Week Calendar

Name: Local Author Visit: Carol Hoenig, Before She was a Finley
Start: 2024-11-14T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-14T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Main Library

Featured Events

Local Author Visit: Carol Hoenig, Before She was a Finley

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Author, publishing consultant, and former bookstore owner, Carol Hoenig, will discuss her latest novel, Before She was a Finley, a prequel to her award-winning ...

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Talk

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 71

Event Details:

Author, publishing consultant, and former bookstore owner, Carol Hoenig, will discuss her latest novel, Before She was a Finley, a prequel to her award-winning novel, Without Grace.

Teen Gamers: Super Smash Bros.

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Youth Services Program Space at Main Library

Event Details:

Teen gamers of Long Beach, come on down!Test your skills amongst friends, enjoy snacks, and hang out. This program is for ages 12+.

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Youth Services Program Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

Teen gamers of Long Beach, come on down!

Test your skills amongst friends, enjoy snacks, and hang out.

This program is for ages 12+.

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.

Shamrock and Roll! An Oral History Panel Honoring the Irish Community of Long Beach

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Join us for a new community oral history panel discussion honoring the strong and colorful Irish community of Long Beach presented in partnership with the Long Beach Historical Soc...

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 71

Event Details:

Join us for a new community oral history panel discussion honoring the strong and colorful Irish community of Long Beach presented in partnership with the Long Beach Historical Society!

STEAM Club Teaser & Sign Ups

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Are you a lover of science and experimentation? Then Join Miss Eileen for LBPL's STEAM Club!*** This is a teaser session and a chance to sign up for early registration in our...

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Are you a lover of science and experimentation? Then Join Miss Eileen for LBPL's STEAM Club!

*** This is a teaser session and a chance to sign up for early registration in our Winter STEAM Club!

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

Tech Guy Talks: Password Managers

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 8:00pm - 8:45pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation. Do you want to know what Internet companies and data brokers (Big Data) do with your personal dat...

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology, Community Help

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation.

Chopra Meditation for Stress Relief and Improved Sleep (Point Lookout)

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch

Event Details:

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

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Event Details:

Gary Jansen is a Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor and will help you achieve positive lifelong change through meditation.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

No library card waitlist

LBPL cardholders are prioritized for registration in this program. 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 :)

FUN FOR ALL: Ugly Sweater Workshop

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch

Event Details:

You bring the sweater, we bring the ugly!Prepare for National Ugly Sweater Day (December 15th) by making your own at the library. Bring a sweater of your choice and we'll provide t...

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Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch

Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Parents

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

You bring the sweater, we bring the ugly!

Tech Guy Talks: Password Managers

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 8:00pm - 8:45pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation. "Do you have home Internet? Then you have a router; Did you know that you are responsible for sec...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology, Community Help

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Event Details:

Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation.

Chopra Meditation for Stress Relief and Improved Sleep (Point Lookout)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch

Event Details:

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...

View Details

Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch

Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Event Details:

Gary Jansen is a Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor and will help you achieve positive lifelong change through meditation.

Disclaimer(s)

