Upcoming Events

Name: Teen Canvas Swap
Start: 2024-04-25T15:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-04-25T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Main Library

Featured Events

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

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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

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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

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Seats Remaining: 11

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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

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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: 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

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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.

Journaling Workshop

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

1st Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Discover the power of self-connection through the transformative practice of journaling. Led by poet and librarian Nicole, this workshop invites you to explore the depths of your i

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 1st Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

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Seats Remaining: 15

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Discover the power of self-connection through the transformative practice of journaling. Led by poet and librarian Nicole, this workshop invites you to explore the depths of your inner world through a series of thought-provoking prompts. Unleash your...

Tween Meetup

Thursday, May 16, 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

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

West End Book Club: This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel (West End)

6:30pm - 8:00pm

West End Branch

Library Branch: West End Branch

Room: West End Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

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Join Library Trustee Gemma Tansey for the book discussion of This is how it always is by Laurie Frankel. This is how it always is explores how a family reshapes their ideas about family, love and loyalty when youngest so...

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

The Romance Book Club: Loathe at First Sight (West End)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

West End Branch

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Library Branch: West End Branch

Room: West End Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

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Fall in love with these swoon-worthy romance books! Then join us for a lively discussion of Loathe at First Sight by Suzanne Park at our West End Branch. Copies are available for check out on Libby and at the circulation desk. Register below....

Anime and Manga Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Library

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Registration

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Youth Services Program Space

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

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Love the art of Japanese style animation and graphic novels? Come join us and other fans to discuss recent popular series and classics. We will read the first volume of the manga series as a book club and watch the first episode of the an...

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

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Off Site

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Discussions

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Seats Remaining: 6

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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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Seats Remaining: 15

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Join Library Director Tara to reread childhood favorites with a new generation. Whether you're a parent, grandparent or an honorary auntie or uncle, bring your favorite kid(s) to discuss the classics that shaped our childhoods. This mo...

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.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin (Off Site)

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Off Site

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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Join staff members Jake and Zachary for a book discussion of A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin. . ...

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LBNY Bestseller Book Club: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone (Hybrid)

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Main Library

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

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In recognition of Mental Health Awareness month, our book for discussion is the NYT bestselling memoir by Lori Gottlieb, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone. Digital copies are available on Libby and physical books will be available at the circu...

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.

The Romance Book Club: Cleat Cute (West End)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

West End Branch

Registration

Library Branch: West End Branch

Room: West End Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

1:00pm - 2:00pm

West End Branch

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Library Branch: West End Branch

Room: West End Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

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