Upcoming Events

Name: Here to Help: Firefighter Storytime!
Start: 2024-04-20T11:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-20T12:30:00-04:00
Location: Main Library

Featured Events

Here to Help: Firefighter Storytime!

Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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The Here to Help Series continues! This month we'll be welcoming the Long Beach Fire Department firefighters! Children of all ages are invited to meet some Long Beach firefighters

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Parents

Program Type: Storytime

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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The Here to Help Series continues! This month we'll be welcoming the Long Beach Fire Department firefighters! Children of all ages are invited to meet some Long Beach firefighters and read some stories together. Space is limited, registratio...

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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.

Bullet Journaling 101

Monday, April 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen Area at Main Library

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Looking for a cute and fun way to stay organized? Try out Bullet Journaling! Join Sarah to decorate your own journals and get started journaling. Please be advised this

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

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Looking for a cute and fun way to stay organized? Try out Bullet Journaling! Join Sarah to decorate your own journals and get started journaling. Please be advised this program is for tweens/teens ages 10-16. ...

Cards for Seniors

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Youth Services Program Space at Main Library

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Already bored during Spring Break? Come down to the library and help make cards for our community's seniors! Help brighten someone's day and earn some community service hours in th

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Youth Services Program Space

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 11

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Already bored during Spring Break? Come down to the library and help make cards for our community's seniors! Help brighten someone's day and earn some community service hours in the process. Please be advised this program is for tweens/teens...

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: 6

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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

Auditorium 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: Auditorium

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Music & Entertainment

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

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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: 7

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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

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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 in

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Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch

Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

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Seats Remaining: 21

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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 :)

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Great Books Discussion Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club, Discussions

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The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Below is the list of upcoming meeting dates as well as the titles up for discussion. Physical copies will be available at the front d...

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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.

Community Legal Help Information

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 1st Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Discussions, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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Do you need help with a legal problem? The Community Legal Help Project will have an information session on free legal services for low income residents of Nassau County. Free limited legal advice and assistance is available for these problem...

Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group

6:30pm - 7:45pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Discussions

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The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a FREE caregiver support group from 6:30-7:30pm. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is very challenging. Join a trained facilitator and other caregivers in this safe place for family members an...

Conscious Parenting

11:15am - 12:15pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Parents

Program Type: Discussions

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

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Join Jane Galosic, a certified Conscious Parenting Coach trained by New York Psychologist Dr. Shefali Tsabary. "Conscious Parenting" offers a paradigm shift in which the child/parent relationship is ultimately a student/teacher relationship. It is...

Great Books Discussion Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club, Discussions

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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.

West End Arts Visual Artists Guild Meeting

6:30pm - 7:45pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Discussions

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All are welcome to attend the meeting of the West End Visual Artists Guild which gathers on the first Tuesday of every month at Long Beach Public Library. The meeting is free and open to the public. WEST END ARTS VISUAL ARTIST GUILD, INC...

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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.

LB Gardening Club: Seed Swap

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Discussions

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

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Do you love gardening and want to meet others in your community who love gardening too? Join our LB Gardening Club to discuss all things gardening! Promoting the love of gardening one seed at a time. Bring seeds to swap! Seed Swap for tho...

True Crime Book Club: The Devil in the White City

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Discussions

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 17

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Do you love true crime? Join Tanya and Eddie to discuss a specific case each month. We will focus on a different true crime case with theories, suspects and coverage being discussed. This month we'll be reading "Devil in the White City" by Erik...

Writers' Circle (Zoom)

11:00am - 1:00pm

Zoom (Adult)

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Zoom (Adult)

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Discussions

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If you're a writer and want to join other local writers serious about the craft, then come join our Writers' Circle on Monday from 11am to 1pm! To join on your computer, tablet, or smartphone: click on the JOIN ZOOM EVENT NOW button ...

Conscious Parenting

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Parents

Program Type: Discussions

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

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Books & Brews: Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant (Off-Site)

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Off Site

Open

Registration

Offsite Event

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Discussions

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

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In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander month, this month we are reading Curtis Chin's memoir, Everything I learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. Copies will be available to at the Circulation desk or via Libby with your libr...

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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.

Women's Empowerment Group with Anissa Moore

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Discussions

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 50

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The Long Beach Women's Empowerment Series seeks to encourage women to pursue emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual health. Please join Anissa Moore, Deputy County Executive for Health and Human Services, for this monthly gathering of support....

Monthly Mommy Mixer!

11:30am - 12:30pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Babies, Parents

Program Type: Discussions, Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 40

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Mommies (or Daddies, Nannies & Grannies) of children 2 & under, come join Moms/Librarians Eileen & Nicole for our new Monthly Mommy Mixer! Come down to the library for a cup of coffee and a chance to chat with other grown ups! Ge...

Great Books Discussion Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club, Discussions

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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.

Vinyl Collectors Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm

West End Branch

Registration

Library Branch: West End Branch

Room: West End Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Discussions, Music & Entertainment

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

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Share your love of vinyl with fellow collectors! This month our theme is songs by your favorite underrated artists. Bring in an album or two to spin a few tracks for the group. Join our Facebook Group for more! This...

Writers' Circle (Zoom)

11:00am - 1:00pm

Zoom (Adult)

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Zoom (Adult)

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Discussions

Event Details:

Great Books Discussion Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club, Discussions

Event Details:

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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.

West End Arts Visual Artists Guild Meeting

6:30pm - 7:45pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Discussions

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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.

Community Legal Help Information

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 1st Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Discussions, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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Writers' Circle (Zoom)

11:00am - 1:00pm

Zoom (Adult)

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Zoom (Adult)

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Discussions

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Monthly Mommy Mixer!

11:30am - 12:30pm

Main Library

Registration

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Babies, Parents

Program Type: Discussions, Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 40

Event Details:

Great Books Discussion Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club, Discussions

Event Details:

Writers' Circle (Zoom)

11:00am - 1:00pm

Zoom (Adult)

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Zoom (Adult)

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Discussions

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