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Name: MOVIES AT WEST: Here (West End)
Start: 2025-04-05T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-05T16:00:00-04:00
Location: West End Branch

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MOVIES AT WEST: Here (West End)

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

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Reuniting the director, writer and stars of Forrest Gump, Here is an original film about multiple families and a special place they inhabit. The story travels through generations, ...

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Library Branch: West End Branch

Room: West End Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

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Reuniting the director, writer and stars of Forrest Gump, Here is an original film about multiple families and a special place they inhabit. The story travels through generations, capturing the most relatable of human experiences

Retro Gamers Club

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Do you miss playing retro video games with friends? Want to introduce your kids to classics like The Legend of Zelda and Street Fighter? Assert your retro game dominan...

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Do you miss playing retro video games with friends? Want to introduce your kids to classics like The Legend of Zelda and Street Fighter? Assert your retro game dominance at this all ages gaming 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.

Chopra Meditation Program (Point Lookout)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch

Event Details:

Gary Jansen is a Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor and will help you achieve positive lifelong change through meditation. Each class will include valuable in...

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Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch

Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Event Details:

Gary Jansen is a Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor and will help you achieve positive lifelong change through meditation.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event.

No library card waitlist

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. If you do not have an LBPL card, you can still register and be put on a "pending waitlist". If there are seats available 72 hours before the program, you will receive an email notifying you that your registration is confirmed. So please make sure you enter your email address :)

The Great Gatsby 100th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Join us for 1920's inspired mocktails and an open mic reading of the F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic in celebration of the 100th anniversary of this quintessential Long Island novel.

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 96

Event Details:

Join us for 1920's inspired mocktails and an open mic reading of the F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic in celebration of the 100th anniversary of this quintessential Long Island novel.

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.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "Annihilation" by Jeff VanderMeer

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Off Site

Event Details:

Join staff members Jake and Shauna for a discussion of Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer. When a top-secret expedition led by an all-female team of scientists enters a...

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Join staff members Jake and Shauna for a discussion of Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer.

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.

Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits Art Lecture

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Vincent van Gogh once wrote, “What I’m most passionate about…is the portrait, the modern portrait.” This passion flourished between 1888 and ’89 when, during his stay in Arles, Fra...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 75

Event Details:

Vincent van Gogh once wrote, “What I’m most passionate about…is the portrait, the modern portrait.” This passion flourished between 1888 and ’89 when, during his stay in Arles, France, the artist created a number of portraits of a neighboring fami

Tech Guy Talks: Password Managers

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 8:00pm - 8:45pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation."Do you have home Internet? Then you have a router; Did you know that you are responsible for securin...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology, Community Help

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Event Details:

Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation.

Chopra Meditation Program (Point Lookout)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch

Event Details:

Gary Jansen is a Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor and will help you achieve positive lifelong change through meditation. Each class will include valuable in...

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Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch

Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Event Details:

Gary Jansen is a Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor and will help you achieve positive lifelong change through meditation.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event.

No library card waitlist

Chopra Meditation Program (Point Lookout)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch

Event Details:

Gary Jansen is a Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor and will help you achieve positive lifelong change through meditation. Each class will include valuable in...

View Details

Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch

Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Event Details:

Gary Jansen is a Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor and will help you achieve positive lifelong change through meditation.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event.

No library card waitlist

Filters

LGBTQ+ Cinema: Interview With the Vampire

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Our monthly series highlighting LGBTQ+ films. This month's film is Interview With The Vampire. Born as an 18th-century lord, Louis is now a bicentennial vampire, telling his story ...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Our monthly series highlighting LGBTQ+ films. This month's film is Interview With The Vampire. Born as an 18th-century lord, Louis is now a bicentennial vampire, telling his story to an eager biographer.

