Event List

Featured Events

Author event with Christie Allen

Author Event: Christie Allen

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library

Event Details:

Join local author Christie Allen for a discussion about her new book Earth to Andromeda:  Hurtling Towards Calamity.  Andromeda’s family wins the Intergalactic Visa Lotte...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Author Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join local author Christie Allen for a discussion about her new book Earth to Andromeda:  Hurtling Towards Calamity.  

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Poster

MOVIES AT WEST: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (West End)

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

Event Details:

Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) are strangers who are set to embark on an extraordinary journey. After meeting at a wedding and getting to know each other, they dec...

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

Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) are strangers who are set to embark on an extraordinary journey. After meeting at a wedding and getting to know each other, they decide to do the unthinkable.

Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio

Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio presents The Best of Broadway and Jazz Standards! The show is a great mix of the best of Broadway songs, iconic jazz standards, songs in the Ameri...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Event Details:

Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio presents The Best of Broadway and Jazz Standards! The show is a great mix of the best of Broadway songs, iconic jazz standards, songs in the American songbook.

Collage workshop with Michael Albert 4/22 at 7pm

Earth Love LB: Modern Pop Art Experience with Michael Albert

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Sponsored by the Long Beach Arts Council.Renowned American pop artist known for his iconic cereal-box collages leads an all-ages interactive workshop. Participants create pop-art c...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sponsored by the Long Beach Arts Council.

Upcycled terrarium and bookmark workshop

Earth Love LB: Upcycled Teacup Terrariums and Watercolor Bookmarks

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Sponsored by Long Beach Arts CouncilLed by Melinda McKee (Mural Minds), this much loved workshop invites participants to create living terrariums in vintage teacups and paint water...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sponsored by Long Beach Arts Council

Led by Melinda McKee (Mural Minds), this much loved workshop invites participants to create living terrariums in vintage teacups and paint watercolor bookmarks inspired by reclaimed ceramics

Painting of 2 black cats and flower pot

If Tara can do it, you can too! Easy crafts for adults: Cat Paintings

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Start your weekend off right with coffee, a breakfast mocktail, and crafting! This weekend, we're doing paint by numbers cat pictures. This is an easy craft, all skill levels accep...

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

Start your weekend off right with coffee, a breakfast mocktail, and crafting! This weekend, we're doing paint by numbers cat pictures. This is an easy craft, all skill levels accepted. If the Library Director can do it, you can too!

Freakier Friday Poster

MOVIES AT WEST: Freakier Friday (West End)

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

Event Details:

22 years after Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Anna (Lindsay Lohan) endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges t...

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

22 years after Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Anna (Lindsay Lohan) endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter.

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LBNY Bestseller's Book Club: The Doorman (Hybrid)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

In support of this year's Long Island Reads honoring of author Chris Pavone, we will be reading his latest NYT bestselling novel, The Doorman. Copies will be available at the circu...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

In support of this year's Long Island Reads honoring of author Chris Pavone, we will be reading his latest NYT bestselling novel, The Doorman.

Downton Abbey 3 Poster

MOVIES AT WEST: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (West End)

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:45pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

Event Details:

When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys mus...

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

When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace.

Silent Book Club at Barrier Beets

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, May 13, 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: Books & Reading
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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Mah-Jongg

Mah-Jongg and Canasta Club!

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you play Mah Jongg or Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you play Mah Jongg or Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

Teen Night

Teen Night: Beaded Succulents

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens

Design plants out of craft beads in the style of string succulents and arrange them in a terracotta pot decorated to your liking. All supplies included. 

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

Design plants out of craft beads in the style of string succulents and arrange them in a terracotta pot decorated to your liking. All supplies included. 

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.
 

Chess Club

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

Love chess? Want to learn how to play?  Come join our Chess Club for children in the 2nd grade and above.  Play against each other and instructor Chess Master Joel Salman.

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

Love chess? Want to learn how to play?  Come join our Chess Club for children in the 2nd grade and above.  Play against each other and instructor Chess Master Joel Salman.

Super Smash Bros.

Jr. Gamers

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Elementary School

LBPL Jr. Gamers!!!

Join us and face off with friends, both old and new. This month, we'll be playing Super Smash Bros. !!!   

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

LBPL Jr. Gamers!!!

