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ESL with the Adult Learning Center

Wednesday, April 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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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Resume Help (Hybrid)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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. ...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

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Ask the Tech Guy

Wednesday, April 16, 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 16, 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.
Teen Night

Teen Night : Movie Night! Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Movie night! Come watch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Popcorn and candy for the movie theatre experience. 

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

Movie night! Come watch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Popcorn and candy for the movie theatre experience. 

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Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Get ready for bedtime with themed stories and a take home an activity to do before bed.   

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get ready for bedtime with themed stories and a take home an activity to do before bed.   

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 
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Chopra Meditation for Stress Relief and Improved Sleep (West End)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
West End Meeting Space at West End 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: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
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)

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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Women's Empowerment Group with Anissa Moore

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Long Beach Women's Empowerment Series seeks to encourage women to pursue emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual health. Please join Anissa Moore, Deputy County Executive...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

The Long Beach Women's Empowerment Series seeks to encourage women to pursue emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual health.

Disclaimer(s)

Outside organization event

This is a meeting or program held by an outside organization and in no way constitutes Library endorsement.

ESL with the Adult Learning Center

Thursday, April 17, 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. 

Tummy Time

Thursday, April 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 participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

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Family Movie: Dog Man

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to this weekend series featuring animated and live action family friendly films from new releases to beloved classics.This Month:Dog ManThursday, April 17th,...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to this weekend series featuring animated and live action family friendly films from new releases to beloved classics.

This Month:

Air-Dry Clay Wavy Trinket Dish

Tween Air-Dry Clay Wavy Trinket Dish

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us to make your own air-dry clay wavy trinket dish! Intended for those 10-17 years old.

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us to make your own air-dry clay wavy trinket dish! 

Intended for those 10-17 years old.

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Adult Craft: Painted Teapot Planter (West End)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End 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: West End Branch
Room: West End 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. 

 

Business Insights Essentials

Business Insights: Essential (Zoom)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Zoom (Adult)
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join librarian Ron Carroll for an overview of the Business Insights: Essential Database!Meeting Link Here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83819622819?pwd=7eQbasblb9A0buCLpZt8agzJr...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom (Adult)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Join librarian Ron Carroll for an overview of the Business Insights: Essential Database!

Meeting Link Here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83819622819?pwd=7eQbasblb9A0buCLpZt8agzJrIZX2y.1

Meeting ID

838 1962 2819

Poster for The Wild Robot

Animation Afternoons: The Wild Robot

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Tweens, Parents
Event Details:

Animation Afternoons is a new monthly movie series celebrating the art of animation!  Animation lovers young and old welcome, families encouraged.This Month:The Wild RobotThur...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Tweens, Parents
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Animation Afternoons is a new monthly movie series celebrating the art of animation!  Animation lovers young and old welcome, families encouraged.

This Month:

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Comedy After Dark

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a night of hilarity at Comedy After Dark! Hosted by the hysterical Jewels, featuring Mike Keegan and headlined by Richie Minervini!National Headliner RICHIE MINERVINI!!...

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

Join us for a night of hilarity at Comedy After Dark! Hosted by the hysterical Jewels, featuring Mike Keegan and headlined by Richie Minervini!

chair yoga

Chair Yoga (Hybrid)

Friday, April 18, 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.
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LB Garden Club: Seed Swap!

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you love gardening and want to meet others in your community who love gardening too? Join our LB Gardening Club to discuss all things gardening! Promoting the love of gardening ...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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

This month is Seed Swap!

Hilma

Film Friday: Hilma

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Exploring Hilma af Klint's enigmatic life, now recognized as one of the Western world's first abstract artists.  The film explores Hilda af Klint’s spiritualism, her unconvent...

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

Exploring Hilma af Klint's enigmatic life, now recognized as one of the Western world's first abstract artists.

Historical Fiction Book Club Discussion Group

Historical Fiction Book Club: The Winemaker's Wife

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

We are pleased to present the LBPL's Historical Fiction Book Club, led by librarian Jakea Williamson. This is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of the Library. Thi...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

We are pleased to present the LBPL's Historical Fiction Book Club, led by librarian Jakea Williamson. This is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of the Library. This month's book is The Winemaker's Wife.