Week Calendar

Name: Tolkien Weekend - LotR Marathon
Start: 2025-01-03T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-03T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Main Library

Featured Events

Tolkien Weekend - LotR Marathon

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Join us for an all-day marathon of Peter Jackson's acclaimed Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-3, PG-13, 9h 30m)! Bring your friends and dress up for the ultimate fan event. Set...

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 148

Event Details:

Join us for an all-day marathon of Peter Jackson's acclaimed Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-3, PG-13, 9h 30m)! Bring your friends and dress up for the ultimate fan event.

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.

Tolkien Weekend - LotR Marathon

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Join us for an all-day marathon of Peter Jackson's acclaimed Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-3, PG-13, 9h 30m)! Bring your friends and dress up for the ultimate fan event. Set...

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 150

Event Details:

Join us for an all-day marathon of Peter Jackson's acclaimed Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-3, PG-13, 9h 30m)! Bring your friends and dress up for the ultimate fan event.

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

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 :)

Vincent Van Gogh: The Art of Flowers Oil Painting Series I

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch

Event Details:

Rosa Maria Goeller leads this series of four oil painting classes exploring the beauty of flowers as seen through the eyes of Vincent Van Gogh. Materials are provided by the instru...

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Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch

Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Rosa Maria Goeller leads this series of four oil painting classes exploring the beauty of flowers as seen through the eyes of Vincent Van Gogh. Materials are provided by the instructor.

Banned Book Club: Fahrenheit 451

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

Event Details:

Join our newest book club celebrating banned and challenged books.This Month:Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

Join our newest book club celebrating banned and challenged books.

This Month:

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

New Year, New You! Meditation & Yoga

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

New Year, New You: Awaken Your Mind and Body with Gary Jansen & Nicole Step into the new year with purpose and presence! This yoga and meditation class is designed to reju...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Exercise

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

New Year, New You: Awaken Your Mind and Body with Gary Jansen & Nicole

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.

Tech Guy Talks: How to Secure Your Router

Monday, January 27, 2025 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 securin...

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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.

LB Garden Club: Winter Sowing

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Join the LB Garden Club for a special class on Winter Sowing!Winter sowing is a method of starting seeds outdoors during the winter that takes advantage of natural temperatures to ...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Discussions, Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

Join the LB Garden Club for a special class on Winter Sowing!

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All Day		Closing Library Closed - New Years Eve All Day All Branches Branches: Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site Description: All Long Beach Public Library locations will be closed in observance of New Years Eve.	Closing Library Closed-New Year's Day All Day All Branches Branches: Main Library, Point Lookout Branch, West End Branch, Zoom (Adult), Zoom (Youth), Off Site
9 am					This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Chair Yoga (Hybrid) 9:15am - 10:15am Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: 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 teaching yoga since 1993, and she has been practicing for even longe Disclaimer(s) LBPL card required A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event. 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 "Babies" group. This event is in the "Parents" group. Messy Art With Your Baby 9:30am - 10:15am Babies, Parents Main Library Open Registration This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Parents" group. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Babies, Parents Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Messy art with your baby will result in a abstract canvas that you and your baby create together. Please dress you and your baby in clothing that you might get paint on during the art process. Disclaimer(s) LBPL card required A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event. Caregivers must stay Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. Caregivers must participate This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. Supplies Please register each participant individually to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.
10 am	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Accessible Yoga for Every Body (Hybrid) 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: 0 Event Details: Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this accessible yoga for every body with Miriam Abrahams. Using a combination of seated and standing positions, you’ll learn balance, breathing, and focus. 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 :) 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. Cancelled Head Start Info & Registration 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: 1st Floor Lobby Program Type: Other Event Details: The Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County will be at the Long Beach Public Library to provide information and assist families in enrolling in the Head Start program. 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Parents" group. Preschool Readiness 10:45am - 11:30am Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents Main Library Open Registration 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. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents Program Type: Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Stories, games, and other activities help kids develop their fine and gross motor skills. They also learn social skills and preschool readiness skills including sharing, listening, focusing, and participating. Disclaimer(s) LBPL card required A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event. Caregivers must participate This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate.	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. Baby Music With Love 10:00am - 10:45am Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents Main Library Open 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. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Parents Program Type: Music & Entertainment Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 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. Disclaimer(s) LBPL card required A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event. Caregivers must participate This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate.
11 am						This event is in the "Adults" group. Tolkien Weekend - LotR Marathon 11:00am - 5:00pm Adults Main Library Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Registration Required Seats Remaining: 150 Event Details: Join us for an all-day marathon of Peter Jackson's acclaimed Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-3, PG-13, 9h 30m)! Bring your friends and dress up for the ultimate fan event.
12 pm
1 pm	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: 1st Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Jobs & Careers Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 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: Golden Years 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: A retired couple is getting ready to enjoy their life as pensioners on a cruise trip through the Mediterranean. The spouses end up going on separate journeys of self-discovery and finding unexpected ways of how to spend their golden years.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Monday Matinee: Deadpool & Wolverine 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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: Movies Event Details: Deadpool is now happily forgotten as Wade Wilson tries to live an ordinary but more peaceful life. However, things are upended when the Time Variance Authority forces him on a mission to save his home universe from destruction.
3 pm				This event is in the "Tweens" group. Tween Resolution Journals 3:00pm - 3:45pm Tweens Main Library Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens" group. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Services Program Space Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: New year means new resolutions! Take some time and use provided supplies to create a brand new resolution journal for 2025.
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. Pokémon Trading Card Club 4:00pm - 4:45pm Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens Main Library Open 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. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens Program Type: Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Meet other kid Pokémon card collectors and trade cards. Trading rules • The Library is not responsible for trades made during this program • Leave cards you don’t want to trade at home
5 pm
6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Pilates 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Exercise Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Increase strength, flexibility, and balance through an engaging Pilates class taught by Pat Cappeto. Disclaimer(s) 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 :) 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. Alzheimer's/Dementia Caregivers Support Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussions Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Tolkien Weekend - LotR Marathon 6:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Main Library Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies Registration Required Seats Remaining: 148 Event Details: Join us for an all-day marathon of Peter Jackson's acclaimed Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-3, PG-13, 9h 30m)! Bring your friends and dress up for the ultimate fan event. 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.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Mic Night at West (West End) 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults West End Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: West End Branch Room: West End Meeting Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music & Entertainment Event Details: Come perform five minutes of standup comedy, sketches, improv, play an instrument, sing, recite poetry, or do karaoke at our West End Open Mic! (For Adults, 18+) Hosted by librarian Ron Carroll
8 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tech Guy Talks: Password Managers 8:00pm - 8:45pm 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: Lifelong Learning, Technology, Community Help Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation.

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