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This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Play Dough Time

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come hang out while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening homemade play dough! When a child uses play dough, they build strength in their hands and increase fine motor skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Night: The Candy Bar Game

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Roll the dice for your chance to grab your favorite candy bar – and then hope no one steals it before the time is up! 

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.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Drawing Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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! 🧶✨

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Color Our World with Science! Dry Ice Bubble Painting

12:30pm–1:15pm
Kids, Elementary School, Tweens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color Our World with Science! Join us for a special STEAM powered Art event!

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Play Dough Time

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come hang out while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening homemade play dough! When a child uses play dough, they build strength in their hands and increase fine motor skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Night: Terrariums

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create personalized miniature ecosystems, complete with plants, soil, and decorative elements.

Supplies and snacks provided. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult Craft: Teacup Fairy Garden

11:00am–12:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore your inner artist and celebrate Summer Reading Club Science Week by making a fairy garden inside a teacup.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Messy Art - Contact Paper Collage

2:30pm–3:30pm
Kids, Elementary School, Tweens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for more Messy Art!

We'll be using contact paper, bits of paper, yarn, etc to create a unique contact paper collage. So remember to dress for a mess!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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! 🧶✨

This event is in the "Adults" group

Maker Monday: Drift Wood Keychains

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Maker Monday! This Monday, we'll be making drift wood keychains.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Messy Art for Tots - Foil Prints

12:00pm–12:45pm
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!

We'll be using foil, markers, paper and water to make art prints. So remember to dress for a mess!

Disclaimer(s)

Supplies

Please register each participant individually to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Play Dough Time

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come hang out while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening homemade play dough! When a child uses play dough, they build strength in their hands and increase fine motor skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Night: Clay Dragon Eyes

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fiery and fun-filled craft session where we'll create stunning dragon eye art!

All materials provided — just bring your imagination!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group

Story Crafter: The Night at the Museum

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Elementary School
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to read "The Night at the Museum" by Milan Trenc and make your own a clay fossils.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Drawing Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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! 🧶✨

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Craft: Upcycled Book Vase

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a charming upcycled book vase by transforming an old, hardcover book into a unique decorative piece.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Play Dough Time

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come hang out while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening homemade play dough! When a child uses play dough, they build strength in their hands and increase fine motor skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers must participate

This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Night: Upcycled Book Vase

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a charming upcycled book vase by transforming an old, hardcover book into a unique decorative piece.

Snacks and craft supplies provided. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Crochet Club

11:00am–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! 🧶✨

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Color Our World with Art: Paint & Pass!

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Teens, Tweens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and artsy game! 

Paint & Pass involves randomly drawn prompts that participants will have 5 minutes to create on a canvas- then TIME IS UP!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Night: Tie Dye Pillow Cases

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to swirl, splash, and dye! In this vibrant hands-on workshop, you'll create your very own tie-dye pillowcase. 

All materials provided, but be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting colorful!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Miniature Magic: Build a Tiny Library

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a Little Library Wherever You Go!