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Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Long Beach Friends of the Library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fundraising which enhances programs and services at the Long Beach Public Library.The Friends o...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The Long Beach Friends of the Library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fundraising which enhances programs and services at the Long Beach Public Library.

Arts & Crafts

Adult Craft: Beaded Suncatcher Window Hanging

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Paint your choice of suncatchers and string beads to create a beautiful window hanging.  All materials will be supplied. 

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Paint your choice of suncatchers and string beads to create a beautiful window hanging.  

All materials will be supplied. 

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies

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

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Books & Brews: What the Dead Know (Off-Site)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join library staff at Bright Eye Beer Co. for drinks and a chat about What the Dead Know, by Barbara Butcher. Copies can be picked up at the Circulation desk or via ...

Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join library staff at Bright Eye Beer Co. for drinks and a chat about What the Dead Know, by Barbara Butcher.

Disclaimer(s)

Off-Site

As a participant in an off-site event held by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify, release and hold harmless the Long Beach Public Library, all of the elected and appointed officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and/or agents, from and against any and all liability, loss, damages, claims, or actions (including costs and attorney fees) for any harm, bodily injury including economic, physical, or mental, including death, or property damage incurred by me, to the fullest extent permissible by law, arising out of my participation in an event that is held off Library property.

ESL with the Adult Learning Center

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join teachers from the Adult Learning Center for this English as a Second Language series. This beginner/intermediate class meets every Wednesday and Thursday morning. 

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join teachers from the Adult Learning Center for this English as a Second Language series. 

This beginner/intermediate class meets every Wednesday and Thursday morning. 

Zumba

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dance your way to fitness with instructor Barbara Prince in this high energy exercise class. Registration required.Don't be a no-show! If you find you are unable to attend a c...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Dance your way to fitness with instructor Barbara Prince in this high energy exercise class. 

Registration required.

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.
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Play Dough Time

Wednesday, April 9, 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. 

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Canasta Club!

Wednesday, April 9, 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, April 9, 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.

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Ask the Tech Guy

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Lobby at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology, Community Help
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, or downloading ebooks to your device? Then join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology, Community Help
Event Details:

Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, or downloading ebooks to your device?

West End Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga (West End)

Wednesday, April 9, 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)

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.
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Adult Craft: Painted Teapot Planter (Point Lookout)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Use acrylic paint to create a beautifully decorated teapot planter to celebrate spring.  (Plant not included)Sessions will be held at each location.  Please only register...

Registration
Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch
Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Use acrylic paint to create a beautifully decorated teapot planter to celebrate spring.  (Plant not included)

Sessions will be held at each location.  Please only register for one. 

 

Teen Night

Teen Night : No Sew DIY Junk Journal

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

A No-Sew DIY Junk Journal is a handmade, eclectic notebook crafted by creatively binding assorted papers using folding, gluing, or tying techniques—perfect for journaling, collagin...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

A No-Sew DIY Junk Journal is a handmade, eclectic notebook crafted by creatively binding assorted papers using folding, gluing, or tying techniques—perfect for journaling, collaging, or capturing inspiration without the need for s

Game Night at West

Game Night at West (West End)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Event Details:

Come play board games or cards at West!We have several games including Monopoly, Scrabble, Pictionary, Backgammon, and Connect 4.

Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come play board games or cards at West!

We have several games including Monopoly, Scrabble, Pictionary, Backgammon, and Connect 4.

Open Mic Poetry

Poetry Open Mic Night!

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
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...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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

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Chopra Meditation Program (Point Lookout)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Gary Jansen is a Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor and will help you achieve positive lifelong change through meditation. Each class will include valuable in...

Registration
Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch
Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Gary Jansen is a Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor and will help you achieve positive lifelong change through meditation.

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 :)

Rise and Shine

Rise and Shine!

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

It's time to Rise and Shine! Bring your little one for a fun and interactive morning story time, filled with music, dancing, and plenty of fun!

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

It's time to Rise and Shine! Bring your little one for a fun and interactive morning story time, filled with music, dancing, and plenty of fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

ESL with the Adult Learning Center

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join teachers from the Adult Learning Center for this English as a Second Language series. This beginner/intermediate class meets every Wednesday and Thursday morning. 

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join teachers from the Adult Learning Center for this English as a Second Language series. 

This beginner/intermediate class meets every Wednesday and Thursday morning. 

Play Hooray

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exercise, Games, Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Your 2 to 5 year old will have lots of fun in this music & movement program using puppets, instruments, finger play and dancing to encourage socialization and healthy expelling...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exercise, Games, Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Your 2 to 5 year old will have lots of fun in this music & movement program using puppets, instruments, finger play and dancing to encourage socialization and healthy expelling of energy.

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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Adult Craft: Painted Teapot Planter

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Use acrylic paint to create a beautifully decorated teapot planter to celebrate spring.  (Plant not included)Sessions will be held at each location.  Please only register...

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

Use acrylic paint to create a beautifully decorated teapot planter to celebrate spring.  (Plant not included)

Sessions will be held at each location.  Please only register for one. 

 

Doily Prints

Messy Art - Doily Prints

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art!We will be using doilies, makers, water and paper to create unique pieces of art. So remember to dress for a mess!SPACE IS LIMITED. IN ORDER TO MAKE S...

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

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art!

We will be using doilies, makers, water and paper to create unique pieces of art. So remember to dress for a mess!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Supplies

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

Chess Club

Thursday, April 10, 2025 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...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

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The Great Gatsby 100th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for 1920's inspired mocktails and an open mic reading of the F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic in celebration of the 100th anniversary of this quintessential Long Island novel.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Join us for 1920's inspired mocktails and an open mic reading of the F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic in celebration of the 100th anniversary of this quintessential Long Island novel.

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.

Vinyl Collectors Club (West End)

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Discussions, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Share your love of vinyl with fellow collectors! This month our theme is "Cover Songs".  Bring in an album or two to spin a few tracks for the group. Join our F...

Registration
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Share your love of vinyl with fellow collectors! This month our theme is "Cover Songs".

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Chair Yoga (Hybrid)

Friday, April 11, 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)

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.