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Crochet, Knit & More Club

Saturday, February 28, 2026 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, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join instructor Joan Lazarus in creating a painting to display!

PLEASE NOTE! There is a $10 materials fee payable in cash to the  instructor on the day of the program.

Full
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 in creating a painting to display!

PLEASE NOTE! There is a $10 materials fee payable in cash to the  instructor on the day of the program.

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

Dr. Seuss's Birthday Celebration

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool, Elementary School

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Join us as we celebrate the birthday of children's book author, Dr. Seuss, with a storytime, craft, and activities.  Recommended for ages 2+

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Join us as we celebrate the birthday of children's book author, Dr. Seuss, with a storytime, craft, and activities.  Recommended for ages 2+

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

Messy Art For Tots - Thumbprint Pot of Gold

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 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 will be using paper, paint and our thumbs to create our own pot of gold art. Remember to dress for a mess!

Open
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 will be using paper, paint and our thumbs to create our own pot of gold art. Remember to dress for a mess!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Watercolor for Beginners

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Discover the joy and beauty of watercolor in this welcoming four-session course designed especially for beginners. Participants will learn basic watercolor techniques through guided exercises and small projects.

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

Discover the joy and beauty of watercolor in this welcoming four-session course designed especially for beginners. Participants will learn basic watercolor techniques through guided exercises and small projects.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Craft: Honeycomb Floral Craft

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Bee creative and create this honeycomb shadow box craft. Use decoupage and faux florals to make a one-of-a-kind design.

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

Bee creative and create this honeycomb shadow box craft. Use decoupage and faux florals to make a one-of-a-kind design.

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies fee

There is a supplies fee for this program. To receive a refund if you are unable to attend, you must cancel your registration at least 4 hours before the program starts. Refunds are not automatic and must be requested by emailing businessoffice@longbeachlibrary.org.  

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, March 4, 2026 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.

Open
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: Monogram Letter Craft

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens

Choose your initial and design a personalized decorative letter using patterned paper and embellishments. All supplies provided.

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

Choose your initial and design a personalized decorative letter using patterned paper and embellishments. All supplies provided.

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.
 

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

Crochet, Knit & More Club

Saturday, March 7, 2026 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

Let's Create Artists' Circle

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

In this workshop participants will explore various creative tools and techniques, including upcycling of materials, collaging, stenciling, painting, fabric manipulation and more.

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

In this workshop participants will explore various creative tools and techniques, including upcycling of materials, collaging, stenciling, painting, fabric manipulation and more.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Messy Art With Your Baby!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 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 "four cheek clover" print with your baby's bottom.

Please register each child individually to ensure space and supplies for all. Thanks!

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 "four cheek clover" print with your baby's bottom.

Please register each child individually to ensure space and supplies for all. Thanks!

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, March 11, 2026 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: Zentangle-Style Doodling

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens

Zentangle-style doodling & color your stress away. No art experience needed — just cozy vibes, quiet creativity, and time to unwind with others.

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

Zentangle-style doodling & color your stress away. No art experience needed — just cozy vibes, quiet creativity, and time to unwind with others.

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.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Craft: Beaded Succulents (West End)

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Finally, a succulent you can't overwater! Come to the West End to design plants out of craft beads in the style of string succulents and arrange them in a terracotta pot decorated to your liking.

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

Finally, a succulent you can't overwater! Come to the West End to design plants out of craft beads in the style of string succulents and arrange them in a terracotta pot decorated to your liking.

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies fee

There is a supplies fee for this program. To receive a refund if you are unable to attend, you must cancel your registration at least 4 hours before the program starts. Refunds are not automatic and must be requested by emailing businessoffice@longbeachlibrary.org.  

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

Messy Art - St. Patrick's Day Wreath

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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 paper, paint, glue and our fingers to create a wreath for St. Patrick's Day. So remember to dress for a mess!

Upcoming
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 paper, paint, glue and our fingers to create a wreath for St. Patrick's Day. So remember to dress for a mess!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Drawing Club

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

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

Messy Art For Tots - Fork Print Leprechauns

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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 will be using paper, paint and a fork to create our own leprechaun. Remember to dress for a mess!

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:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!

We will be using paper, paint and a fork to create our own leprechaun. Remember to dress for a mess!

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

Crochet, Knit & More Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 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

Pi Day Bracelet Craft

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

March 14th is Pi Day.  Celebrate with this beaded bracelet craft, coding with colored beads to signify the numbers of pi.  

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

March 14th is Pi Day.  Celebrate with this beaded bracelet craft, coding with colored beads to signify the numbers of pi.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

LBAL Live Model Studio Drawing

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Sponsored by the Long Beach Art League. Improve your life drawing skills in this session with a live model. Peer-to-peer feedback, no formal instruction given. Please bring drawing and artist's supplies.

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

Sponsored by the Long Beach Art League. Improve your life drawing skills in this session with a live model. Peer-to-peer feedback, no formal instruction given. Please bring drawing and artist's supplies.

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

Tea & Tangles + Coloring & Coffee

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Relax, sip, and create. Drop in for calming Zentangle-style doodling with tea, or settle in with a cup of coffee and color your stress away. No art experience needed — just cozy vibes, quiet creativity, and time to unwind with others.

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

Relax, sip, and create. Drop in for calming Zentangle-style doodling with tea, or settle in with a cup of coffee and color your stress away. No art experience needed — just cozy vibes, quiet creativity, and time to unwind with others.

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, March 18, 2026 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 Metal Bracelet: Stamped & Styled

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens

Design and create your own custom metal-stamped bracelet!

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

Design and create your own custom metal-stamped bracelet!

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.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Craft: Beaded Succulents (Point Lookout)

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Finally, a succulent you can't overwater! Come to Point Lookout to design plants out of craft beads in the style of string succulents and arrange them in a terracotta pot decorated to your liking. 

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

Finally, a succulent you can't overwater! Come to Point Lookout to design plants out of craft beads in the style of string succulents and arrange them in a terracotta pot decorated to your liking. 

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies fee

There is a supplies fee for this program. To receive a refund if you are unable to attend, you must cancel your registration at least 4 hours before the program starts. Refunds are not automatic and must be requested by emailing businessoffice@longbeachlibrary.org.