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Nov-Dec
2021
All Day 11/29 - 12/27
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
2nd Floor Art Gallery
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Long Beach Public Library is proud to welcome the Long Beach Art League to the Library's art gallery on the 2nd floor of the Main Branch this holiday season.
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9 am |
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This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
Dec
6
2021
Mon
9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers
Program Type:
Exercise,
Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us for this fun IN PERSON family program featuring Molly Mouse Puppet, Music and Movement and Books.
YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR EACH WEEK'S CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
8
2021
Wed
9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining:
28
Event Details:
This challenging workout is for active adults looking for a full-body workout. We will target multiple muscle groups, from your arms and abs to your calves and thighs.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
10
2021
Fri
9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining:
23
Event Details:
Chair yoga is the perfect way to reduce stress, stiffness, and tension in your body. This week's class is being led by Miriam Abrahams, a certified Ayurvedic yoga instructor and practiced chair yoga teacher.
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
6
2021
Mon
10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class featuring certified RYT instructor Beverlee Bertinetti.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Dec
6
2021
Mon
10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Kids,
Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Exercise,
Music & Entertainment,
Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us for this fun IN PERSON family program featuring Molly Mouse Puppet, Music and Movement and Books.
YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR EACH WEEK'S CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Parents" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Parents" group.
Dec
9
2021
Thu
10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Kids,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Parents
Program Type:
Exercise,
Music & Entertainment,
Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us for this fun IN PERSON family program featuring Molly Mouse Puppet, Music and Movement and Books.
YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR EACH WEEK'S CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
9
2021
Thu
10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
1st Floor Lobby
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Jobs & Careers
Event Details:
Are you currently job searching? Need to improve your skills to find a better job? Long Beach Adult Learning Center has free job search help and job skills training programs.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Dec
10
2021
Fri
10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Kids,
Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Games,
Arts & Crafts,
Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Preschool Readiness/ Family Fun - 18 months to 5 years
A fun and fast-paced school readiness program. Focus on fine and gross motor development, literacy and socialization.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
11
2021
Sat
10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Exercise,
Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
This Hatha yoga class is designed to strengthen and lengthen your muscles and free your mind. Instructor Stephanie Durso will guide you into each pose and provide alignment cues for holding the pose and breathing deeply.
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
Dec
6
2021
Mon
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Kids,
Babies,
Toddlers
Program Type:
Exercise,
Music & Entertainment,
Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Join us for this fun IN PERSON family program featuring Molly Mouse Puppet, Music and Movement and Books.
YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR EACH WEEK'S CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
6
2021
Mon
11:00am - 1:00pm
Zoom (Adult)
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Library Branch:
Zoom (Adult)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Discussions
Event Details:
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
7
2021
Tue
11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Exercise,
Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining:
29
Event Details:
If you've been sedentary all day, get your blood flowing with Lori Rozell, a certified group fitness instructor. Beginners are welcome in this low-impact cardio class which includes ab strengthening.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
8
2021
Wed
11:00am - 12:00pm
Zoom (Adult)
Closed
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Library Branch:
Zoom (Adult)
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Someone in America is diagnosed with Alzheimer's every 67 seconds, and 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's and related dementias.
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12 pm |
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
7
2021
Tue
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
We provide the games, you provide the fun!
Bring a friend to play games of your choice at the library.
Games include Canasta, playing cards, Scrabble, Monopoly, dominoes, and Uno.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
8
2021
Wed
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Ever wondered how to play Canasta or simply want to brush up on your skills? Join instructor Anne Bass for this 5-week series designed to teach you step-by-step instructions of this popular game.
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This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Dec
9
2021
Thu
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Exercise
Encouraged
Seats Remaining:
11
Event Details:
Join Miss Nicole for this fun beginner children's yoga class for those 3 to 5 years old.
