This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Chair Yoga (West End) 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors West End Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Chair Yoga (West End) 3:00pm–4:00pm West End Branch Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: West End Branch Room: West End Meeting Space Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the West End Branch of the Long Beach Library for this beginner-friendly Chair Yoga class. With gentle instruction by Librarian Nicole, together we will build strength, flexibility and mental well-being. Disclaimer(s) 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 :) 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 "Teens" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Teen Night: Design Your Own Tote bag 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Teen Night: Design Your Own Tote bag 5:30pm–6:30pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Create your own one of a kind tote bag!Tote bags, stamps, paint, and snacks will be provided.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Pajama Storytime 6:15pm–6:45pm Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Pajama Storytime 6:15pm–6:45pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Services Program Space Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for bedtime with Miss Janet! Enjoy a few themed stories and take home an activity to do before bed. Disclaimer(s) Caregivers must stay Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 6 2025 Wed West End Book Club (West End) 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults West End Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 6 2025 Wed West End Book Club (West End) 6:30pm–8:00pm West End Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: West End Branch Room: West End Meeting Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join Library Trustee Gemma Tansey for the book discussion of The Briar Club.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Miniature Magic: Build a Tiny Library 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Miniature Magic: Build a Tiny Library 7:00pm–8:30pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Take a Little Library Wherever You Go! Disclaimer(s) LBPL card required A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Rise and Shine! 9:15am–9:45am Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Main Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Rise and Shine! 9:15am–9:45am Main Library Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: It's time to Rise and Shine! Bring your little one for a fun and interactive morning story time, filled with music, dancing, and plenty of fun! Disclaimer(s) Caregivers must participate This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 7 2025 Thu ESL with the Adult Learning Center 9:15am–12:15pm Adults Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 7 2025 Thu ESL with the Adult Learning Center 9:15am–12:15pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 1st Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lifelong Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join teachers from the Adult Learning Center for this English as a Second Language series. This beginner/intermediate class meets every Wednesday and Thursday morning.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Play Hooray 10:00am–10:45am Toddlers, Preschool Main Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Play Hooray 10:00am–10:45am Main Library Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books. Disclaimer(s) LBPL card required A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event. Caregivers must stay Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. Caregivers must participate This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 7 2025 Thu LGBTQ+ Cinema: Of an Age 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 7 2025 Thu LGBTQ+ Cinema: Of an Age 6:00pm–8:00pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Movies Registration Required Event Details: Our monthly series highlighting LGBTQ+ films.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
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 Aug 7 2025 Thu Chess Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens Main Library Open Registration Required 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 Aug 7 2025 Thu Chess Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Open Mic Night at West (West End) 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults West End Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Open Mic Night at West (West End) 7:00pm–8:30pm West End Branch Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: West End Branch Room: West End Meeting Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music & Entertainment Event Details: Come perform five minutes of standup comedy, sketches, improv, play an instrument, sing, recite poetry, or do karaoke at our West End Open Mic! (For Adults, 18+)Hosted by librarian Ron Carroll
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Chair Yoga (Hybrid) 9:15am–10:15am Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Chair Yoga (Hybrid) 9:15am–10:15am Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Event Details: This popular Chair Yoga class focuses on a full-body practice and will help strengthen your nervous system and reduce stress and stiffness. Kathleen Regan has been teaching yoga since 1993, and she has been practicing for even longe Disclaimer(s) 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 :) 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 Aug 8 2025 Fri Baby Sign Language 9:30am–10:00am Babies, Parents Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Parents" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Baby Sign Language 9:30am–10:00am Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Babies, Parents Program Type: Other 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 Aug 8 2025 Fri Point Lookout Baby Sign Language 10:45am–11:15am Babies, Toddlers, Parents Point Lookout Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Parents" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Point Lookout Baby Sign Language 10:45am–11:15am Point Lookout Branch Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents Program Type: Other 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) Caregivers must stay Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 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 Aug 8 2025 Fri Preschool Readiness 10:45am–11:30am Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents Main Library Full Registration Required 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 Aug 8 2025 Fri Preschool Readiness 10:45am–11:30am Main Library Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents Program Type: Other 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 Aug 8 2025 Fri Film Friday: Bob Trevino Likes It 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Film Friday: Bob Trevino Likes It 1:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: When lonely 20-something Lily Trevino accidentally befriends a stranger online who shares the same name as her own self-centered father, encouragement and support from this new Bob Trevino could change her life.
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 Aug 8 2025 Fri Drawing Club 4:00pm–4:45pm Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens Main Library Open Registration Required 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 Aug 8 2025 Fri Drawing Club 4:00pm–4:45pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class.
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 Aug 8 2025 Fri Pokémon Trading Card Club 4:00pm–4:45pm Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens Main Library Open Registration Required 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 Aug 8 2025 Fri Pokémon Trading Card Club 4:00pm–4:45pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Services Program Space Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens Program Type: Other Registration Required 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
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid) 9:45am–10:45am Adults, Seniors Main Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid) 9:45am–10:45am Main Library Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Event Details: This Hatha yoga class is designed to strengthen and lengthen your muscles and free your mind. Instructor Stephanie Durso will guide you into each pose and provide alignment cues for holding the pose and breathing deeply. Disclaimer(s) 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 :) 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Parents" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Baby Music With Love 10:00am–10:45am Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Parents" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Baby Music With Love 10:00am–10:45am Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents Program Type: Music & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Come join for a highly social and interactive baby music class that introduces rhythm, tone, melody, and movement. Kids and parents will sing, dance, explore instruments, and learn from one another as they fall in love with music. 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 Aug 9 2025 Sat Crochet Club 10:30am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Crochet Club 10:30am–12:00pm Main Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 1st Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Self Care Saturday: Restorative Yoga 3:30pm–4:30pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Self Care Saturday: Restorative Yoga 3:30pm–4:30pm Main Library Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Event Details: Restorative yoga is a gentle and deeply relaxing style of yoga designed to calm the nervous system and promote healing on a physical, mental, and emotional level. 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.
Aug 10 2025 Sun Closed for Summer Sundays! All Day All Branches Closing Aug 10 2025 Sun Closing Closed for Summer Sundays! All Day Branches: Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site Description: Long Beach Public Library is closed for Sundays during the summer from Mother's Day through Labor Day. Our normal Sunday hours of 1 to 5pm will resume on the Sunday after Labor Day Weekend.