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Poetry Festival: Ekphrasis Free Verse Writing Workshop

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

In this workshop, participants will explore writing that responds to selected pieces of visual art, without the constraints of rhyme or meter.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this workshop, participants will explore writing that responds to selected pieces of visual art, without the constraints of rhyme or meter.

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

Poetry Festival: Writing from the Heart

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Tap into your personal voice through reflective and expressive writing. This workshop encourages authentic storytelling in a supportive, open environment. Led by Gary Jansen.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tap into your personal voice through reflective and expressive writing. This workshop encourages authentic storytelling in a supportive, open environment. Led by Gary Jansen.

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

Poetry Festival: From Basho to Virgilio-Exploring Haiku, Senryu, and You

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

This workshop will offer a brief introduction to the history and tradition of haiku, featuring readings from renowned poets such as Matsuo Bashō and Nick Virgilio, along with selections from other notable voices in the form.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

This workshop will offer a brief introduction to the history and tradition of haiku, featuring readings from renowned poets such as Matsuo Bashō and Nick Virgilio, along with selections from other notable voices in the form.

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

Poetry Festival: From Preamble to Poet Workshop

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Poetry is a powerful art form that allows us to bring inner healing and self-awareness to our daily lives. Therefore, all levels of poetry enthusiast…from novice to published, can benefit from the practice of poetry.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Poetry is a powerful art form that allows us to bring inner healing and self-awareness to our daily lives. Therefore, all levels of poetry enthusiast…from novice to published, can benefit from the practice of poetry.

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

Open Mic Night

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join us for an evening of poetry, creativity, and community.

Hosting this special Poetry Festival Open Mic is Alan Semerdjian an Armenian-American writer, educator, mus

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of poetry, creativity, and community.

Hosting this special Poetry Festival Open Mic is Alan Semerdjian an Armenian-American writer, educator, mus

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

Poetry Festival: The Poet's Craft with Mindy Mangot

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

The Poet’s Craft with Mindy Mangot – Everyone is welcome!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Poet’s Craft with Mindy Mangot – Everyone is welcome!

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

Poetry Festival: Finding Your Voice: A Poetry & Journaling Workshop

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Write, reflect, and turn your journal entries into meaningful poetry in this workshop led by Nicole Menzzasalma, poet and librarian at the Long Beach Public Library.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Write, reflect, and turn your journal entries into meaningful poetry in this workshop led by Nicole Menzzasalma, poet and librarian at the Long Beach Public Library.

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

Poetry Festival: Senses Poetry Workshop

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Engage your creativity through the power of the five senses in this interactive poetry workshop led by writer and educator Dana Monti. Participants will explore how sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell can inspire vivid imagery a

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Engage your creativity through the power of the five senses in this interactive poetry workshop led by writer and educator Dana Monti. Participants will explore how sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell can inspire vivid imagery a

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers' Support Group

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all writers! Join this group and build your writing skills. Here is an opportunity to connect with your inner-voice and express yourself in writing.  Write to prompts and share personal projects.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all writers! Join this group and build your writing skills. Here is an opportunity to connect with your inner-voice and express yourself in writing.  Write to prompts and share personal projects.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Tummy Time

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning, Play Time, Community Help
Age Group:
Babies, Parents

Join Miss Jennifer for a class for Parents where we will discuss parenting tips and tricks, all while learning about how important tummy time is for your New Baby’s development.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning, Play Time, Community Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Jennifer for a class for Parents where we will discuss parenting tips and tricks, all while learning about how important tummy time is for your New Baby’s development.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

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. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Baby Sign Language

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Parents

Your baby has A LOT to say! Toddlers too!

With just a few easy-to-learn American Sign Language signs, start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler today!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your baby has A LOT to say! Toddlers too!

With just a few easy-to-learn American Sign Language signs, start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler today!

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. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Point Lookout Baby Sign Language

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Parents

Start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler by learning some American Sign Language. Your baby has A LOT to say!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch
Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler by learning some American Sign Language. Your baby has A LOT to say!

