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Silent book party at Barrier Beets

Silent Reading Party

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Event Details:

Celebrate your right to read with LBPL and Barrier Beets.In honor of Banned Books Week, join us for a silent reading club!   Bring along your own book and relax in the co...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate your right to read with LBPL and Barrier Beets.

Resist Censorship Make Zines

Read for Your Rights Zine-Making for Free Expression

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 5:30pm
2nd Floor Lobby at Main Library

Event Details:

To keep celebrating Banned Book Week let's grab scissors, glue, and your voice. Zines are a rebellion you can hold in your hands! Since the 1960s, zines have been a way to spread c...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Lobby
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

To keep celebrating Banned Book Week let's grab scissors, glue, and your voice. Zines are a rebellion you can hold in your hands! Since the 1960s, zines have been a way to spread counterculture, activism, and creative resistance.

Fahrenheit 451

Film Friday: Fahrenheit 451

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

In an oppressive future, a fireman whose duty is to destroy all books begins to question his task.  Starring Julie Christie and Oskar Werner and directed by Francois Truffaut....

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

In an oppressive future, a fireman whose duty is to destroy all books begins to question his task.  Starring Julie Christie and Oskar Werner and directed by Francois Truffaut.

black and white close up photo of a man

Books & Brews: Sonny Boy (Off-Site)

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site

Event Details:

This October, we're discussing the bestselling memoir by Al Pacino, Sonny Boy. Copies can be picked up at the Circulation desk or via Libby with your library card.As funn...

Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

This October, we're discussing the bestselling memoir by Al Pacino, Sonny Boy.

garden

LB Garden Club: Plant in Fall, Bloom in Spring

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Tuck your garden in now, and let nature do the rest. Fall planting means strong roots and a head start on spring beauty.Join us to discuss, share, and plant it forward together!Do ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussions, Lifelong Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tuck your garden in now, and let nature do the rest. Fall planting means strong roots and a head start on spring beauty.
Join us to discuss, share, and plant it forward together!

Bridget Jones

MOVIES AT WEST: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (West End)

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

Event Details:

Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, as Bridget, now a widowed single mother, must juggle work, parenthood and romance. With...

Library Branch: West End Branch
Room: West End Meeting Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, as Bridget, now a widowed single mother, must juggle work, parenthood and romance.

person typing on a laptop

Tech Guy Talks: Cyber Security Tricks

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 8:00pm - 8:45pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation.Learn tips and tricks on how to stay safe on the Internet. Learn basic cybersecurity like recognizing a secure ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology, Community Help
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation.

Project Hail Mary

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: Project Hail Mary

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site

Event Details:

Join staff member Jake for a discussion of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission—and if he fails, hum...

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 Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. 

orange plaid background with movie flier

4th Annual Halloween Pizza Party

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

These monsters won't scare you....or will they? Find out at our 4th annual Halloween Pizza Party! Come in costume for pizza, treats, and enjoy the 2001 family favorite film, Monste...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Parents
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

These monsters won't scare you....or will they? Find out at our 4th annual Halloween Pizza Party!

Wii

Retro Gamers Club

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Whether you have nostalgia for classic video games or want to try out retro video games you've heard about on the internet, this all-ages gaming club is for you!  We will be u...

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 want to try out retro video games you've heard about on the internet, this all-ages gaming club is for you!

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Tummy Time

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Parents
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Jennifer for a class for Parents where we will discuss parenting tips and tricks, all while learning about how important tummy time is for your New Baby’s development.

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. 

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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Friends of the Library Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting. Becoming an active member of the Friends helps the Library provide more services and programs for the community. 

Family Holiday Photo Shoot!

1:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Capture a family photograph this year for the holidays.

We've got a selection of beautiful backdrop and librarians Tanya & Natasha on hand to snap your photo! Bring your phone and we'll take digital pictures for your holiday needs.

Lego Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
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. 

After-School Homework Help

5:30pm–6:30pm
Kids
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Having trouble with your homework? 

Join us on Tuesdays and get help with your homework from our high school volunteers!

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must stay

Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 

Lego Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
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. 

Tummy Time

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Parents
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Jennifer for a class for Parents where we will discuss parenting tips and tricks, all while learning about how important tummy time is for your New Baby’s development.

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. 

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.

Lego Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Elementary School
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
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. 

Play Hooray

10:00am–10:45am
Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
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. 

Tummy Time

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Parents
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Jennifer for a class for Parents where we will discuss parenting tips and tricks, all while learning about how important tummy time is for your New Baby’s development.

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. 

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.

Friends of the Library Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting. Becoming an active member of the Friends helps the Library provide more services and programs for the community. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: News & Current Events, Other

Friends of the Library Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting. Becoming an active member of the Friends helps the Library provide more services and programs for the community. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: News & Current Events, Other

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Friends of the Library Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting. Becoming an active member of the Friends helps the Library provide more services and programs for the community. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Friends of the Library Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting. Becoming an active member of the Friends helps the Library provide more services and programs for the community. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Friends of the Library Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting. Becoming an active member of the Friends helps the Library provide more services and programs for the community. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting. 

Friends of the Library Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting. Becoming an active member of the Friends helps the Library provide more services and programs for the community. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting.