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Cosplay Karaoke

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bring your singing voice and your cutest costumes to our first karaoke theme night!  Show off your skills and celebrate your favorite characters. Registration is encourage ...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Bring your singing voice and your cutest costumes to our first karaoke theme night!  Show off your skills and celebrate your favorite characters.

Registration is encourage but walk-ins are welcome. 

Chess Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Love chess? Want to learn how to play?  Come join our Chess Club for children in the 2nd grade and above.  Play against each other and instructor Chess Master Joel Salman...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Love chess? Want to learn how to play?  Come join our Chess Club for children in the 2nd grade and above.  Play against each other and instructor Chess Master Joel Salman.

Vinyl Collectors Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Discussions, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Share your love of vinyl with fellow collectors!  This month our theme is songs by your favorite underrated artists.  Bring in an album or two to spin a few tracks f...

Encouraged
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions, Music & Entertainment
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Share your love of vinyl with fellow collectors!  This month our theme is songs by your favorite underrated artists.  Bring in an album or two to spin a few tracks for the group. Join our 

women in multicolor dresses dancing

Meditative Dance

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This meditative movement class with Marissa Moser promotes profound somatic healing. If you've ever tried to sit still to meditate and struggled to stop the thoughts in your head, ...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

This meditative movement class with Marissa Moser promotes profound somatic healing. If you've ever tried to sit still to meditate and struggled to stop the thoughts in your head, this is for you!

Disclaimer(s)

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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Chair Yoga (Hybrid)

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
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)

LBPL card required

A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event. 

No library card waitlist

Registration for this program opens first to Long Beach Public Library cardholders. 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 :)

qi gong

Qi Gong (West End)

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join instructor Yoanna Da Vinci (in lineage of the Wudang, WuGulun and Vietnamese Vovinam Schools)on the healing and delightful journey of QIGONG as Dance, with elements of TaiJi. ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join instructor Yoanna Da Vinci (in lineage of the Wudang, WuGulun and Vietnamese Vovinam Schools)on the healing and delightful journey of QIGONG as Dance, with elements of TaiJi.

sign

Baby Sign Language

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies
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! Is ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 18
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)

Adults (YS In-Person Programs)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Preschool Readiness

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool
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,...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Games, Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
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. 

No library card waitlist

Registration for this program opens first to Long Beach Public Library cardholders. 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 :)

Adults (YS In-Person Programs)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
In Harm's Way

Film Friday: In Harm's Way

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A young WWII pilot, is saved by a young Chinese widow named Ying who risks her life to hide the injured American pilot in her house. Romance, 2017, NR, 1hr 37min *Movies may ...

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

A young WWII pilot, is saved by a young Chinese widow named Ying who risks her life to hide the injured American pilot in her house.

Romance, 2017, NR, 1hr 37min

Hands holding Pokemon cards.

Pokémon Trading Card Club

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all kid Pokémon card collectors and card enthusiasts! Meet other collectors and trade Pokémon cards.  Trading rules The Library is not responsible for trades ...

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

Calling all kid Pokémon card collectors and card enthusiasts! Meet other collectors and trade Pokémon cards.

 Trading rules

Woman doing yoga pose on mat

Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid)

Saturday, May 25, 2024 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...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 22
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)

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.
baby music

Baby Music with Love

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Babies, Parents
Event Details:

Come join for a highly social and interactive baby music class that introduces rhythm, tone, melody, and movement. Kids and parents will sing, dance, explore instruments, and learn...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come join for a highly social and interactive baby music class that introduces rhythm, tone, melody, and movement. Kids and parents will sing, dance, explore instruments, and learn from one another as they fall in love with music.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event. 

Adults (YS In-Person Programs)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Paramedics

Here to Help: Paramedic Storytime

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Event Details:

Do you know what a paramedic does? Who are the the people that help us during emergencies? Join us this week to meet Long Beach Paramedics, enjoy a view stories together, and condu...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Do you know what a paramedic does? Who are the the people that help us during emergencies? Join us this week to meet Long Beach Paramedics, enjoy a view stories together, and conduct a Q&A. 

Disclaimer(s)

Adults (YS In-Person Programs)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
may selection

Acrylic Painting 101

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create a lovely landscape with instructor Joan Lazarus. A $10 materials fee is payable in cash to the instructor day of class. Registration required.

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Create a lovely landscape with instructor Joan Lazarus. A $10 materials fee is payable in cash to the instructor day of class. Registration required.

Spongebob's 25th Birthday Bash!

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music & Entertainment, Other
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Parents
Event Details:

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS! Did you know he's been living down there for a whole 25 years!?! Come down to bikini bottom (at the bott...

Open
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Entertainment, Other
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 73
Event Details:

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS!

Did you know he's been living down there for a whole 25 years!?!

Closed

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

Long Beach Public Library is closed on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend.

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

Long Beach Public Library is closed on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend.

Closed

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

Long Beach Public Library is closed for Memorial Day

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

Long Beach Public Library is closed for Memorial Day

writing at laptop

Writers' Circle (Zoom)

Monday, May 27, 2024 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, t...

Cancelled
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! 

Resume Help Graphic

Resume Help (Hybrid)

Monday, May 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Reference Desk 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. ...

Cancelled
Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Adult Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Jobs & Careers
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.

Cardio Graphic

Low-Impact Cardio (Hybrid)

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 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 ...

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Lori is live in the Auditorium!

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event. 

No library card waitlist

Registration for this program opens first to Long Beach Public Library cardholders. 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 :)

Study Hall

Library Study Hall

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Stress of the end of the school year getting to you? Need a space to study with friends? Swing by Library Study Hall every Tuesday throughout the months of May and June! Enjoy our ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stress of the end of the school year getting to you? Need a space to study with friends? Swing by Library Study Hall every Tuesday throughout the months of May and June!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

Long Beach Public Library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Tales for Tails: Read to Therapy Dogs (In-Person)

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Tweens
Event Details:

Join therapy dogs and their handlers from Bideawee for a reading session.  Grab your favorite book, or one from our collection, and read to a furry friend to reduce stress and...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join therapy dogs and their handlers from Bideawee for a reading session.  Grab your favorite book, or one from our collection, and read to a furry friend to reduce stress and build reading confidence!  

Disclaimer(s)

Adults (YS In-Person Programs)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Teen Tuesdays

Teen Tuesdays: Yarn Art

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create mini masterpieces using yarn! Craft supplies and snacks supplied!

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Create mini masterpieces using yarn! Craft supplies and snacks supplied!

Yoga Album

Albums & Asanas: Flow your own way - Fleetwood Mac

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the yoga flow as we spin vinyl from the library's NEW record collection.  This month we will be featuring the music of Fleetwood Mac!

Encouraged
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exercise, Music & Entertainment
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join the yoga flow as we spin vinyl from the library's NEW record collection. 

This month we will be featuring the music of Fleetwood Mac!