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Play Hooray

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exercise, Games, Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Your 2 to 5 year old will have lots of fun in this music & movement program using puppets, instruments, finger play and dancing to encourage socialization and healthy expelling...

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exercise, Games, Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Your 2 to 5 year old will have lots of fun in this music & movement program using puppets, instruments, finger play and dancing to encourage socialization and healthy expelling of energy.

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. 

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Baby Sign Language

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler by learning some American Sign Language. Your baby has A LOT to say! Even if your toddler is speaking already, signing incre...

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

3 babies signing the words "Love, "Book", and "Happy"

Baby Sign Language (Point Lookout)

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

Start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler by learning some American Sign Language. Your baby has A LOT to say! Even if your toddler is speaking already, signing incre...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch
Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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. 

Preschool Readiness

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
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,...

Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

It's a Shore Thing Poetry Festival 2025

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Festival at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join LBPL and The Shore Poets for the "It's a Shore Thing" Poetry Festival! Including Featured Readings, Open Mics, Flash Mob, Poetry Circles, Performance Poetry, Typewriter Poetry...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Festival
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join LBPL and The Shore Poets for the "It's a Shore Thing" Poetry Festival! Including Featured Readings, Open Mics, Flash Mob, Poetry Circles, Performance Poetry, Typewriter Poetry, Book Sales and more!

Poetry Festival 2025: Poetic Journaling

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join librarian/poet Nicole for this workshop.  Poetic journaling can transform everyday thoughts, emotions, and observations into something artistic and expressive. Instead of...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join librarian/poet Nicole for this workshop.  Poetic journaling can transform everyday thoughts, emotions, and observations into something artistic and expressive.

Poetry Festival 2025: The Untold Story - Finding Truth & Transformation through Writing

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Danielle Bertoli for this workshop.  Beneath the stories we tell ourselves-- shaped by fear, doubt, or past experiences—there lies a deeper truth: who we truly are and wh...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join Danielle Bertoli for this workshop.

Poetry Festival 2025: Bearing in Mind - Stories from Our Upbringing and Cultural Heritage

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Adriana Devers for this workshop.  Engage with themes of cultural heritage and the complexities of varied cultural experiences. Writing exercises encourage self-explorati...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join Adriana Devers for this workshop.  Engage with themes of cultural heritage and the complexities of varied cultural experiences.

Poetry Festival 2025: How to Self Publish Your Poetry

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Published poet Judy Turek will explain how to self publish your original work. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Published poet Judy Turek will explain how to self publish your original work. 

It's a Shore Thing Poetry Festival 2025

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Festival at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join LBPL and The Shore Poets for the "It's a Shore Thing" Poetry Festival! Including Featured Readings, Open Mics, Flash Mob, Poetry Circles, Performance Poetry, Typewriter Poetry...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Festival
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join LBPL and The Shore Poets for the "It's a Shore Thing" Poetry Festival! Including Featured Readings, Open Mics, Flash Mob, Poetry Circles, Performance Poetry, Typewriter Poetry, Book Sales and more!

Poetry Festival 2025: Poetry in Motion - Film Screening and Q & A

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This short film showcases 12 Long Island poets and the thriving, energetic Long Island Poetry scene. The poets were filmed reciting their original poetry in nature at Hempstead Lak...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

This short film showcases 12 Long Island poets and the thriving, energetic Long Island Poetry scene.

Poetry Festival 2025: Lyrics are Poetry Songwriting Workshop

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Katie Mitchell, experienced singer/songwriter and lyricist, will delve into the similarities and differences between writing poetry and writing lyrics for songs. The workshop will ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Katie Mitchell, experienced singer/songwriter and lyricist, will delve into the similarities and differences between writing poetry and writing lyrics for songs.

Poetry Festival 2025: Yin Yoga and Poetry

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Relax and meld your body and mind in this calming yin yoga class infused with poetry read by Sabrina Perrino as the yoga postures are held. By the end of class, you’ll feel revital...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Relax and meld your body and mind in this calming yin yoga class infused with poetry read by Sabrina Perrino as the yoga postures are held.

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.

Poetry Festival 2025: Flash Mob Poetry

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Judy Turek for Flash Mob Poetry, the most comfortable poetry reading on the planet. Bring poems to share; we’ll have a read-around, discuss poetry and how we get to it, writin...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Judy Turek for Flash Mob Poetry, the most comfortable poetry reading on the planet.

Poetry Festival 2025: Yin Yoga and Poetry

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Relax and meld your body and mind in this calming yin yoga class infused with poetry read by Sabrina Perrino as the yoga postures are held. By the end of class, you’ll feel revital...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Relax and meld your body and mind in this calming yin yoga class infused with poetry read by Sabrina Perrino as the yoga postures are held.

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.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Long Beach Friends of the Library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fundraising which enhances programs and services at the Long Beach Public Library.The Friends o...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The Long Beach Friends of the Library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fundraising which enhances programs and services at the Long Beach Public Library.

Play Hooray

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exercise, Games, Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Your 2 to 5 year old will have lots of fun in this music & movement program using puppets, instruments, finger play and dancing to encourage socialization and healthy expelling...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exercise, Games, Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Your 2 to 5 year old will have lots of fun in this music & movement program using puppets, instruments, finger play and dancing to encourage socialization and healthy expelling of energy.

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. 

Image of the great gatsby cover

The Great Gatsby 100th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
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
Registration
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.
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Baby Sign Language

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies
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!Is your tod...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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. 

Preschool Readiness

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
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,...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. 

Pokémon Trading Card Club

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Meet other kid Pokémon card collectors and trade cards.  Trading rules• The Library is not responsible for trades made during this program • Leave cards you don’t wa...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Meet other kid Pokémon card collectors and trade cards. 

 Trading rules

• The Library is not responsible for trades made during this program 

• Leave cards you don’t want to trade at home 

Public Speaking for Kids

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Youth Services Program Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School
Event Details:

It's never too early to learn the art of public speaking!Join Elizabeth and Ariana of our LBPL Teen Ambassadors Program in this beginner's class and learn a new skill that will boo...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

It's never too early to learn the art of public speaking!

Join Elizabeth and Ariana of our LBPL Teen Ambassadors Program in this beginner's class and learn a new skill that will boost confidence when speaking in public.

Tummy Time

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Parents
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.Ple...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

Pokémon Trading Card Club

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Event Details:

Meet other kid Pokémon card collectors and trade cards.Trading rules• The Library is not responsible for trades made during this program• Leave cards you don’t want to trade at hom...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Meet other kid Pokémon card collectors and trade cards.

Trading rules

• The Library is not responsible for trades made during this program

• Leave cards you don’t want to trade at home