LBPL card required

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

No library card waitlist

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All Day	Closing LIBRARY BUILDINGS CLOSED All Day 12/28 - 1/2 Some Branches Branches: Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch Description: Due to staff shortages related to the current surge in COVID cases, all library branches will be closed until Monday January 3, 2022. Online programs will continue as scheduled.	Anew: An Art Exhibit All Day 1/3 - 2/5 Main Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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
						Closing LIBRARY CLOSED TODAY DUE TO WEATHER All Day Some Branches Branches: Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch Description: Due to the inclement weather,all branches of the Long Beach Public Librarywill be closed today Friday, January 7, 2022. Virtual programs will continue as scheduled
12 am							This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary School" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Childrens Grab & G0 Aric Fox Kit All Day 1/8 - 1/11 Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Tweens Main Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary School" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
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9 am				This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cancelled Strength Training & Ab Conditioning with Pat Cappeto (Zoom) 9:00am - 10:00am Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Event Details: *The 1/5 live class has been cancelled. We will be showing one of Pat's recorded classes on Zoom in its place.* This challenging workout is for active adults looking for a full-body workout.		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Chair Yoga (ZOOM) 9:00am - 10:00am Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Event Details: *The 1/7 class has been moved to Zoom only* This popular Chair Yoga class focuses on a full-body practice and will help strengthen your nervous system and reduce stress and stiffness. Kathleen Regan has been t
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Gentle Yoga (Zoom) 10:00am - 11:00am Adults, Seniors Main Library Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Yoga for Health & Peace (ZOOM) 10:00am - 11:00am Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Event Details: *The 1/8 class has been moved to Zoom only* This Hatha yoga class is designed to strengthen and lengthen your muscles and free your mind.
11 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Long Beach Writers' Circle [Zoom] 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults, Seniors Zoom (Adult) Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Zoom (Adult) Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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!	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. LOW-IMPACT CARDIO WITH LORI (ZOOM) 11:30am - 12:30pm Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Event Details: *The 1/4 class has been moved to Zoom only* 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 in
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1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Afternoon Games [In Person] 1:30pm - 4:30pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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, or Uno.		This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Cancelled Childrens Once Upon A Pose Yoga Class [In Person] 1:30pm - 2:00pm Kids, Preschool Main Library Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Preschool Program Type: Exercise Event Details: Join Miss Nicole for this fun beginner children's yoga class for those 3 to 5 years old.
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Monday Movie: The Circle [In Person] 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Main Library Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: Join us for this week's science fiction thriller, The Circle (2017, Rated PG-13, 1hr 50min).	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Long Beach Memories: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrances (Zoom) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Zoom (Adult) Closed Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Zoom (Adult) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussions, Local History Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Long Beach Public Library & The North Park Civic Association Presents:	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Ask the Tech Guy (Zoom) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors Zoom (Adult) Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Zoom (Adult) Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Event Details: Please note that the 1/5 class will be on Zoom only Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, or downloading ebooks to your device?	This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Canasta [In Person] 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: *The 1/6 and 1/13 Canasta class have been cancelled until further notice.* Ever wondered how to play Canasta or simply want to brush up on your skills?	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Movin' to Motown (Zoom) 2:00pm - 2:45pm Adults, Seniors Zoom (Adult) Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Zoom (Adult) Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Event Details: *The 1/7 class has been moved to Zoom only* 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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4 pm						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. Cancelled Drawing Club 4:00pm - 4:45pm Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens Main Library Registration 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. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join Miss Tanya as you draw and/or color in this hands-on free-form class. You can join in person or virtually. For those in second grade and up.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Elementary School" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Cancelled Children's Lego Club [In Person] 6:00pm - 7:00pm Elementary School, Tweens Main Library Registration This event is in the "Elementary School" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Elementary School, Tweens Program Type: Games	Cancelled West End Arts Visual Artists Guild Meeting [In Person] 6:30pm - 8:00pm Main Library Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Program Type: Discussions Event Details: ***The 1/4 meeting has been moved to Zoom only.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. WEST END BOOK CLUB: Then She Was Gone (Zoom) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults, Seniors Zoom (Adult) Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Zoom (Adult) Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: *The 1/5 meeting has been moved to Zoom only* Join Library Trustee Gemma Tansey for the book discussion of Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell.

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This program is for ages 12+.

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Are you a lover of science and experimentation? Then Join Miss Eileen for LBPL's STEAM Club!

*** This is a teaser session and a chance to sign up for early registration in our Winter STEAM Club!

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LBPL card required

Event Details:

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LBPL card required

No library card waitlist

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No library card waitlist

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***The 1/5 live class has been cancelled. We will be showing one of Pat's recorded classes on Zoom in its place.***

***The 1/7 class has been moved to Zoom only***

***The 1/8 class has been moved to Zoom only***

***The 1/4 class has been moved to Zoom only***

*Please note that the 1/5 class will be on Zoom only*

***The 1/6 and 1/13 Canasta class have been cancelled until further notice.***

***The 1/7 class has been moved to Zoom only***

***The 1/4 meeting has been moved to Zoom only.

***The 1/5 meeting has been moved to Zoom only***

The 1/5 live class has been cancelled. We will be showing one of Pat's recorded classes on Zoom in its place.

The 1/7 class has been moved to Zoom only

The 1/8 class has been moved to Zoom only

The 1/4 class has been moved to Zoom only

Please note that the 1/5 class will be on Zoom only

The 1/6 and 1/13 Canasta class have been cancelled until further notice.

The 1/7 class has been moved to Zoom only

The 1/5 meeting has been moved to Zoom only