Event List

Featured Events

Club Bebe

Club Bébé

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Long Beach's hottest club is Club Bébé... Located in the Long Beach Public Library auditorium...This place has everything; a giant teddy bear DJ, black lights, books, libraria...

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

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

Located in the Long Beach Public Library auditorium...

This place has everything; a giant teddy bear DJ, black lights, books, librarians in disguise, music, Channels Jr. and more!

beach yoga

Beach Yoga and Meditation

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Event Details:

Join librarian Nicole and Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor Gary Jansen for a yoga and meditation session at scenic Lafayette Boulevard Beach.  Let the ...

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join librarian Nicole and Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor Gary Jansen for a yoga and meditation session at scenic Lafayette Boulevard Beach.  Let the sounds of the ocean wash over you as you follow this guided practic

summer

Summer Solstice Beach Yoga & Meditation

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site

Event Details:

During the summer solstice, the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and gives us our longest day of the year. Reminding us to celebrate the nourishing light of the sun and the...

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

During the summer solstice, the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and gives us our longest day of the year. Reminding us to celebrate the nourishing light of the sun and the light within each of us.

Kids & Teens Color & Chill- Summer Reading Kickoff

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library

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Summer Reading time is here again! Come down to the library to sign up for our Color Our World 2025 Summer Reading Program!Sign up for SRP, grab a swag bag, pick out some books, an...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer Reading time is here again! Come down to the library to sign up for our Color Our World 2025 Summer Reading Program!

The Great When

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "The Great When" by Alan Moore

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site

Event Details:

Join staff member Jake for a discussion of The Great When by Alan Moore. In 1949, amidst the smog of London, Dennis Knuckleyard, a hapless eighteen year-old employed...

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

Join staff member Jake for a discussion of The Great When by Alan Moore. 

beach scene

LBNY Bestseller Book Club: On Fire Island (Hybrid)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Our book for June is On Fire Island, by Jane Rosen. Copies will be available at the circulation desk or through Libby with your library card. Register to save your seat in person, ...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our book for June is On Fire Island, by Jane Rosen. Copies will be available at the circulation desk or through Li

GoldenEye

Retro Gamers Club

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Whether you have nostalgia for classic video games or are wanting to tryout retro video games you've heard about on the internet this all-ages gaming club is for you!  We will...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you have nostalgia for classic video games or are wanting to tryout retro video games you've heard about on the internet this all-ages gaming club is for you!

beach yoga

Beach Yoga and Meditation

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Event Details:

Join librarian Nicole and Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor Gary Jansen for a yoga and meditation session at scenic Lafayette Boulevard Beach.  Let the ...

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join librarian Nicole and Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor Gary Jansen for a yoga and meditation session at scenic Lafayette Boulevard Beach.  Let the sounds of the ocean wash over you as you follow this guided practic

Tween Drift Wood Keychains

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Join us to makie drift wood keychains.All materials supplied by the Library free of charge. Space is limited. Register below to secure your spot or call the Reference Desk at (516)...

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

Join us to makie drift wood keychains.

All materials supplied by the Library free of charge. Space is limited. Register below to secure your spot or call the Reference Desk at (516) 432-7201 x225.

You Belong to Me

Author Event: Hayley Krischer

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Join author Hayley Krischer as she discusses her new book, You Belong To Me.  This twisted psychological thriller is packed with romance, cult-like wellness culture, and the r...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join author Hayley Krischer as she discusses her new book, You Belong To Me.

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Crochet Club

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨

Messy Art Baby

Messy Art With Your Baby!

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Parents

Messy art with your baby is a fun sensory experience that results in cool art that you make with your baby!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Messy art with your baby is a fun sensory experience that results in cool art that you make with your baby!

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. 

Supplies

Please register each participant individually to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.

Slinky Art

Messy Art - Slinky Art

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art!

We will be using Slinky toys, paint and paper to create unique pieces of art. So remember to dress for a mess!

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art!

We will be using Slinky toys, paint and paper to create unique pieces of art. So remember to dress for a mess!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Supplies

Please register each participant individually to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.

Teen Night

Teen Night : Paper Mache

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Turn paper and paste into masterpieces—unleash your creativity with our fun and messy paper-mâché program!

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

Turn paper and paste into masterpieces—unleash your creativity with our fun and messy paper-mâché program!

Crochet Club

Saturday, June 21, 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! 🧶✨

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨

Dough

Play Dough Time

Wednesday, June 25, 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.

