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Play Hooray

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exercise, Games, Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
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...

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exercise, Games, Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

Drawing

Drawing Club

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

Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class.Those who register to join in person will be given their very our pencil case with colored pencils, a pencil,...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

Crochet Club

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨Join the Long Beach Public Library's Crochet & Knit Club! Whether you're a pro or a beginner, bring your supplies and enjoy a creative, s...

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

Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨

buzz

Messy Art With Your Baby!

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Parents
Event Details:

Messy art with your baby is a fun sensory experience that results in cool art that you make with your baby!This month we will be making Spring Prints with handprint flowers and fin...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

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

This month we will be making Spring Prints with handprint flowers and fingerprint bees!

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.

Arts & Crafts

Adult Craft: Beaded Suncatcher Window Hanging

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Paint your choice of suncatchers and string beads to create a beautiful window hanging.  All materials will be supplied. 

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Paint your choice of suncatchers and string beads to create a beautiful window hanging.  

All materials will be supplied. 

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies

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

Dough

Play Dough Time

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
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 ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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. 

painted teapot

Adult Craft: Painted Teapot Planter (Point Lookout)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Use acrylic paint to create a beautifully decorated teapot planter to celebrate spring.  (Plant not included)Sessions will be held at each location.  Please only register...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch
Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Use acrylic paint to create a beautifully decorated teapot planter to celebrate spring.  (Plant not included)

Sessions will be held at each location.  Please only register for one. 

 

Teen Night

Teen Night : No Sew DIY Junk Journal

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

A No-Sew DIY Junk Journal is a handmade, eclectic notebook crafted by creatively binding assorted papers using folding, gluing, or tying techniques—perfect for journaling, collagin...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

A No-Sew DIY Junk Journal is a handmade, eclectic notebook crafted by creatively binding assorted papers using folding, gluing, or tying techniques—perfect for journaling, collaging, or capturing inspiration without the need for s

Play Hooray

Thursday, April 10, 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
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...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exercise, Games, Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

painted teapot

Adult Craft: Painted Teapot Planter

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Use acrylic paint to create a beautifully decorated teapot planter to celebrate spring.  (Plant not included)Sessions will be held at each location.  Please only register...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Use acrylic paint to create a beautifully decorated teapot planter to celebrate spring.  (Plant not included)

Sessions will be held at each location.  Please only register for one. 

 

Doily Prints

Messy Art - Doily Prints

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art!We will be using doilies, makers, water and paper to create unique pieces of art. So remember to dress for a mess!SPACE IS LIMITED. IN ORDER TO MAKE S...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art!

We will be using doilies, makers, water 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.

nest

Bird Nests Kid's Craft

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

Spring has Sprung! Join us to craft a sweet little bird's nest with a few resting eggs inside to celebrate new life!

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Spring has Sprung! Join us to craft a sweet little bird's nest with a few resting eggs inside to celebrate new life!

Foil

Messy Art for Tots - Foil Prints

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
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!SPACE IS LIMITED. IN ORDER TO MAKE SURE EAC...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Crochet Club

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨Join the Long Beach Public Library's Crochet & Knit Club! Whether you're a pro or a beginner, bring your supplies and enjoy a creative, s...

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, April 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
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 ...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 : Movie Night! Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Movie night! Come watch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Popcorn and candy for the movie theatre experience. 

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Movie night! Come watch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Popcorn and candy for the movie theatre experience. 

Air-Dry Clay Wavy Trinket Dish

Tween Air-Dry Clay Wavy Trinket Dish

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us to make your own air-dry clay wavy trinket dish! Intended for those 10-17 years old.

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us to make your own air-dry clay wavy trinket dish! 

Intended for those 10-17 years old.

painted teapot

Adult Craft: Painted Teapot Planter (West End)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Use acrylic paint to create a beautifully decorated teapot planter to celebrate spring.  (Plant not included)Sessions will be held at each location.  Please only register...

Registration
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Use acrylic paint to create a beautifully decorated teapot planter to celebrate spring.  (Plant not included)

Sessions will be held at each location.  Please only register for one. 

 

Drawing

Drawing Club

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class.Those who register to join in person will be given their very our pencil case with colored pencils, a pencil,...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Painting

Acrylic Painting 101

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Instructor Joan Lazarus for this monthly painting tutorial.This month's painting is: ladies with parasols.

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Join Instructor Joan Lazarus for this monthly painting tutorial.

This month's painting is: ladies with parasols.

Shell Trinket Dish

Maker Monday: Air-Dry Clay Shell Trinket Dish

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

Join us for Maker Monday! This Monday, we'll be making air-dry clay shell trinket dishes.All materials supplied by the Library free of charge. Space is limited. Register below to s...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for Maker Monday! This Monday, we'll be making air-dry clay shell trinket dishes.

earth

Earth Day Kid's Craft

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

Earth Rocks! Join us to listen to an awesome story about our Mother Planet and create a glitter mosaic Earth craft to show her some love! 

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Earth Rocks! 

Join us to listen to an awesome story about our Mother Planet and create a glitter mosaic Earth craft to show her some love! 

Dough

Play Dough Time

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
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 ...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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. 

birdhouse

Paint a Bird House Kid's Craft

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary School
Event Details:

Join us to paint and decorate a tweet little house for some feathered friends or just as a fun decoration! 

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us to paint and decorate a tweet little house for some feathered friends or just as a fun decoration!