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Name: Poetry Open Mic Night!
Start: 2024-11-13T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-13T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Main Library

Featured Events

Poetry Open Mic Night!

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Calling all poets, spoken word artists, lyricists, and songwriters! Welcome to Long Beach Library's Unplugged Open Mic Night, hosted by Nassau County Poet Laureate Emeritus 2...

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Music & Entertainment

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 44

Event Details:

Calling all poets, spoken word artists, lyricists, and songwriters! Welcome to Long Beach Library's Unplugged Open Mic Night, hosted by Nassau County Poet Laureate Emeritus 2022-2024, Paula Curci, and

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: 73

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: 17

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 :)

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...

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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

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All Day	Closing LIBRARY CLOSED All Day All Branches Branches: Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site Description: All Library locations will be closed in observation of Labor Day.
9 am				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 "Parents" group. Toddler/Baby & Me Yoga (In Person) 9:15am - 9:45am Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents Main Library Closed Registration 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 "Parents" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join Nicole for this Toddler/Baby & Me Yoga class for parents, grandparents, caregivers and your child from birth to 3. This class is designed to be a low impact yoga instruction that is fun and interactive between you and your kid. Disclaimer(s) 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Chair Yoga (Hybrid) 9:00am - 10:00am 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: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Chair Yoga focuses on a full-body practice and will help strengthen your nervous system and reduce stress and stiffness. Disclaimer(s) 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid) 9:45am - 10:45am Adults Main Library Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 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. Disclaimer(s) 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.
10 am				This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Parents" group. New Baby Tummy Time Class (In Person) 10:30am - 11:30am Kids, Babies, Parents Main Library Closed Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Parents" 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: Kids, Babies, Parents Program Type: Exercise, Health & Wellness, Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer for a class for New Parents where we will discuss parenting tips and tricks and learn about Tummy Time and how important it is for baby's development. Disclaimer(s) Caregivers must stay Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program.		This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Parents" group. Baby Music with Love 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, Parents Main Library Closed Registration This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Parents" 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: Babies, Toddlers, Parents Program Type: Music & Entertainment Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Come join for a highly social and interactive baby music class that introduces rhythm, tone, melody, and movement. Kids and parents will sing, dance, explore instruments, and learn from one another as they fall in love with music.
11 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. Low-Impact Cardio (Hybrid) 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Main Library Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Lori is live in the Auditorium! Disclaimer(s) 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Canasta Club! (In Person) 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults Main Library Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium (back half) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 23 Event Details: Do you play Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mah-Jongg Club! (In Person) 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults Main Library Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium (front half) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 21 Event Details: Do you play Mah Jongg and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it.			This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Toddler Sensory Play (In Person) 11:45am - 12:15pm Kids, Babies, Toddlers Main Library Closed Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" 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: Kids, Babies, Toddlers Program Type: Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: FOR AGES 9 MONTHS - 2 YEARS ONLY Disclaimer(s) Caregivers must stay Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program.
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. NY State of Health Marketplace Enrollment Assistance Information 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: NY State of Health is the official health plan marketplace for New Yorkers to shop for, compare, and enroll in health insurance coverage. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Resume Help (Hybrid) 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Adult Reference Desk Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Jobs & Careers Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Looking for a job and need some help with your resume? Book a 30-minute appointment with Lenora, a LBPL reference librarian with training on job search help and resume assistance.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Film Friday: About My Father (In Person) 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. 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: When Sebastian tells his old-school Italian immigrant father Salvo that he is going to propose to his all-American girlfriend, Salvo insists on crashing a weekend with her tony parents. Comedy, 2023, Rated PG-13, 1hr 30min
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Ask the Tech Guy (In Person) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Event Details: 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. Join the Friends of the Library! (In Person) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" 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 Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Other Event Details: LOVE Long Beach (NY) Public Library? Want to help LBPL provide more services and more programs to the community? Join the Long Beach Friends of the Library!
3 pm
4 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary School" group. Grandparents Day Craft (In Person) 4:15pm - 4:45pm Kids, Preschool, Elementary School Main Library Closed Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary School" 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: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us in celebration of Grandparents Day to decorate a special picture frame with the theme "Grandparents Rule!" This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary School" group. Kids Yoga (Point Lookout - In Person) 4:30pm - 5:00pm Kids, Preschool, Elementary School Point Lookout Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary School" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space Age Group: Kids, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Join Nicole for this fun children's yoga class for those 4 to 8 years old. Please bring a mat or towel for your child to practice on :) PARENTS MUST STAY IN THE BRANCH Disclaimer(s) 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.	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. Drawing Club (In Person) 4:00pm - 4:45pm Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens Main Library Closed 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. Closed 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 28 Event Details: Those in second grade and up, join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on free-form class.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. West End Visual Arts Guild Meeting (In Person) 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Parents" group. Learn to Use the Library's Online Event Calendar (In Person) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults, Seniors, Parents Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Parents" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: 1st Floor Lobby Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Parents Program Type: Technology Event Details: Starting September 1st, your Long Beach Public Library card will be required to register for our most popular programs.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Long Beach Art League Monthly Meeting 6:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Join the Long Beach Art League for their monthly meeting and art exhibit reception. All are welcome! For more information on membership and events visit http://longbeachartleague.com. Disclaimer(s) Outside organization event This is a meeting or program held by an outside organization and in no way constitutes Library endorsement. This event is in the "Adults" group. West End Book Club: The Masterpiece (West End - In Person) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults West End Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West End Branch Room: West End Meeting Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join Library Trustee Gemma Tansey for the book discussion of The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis. The Masterpiece is about how a recently divorced information-booth worke	This event is in the "Adults" group. LGBTQ+ Underground: Orlando (In Person) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Main Library Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Registration Required Seats Remaining: 46 Event Details: Our monthly series highlighting LGBTQ+ voices and stories that test the confines of traditional film and societal narratives. This month, Sally Potter's *Orlando* (1992, PG-13, 1hr 34m). This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cancelled Nutrition and Intuitive Eating (Zoom) 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults, Seniors Zoom (Adult) Virtual Event 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: Zoom (Adult) Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussions, Health & Wellness Event Details: Change your life one bite at a time! Join Northwell Health's Executive Chef Sonny Rios and Registered Dietitian Victoria Stellas to change your palate and crave healthy snacks! This event is in the "Adults" group. Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group (In Person) 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" 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 Program Type: Discussions Event Details: The Alzheimer’s Association is offering a FREE caregiver support group on the 1^st Thursday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is very challenging.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Title Swap: Fall Edition (In Person) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" 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 Program Type: Discussions Event Details: Natasha and Sarah share their favorites and talk about what's new and noteworthy! Come prepared to share your favorite books of the summer and discover the next round of good reads to add to your list!	This event is in the "Adults" group. Author Talk with Lidia Bastianich (Zoom) 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Zoom (Adult) Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Zoom (Adult) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussions Event Details: Bestselling author Lidia Bastianich talks about her memoir My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family, and Food. As a special bonus, Lidia will preview and chat about her newest cookbook Lidia's From Our Family Table to

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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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