Upcoming Events

Name: Here to Help: Firefighter Storytime!
Start: 2024-04-20T11:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-20T12:30:00-04:00
Location: Main Library

Featured Events

Here to Help: Firefighter Storytime!

Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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The Here to Help Series continues! This month we'll be welcoming the Long Beach Fire Department firefighters! Children of all ages are invited to meet some Long Beach firefighters

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

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

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 4

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The Here to Help Series continues! This month we'll be welcoming the Long Beach Fire Department firefighters! Children of all ages are invited to meet some Long Beach firefighters and read some stories together. Space is limited, registratio...

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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.

Bullet Journaling 101

Monday, April 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen Area at Main Library

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Looking for a cute and fun way to stay organized? Try out Bullet Journaling! Join Sarah to decorate your own journals and get started journaling. Please be advised this

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

Looking for a cute and fun way to stay organized? Try out Bullet Journaling! Join Sarah to decorate your own journals and get started journaling. Please be advised this program is for tweens/teens ages 10-16. ...

Cards for Seniors

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Youth Services Program Space at Main Library

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Already bored during Spring Break? Come down to the library and help make cards for our community's seniors! Help brighten someone's day and earn some community service hours in th

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Youth Services Program Space

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Already bored during Spring Break? Come down to the library and help make cards for our community's seniors! Help brighten someone's day and earn some community service hours in the process. Please be advised this program is for tweens/teens...

Taylor Swift Eras Party!

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Are you ready for it? Come celebrate the release of Taylor's new album The Tortured Poets Department with the library! Join Miss Sarah for some Swiftie trivia, a

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School, Tweens

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

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

Are you ready for it? Come celebrate the release of Taylor's new album The Tortured Poets Department with the library! Join Miss Sarah for some Swiftie trivia, album listening, and friendship bracelet making/trading! We've got a...

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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.

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

Event Details:

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

Auditorium 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: Auditorium

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Music & Entertainment

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

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: 8

Event Details:

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: 12

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

Event Details:

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

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: 22

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 :)

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Drawing Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm

Main Library

Cancelled

Registration

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Kids' Tables

Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

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...

Family Book Club: Rereading Childhood Favorites

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library

Cancelled

Registration

Cancelled

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 1st Floor Program Room

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

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Join Library Director Tara to reread childhood favorites with a new generation. Whether you're a parent, grandparent or an honorary auntie or uncle, bring your favorite kid(s) to discuss the classics that shaped our childhoods. This mo...

Family Movie: Migration

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

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

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: Migration (2023) Synopsis: The animated film tells the story of a family of ducks dre...

Rescheduled Video Game Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Youth Services Program Space

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Games, Music & Entertainment, Technology

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

**Rescheduled from 4/17** Need some time to relax? Check out LBPL's Tween/Teen Gamer Club! Unwind after a long day of school at the library. Come play some Nintendo Switch and enjoy yummy snacks with friends! Registration is encouraged, walk...

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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.

Bullet Journaling 101

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library

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Registration

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

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Drop In Community Service

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Need community service hours, but can't make a long term commitment? Stop by the Teen Space on Mondays from 5:00pm-6:00pm for an hour of opportunities! Help the Long Beach Librarians and give back to your community. Please be advised this...

Lego Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Games, Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

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.

Animation Afternoons: WALL-E

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Animation Afternoons is a monthly movie series celebrating the art of animation! Animation lovers of all ages are welcome at this family-friendly program. This Month: WALL-E (2008) Synopsis: Oscar-winning CGI-animated delight, set o...

Cards for Seniors

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Youth Services Program Space

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

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Teen Tuesdays: Mini Scrapbooks

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Main Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

Create your own mini scrapbooks. Mini scrapbooks, stickers, and scrapbook materials will be supplied. Feel free to bring any stickers and photos! Snacks provided! ...

Video Game Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Youth Services Program Space

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Games, Music & Entertainment, Technology

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Need some time to relax? Check out LBPL's Tween/Teen Gamer Club! Unwind after a long day of school at the library. Come play some Nintendo Switch and enjoy yummy snacks with friends! Registration is encouraged, walk-ins may be permitted if capa...

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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.

Teen Canvas Swap

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Chess Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library

Open

Registration

Open

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

Event Details:

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...

Teen Vinyl Party

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Main Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Music & Entertainment

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

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. ...

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.

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.

Drop In Community Service

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Other

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Teen Tuesdays: Candle Making

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

Create your own unscented hand-rolled candles, using beeswax. Supplies and Snacks supplied! ...

Teen Mini Art Show Kit Pickup

All Day

Main Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Looking for community service hours, or just want to show off your art skills? Come pick up a tiny art kit! (Each kit contains 2 mini canvases) Bring back 2 canvases by May 27th to obtain 2 hours of community service and the opportunity to see ...

Candy Sushi

5:00pm - 5:45pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Youth Services Program Space

Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Food & Cooking

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Video Game Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Games, Music & Entertainment, Technology, Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

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.

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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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: 36

Event Details:

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: 74

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...

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