Event List

Featured Events

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Program Type
Library Branch

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Crochet, Knit & More Club

Saturday, October 4, 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! 🧶✨

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 "Tweens" group

Tween Craft: Banned Book Charm Bracelet

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

National Banned Book Week is Oct 5th - 11th! Celebrate your Freedom to Read by making a banned book themed charm bracelet.  In this workshop, you’ll design your own unique charm bracelet using miniature book covers and themed charms.

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

National Banned Book Week is Oct 5th - 11th! Celebrate your Freedom to Read by making a banned book themed charm bracelet.  In this workshop, you’ll design your own unique charm bracelet using miniature book covers and themed charms.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Craft: Banned Book Charm Bracelet

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

National Banned Book Week is Oct 5th - 11th! Celebrate your Freedom to Read by making a banned book themed charm bracelet.  In this workshop, you’ll design your own unique charm bracelet using miniature book covers and themed charms.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

National Banned Book Week is Oct 5th - 11th! Celebrate your Freedom to Read by making a banned book themed charm bracelet.  In this workshop, you’ll design your own unique charm bracelet using miniature book covers and themed charms.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

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 :)

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, October 8, 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
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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Night: Banned Book Charm Bracelet

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate Banned Books Week with us in a hands-on, creative way! In this workshop, you’ll design your own unique charm bracelet using miniature book covers and themed charms.

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

Celebrate Banned Books Week with us in a hands-on, creative way! In this workshop, you’ll design your own unique charm bracelet using miniature book covers and themed charms.

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Read for Your Rights Zine-Making for Free Expression

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 5:30pm
2nd Floor Lobby at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents

To keep celebrating Banned Book Week let's grab scissors, glue, and your voice. Zines are a rebellion you can hold in your hands! Since the 1960s, zines have been a way to spread counterculture, activism, and creative resistance.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Lobby
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

To keep celebrating Banned Book Week let's grab scissors, glue, and your voice. Zines are a rebellion you can hold in your hands! Since the 1960s, zines have been a way to spread counterculture, activism, and creative resistance.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Crochet, Knit & More Club

Saturday, October 11, 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! 🧶✨

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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Messy Art For Tots - Sponge Painting

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!

We will be using sponges, paint and canvas to create beautiful pieces of art. Remember to dress for a mess!

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

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!

We will be using sponges, paint and canvas to create beautiful pieces of art. Remember to dress for a mess!

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, October 15, 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
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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Night: DIY Cinnamon Brooms

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Bring the cozy scent of fall into your home with these charming DIY cinnamon brooms!

Hang them on doors, place them in entryways, or gift them to friends and family — they’re a simple yet beautiful way to welcome autumn.

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

Bring the cozy scent of fall into your home with these charming DIY cinnamon brooms!

Hang them on doors, place them in entryways, or gift them to friends and family — they’re a simple yet beautiful way to welcome autumn.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Craft: Lace-Stenciled Pumpkins (West End)

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

These are not your average pumpkins! Join us at our West End branch for this pumpkin-decorating craft that utilizes stockings/tights to create an eye-catching painted pattern. This craft program is open to all skill levels.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

These are not your average pumpkins! Join us at our West End branch for this pumpkin-decorating craft that utilizes stockings/tights to create an eye-catching painted pattern. This craft program is open to all skill levels.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

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 :)

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween Kawaii Picture Frames

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Join us to create kawaii picture frames with beads, bits and bobbles.

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to create kawaii picture frames with beads, bits and bobbles.

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.

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

Drawing Club

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Crochet, Knit & More Club

Saturday, October 18, 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! 🧶✨

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, October 18, 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
Registration Required
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

Maker Monday: Fall Book Page & Leaf Garland

Monday, October 20, 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 a fall themed book page & leaf garland.

Upcoming
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 a fall themed book page & leaf garland.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Messy Art with Your Baby!

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies

Join us for more Messy Art with your Baby! 

Create a sweet little apple canvas with your little.

You can create an apple with baby's feet.

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

Join us for more Messy Art with your Baby! 

Create a sweet little apple canvas with your little.

You can create an apple with baby's feet.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Halloween Craft - Color Your Own Treat Bag

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Get ready for Halloween with this Color Your Own Halloween treat bag.  

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

Get ready for Halloween with this Color Your Own Halloween treat bag.  

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, October 22, 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
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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Night: Door Chimes

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Create your own calming decoration to welcome peace and positivity into your space.

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

Create your own calming decoration to welcome peace and positivity into your space.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Craft: Peace Bells Craft

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Create your own calming decoration to welcome peace and positivity into your space.

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

Create your own calming decoration to welcome peace and positivity into your space.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Craft: Lace-Stenciled Pumpkins (Point Lookout)

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

These are not your average pumpkins! Join us at our Point Lookout branch for this pumpkin-decorating craft that utilizes stockings/tights to create an eye-catching painted pattern. This craft program is open to all skill levels.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch
Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

These are not your average pumpkins! Join us at our Point Lookout branch for this pumpkin-decorating craft that utilizes stockings/tights to create an eye-catching painted pattern. This craft program is open to all skill levels.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

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 :)

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Story Crafter: Colin's Castle

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Join us to read "Colin's Castle" by Holly Swain and decorate your own castle.

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

Join us to read "Colin's Castle" by Holly Swain and decorate your own castle.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Messy Art For Tots - Crepe Paper Art

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!

We will be using crepe paper, glue and canvas to create beautiful pieces of art. Remember to dress for a mess!

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

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!

We will be using crepe paper, glue and canvas to create beautiful pieces of art. Remember to dress for a mess!