Upcoming Events

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "The Three-Body Problem" by Liu Cixin

7:30pm–8:30pm

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Off Site

Upcoming

Registration Required

Offsite Event

Upcoming

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join staff member Jake for a discussion of The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin.

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Off-Site

As a participant in an off-site event held by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify, release and hold harmless the Long Beach Public Library, all of the elected and appointed officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and/or agents, from and against any and all liability, loss, damages, claims, or actions (including costs and attorney fees) for any harm, bodily injury including economic, physical, or mental, including death, or property damage incurred by me, to the fullest extent permissible by law, arising out of my participation in an event that is held off Library property.

ESL with the Adult Learning Center

9:15am–12:15pm

Adults

Main Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

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.

Zumba

9:30am–10:30am

Adults

Main Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exercise

Registration Required

Event Details:

Dance your way to fitness with instructor Barbara Prince in this high energy exercise class.

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.

Meditation (Hybrid)

2:15pm–3:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Main Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Meditation session with Lisa Wisel, MS, BC-DMT, LCAT

Meditation will:
- EASE your mind
- SOOTHE your emotions HEAL your body

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.

Chair Yoga (West End)

3:00pm–4:00pm

Adults, Seniors

West End Branch

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

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.

ESL with the Adult Learning Center

9:15am–12:15pm

Adults

Main Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

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.

Chair Yoga (Hybrid)

9:15am–10:15am

Adults, Seniors

Main Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

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.

Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid)

9:45am–10:45am

Adults, Seniors

Main Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

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.

Crochet Club

10:30am–12:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 1st Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨

Accessible Yoga for Every Body (Hybrid)

10:00am–11:00am

Adults, Seniors

Main Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Exercise

Registration Required

Event Details:

Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this accessible yoga for every body with Miriam Abrahams. Using a combination of seated and standing positions, you’ll learn balance, breathing, and focus.

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.

Monday Matinee: Agatha and the Truth of Murder

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Movies, Summer Reading

Event Details:

This week, we Color our World with Literature! In 1926, with her writing in crisis and her personal life in tatters, a young Agatha Christie decides to solve a real-life murder.

Pilates

6:00pm–7:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Main Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Exercise

Registration Required

Event Details:

Increase strength, flexibility, and balance through an engaging Pilates class taught by Pat Cappeto.

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.

Retro Gamers Club

6:30pm–8:00pm

Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents

Main Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

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

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Whether you have nostalgia for classic video games or are wanting to tryout retro video games you've heard about on the internet this all-ages gaming club is for you!

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.

Low-Impact Cardio (Hybrid)

11:00am–12:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Main Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Exercise

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get your blood flowing with Lori Rozell, a certified group fitness instructor. Beginners are welcome in this low-impact cardio class which includes ab strengthening. Class start time is 11:05.

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.

Empire Defensive Driving

6:00pm–9:00pm

Adults

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

Event Details:

This is PART TWO of the class that began on 4/15.

ESL with the Adult Learning Center

9:15am–12:15pm

Adults

Main Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

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.

Zumba

9:30am–10:30am

Adults

Main Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exercise

Registration Required

Event Details:

Dance your way to fitness with instructor Barbara Prince in this high energy exercise class.

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.

Canasta Club!

11:00am–12:30pm

Adults, Seniors

Main Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium (back half)

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you play Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

Mah-Jongg Club!

11:00am–12:30pm

Adults, Seniors

Main Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium (front half)

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you play Mah Jongg and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.

Chair Yoga (West End)

3:00pm–4:00pm

Adults, Seniors

West End Branch

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

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.

LBNY Bestseller Book Club: Intermezzo (Hybrid)

7:00pm–8:30pm

Adults

Main Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Discussions

Registration Required

Event Details:

Enjoy Sally Rooney's latest bestseller, Intermezzo. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and through Libby with your library card.

ESL with the Adult Learning Center

9:15am–12:15pm

Adults

Main Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

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.

Hoopla Overview (Zoom)

3:00pm–4:00pm

Adults

Zoom (Adult)

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Zoom (Adult)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology

Event Details:

Join librarian Ron Carroll for an overview of the Hoopla streaming service!

Meeting Link Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83819622819?pwd=7eQbasblb9A0buCLpZt8agzJrIZX2y.1

Meeting ID

838 1962 2819

Passcode

Chair Yoga (Hybrid)

9:15am–10:15am

Adults, Seniors

Main Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

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.

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