Upcoming Events

Name: Teen Canvas Swap
Start: 2024-04-25T15:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-25T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Main Library

Featured Events

Teen Canvas Swap

Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Think you have what it takes to finish someone else's work of art? Every 5 minutes, your piece will be swapped! Use the time to try and add to a friends painting. Please b

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

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Think you have what it takes to finish someone else's work of art? Every 5 minutes, your piece will be swapped! Use the time to try and add to a friends painting. Please be advised this program is for tweens & teens ages 10-17. ...

Teen Vinyl Party

Friday, April 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Vinyl Listening Lounge (full room) at Main Library

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Come by for a teens only Vinyl Spinning Party, after hours at the library! Spin a fav record, chill-out, and enjoy some music with friends. Please be advised this program

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Vinyl Listening Lounge (full room)

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Music & Entertainment

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 24

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Come by for a teens only Vinyl Spinning Party, after hours at the library! Spin a fav record, chill-out, and enjoy some music with friends. Please be advised this program is for ages 10-18. ...

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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.

Meditative Dance

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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This meditative movement class with Marissa Moser promotes profound somatic healing. If you've ever tried to sit still to meditate and struggled to stop the thoughts in your head,

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Exercise

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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This meditative movement class with Marissa Moser promotes profound somatic healing. If you've ever tried to sit still to meditate and struggled to stop the thoughts in your head, this is for you! As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a lifelong ...

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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.

Candy Sushi

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Youth Services Program Space at Main Library

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Using sweet ingredients, we'll be making candy to make sushi! Test your skills by creating a delicious platter of Rice Krispy sushi rolls. This program is for ages 8-16. Please

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Youth Services Program Space

Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Food & Cooking

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

Using sweet ingredients, we'll be making candy to make sushi! Test your skills by creating a delicious platter of Rice Krispy sushi rolls. This program is for ages 8-16. Please register each child individually to ensure there is enough materials.&...

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LBPL card required

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

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.

Tween Meetup

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teen Area at Main Library

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Calling all tweens ages 9-12! Looking for a place to hang after school? We've got the snacks, activities, and space for you! Swing by the YS Teen Space every Thursday from 3:30-4:3

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

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Calling all tweens ages 9-12! Looking for a place to hang after school? We've got the snacks, activities, and space for you! Swing by the YS Teen Space every Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm. Please be advised this program is for tweens ages 9-12.&...

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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, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch

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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: 20

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 information on mediation for stress relief, emotional well-being and bet...

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LBPL card required

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

No library card waitlist

Registration for this program opens first to Long Beach Public Library cardholders. 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 :)

Tween Meetup

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teen Area at Main Library

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Calling all tweens ages 9-12! Looking for a place to hang after school? We've got the snacks, activities, and space for you! Swing by the YS Teen Space every Thursday from 3:30-4:3

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

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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.

Journaling Workshop

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

1st Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Discover the power of self-connection through the transformative practice of journaling. Led by poet and librarian Nicole, this workshop invites you to explore the depths of your i

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 1st Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

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Discover the power of self-connection through the transformative practice of journaling. Led by poet and librarian Nicole, this workshop invites you to explore the depths of your inner world through a series of thought-provoking prompts. Unleash your...

Tween Meetup

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teen Area at Main Library

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Calling all tweens ages 9-12! Looking for a place to hang after school? We've got the snacks, activities, and space for you! Swing by the YS Teen Space every Thursday from 3:30-4:3

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

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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.

If it's May, it's Cabaret Festival

All Day 5/17 - 5/19

Festival at Main Library

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Friday 5/17 from 8 to 9:30pm - Jason Henderson: Getting to Noël You Saturday 5/18 from 8 to 9:30pm - Margaret Curry Sunday 5/19 from 2 to 4pm - Hannah Jane

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Festival

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music & Entertainment

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Friday 5/17 from 8 to 9:30pm - Jason Henderson: Getting to Noël You Saturday 5/18 from 8 to 9:30pm - Margaret Curry Sunday 5/19 from 2 to 4pm - Hannah Jane ...

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Chess Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library

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Registration

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 17

Event Details:

Love chess or 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

Main Library

Open

Registration

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 17

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Calling all children who are Pokémon card collectors and card enthusiasts! Join us every other Friday to meet other Pokémon card collectors and trade Pokémon cards. LIBRARY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TRADES MADE DURING THIS PROGRAM Any cards y...

Pop-By Family Gaming

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Kids' Tables

Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Enjoy some gaming in the library! Come and play the Nintendo Switch or relax with a board game at one of our tables. Registration is not required for this program. Please be advised that children under the age of 9 years old must be supervis...

