Upcoming Events

Name: Taylor Swift Eras Party!
Start: 2024-04-24T16:15:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-24T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Main Library

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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: 1

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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, 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

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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: 12

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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 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

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: 20

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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 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.

Tween Meetup

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

Teen Area at Main Library

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 3:30-4:3

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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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Play Dough Time

11:00am - 11:45am

Main Library

Open

Registration

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

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Join Miss Eileen for Play Dough Hour to squish, smoosh, roll and flatten homemade play dough! For children twelve (12) months to four (4) years old. PLEASE REGISTER EACH CHILD INDIVIDUALLY TO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE SUPPLIES FOR EVERYONE. THANK Y...

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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.

Taylor Swift Eras Party!

4:15pm - 5:00pm

Main Library

Open

Registration

Open

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: 1

Event Details:

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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.

Earth Day Terrariums

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Main Library

Closed

Registration

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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Make a terrarium in recognition of Earth Day with a master gardener from Clark Gardens. Plants provided. You may choose to bring your own container. The rainforest terrariums are self-sustaining ecosystems. Participants learn about the diffe...

Botanical Drawing for Beginners

11:15am - 12:45pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Botanical drawing for beginners using live plant and flower specimens. There is $5 per class fee for the botanical specimens. Please note this program is presented as a 4-part series. You are registering for 4 classes: April 4th, 11th, 25th, and May ...

Teen Canvas Swap

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Open

Registration

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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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Artful Salon

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Main Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

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Join in this interactive art discussion led by Carolyn DeSoucey Please bring one or two pieces of your art o discuss with the groups. Registration is required. ...

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Outside organization event

This is a meeting or program held by an outside organization and in no way constitutes Library endorsement.

IT'S MAYPRIL! April Showers Kids Parasol Craft

4:15pm - 4:45pm

Main Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

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...

Teen Tuesdays: Candle Making

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 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

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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 ...

Play Dough Time

11:00am - 11:45am

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

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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! Kids Spring Flower Decorating Craft

4:15pm - 4:45pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

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...

Botanical Drawing for Beginners

11:15am - 12:45pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Tween Meetup

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

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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.

Kids' Craft: Make a Mother's Day Picture Frame (Point Lookout)

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Point Lookout Branch

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch

Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

Decorate a picture frame for the special mom or mother figure in your life to celebrate Mother's Day. For kids ages 5-8 years of age. ...

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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! 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

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...

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

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: 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...

Mother's Day Ceramic Flower Dish Craft

4:00pm - 4:45pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

It's almost Mother's Day! Come to the library and decorate a lovely little flower shaped trinket dish for Mom, Grandma or someone special! Please register EACH CHILD individually to ensure your supplies are available. Thanks! Aprons will ...

Teen Tuesdays: Spring Pom Pom Petal Bouquet

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 a whimsical spring branch bouquet bursting with colorful pom-pom blooms! Supplies and Snacks included! ...

Play Dough Time

11:00am - 11:45am

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

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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.

Botanical Drawing for Beginners

11:15am - 12:45pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 28

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Adult Craft: Fabric Covered Vases

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Main Library

Waitlist

Registration

Waitlist

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Just in time for Mothers' Day craft a beautiful fabric covered vase. Please register. ...

Tween Meetup

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

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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.

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