will discuss parenting tips and tricks, all while learning about how important tummy time is for your New Baby’s development.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

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.
meditation

Meditation (Hybrid)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Meditation session with Lisa Wisel, MS, BC-DMT, LCATMeditation will:- EASE your mind- SOOTHE your emotions HEAL your bodyLearn how to be in alignment and replenish the peace that r...

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

Meditation session with Lisa Wisel, MS, BC-DMT, LCAT

Meditation will:
- EASE your mind
- SOOTHE your emotions HEAL your body

Microphone

Open Mic Night at West (West End)

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come perform five minutes of standup comedy, sketches, improv, play an instrument, sing, recite poetry, or do karaoke at our West End Open Mic! (For Adults, 18+)Hosted by libr...

Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

Come perform five minutes of standup comedy, sketches, improv, play an instrument, sing, recite poetry, or do karaoke at our West End Open Mic! 

(For Adults, 18+)

Hosted by librarian Ron Carroll

Tummy Time

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Parents
Event Details:

Join Miss Jennifer for a class for Parents where we will discuss parenting tips and tricks, all while learning about how important tummy time is for your New Baby’s development.Ple...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Miss Jennifer for a class for Parents where we will discuss parenting tips and tricks, all while learning about how important tummy time is for your New Baby’s development.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

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.
meditation

Meditation (Hybrid)

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Meditation session with Lisa Wisel, MS, BC-DMT, LCATMeditation will:- EASE your mind- SOOTHE your emotions HEAL your bodyLearn how to be in alignment and replenish the peace that r...

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

Meditation session with Lisa Wisel, MS, BC-DMT, LCAT

Meditation will:
- EASE your mind
- SOOTHE your emotions HEAL your body

Closed-Labor Day

All Day
Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site

Long Beach Public Library is closed in observation of Labor Day. 

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

Long Beach Public Library is closed in observation of Labor Day. 

Microphone

Open Mic Night at West (West End)

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come perform five minutes of standup comedy, sketches, improv, play an instrument, sing, recite poetry, or do karaoke at our West End Open Mic! (For Adults, 18+)Hosted by libr...

Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

Come perform five minutes of standup comedy, sketches, improv, play an instrument, sing, recite poetry, or do karaoke at our West End Open Mic! 

(For Adults, 18+)

Hosted by librarian Ron Carroll

meditation

Meditation (Hybrid)

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Meditation session with Lisa Wisel, MS, BC-DMT, LCATMeditation will:- EASE your mind- SOOTHE your emotions HEAL your bodyLearn how to be in alignment and replenish the peace that r...

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

Meditation session with Lisa Wisel, MS, BC-DMT, LCAT

Meditation will:
- EASE your mind
- SOOTHE your emotions HEAL your body

Microphone

Open Mic Night at West (West End)

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come perform five minutes of standup comedy, sketches, improv, play an instrument, sing, recite poetry, or do karaoke at our West End Open Mic! (For Adults, 18+)Hosted by libr...

Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

Come perform five minutes of standup comedy, sketches, improv, play an instrument, sing, recite poetry, or do karaoke at our West End Open Mic! 

(For Adults, 18+)

Hosted by librarian Ron Carroll

meditation

Meditation (Hybrid)

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Meditation session with Lisa Wisel, MS, BC-DMT, LCATMeditation will:- EASE your mind- SOOTHE your emotions HEAL your bodyLearn how to be in alignment and replenish the peace that r...

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

Meditation session with Lisa Wisel, MS, BC-DMT, LCAT

Meditation will:
- EASE your mind
- SOOTHE your emotions HEAL your body

Microphone

Open Mic Night at West (West End)

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come perform five minutes of standup comedy, sketches, improv, play an instrument, sing, recite poetry, or do karaoke at our West End Open Mic! (For Adults, 18+)Hosted by libr...

Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

Come perform five minutes of standup comedy, sketches, improv, play an instrument, sing, recite poetry, or do karaoke at our West End Open Mic! 

(For Adults, 18+)

Hosted by librarian Ron Carroll