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Poetry Festival: Kickoff event It's a shore thing Open Mic

Making Waves Poetry Festival Open Mic Kickoff Night with the Shore Poets

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Calling all poets, spoken word artists, lyricists, and songwriters!  Welcome to Long Beach Library's Unplugged Open Mic Night, hosted by Nassau County Poet Laureate Emeritus 2...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all poets, spoken word artists, lyricists, and songwriters!  Welcome to Long Beach Library's Unplugged Open Mic Night, hosted by Nassau County Poet Laureate Emeritus 2022-2024, Paula Curci, and

Silent Book Club at Barrier Beets

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, April 8, 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: Books & Reading
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.

Poetry Festival: Ekphrasis Free Verse Writing Workshop with Paula Curci

Poetry Festival: Ekphrasis Free Verse Writing Workshop

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

In this workshop, participants will explore writing that responds to selected pieces of visual art, without the constraints of rhyme or meter. We’ll begin with a definition of ekph...

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

In this workshop, participants will explore writing that responds to selected pieces of visual art, without the constraints of rhyme or meter.

Open Mic

Open Mic Night

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Join us for an evening of poetry, creativity, and community.Hosting this special Poetry Festival Open Mic is Alan Semerdjian an Armenian-American writer, educator, musician and 202...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of poetry, creativity, and community.

Hosting this special Poetry Festival Open Mic is Alan Semerdjian an Armenian-American writer, educator, mus

Mindy Mangot

Poetry Festival: The Poet's Craft with Mindy Mangot

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

The Poet’s Craft with Mindy Mangot – Everyone is welcome!Turn ordinary moments into extraordinary poetry.  Share and discuss the work of established poets and apply their craf...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Poet’s Craft with Mindy Mangot – Everyone is welcome!

Senses Poetry Workshop with Dana Monti

Poetry Festival: Senses Poetry Workshop

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Engage your creativity through the power of the five senses in this interactive poetry workshop led by writer and educator Dana Monti. Participants will explore how sight, sound, t...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Engage your creativity through the power of the five senses in this interactive poetry workshop led by writer and educator Dana Monti. Participants will explore how sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell can inspire vivid imagery a

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Retro Gamers Club

Monday, April 13, 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 for you! This month, w...

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! 

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Poster

MOVIES AT WEST: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (West End)

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

Event Details:

Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) are strangers who are set to embark on an extraordinary journey. After meeting at a wedding and getting to know each other, they dec...

Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) are strangers who are set to embark on an extraordinary journey. After meeting at a wedding and getting to know each other, they decide to do the unthinkable.

Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio

Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio presents The Best of Broadway and Jazz Standards! The show is a great mix of the best of Broadway songs, iconic jazz standards, songs in the Ameri...

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

Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio presents The Best of Broadway and Jazz Standards! The show is a great mix of the best of Broadway songs, iconic jazz standards, songs in the American songbook.

Collage workshop with Michael Albert 4/22 at 7pm

Earth Love LB: Modern Pop Art Experience with Michael Albert

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Sponsored by the Long Beach Arts Council.Renowned American pop artist known for his iconic cereal-box collages leads an all-ages interactive workshop. Participants create pop-art c...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sponsored by the Long Beach Arts Council.

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, April 19, 2027 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
News & Current Events
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: News & Current Events
Event Details:

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

Library Closed - Summer Sundays

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!Our Sunday hour...

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!

Library Closed-Mother's Day

All Day
Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Virtual, Zoom (Youth), Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Virtual, Zoom (Youth), Off Site

Library Closed - Summer Sundays

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!Our Sunday hour...

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, May 17, 2027 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
News & Current Events
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: News & Current Events
Event Details:

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

Library Closed - Summer Sundays

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!Our Sunday hour...

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!

Library Closed - Summer Sundays

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!Our Sunday hour...

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!

Library Closed - Summer Sundays

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!Our Sunday hour...

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!

Library Closed - Summer Sundays

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!Our Sunday hour...

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!

Library Closed-Juneteenth

All Day
Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Virtual, Zoom (Youth), Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Virtual, Zoom (Youth), Off Site

Library Closed - Summer Sundays

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!Our Sunday hour...

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, June 21, 2027 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
News & Current Events
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: News & Current Events
Event Details:

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

Library Closed - Summer Sundays

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!Our Sunday hour...

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!

Library Closed

All Day
Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Virtual, Zoom (Youth), Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Virtual, Zoom (Youth), Off Site

Library Closed - Summer Sundays

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!Our Sunday hour...

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!

Closed for Independence Day

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

Long Beach Public Library is closed for Independence Day. 

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

Long Beach Public Library is closed for Independence Day. 

Library Closed - Summer Sundays

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!Our Sunday hour...

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, July 12, 2027 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
News & Current Events
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: News & Current Events
Event Details:

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

Library Closed - Summer Sundays

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!Our Sunday hour...

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!

Library Closed - Summer Sundays

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!Our Sunday hour...

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!

Library Closed - Summer Sundays

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!Our Sunday hour...

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!

Library Closed - Summer Sundays

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!Our Sunday hour...

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!

Library Closed - Summer Sundays

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!Our Sunday hour...

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!

Library Closed - Summer Sundays

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!Our Sunday hour...

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

The Main Library is closed on Sundays from Mothers Day through Labor Day. We encourage you to bring your book to the beach or boardwalk and enjoy our beautiful city!