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
6
2021
Mon
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movies
Encouraged
Seats Remaining:
26
Event Details:
This week's Monday Movie is the animated holiday comedy, Eight Crazy Nights (2002, Rated PG-13, 1hr 16mins) featuring the voice of Adam Sandler, Jon Lovitz, and Jackie Titone.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
6
2021
Mon
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Book Club,
Discussions
Event Details:
Welcome to the 2021 Great Books Discussion Group which is currently meeting in person at the Long Beach Public Library. Below is the list of upcoming meeting dates as well as the titles up for discussion.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
7
2021
Tue
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom (Adult)
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Library Branch:
Zoom (Adult)
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Discussions,
Local History
Event Details:
Join us for a Pictorial History of Long Beach with Eileen Pollis, librarian & lifelong resident of Long Beach. Take an extensive tour of our beautiful city through the Library’s gallery of photos and Local History Collection.
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Dec
8
2021
Wed
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
2nd Floor Lobby
Event Details:
Do you have questions about downloading eBooks on Overdrive and Libby? Want to learn more about Zoom? Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy every Wednesday afternoon (in person!) to get answers to your pressing tech questions.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
9
2021
Thu
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Zoom (Adult)
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Library Branch:
Zoom (Adult)
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Unplug from the news and learn to relax and unwind in this unique online meditation class with Lisa Wisel, MS, BC-DMT, LCAT. Re-center with an embodiment meditation which focuses on the senses and aliveness. Feel the benefits immediately!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
10
2021
Fri
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Exercise,
Music & Entertainment
Encouraged
Seats Remaining:
18
Event Details:
Move and groove to your favorite tunes from the 1950s through the 1970s, including Motown classics in this fun class from Lisa Wisel, a board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
11
2021
Sat
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Give a homemade present this holiday season! Join us for an hour of fun decorating candle holders with scenic winter designs.
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Parents" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Parents" group.
Dec
7
2021
Tue
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Zoom (Youth)
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Library Branch:
Zoom (Youth)
Age Group:
Elementary School,
Teens,
Tweens,
Parents
Program Type:
Discussions,
Other
Event Details:
Get excited about the art of poetry.
Join this fun club where you can express yourself in various kinds of verse.
Join Zoom Meeting: CLICK 'JOIN ZOOM EVENT NOW' BUTTON
Disclaimer(s)
Adults (YS Online Programs)
All adults must be accompanied by a child to attend an online Youth Services program. For the safety of all children, the Library reserves the right to remove such unaccompanied adults from Youth Services online programs immediately.
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Dec
11
2021
Sat
5:45pm - 8:00pm
West End Branch
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Library Branch:
West End Branch
Room:
West End Meeting Space
Event Details:
The West End Library will be open during the West End Light Parade with hot cocoa for all and Take and Make crafts for kids.
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6 pm |
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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.
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.
Dec
6
2021
Mon
6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Elementary School,
Teens,
Tweens
Program Type:
Games
Encouraged
Seats Remaining:
9
Event Details:
Join us for for our Lego Building Club using our Lego.
Each participant will receive a collection of pieces that will be theirs to build with.
For Children in 1st grade and up.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
Dec
7
2021
Tue
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Elementary School
Program Type:
Storytime
Encouraged
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Ages 3 & up
Join Miss Eileen for a Fun Pajama Story Time!
Disclaimer(s)
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.
Dec
7
2021
Tue
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Auditorium
Program Type:
Discussions
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
8
2021
Wed
Cancelled
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movies,
Music & Entertainment
Event Details:
Join us for a special screening of the 2013 documentary, Jingle Bell Rocks! (1hr 35mins).
Dec
8
2021
Wed
6:30pm - 8:00pm
West End Branch
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Library Branch:
West End Branch
Room:
West End Gallery
Event Details:
Come meet Long Beach photographer Scott Ferrone and view his stunning photography exhibit now on display in the West End branch!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
9
2021
Thu
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zoom (Adult)
Closed
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Library Branch:
Zoom (Adult)
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Discussions,
Music & Entertainment
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
The Long Beach Public Library is pleased to present our new "Meet the Music Makers" series!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Dec
9
2021
Thu
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Encouraged
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Come join our very first "Sip & Paint" party hosted by the talented folks at Dine & Design! The Library will provide free canvases and materials for you to paint this beautiful red bird gazing out at the snowfall.
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