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Kids & Teens Color & Chill- Summer Reading Kickoff

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Summer Reading time is here again! Come down to the library to sign up for our Color Our World 2025 Summer Reading Program!Sign up for SRP, grab a swag bag, pick out some books, an...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer Reading time is here again! Come down to the library to sign up for our Color Our World 2025 Summer Reading Program!

The Great When

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "The Great When" by Alan Moore

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site

Event Details:

Join staff member Jake for a discussion of The Great When by Alan Moore. In 1949, amidst the smog of London, Dennis Knuckleyard, a hapless eighteen year-old employed...

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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 Great When by Alan Moore. 

beach scene

LBNY Bestseller Book Club: On Fire Island (Hybrid)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Our book for June is On Fire Island, by Jane Rosen. Copies will be available at the circulation desk or through Libby with your library card. Register to save your seat in person, ...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our book for June is On Fire Island, by Jane Rosen. Copies will be available at the circulation desk or through Li

GoldenEye

Retro Gamers Club

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

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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!  We will...

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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!

beach yoga

Beach Yoga and Meditation

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site

Event Details:

Join librarian Nicole and Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor Gary Jansen for a yoga and meditation session at scenic Lafayette Boulevard Beach.  Let the ...

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Exercise, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join librarian Nicole and Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor Gary Jansen for a yoga and meditation session at scenic Lafayette Boulevard Beach.  Let the sounds of the ocean wash over you as you follow this guided practic

Tween Drift Wood Keychains

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Join us to makie drift wood keychains.All materials supplied by the Library free of charge. Space is limited. Register below to secure your spot or call the Reference Desk at (516)...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to makie drift wood keychains.

All materials supplied by the Library free of charge. Space is limited. Register below to secure your spot or call the Reference Desk at (516) 432-7201 x225.

You Belong to Me

Author Event: Hayley Krischer

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Main Library

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Join author Hayley Krischer as she discusses her new book, You Belong To Me.  This twisted psychological thriller is packed with romance, cult-like wellness culture, and the r...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Talk
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join author Hayley Krischer as she discusses her new book, You Belong To Me.

3 babies signing the words "Love", "Book", and "Happy"

Point Lookout Baby Sign Language

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch

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Your baby has A LOT to say! Toddlers too!With just a few easy-to-learn American Sign Language signs, start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler today!Is your toddler s...

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Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch
Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your baby has A LOT to say! Toddlers too!

With just a few easy-to-learn American Sign Language signs, start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler today!

Science

Color Our World with Science! Dry Ice Bubble Painting

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Color Our World with Science! Join us for a special STEAM powered Art event!We will be creating Art, powered by Science! Using the reactive properties of Dry Ice, we will observe s...

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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!

Club Bebe

Club Bébé

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Auditorium at Main Library

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Long Beach's hottest club is Club Bébé... Located in the Long Beach Public Library auditorium...This place has everything; a giant teddy bear DJ, black lights, books, libraria...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
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Long Beach's hottest club is Club Bébé... 

Located in the Long Beach Public Library auditorium...

This place has everything; a giant teddy bear DJ, black lights, books, librarians in disguise, music, Channels Jr. and more!

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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! 🧶✨

Play Dough Time

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Full
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. 

Teen Night : Henna Designs

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:

Henna is a plant-based dye that safely stains the skin for 1 to 2 weeks. After a basic overview in the art of henna, each participant will be given a henna design.

 

 

Play Hooray

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exercise, Games, Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your 2 to 5 year old will have lots of fun in this music & movement program using puppets, instruments, finger play and dancing to encourage socialization and healthy expelling of energy.

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. 

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.

Drawing Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Services Program Space
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.

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! 🧶✨

Acrylic Painting 101

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a  summer themed painting with instructor Joan Lazarus.

A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor in cash on the day of the class.

Adult Craft: Beach Pass Bag Charm

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Color Our World with Travel!  This week, create your own beach pass holder adorned with beads and charms.  Clip it on your beach bag and you'll be ready to Beach, Read, Repeat! 

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

Tween Drift Wood Keychains

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to makie drift wood keychains.

All materials supplied by the Library free of charge. Space is limited. Register below to secure your spot or call the Reference Desk at (516) 432-7201 x225.

Teen Night: Decorate Water Bottles for Summer!

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:

Summer Reading Club has begun! Come decorate reusable water bottles for the summer! 

Water bottles, stickers, and snacks supplied.

Crochet Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: 1st Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨

Teen Night: The Candy Bar Game

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:

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.

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! 🧶✨

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. 

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. 

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. 

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!

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! 🧶✨

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.

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.

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!

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.

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! 🧶✨

Adult Craft: Upcycled Book Vase

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

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