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Drawing Club

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class.Those who register to join in person will be given their very our pencil case with colored pencils, a pencil,...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class.

Pokémon Trading Card Club

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Meet other kid Pokémon card collectors and trade cards.Trading rules• The Library is not responsible for trades made during this program• Leave cards you don’t want to trade at hom...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Meet other kid Pokémon card collectors and trade cards.

Trading rules

• The Library is not responsible for trades made during this program

• Leave cards you don’t want to trade at home

Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid)

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9:45am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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 fo...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.
Painting

Acrylic Painting 101

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Instructor Joan Lazarus for this monthly painting tutorial.This month's painting is: ladies with parasols.

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Join Instructor Joan Lazarus for this monthly painting tutorial.

This month's painting is: ladies with parasols.

LBPL Scribblers Writers Workshop

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

TBA

Library Closed-Easter

All Day
Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site

Long Beach Public Library closed today in observation of Easter.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site
Description:

Long Beach Public Library closed today in observation of Easter.

Yoga

Accessible Yoga for Every Body (Hybrid)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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,...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.
writing at laptop

Writers' Circle (Zoom)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Zoom (Adult)
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

If you're a writer and want to join other local writers serious about the craft, then come join our Writers' Circle on Monday from 11am to 1pm! To join on your computer, table...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom (Adult)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions
Event Details:

If you're a writer and want to join other local writers serious about the craft, then come join our Writers' Circle on Monday from 11am to 1pm! 

mmm

Monthly Mommy Mixer!

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Other
Age Group:
Babies, Parents
Event Details:

Mommies (or Daddies, Nannies & Grannies) of children 18 months & under, come join Moms/Librarians Eileen & Nicole for our new Monthly Mommy Mixer! Come down to the...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Discussions, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Mommies (or Daddies, Nannies & Grannies) of children 18 months & under, come join Moms/Librarians Eileen & Nicole for our new Monthly Mommy Mixer! 

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Resume Help (Hybrid)

Monday, April 21, 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.

Shell Trinket Dish

Maker Monday: Air-Dry Clay Shell Trinket Dish

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Maker Monday! This Monday, we'll be making air-dry clay shell trinket dishes.All materials supplied by the Library free of charge. Space is limited. Register below to s...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for Maker Monday! This Monday, we'll be making air-dry clay shell trinket dishes.

Nickel Boys

Monday Matinee: Nickel Boys

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead, "Nickel Boys" chronicles the powerful friendship between two young African-American men navigating the harrowing tria...

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

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead, "Nickel Boys" chronicles the powerful friendship between two young African-American men navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.

earth

Earth Day Kid's Craft

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

Earth Rocks! Join us to listen to an awesome story about our Mother Planet and create a glitter mosaic Earth craft to show her some love! 

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

Earth Rocks! 

Join us to listen to an awesome story about our Mother Planet and create a glitter mosaic Earth craft to show her some love! 

Lego Club

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

Come and build your amazing creations with a group of like-minded children and tweens. Get inspired using Lego pieces from our extensive collection. Grades K - 6th.&...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come and build your amazing creations with a group of like-minded children and tweens. Get inspired using Lego pieces from our extensive collection. 

Grades K - 6th. 

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 
Pilates

Pilates

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Increase strength, flexibility, and balance through an engaging Pilates class taught by Pat Cappeto. Pilates integrates breath and movement with proper body mechanics to increase g...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.
Photo Cover Annihilation

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "Annihilation" by Jeff VanderMeer

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join staff members Jake and Shauna for a discussion of Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer. When a top-secret expedition led by an all-female team of scientists enters a...

Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join staff members Jake and Shauna for a discussion of Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer. 

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.

Low impact cardio

Low-Impact Cardio (Hybrid)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Lori is live in the Auditorium! If you've been sedentary all day, get your blood flowing with Lori Rozell, a certified group fitness instructor. Beginners are welcome in this ...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Lori is live in the Auditorium!

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.
Club Bebe

Club Bébé

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Long Beach's hottest club is Club Bébé... Located at in the Long Beach Public Library auditorium...This place has everything; black lights, books, librarians in disguise, musi...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Long Beach's hottest club is Club Bébé... 

Located at in the Long Beach Public Library auditorium...

This place has everything; black lights, books, librarians in disguise, music, Channel Jr. and more!

Empire Defensive Driving

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is PART TWO of the class that began on 4/15.Empire Safety Council is offering a 2-day, 6-hour defensive driving course in person at Long Beach Public Libra...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

This is PART TWO of the class that began on 4/15.

ESL with the Adult Learning Center

Wednesday, April 23, 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 23, 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.
Dough

Play Dough Time

Wednesday, April 23, 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. 

Canasta cards

Canasta Club!

Wednesday, April 23, 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 23, 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.