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! 🧶✨ View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 4 2025 Sat Crochet, Knit & More Club 10:30am–12:00pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Tween Craft: Banned Book Charm Bracelet 4:30pm–5:30pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Adult Craft: Banned Book Charm Bracelet 7:00pm–8:00pm Main Library Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 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 Oct 8 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 "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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 8 2025 Wed Teen Night: Banned Book Charm Bracelet 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: 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. View Details 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 Oct 9 2025 Thu Read for Your Rights Zine-Making for Free Expression 10:30am–5:30pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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! 🧶✨ View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Crochet, Knit & More Club 10:30am–12:00pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Messy Art For Tots - Sponge Painting 12:00pm–12:45pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 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 Oct 15 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 "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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Teen Night: DIY Cinnamon Brooms 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: 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Adult Craft: Lace-Stenciled Pumpkins (West End) 6:30pm–7:30pm West End Branch Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Oct 16 2025 Thu Tween Kawaii Picture Frames 6:00pm–7:00pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details Registration Required 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 Oct 17 2025 Fri Drawing Club 4:00pm–4:45pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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! 🧶✨ View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Oct 18 2025 Sat Crochet, Knit & More Club 10:30am–12:00pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 18 2025 Sat Acrylic Painting 101 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 20 2025 Mon Maker Monday: Fall Book Page & Leaf Garland 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Messy Art with Your Baby! 11:15am–12:00pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Halloween Craft - Color Your Own Treat Bag 4:00pm–4:45pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 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 Oct 22 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 "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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Teen Night: Door Chimes 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 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Adult Craft: Peace Bells Craft 7:00pm–8:00pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Adult Craft: Lace-Stenciled Pumpkins (Point Lookout) 2:30pm–3:30pm Point Lookout Branch Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Story Crafter: Colin's Castle 4:30pm–5:30pm Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Messy Art For Tots - Crepe Paper Art 9:30am–10:00am Main Library Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!