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Pokémon Trading Card Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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

Kids March Craft

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Emo Day Long Beach

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 160
Event Details:

Throw on your Vans and your favorite black hoodie and get ready to sing along!

Drawing Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class.

Retro Gamers Club

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Main Library
Registration
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.

Game Night at West (West End)

5:45pm - 7:45pm
Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
West End Branch
Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come play board games or cards at West!

We have several games including Monopoly, Scrabble, Pictionary, Backgammon, and Connect 4.

Chess Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

Bird Nests Kid's Craft

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Elementary School
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Spring has Sprung! Join us to craft a sweet little bird's nest with a few resting eggs inside to celebrate new life!

Pokémon Trading Card Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Main Library
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

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Main Library
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.

Book Buddies

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Picture Book Area
Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join LBHS students for a fun-filled book buddies session! Children will be paired up with a teen volunteer to read books together. Practice reading skills with an older student and enjoy a good story.

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. 

Drawing Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class.

Pokémon Trading Card Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Main Library
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

Earth Day Kid's Craft

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Elementary School
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Earth Rocks! 

Join us to listen to an awesome story about our Mother Planet and create a glitter mosaic Earth craft to show her some love! 

Lego Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come and build your amazing creations with a group of like-minded children and tweens. Get inspired using Lego pieces from our extensive collection. 

Grades K - 6th. 

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Paint a Bird House Kid's Craft

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Elementary School
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us to paint and decorate a tweet little house for some feathered friends or just as a fun decoration! 

Chess Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

Jr. Gamers

3:45pm - 4:30pm
Elementary School
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Back by popular demand - LBPL Jr. Gamers!

This month, we'll be playing, NBA 2K25! Face off with friends, both old and new.

Lego Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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. 

Drawing Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class.

Chess Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Pokémon Trading Card Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Main Library
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

Lego Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come by and enjoy some 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. 

Drawing Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class.