This event is in the "Adults" group Empire Defensive Driving Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm 2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library Program Type: Lifelong Learning Age Group: Adults This is PART TWO of the class that began on 4/15. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Empire Defensive Driving 6:00pm–9:00pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Craft: Upcycled Book Vase Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Age Group: Adults Create a charming upcycled book vase by transforming an old, hardcover book into a unique decorative piece. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Adult Craft: Upcycled Book Vase 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Event Details: Create a charming upcycled book vase by transforming an old, hardcover book into a unique decorative piece.
This event is in the "Adults" group ESL with the Adult Learning Center Wednesday, July 30, 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 30 2025 Wed 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 "Adults" group Zumba Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Exercise Age Group: Adults Dance your way to fitness with instructor Barbara Prince in this high energy exercise class. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Zumba 9:30am–10:30am Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Event Details: Dance your way to fitness with instructor Barbara Prince in this high energy exercise class. Disclaimer(s) No library card waitlist LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. If you do not have an LBPL card, you can still register and be put on a "pending waitlist". If there are seats available 72 hours before the program, you will receive an email notifying you that your registration is confirmed. So please make sure you enter your email address :) Exercise As a participant in any exercise class offered by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify the Library and the instructor from and against any losses, liabilities, claims, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) which may arise, for any reason whatsoever, as a consequence of any claim made in connection with the negligence or improper conduct of the Program Presenter or its agents or employees.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Play Dough Time Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am 2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool Come hang out while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening homemade play dough! When a child uses play dough, they build strength in their hands and increase fine motor skills. Upcoming 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 Jul 30 2025 Wed Play Dough Time 11:00am–11:45am Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come hang out while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening homemade play dough! When a child uses play dough, they build strength in their hands and increase fine motor skills. Disclaimer(s) Caregivers must participate This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Canasta Club! Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Auditorium (back half) at Main Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Canasta Club! 11:00am–12:30pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium (back half) Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Games Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mah-Jongg Club! Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Auditorium (front half) at Main Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Mah-Jongg Club! 11:00am–12:30pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium (front half) Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Games Registration Required 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.
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 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 Alice in Wonderland Tea Party Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm 2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library Program Type: Summer Reading Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents Alice in Wonderland is turning 160 years old this year and we're having a Mad Hatter Tea Party! We will journey through the whimsical tale of Lewis Carroll’s classic story with teapot painting, potion making and a high tea. 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 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 Jul 30 2025 Wed Alice in Wonderland Tea Party 12:30pm–1:30pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Alice in Wonderland is turning 160 years old this year and we're having a Mad Hatter Tea Party! We will journey through the whimsical tale of Lewis Carroll’s classic story with teapot painting, potion making and a high tea.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Resume Help (Hybrid) Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm 1st Floor Program Room 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 Jul 30 2025 Wed Resume Help (Hybrid) 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 1st Floor Program Room 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" 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 Alice in Wonderland Tea Party Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Summer Reading Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents Alice in Wonderland is turning 160 years old this year and we're having a Mad Hatter Tea Party! We will journey through the whimsical tale of Lewis Carroll’s classic story with teapot painting, potion making and a high tea. 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 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 Jul 30 2025 Wed Alice in Wonderland Tea Party 1:30pm–2:30pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Alice in Wonderland is turning 160 years old this year and we're having a Mad Hatter Tea Party! We will journey through the whimsical tale of Lewis Carroll’s classic story with teapot painting, potion making and a high tea. Disclaimer(s) LBPL card required A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Ask the Tech Guy Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm 2nd Floor Lobby at Main Library Program Type: Technology, Community Help Age Group: Adults, Seniors Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, or downloading ebooks to your device? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Ask the Tech Guy 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Lobby Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology, Community Help Event Details: Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, or downloading ebooks to your device?
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Chair Yoga (West End) Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm West End Meeting Space at West End Branch Program Type: Exercise Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Chair Yoga (West End) 3:00pm–4:00pm West End Branch Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: West End Branch Room: West End Meeting Space Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Night: Upcycled Book Vase Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm 2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Create a charming upcycled book vase by transforming an old, hardcover book into a unique decorative piece.Snacks and craft supplies provided. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Teen Night: Upcycled Book Vase 5:30pm–6:30pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a charming upcycled book vase by transforming an old, hardcover book into a unique decorative piece.Snacks and craft supplies provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group LBNY Bestseller Book Club: Intermezzo (Hybrid) Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm 2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library Program Type: Book Club, Discussions, Summer Reading Age Group: Adults Enjoy Sally Rooney's latest bestseller, Intermezzo. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and through Libby with your library card. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 2025 Wed LBNY Bestseller Book Club: Intermezzo (Hybrid) 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Discussions, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy Sally Rooney's latest bestseller, Intermezzo. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and through Libby with your library card.
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 "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. Upcoming View Details 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 Upcoming 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.
Long Beach Lifeguard Alumni Association Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am 1st Floor Program Room at Main Library Purpose of Meeting: Lifeguard meeting Main Library Aug 2 2025 Sat Long Beach Lifeguard Alumni Association 9:30am–10:30am This is a meeting or program held by an outside organization and in no way constitutes Library endorsement Library Branch: Main Library Room: 1st Floor Program Room Purpose of Meeting Lifeguard meeting
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.