Join us and face off with friends, both old and new. This month, we'll be playing Super Smash Bros. !!!   

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.
 

Pokemon

Pokémon Club

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Elementary School

📣 Calling all Pokémon trainers! 📣

Join Mr. Jake and Miss Michela for a session of Pokémon Trading Card gameplay at LBPL Youth Services' Pokémon Club!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

📣 Calling all Pokémon trainers! 📣

Join Mr. Jake and Miss Michela for a session of Pokémon Trading Card gameplay at LBPL Youth Services' Pokémon Club!

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.
 

Mah-Jongg

Mah-Jongg and Canasta Club!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you play Mah Jongg or Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

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

Do you play Mah Jongg or Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

Teen Night

Teen Night: Honeycomb Garden Craft

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens

Bee creative and create this honeycomb shadow box craft.

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

Bee creative and create this honeycomb shadow box craft.

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.
 

Bingo

Bingo at West (West End)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents

Engage in family fun by playing bingo!

Prizes will be provided!

Please register for the event so that we can adequately plan.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Engage in family fun by playing bingo!

Prizes will be provided!

Please register for the event so that we can adequately plan.

Lego Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Play Time
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Games, Play Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Mah-Jongg

Mah-Jongg and Canasta Club!

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you play Mah Jongg or Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

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

Do you play Mah Jongg or Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

Teen Night

Teen Night: Scrapbooks & Junk Journals

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens

Create, cut, and collage as you design your own scrapbook pages or junk journals using paper, stickers, and other fun materials—with snacks included—in a relaxed, social setting.

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

Create, cut, and collage as you design your own scrapbook pages or junk journals using paper, stickers, and other fun materials—with snacks included—in a relaxed, social setting.

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.
 

Chess Club

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

Love chess? Want to learn how to play?  Come join our Chess Club for children in the 2nd grade and above.  Play against each other and instructor Chess Master Joel Salman.

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

Love chess? Want to learn how to play?  Come join our Chess Club for children in the 2nd grade and above.  Play against each other and instructor Chess Master Joel Salman.

Super Smash Bros.

Jr. Gamers

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Elementary School

LBPL Jr. Gamers!!!

Join us and face off with friends, both old and new. This month, we'll be playing... Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

LBPL Jr. Gamers!!!

Join us and face off with friends, both old and new. This month, we'll be playing... Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. 

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.
 

Lego Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Play Time
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Games, Play Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

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Retro Gamers Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents

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! 

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
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! 

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.
 

Mah-Jongg

Mah-Jongg and Canasta Club!

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you play Mah Jongg or Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

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

Do you play Mah Jongg or Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

Pokemon

Pokémon Club

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Elementary School

📣 Calling all Pokémon trainers! 📣

Join Mr. Jake and Miss Michela for the inaugural session of LBPL Youth Services' Pokémon Club!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

📣 Calling all Pokémon trainers! 📣

Join Mr. Jake and Miss Michela for the inaugural session of LBPL Youth Services' Pokémon Club!

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.
 

Lego Club

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Play Time
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Games, Play Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Mah-Jongg

Mah-Jongg and Canasta Club!

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you play Mah Jongg or Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

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

Do you play Mah Jongg or Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

Chess Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

Love chess? Want to learn how to play?  Come join our Chess Club for children in the 2nd grade and above.  Play against each other and instructor Chess Master Joel Salman.

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

Love chess? Want to learn how to play?  Come join our Chess Club for children in the 2nd grade and above.  Play against each other and instructor Chess Master Joel Salman.

Mah-Jongg

Mah-Jongg and Canasta Club!

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you play Mah Jongg or Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

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

Do you play Mah Jongg or Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

Pokemon

Pokémon Club

Monday, May 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Elementary School

📣 Calling all Pokémon trainers! 📣

Join Mr. Jake and Miss Michela for the inaugural session of LBPL Youth Services' Pokémon Club!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

📣 Calling all Pokémon trainers! 📣

Join Mr. Jake and Miss Michela for the inaugural session of LBPL Youth Services' Pokémon Club!

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.
 

Lego Club

Monday, May 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, Play Time
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Games, Play Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!

Grades K - 6th.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Mah-Jongg

Mah-Jongg and Canasta Club!

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you play Mah Jongg or Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

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

Do you play Mah Jongg or Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.