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. 

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

Preschool Readiness

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents

Stories, games, and other activities help kids develop their fine and gross motor skills. They also learn social skills and preschool readiness skills including sharing, listening, focusing, and participating.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories, games, and other activities help kids develop their fine and gross motor skills. They also learn social skills and preschool readiness skills including sharing, listening, focusing, and participating.

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. 

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

LB Garden Club

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you love gardening and want to meet others in your community who love gardening too? Join our LB Garden Club to discuss all things gardening! Promoting the love of gardening one seed at a time.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions, Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love gardening and want to meet others in your community who love gardening too? Join our LB Garden Club to discuss all things gardening! Promoting the love of gardening one seed at a time.

This event is in the "Adults" group

LBPL Scribblers Writers Workshop

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Find your voice! Hone your skills! Interface with other writers!

Facilitated by Marc DeSantis, published author and creative writing instructor.

Please bring writing materials and any works in progress to share.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find your voice! Hone your skills! Interface with other writers!

Facilitated by Marc DeSantis, published author and creative writing instructor.

Please bring writing materials and any works in progress to share.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Monthly Mommy Mixer!

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Parents

Mommies (or Daddies, Nannies & Grannies) of children 18 months & under, come join Moms/Librarians Ali & Nicole for our Monthly Mommy Mixer! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Discussions, Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mommies (or Daddies, Nannies & Grannies) of children 18 months & under, come join Moms/Librarians Ali & Nicole for our Monthly Mommy Mixer! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers' Support Group

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all writers! Join this group and build your writing skills. Here is an opportunity to connect with your inner-voice and express yourself in writing.  Write to prompts and share personal projects.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all writers! Join this group and build your writing skills. Here is an opportunity to connect with your inner-voice and express yourself in writing.  Write to prompts and share personal projects.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Creating a Compelling College Application

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Teens

This program provides a detailed and strategic overview of what students should focus on to make their college applications as compelling as possible.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

This program provides a detailed and strategic overview of what students should focus on to make their college applications as compelling as possible.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Parents" group

Baby Sign Language

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Parents

Your baby has A LOT to say! Toddlers too!

With just a few easy-to-learn American Sign Language signs, start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler today!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your baby has A LOT to say! Toddlers too!

With just a few easy-to-learn American Sign Language signs, start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler today!

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. 

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

Preschool Readiness

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents

Stories, games, and other activities help kids develop their fine and gross motor skills. They also learn social skills and preschool readiness skills including sharing, listening, focusing, and participating.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories, games, and other activities help kids develop their fine and gross motor skills. They also learn social skills and preschool readiness skills including sharing, listening, focusing, and participating.

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. 

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

World Tai Chi Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Exercise, Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Adults, Seniors, Parents

Join us for this global annual celebration held on the last Saturday in April. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Exercise, Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this global annual celebration held on the last Saturday in April. 

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

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 "Parents" group

May the 4th Be With You: A Star Wars Day Program

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning, Movies
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Parents

Do you like Star Wars? Ever wonder about the influences that helped inspire George Lucas's timeless story that takes place, "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..."?

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Parents
Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning, Movies
Event Details:

Do you like Star Wars? Ever wonder about the influences that helped inspire George Lucas's timeless story that takes place, "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..."?

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

Community Legal Help

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Education & Lifelong Learning, Community Help
Age Group:
Adults

Do you need help with a legal problem? The Community Legal Help Project will be offering free legal services for low income residents of Nassau County.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussions, Education & Lifelong Learning, Community Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you need help with a legal problem? The Community Legal Help Project will be offering free legal services for low income residents of Nassau County.

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

LB Garden Club

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you love gardening and want to meet others in your community who love gardening too? Join our LB Garden Club to discuss all things gardening! Promoting the love of gardening one seed at a time.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions, Education & Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love gardening and want to meet others in your community who love gardening too? Join our LB Garden Club to discuss all things gardening! Promoting the love of gardening one seed at a time.