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Registration Required
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. 

Teen Night

Teen Night : Henna Designs

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Henna is a plant-based dye that safely stains the skin for 1 to 2 weeks. After a basic overview in the art of henna, each participant will be given a henna design.

 

 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Henna is a plant-based dye that safely stains the skin for 1 to 2 weeks. After a basic overview in the art of henna, each participant will be given a henna design.

 

 

Play Hooray

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exercise, Games, Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool

Your 2 to 5 year old will have lots of fun in this music & movement program using puppets, instruments, finger play and dancing to encourage socialization and healthy expelling of energy.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exercise, Games, Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your 2 to 5 year old will have lots of fun in this music & movement program using puppets, instruments, finger play and dancing to encourage socialization and healthy expelling of energy.

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. 

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.
Drawing

Drawing Club

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

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

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

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

Crochet Club

Saturday, June 28, 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! 🧶✨

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨

paint

Acrylic Painting 101

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Create a  summer themed painting with instructor Joan Lazarus.

A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor in cash on the day of the class.

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

Create a  summer themed painting with instructor Joan Lazarus.

A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor in cash on the day of the class.

Adult Craft: Beach Pass Bag Charm

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Color Our World with Travel!  This week, create your own beach pass holder adorned with beads and charms.  Clip it on your beach bag and you'll be ready to Beach, Read, Repeat! 

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color Our World with Travel!  This week, create your own beach pass holder adorned with beads and charms.  Clip it on your beach bag and you'll be ready to Beach, Read, Repeat! 

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

Tween Drift Wood Keychains

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Join us to makie drift wood keychains.

All materials supplied by the Library free of charge. Space is limited. Register below to secure your spot or call the Reference Desk at (516) 432-7201 x225.

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to makie drift wood keychains.

All materials supplied by the Library free of charge. Space is limited. Register below to secure your spot or call the Reference Desk at (516) 432-7201 x225.

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Teen Night: Decorate Water Bottles for Summer!

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Summer Reading Club has begun! Come decorate reusable water bottles for the summer! 

Water bottles, stickers, and snacks supplied.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer Reading Club has begun! Come decorate reusable water bottles for the summer! 

Water bottles, stickers, and snacks supplied.

Crochet Club

Saturday, July 5, 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! 🧶✨

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨

teen

Teen Night: The Candy Bar Game

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Roll the dice for your chance to grab your favorite candy bar – and then hope no one steals it before the time is up! 

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Roll the dice for your chance to grab your favorite candy bar – and then hope no one steals it before the time is up! 

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.

Crochet Club

Saturday, July 12, 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! 🧶✨

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨

Science

Color Our World with Science! Dry Ice Bubble Painting

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Other
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Tweens

Color Our World with Science! Join us for a special STEAM powered Art event!

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color Our World with Science! Join us for a special STEAM powered Art event!

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

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Teen Night: Terrariums

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Create personalized miniature ecosystems, complete with plants, soil, and decorative elements.

Supplies and snacks provided. 

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

Create personalized miniature ecosystems, complete with plants, soil, and decorative elements.

Supplies and snacks provided. 

Contact Paper Collage

Messy Art - Contact Paper Collage

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Tweens

Join Miss Tanya for more Messy Art!

We'll be using contact paper, bits of paper, yarn, etc to create a unique contact paper collage. So remember to dress for a mess!

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for more Messy Art!

We'll be using contact paper, bits of paper, yarn, etc to create a unique contact paper collage. So remember to dress for a mess!

Crochet Club

Saturday, July 19, 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! 🧶✨

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨

Drift Wood Keychain

Maker Monday: Drift Wood Keychains

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

Join us for Maker Monday! This Monday, we'll be making drift wood keychains.

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

Join us for Maker Monday! This Monday, we'll be making drift wood keychains.

Foil

Messy Art for Tots - Foil Prints

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!

We'll be using foil, markers, paper and water to make art prints. So remember to dress for a mess!

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!

We'll be using foil, markers, paper and water to make art prints. So remember to dress for a mess!

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies

Please register each participant individually to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.

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Teen Night: Clay Dragon Eyes

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a fiery and fun-filled craft session where we'll create stunning dragon eye art!

All materials provided — just bring your imagination!

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fiery and fun-filled craft session where we'll create stunning dragon eye art!

All materials provided — just bring your imagination!