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Raphael: Sublime Poetry with Thomas Germano

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

The Metropolitan Museum of Art will present the first comprehensive exhibition on Raphael (1483-1520) in the United States from March 29 through June 28, 2026, bringing together more than 200 of the artist’s greatest masterpieces and rarely seen t

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Metropolitan Museum of Art will present the first comprehensive exhibition on Raphael (1483-1520) in the United States from March 29 through June 28, 2026, bringing together more than 200 of the artist’s greatest masterpieces and rarely seen t

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Zumba

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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

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

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Play Dough Time

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Mah-Jongg and Canasta Club!

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you play Mah Jongg or 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you play Mah Jongg or 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Resume Help (Hybrid)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Local History Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Business & Careers
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Local History Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Business & Careers
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Chair Yoga (West End)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Take a moment to stretch, breathe, and reset at the West End Branch of the Long Beach Library.

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

Take a moment to stretch, breathe, and reset at the West End Branch of the Long Beach Library.

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Ask the Tech Guy

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Lobby at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology, Community Help
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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?

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Chair Yoga (West End)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Take a moment to stretch, breathe, and reset at the West End Branch of the Long Beach Library.

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

Take a moment to stretch, breathe, and reset at the West End Branch of the Long Beach Library.

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Night: Beaded Succulents

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens

Design plants out of craft beads in the style of string succulents and arrange them in a terracotta pot decorated to your liking. All supplies included. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design plants out of craft beads in the style of string succulents and arrange them in a terracotta pot decorated to your liking. All supplies included. 

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.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meditation for Relaxation (West End)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Vinyl Collectors Club

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Discussions, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Share your love of vinyl with fellow collectors!  Bring a record you've been dying to share with the group. Our theme this month is "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow".

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Share your love of vinyl with fellow collectors!  Bring a record you've been dying to share with the group. Our theme this month is "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow".

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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Play Hooray

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

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

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Music & Entertainment, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Tummy Time

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning, Play Time, Community Help
Age Group:
Babies, Parents

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning, Play Time, Community Help
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Craft: Coffee Filter Flowers (Point Lookout)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Back by popular demand! Join us at Point Lookout to craft a bouquet of 

Open
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch
Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Back by popular demand! Join us at Point Lookout to craft a bouquet of 

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies fee

There is a supplies fee for this program. To receive a refund if you are unable to attend, you must cancel your registration at least 4 hours before the program starts. Refunds are not automatic and must be requested by emailing businessoffice@longbeachlibrary.org.  

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Color Your Own Doodle Kite

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Join us to color your own doodle kite! Add color to customize these fun prints with permanent markers.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to color your own doodle kite! Add color to customize these fun prints with permanent markers.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Mic Night at West (West End)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

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

(For Adults, 18+)

Hosted by librarian Ron Carroll

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

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

(For Adults, 18+)

Hosted by librarian Ron Carroll

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft Clutch

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a relaxed space to work on your craft projects? Join us for Craft Clutch, a casual evening of creativity and community.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a relaxed space to work on your craft projects? Join us for Craft Clutch, a casual evening of creativity and community.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Chess Club

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

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.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Chair Yoga (Hybrid)

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:15am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Baby Sign Language

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Parents

Your baby has A LOT to say! Toddlers too!

With just a few easy-to-learn American Sign Language signs, start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler today!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your baby has A LOT to say! Toddlers too!

With just a few easy-to-learn American Sign Language signs, start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler today!

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. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Point Lookout Baby Sign Language

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Parents

Start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler by learning some American Sign Language. Your baby has A LOT to say!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch
Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler by learning some American Sign Language. Your baby has A LOT to say!

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Preschool Readiness

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
Registration Required
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. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

LB Garden Club

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Film 101: Point Blank

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Our monthly film series, led by resident film expert, Jake Cohen, will feature a variety of international film styles, themes, and directors. Discussion will follow each film. Jake's selection for April is, Point Blank.

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

Our monthly film series, led by resident film expert, Jake Cohen, will feature a variety of international film styles, themes, and directors. Discussion will follow each film. Jake's selection for April is, Point Blank.