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Adults (YS In-Person Programs)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

IT'S MAYPRIL! April Showers Kids Parasol Craft

4:15pm - 4:45pm

Main Library

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Registration

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 11

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It's Maypril! April showers bring May flowers, or so they say! Join us to decorate your own parasol to keep off those showers and bring on those flowers! We will use fabric markers and paints and other materials to create our own beaut...

IT'S MAYPRIL! Kids Spring Flower Decorating Craft

4:15pm - 4:45pm

Main Library

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Registration

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

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It's Maypril! Join us to bring in and color those lovely May Flowers- All of those April showers really helped these babies bloom! We will be painting and coloring our own wood flower ornaments to help ring in the spring! Please registe...

Kids Yoga (West End)

4:30pm - 5:00pm

West End Branch

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Registration

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Library Branch: West End Branch

Room: West End Meeting Space

Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School

Program Type: Exercise

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Join Nicole for this fun children's yoga class for those 4 to 8 years old. Please bring a mat or towel for your child to practice on :) PARENTS MUST STAY IN THE BRANCH! Stand tall like a tree, stiff as a log. Rise to greet the sun, fa...

Candy Sushi

5:00pm - 5:45pm

Main Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Youth Services Program Space

Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Food & Cooking

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

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LBPL card required

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

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.

IT'S MAYPRIL! Kids Baby Bird Nest Craft

4:15pm - 4:45pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Youth Services Program Space

Age Group: Elementary School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

It's Maypril! Do you hear those new baby birds chirping away? Join us to build a cozy little nest for your Spring decor! We will be creating a sweet little home for these little tweeties! Please register each child individually to ensure that w...

Drawing Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm

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: Unlimited

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Those in second grade and up, join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on free-form class. Those who register to join in person will be given their very our pencil case with colored pencils, a pencil, pencil sharpener and eraser to bring...

Star Wars Padawan Training

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music & Entertainment, Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 33

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A NOT SO LONG TIME AGO, IN A GALAXY RIGHT INSIDE YOUR LIBRARY'S AUDITORIUM... We invite you, young Padawan, to join us for an exciting journey past the moons of Endor and beyond! Come join us for fun-filled day of Star Wars themed craft...

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Adults (YS In-Person Programs)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Fun For All! Bob Ross Paint-A-Long

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 65

Event Details:

Fun For All programs are designed as fun and engaging programs for families and friends of all ages! Join us to immerse yourself in the Joy of Painting as only Bob Ross could! We will be set up with easels, palettes and brushes as we follow alon...

Meet The Artist Storycrafter: Augusta Savage

4:15pm - 5:00pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Kids, Elementary School

Program Type: Storycrafter

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Join Miss Eileen and Miss Tanya for Meet The Artist Storycrafters! We will be reading a book about American artist Augusta Savage and make a craft in the style of her art. Who Was She? Augusta Savage (February 29, 1892 – March 26, 1962) was an ...

Lego Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Games, Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

For Children in Grades 1 thru 7th grade Come and build your amazing creations with a group of like minded children and tweens. Each builder gets a shoe box of Legos to build with. ...

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Adults (YS In-Person Programs)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Kids Yoga (West End)

4:30pm - 5:00pm

West End Branch

Registration

Library Branch: West End Branch

Room: West End Meeting Space

Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School

Program Type: Exercise

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

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Chess Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

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: 20

Event Details:

Love chess or 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

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 18

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Messy Art - Foil Prints

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art! We'll be using foil, markers, paper and water to make art prints. So remember to dress for a mess! SPACE IS LIMITED. IN ORDER TO MAKE SURE EACH CHILD GETS MATERIALS, YOU MUST REGISTER EACH CHILD INDIVIDUALLY. IF Y...

Kids Yoga (West End)

4:30pm - 5:00pm

West End Branch

Registration

Library Branch: West End Branch

Room: West End Meeting Space

Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School

Program Type: Exercise

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

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Drawing Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

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Junior Gamers

4:00pm - 4:45pm

Main Library

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Registration

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Kids, Elementary School

Program Type: Games, Music & Entertainment

Event Details:

Not quite old enough for the Teen Video Game Club? Don't worry! Junior Gamers of Long Beach, come on down! Join Miss Sarah at 4pm to race against friends in Mario Kart! Please be advised this program is for children ages 5-10 years old....

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Adults (YS In-Person Programs)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Here to Help: Police Officer Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

May is Law Enforcement Appreciation Month! Children of all ages are welcome to come and meet 2 Long Beach Police Officers, read stories together, and get to see a real police car outside the library! Please be advised that space is limited. Regist...

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Adults (YS In-Person Programs)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Chess Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Love chess or 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

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 18

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Here to Help: Paramedic Storytime

11:30am - 12:30pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

Do you know what a paramedic does? Who are the the people that help us during emergencies? Join us this week to meet Long Beach Paramedics, enjoy a view stories together, and conduct a Q&A. Space is limited, registration required. ...

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Adults (YS In-Person Programs)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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