This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Rise and Shine! Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool 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! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Rise and Shine! 9:15am–9:45am Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group ESL with the Adult Learning Center Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 9:15am - 12:15pm 1st Floor Program Room at Main Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 31 2025 Thu ESL with the Adult Learning Center 9:15am–12:15pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 1st Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lifelong Learning Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Play Hooray Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Play Hooray 10:00am–10:45am Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Other 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 "Adults" group Author Talk with Pria Anand (Zoom) Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Zoom (Adult) Program Type: Author Talk Age Group: Adults You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains (forthcoming June 10, 2025). View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Author Talk with Pria Anand (Zoom) 2:00pm–3:00pm Zoom (Adult) Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Zoom (Adult) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Talk Event Details: You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains (forthcoming June 10, 2025).
This event is in the "Adults" group Hoopla Overview (Zoom) Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Zoom (Adult) Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults Join librarian Ron Carroll for an overview of the Hoopla streaming service! View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Hoopla Overview (Zoom) 3:00pm–4:00pm Zoom (Adult) Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Zoom (Adult) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Event Details: Join librarian Ron Carroll for an overview of the Hoopla streaming service!
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Harry Potter Birthday Celebration Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm West End Meeting Space at West End Branch Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Age Group: Kids, Teens, Tweens Harry Potter fans, come celebrate Harry's birthday with us! We will have games, butterbeer and snacks. Dress up in your Hogwarts house colors or in your best wizard robes too! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Harry Potter Birthday Celebration 4:00pm–5:00pm West End Branch Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: West End Branch Room: West End Meeting Space Age Group: Kids, Teens, Tweens Program Type: Games, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Harry Potter fans, come celebrate Harry's birthday with us! We will have games, butterbeer and snacks. Dress up in your Hogwarts house colors or in your best wizard robes too!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Chair Yoga (Hybrid) Friday, August 1, 2025 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 1 2025 Fri Chair Yoga (Hybrid) 9:15am–10:15am Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "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, August 1, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:30am Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Other 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 View Details Registration Required 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 Aug 1 2025 Fri Preschool Readiness 10:45am–11:30am Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents Program Type: Other 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 Film 101: The Gauntlet Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 1 2025 Fri Film 101: The Gauntlet 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group Jr. Gamers Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm Youth Services Program Space at Main Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Elementary School Back by popular demand - LBPL Jr. Gamers!This month, we'll be playing Mario Kart! Face off with friends, both old and new. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary School" group Aug 1 2025 Fri Jr. Gamers 3:45pm–4:30pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Services Program Space Age Group: Elementary School Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Back by popular demand - LBPL Jr. Gamers!This month, we'll be playing Mario Kart! Face off with friends, both old and new.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group AARP Smart Driver Defensive Driving Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:30pm Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults, Seniors The AARP Smart Driver Defensive Driving course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Attending this class could make you eligible for a multi-year discount on your auto insurance. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 2 2025 Sat AARP Smart Driver Defensive Driving 9:00am–3:30pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lifelong Learning Registration Required Event Details: The AARP Smart Driver Defensive Driving course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Attending this class could make you eligible for a multi-year discount on your auto insurance.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Messy Art For Tots - Toothbrush Painting Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Youth Services Program Space at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!We will be using toothbrushes, paint and paper to create unique pieces of art. Remember to dress for a mess! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Messy Art For Tots - Toothbrush Painting 9:30am–10:00am Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Services Program Space Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!We will be using toothbrushes, paint and paper to create unique pieces of art. Remember to dress for a mess!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid) Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:45am 2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library Program Type: Exercise Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid) 9:45am–10:45am Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required 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) 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Crochet Club Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm 1st Floor Program Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults, Seniors Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨ View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Crochet Club 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 1st Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨
This event is in the "Adults" group True Crime Book Club: Helter Skelter Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm 2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Do you love true crime?Join Tanya and Eddie to discuss a specific case each month. We will focus on a different true crime case with theories, suspects and coverage being discussed. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 2 2025 Sat True Crime Book Club: Helter Skelter 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Do you love true crime?Join Tanya and Eddie to discuss a specific case each month. We will focus on a different true crime case with theories, suspects and coverage being discussed.
Closed for Summer Sundays! All Day Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site Long Beach Public Library is closed for Sundays during the summer from Mother's Day through Labor Day. Our normal Sunday hours of 1 to 5pm will resume on the Sunday after Labor Day... Closing Aug 3 2025 Sun Closing Closed for Summer Sundays! All Day Branches: Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site Description: Long Beach Public Library is closed for Sundays during the summer from Mother's Day through Labor Day. Our normal Sunday hours of 1 to 5pm will resume on the Sunday after Labor Day Weekend.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Molly Mouse @ 9:30am Monday, August 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Molly Mouse @ 9:30am 9:30am–10:00am Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Program Type: Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Accessible Yoga for Every Body (Hybrid) Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am 2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library Program Type: Exercise Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Accessible Yoga for Every Body (Hybrid) 10:00am–11:00am Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Parents" group Molly Mouse @ 10:15am Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Parents" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Molly Mouse @ 10:15am 10:15am–10:45am Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents Program Type: Other 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 "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Parents" group Molly Mouse @ 11:00am Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Parents" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Molly Mouse @ 11:00am 11:00am–11:30am Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Monday Matinee: The Thief Collector Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adults, Seniors This week we COLOR OUR WORLD WITH ART! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Monday Matinee: The Thief Collector 2:00pm–4:00pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Movies Event Details: This week we COLOR OUR WORLD WITH ART!
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Lego Club Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm 2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Kids, Elementary School Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!Grades K - 6th. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Lego Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Elementary School Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!Grades K - 6th. Disclaimer(s) Caregivers must stay Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Pilates Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Exercise Age Group: Adults, Seniors Increase strength, flexibility, and balance through an engaging Pilates class taught by Pat Cappeto. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Pilates 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Low-Impact Cardio (Hybrid) Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Exercise Age Group: Adults, Seniors Get your blood flowing with Lori Rozell, a certified group fitness instructor. Beginners are welcome in this low-impact cardio class which includes ab strengthening. Class start time is 11:05. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Low-Impact Cardio (Hybrid) 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Event Details: Get your blood flowing with Lori Rozell, a certified group fitness instructor. Beginners are welcome in this low-impact cardio class which includes ab strengthening. Class start time is 11:05. 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.