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Retro Gamers Club

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Whether you have nostalgia for classic video games or want to try out retro video games you've heard about on the internet, this all-ages gaming club is for you! This month's ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you have nostalgia for classic video games or want to try out retro video games you've heard about on the internet, this all-ages gaming club is for you! 

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MOVIES AT WEST: Serendipity (West End)

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

Event Details:

Although strangers Sara and Jonathan are both already in relationships, they realize they have genuine chemistry after a chance encounter – but part company soon after. Years later...

Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Although strangers Sara and Jonathan are both already in relationships, they realize they have genuine chemistry after a chance encounter – but part company soon after.

Winter Reading Challenge

Winter Reading Challenge: We Love to Read a Latte!

01/12/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/28/2026 @ 5:00pm
Main Library

Event Details:

Warm up this winter with a good book (or five!) and join the Long Beach Library Winter Reading Challenge. Grab a cup of reading inspiration and complete our coffee-themed Bingo car...

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Warm up this winter with a good book (or five!) and join the Long Beach Library Winter Reading Challenge.

Silent Book Club at Barrier Beets

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Event Details:

Join fellow book lovers for this low pressure book club.  All you have to do is show up and read!  Bring your own book to Barrier Beets and enjoy the quiet comfort of rea...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join fellow book lovers for this low pressure book club.  All you have to do is show up and read!  Bring your own book to Barrier Beets and enjoy the quiet comfort of reading together.

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Where the Map Ends: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating New York Special Education

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Long Beach–based attorney and author Christopher Barnett, Esq.—author of the newly published Where the Map Ends: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating New York’s Special Education Jungle—...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Parents
Program Type: Community Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Long Beach–based attorney and author Christopher Barnett, Esq.—author of the newly published Where the Map Ends: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating New York’s Special Education Jungle—leads a practical and empowering session for parents, caregivers, a

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LBNY Bestseller's Book Club: Happy Land (Hybrid)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Ring in the new year with a discussion of Dolen Perkins-Valdez's historical fiction novel, Happy Land. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and digitally on Libby with ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ring in the new year with a discussion of Dolen Perkins-Valdez's historical fiction novel, Happy Land. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and digitally on

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Great Books Discussion Group

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library two weeks before each discussion.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Event Details:

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library two weeks before each discussion.

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Community Legal Help

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, 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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussions, 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.

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Vinyl Collectors Club: David Bowie's Birthday Celebration

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Discussions, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Share your love of vinyl with fellow collectors with a special session in honor of David Bowie's birthday!

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Share your love of vinyl with fellow collectors with a special session in honor of David Bowie's birthday!

Disclaimer(s)

Off-Site

As a participant in an off-site event held by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify, release and hold harmless the Long Beach Public Library, all of the elected and appointed officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and/or agents, from and against any and all liability, loss, damages, claims, or actions (including costs and attorney fees) for any harm, bodily injury including economic, physical, or mental, including death, or property damage incurred by me, to the fullest extent permissible by law, arising out of my participation in an event that is held off Library property.

LI Alzheimers Association

Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a FREE caregiver support group from 6:30-7:30pm. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is very challenging.

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

The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a FREE caregiver support group from 6:30-7:30pm. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is very challenging.

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Baseball and Basketball in Days Gone By (Zoom)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Zoom (Adult)
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you love baseball & basketball?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Zoom (Adult)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love baseball & basketball?

Books & Brews: A Marriage at Sea (Off-Site)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Ring in the new year with a discussion at Long Beach Coffee & Tea of the bestselling memoir by Sophie Elmhirst, A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ring in the new year with a discussion at Long Beach Coffee & Tea of the bestselling memoir by Sophie Elmhirst, A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck.

Disclaimer(s)

Off-Site

As a participant in an off-site event held by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify, release and hold harmless the Long Beach Public Library, all of the elected and appointed officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and/or agents, from and against any and all liability, loss, damages, claims, or actions (including costs and attorney fees) for any harm, bodily injury including economic, physical, or mental, including death, or property damage incurred by me, to the fullest extent permissible by law, arising out of my participation in an event that is held off Library property.

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LB Garden Club

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, 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, 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.

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Monthly Mommy Mixer!

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Other
Age Group:
Babies, Parents

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Discussions, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Great Books Discussion Group

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library two weeks before each discussion.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Event Details:

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library two weeks before each discussion.

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LBNY Bestseller's Book Club: Happy Land (Hybrid)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

Ring in the new year with a discussion of Dolen Perkins-Valdez's historical fiction novel, Happy Land. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and digitally on

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ring in the new year with a discussion of Dolen Perkins-Valdez's historical fiction novel, Happy Land. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and digitally on

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Women's Empowerment Group with Anissa Moore

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

The Long Beach Women's Empowerment Series seeks to encourage women to pursue emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual health.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Long Beach Women's Empowerment Series seeks to encourage women to pursue emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual health.

Disclaimer(s)

Outside organization event

This is a meeting or program held by an outside organization and in no way constitutes Library endorsement.

Great Books Discussion Group

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library two weeks before each discussion.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Event Details:

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library two weeks before each discussion.

community legal help

Community Legal Help

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, 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, 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.

LI Alzheimers Association

Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a FREE caregiver support group from 6:30-7:30pm. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is very challenging.

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

The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a FREE caregiver support group from 6:30-7:30pm. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is very challenging.

Great Books Discussion Group

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library two weeks before each discussion.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Event Details:

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library two weeks before each discussion.

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LB Garden Club

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, 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, 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.

Great Books Discussion Group

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library two weeks before each discussion.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Event Details:

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library two weeks before each discussion.

community legal help

Community Legal Help

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, 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, 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.

LI Alzheimers Association

Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a FREE caregiver support group from 6:30-7:30pm. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is very challenging.

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

The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a FREE caregiver support group from 6:30-7:30pm. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is very challenging.

Great Books Discussion Group

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library two weeks before each discussion.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Event Details:

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library two weeks before each discussion.

garden

LB Garden Club

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, 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, 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.

Great Books Discussion Group

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library two weeks before each discussion.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Event Details:

The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library two weeks before each discussion.

community legal help

Community Legal Help

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, 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, 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.

LI Alzheimers Association

Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a FREE caregiver support group from 6:30-7:30pm. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is very challenging.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions
Event Details:

The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a FREE caregiver support group from 6:30-7:30pm. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is very challenging.