This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Parents" group Baby Sign Language Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am 2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library Program Type: Other 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Parents" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Baby Sign Language 9:30am–10:00am Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Babies, Parents Program Type: Other 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 "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, December 19, 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. Open Register Now 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 Dec 19 2025 Fri Preschool Readiness 10:45am–11:30am Main Library Open 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 LB Garden Club: Holiday Party! Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm 2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library Program Type: Discussions, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 19 2025 Fri LB Garden Club: Holiday Party! 11:30am–12:30pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussions, 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 Friday: The Conjuring: Last Rites Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adults Ed and Lorraine Warren are professional probers of the paranormal. When the pair stumble upon a shocking new case, they have no choice but to investigate. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Film Friday: The Conjuring: Last Rites 1:00pm–3:30pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: Ed and Lorraine Warren are professional probers of the paranormal. When the pair stumble upon a shocking new case, they have no choice but to investigate.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Historical Fiction Book Club: The Briar Club Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm 2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Historical Fiction Book Club: The Briar Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Registration Required 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 event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid) Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am Auditorium 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 Dec 20 2025 Sat Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid) 9:30am–10:30am 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 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, Knit & More Club Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 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 Dec 20 2025 Sat Crochet, Knit & More Club 10:30am–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 Acrylic Painting 101 Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm 2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Join instructor Joan Lazarus for this monthly painting tutorial.A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor in cash on the day of the class. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Acrylic Painting 101 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join instructor Joan Lazarus for this monthly painting tutorial.A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor in cash on the day of the class.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Winter Solstice Yoga & Meditation Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:15pm - 3:00pm Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Exercise Age Group: Adults, Seniors Welcome the Winter Solstice through yoga and meditation. The Winter Solstice is the day with the shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 21 2025 Sun Winter Solstice Yoga & Meditation 1:15pm–3:00pm 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: Welcome the Winter Solstice through yoga and meditation. The Winter Solstice is the day with the shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year. 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Parents" group String Instrument Tuning Hours Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Reference Desk at Main Library Program Type: Community Help Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents Bring your child's string instrument to the Youth Services department to have resident librarian/violist Michela tune your instrument and answer any questions you may have about string instrument care. Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 This event is in the "Parents" group Dec 21 2025 Sun String Instrument Tuning Hours 2:00pm–4:00pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Reference Desk Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents Program Type: Community Help Registration Required Event Details: Bring your child's string instrument to the Youth Services department to have resident librarian/violist Michela tune your instrument and answer any questions you may have about string instrument care. 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 Accessible Yoga for Every Body (Hybrid) Monday, December 22, 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 Dec 22 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Resume Help (Hybrid) Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Local History Area at Main Library Program Type: Jobs & 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Resume Help (Hybrid) 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Local History Area Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Jobs & 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 Writers' Support Group Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm 1st Floor Program Room at Main Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults Calling all writers! Join this group and build your writing skills. Here is an opportunity to connect with your inner-voice and express yourself in writing. Write to prompts and share personal projects. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Writers' Support Group 1:00pm–3:00pm 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: Calling all writers! Join this group and build your writing skills. Here is an opportunity to connect with your inner-voice and express yourself in writing. Write to prompts and share personal projects.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Great Books Discussion Group Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm 2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library Program Type: Book Club, Discussions Age Group: Adults, Seniors The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library two weeks before each discussion. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Great Books Discussion Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club, Discussions Event Details: The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library two weeks before each discussion.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Monday Matinee: An American Tail Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adults, Seniors A young mouse named Fievel and his family decide to migrate to America, a “land without cats,” at the turn of the 20th century. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Monday Matinee: An American Tail 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: A young mouse named Fievel and his family decide to migrate to America, a “land without cats,” at the turn of the 20th century.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Lego Club Monday, December 22, 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 Dec 22 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, December 22, 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 Dec 22 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, December 23, 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 Dec 23 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.
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 This event is in the "Parents" group String Instrument Tuning Hours Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Youth Reference Desk at Main Library Program Type: Community Help Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents Bring your child's string instrument to the Youth Services department to have resident librarian/violist Michela tune your instrument and answer any questions you may have about string instrument care. Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 This event is in the "Parents" group Dec 23 2025 Tue String Instrument Tuning Hours 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Reference Desk Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents Program Type: Community Help Registration Required Event Details: Bring your child's string instrument to the Youth Services department to have resident librarian/violist Michela tune your instrument and answer any questions you may have about string instrument care. Disclaimer(s) Caregivers must stay Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program.
Library Closes at 2pm-Christmas Eve All Day Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Library Closes at 2pm-Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site
Library Closes at 2pm-Christmas Eve All Day Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Library Closes at 2pm-Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group CANCELLED - Resume Help (Hybrid) Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Local History Area at Main Library Program Type: Jobs & 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. Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 24 2025 Wed Cancelled CANCELLED - Resume Help (Hybrid) 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Closed Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Local History Area Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Jobs & 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.
Library Closed-Christmas Day All Day Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Library Closed-Christmas Day All Day Branches: Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Chair Yoga (Hybrid) Friday, December 26, 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 Dec 26 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.