Film School 101: The Right Stuff

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Tweens, Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Our new monthly film series led by resident film expert, Jake Cohen, will feature a variety of international film styles, themes, and directors. Discussion will follow each film. J...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Tweens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Our new monthly film series led by resident film expert, Jake Cohen, will feature a variety of international film styles, themes, and directors. Discussion will follow each film. Jake's selection for April is The Right Stuff.

MOVIES AT WEST: Here (West End)

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Reuniting the director, writer and stars of Forrest Gump, Here is an original film about multiple families and a special place they inhabit. The story travels through generations, ...

Library Branch: West End Branch

Room: West End Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Monday Matinee: Gladiator II

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of ...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Film Friday: The Great Gatsby (1974)

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

A nouveau riche bachelor buys his way into 1920s Long Island society in order to win back his obsession, a woman from his past who is now married to "old money."Drama, 1974, PG, 2h...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

A nouveau riche bachelor buys his way into 1920s Long Island society in order to win back his obsession, a woman from his past who is now married to "old money."

Drama, 1974, PG, 2hr 24min

man in plaid shirt holding golf club with blue sky

Cult Classic Film: Happy Gilmore

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

After his grandmother's house is repossessed by the IRS, a bad tempered hockey player takes his talents to golf to earn the big bucks and get his grandmothers house back.Comedy, 19...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

After his grandmother's house is repossessed by the IRS, a bad tempered hockey player takes his talents to golf to earn the big bucks and get his grandmothers house back.

Comedy, 1996, PG13, 1hr 32min

Monday Matinee: Small Things Like These

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

In 1985 devoted father Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own.Drama, 2024, PG-13, 1hr 38min*Movies may be subje...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

In 1985 devoted father Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own.

Drama, 2024, PG-13, 1hr 38min

Family Movie: Dog Man

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Kids, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents

Event Details:

Bring the whole family to this weekend series featuring animated and live action family friendly films from new releases to beloved classics.This Month:Dog ManThursday, April 17th,...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Bring the whole family to this weekend series featuring animated and live action family friendly films from new releases to beloved classics.

This Month:

Animation Afternoons: The Wild Robot

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Kids, Teens, Tweens, Parents

Event Details:

Animation Afternoons is a new monthly movie series celebrating the art of animation! Animation lovers young and old welcome, families encouraged.This Month:The Wild RobotThur...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Tweens, Parents

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Animation Afternoons is a new monthly movie series celebrating the art of animation! Animation lovers young and old welcome, families encouraged.

This Month:

Film Friday: Hilma

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Exploring Hilma af Klint's enigmatic life, now recognized as one of the Western world's first abstract artists. The film explores Hilda af Klint’s spiritualism, her unconvent...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Exploring Hilma af Klint's enigmatic life, now recognized as one of the Western world's first abstract artists.

Monday Matinee: Nickel Boys

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead, "Nickel Boys" chronicles the powerful friendship between two young African-American men navigating the harrowing tria...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Colson Whitehead, "Nickel Boys" chronicles the powerful friendship between two young African-American men navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.

Film Friday: The Last Rifleman

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

A WWII veteran escapes his care home in Northern Ireland and embarks on an arduous but inspirational journey to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, finding...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

A WWII veteran escapes his care home in Northern Ireland and embarks on an arduous but inspirational journey to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, finding the courage to face the ghosts of his past.

Fun For All: Grease Sing Along

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Movies

Event Details:

Calling all Pink Ladies and T-Birds! Were you born to hand jive? Then grab your pink satin jacket, grease up your pompadour and join us for a sing along version o...

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Program Type: Movies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 50

Event Details:

Calling all Pink Ladies and T-Birds! Were you born to hand jive? Then grab your pink satin jacket, grease up your pompadour and join us for a sing along version of Grease, the best selling musical of all time!

Monday Matinee: Here We Are (Hebrew)

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Movies

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Event Details:

Aharon raises autistic son Uri in isolation. Facing possibility of Uri living in specialized home, Aharon runs away with Uri on road trip, unwilling for separation from his son.&nb...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Aharon raises autistic son Uri in isolation.

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