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Summer Solstice Beach Yoga & Meditation

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Off Site

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During the summer solstice, the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and gives us our longest day of the year. Reminding us to celebrate the nourishing light of the sun and the...

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Exercise

Registration Required

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During the summer solstice, the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and gives us our longest day of the year. Reminding us to celebrate the nourishing light of the sun and the light within each of us.

Kids & Teens Color & Chill- Summer Reading Kickoff

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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Summer Reading time is here again! Come down to the library to sign up for our Color Our World 2025 Summer Reading Program!Sign up for SRP, grab a swag bag, pick out some books, an...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Summer Reading

Registration Required

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Summer Reading time is here again! Come down to the library to sign up for our Color Our World 2025 Summer Reading Program!

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "The Great When" by Alan Moore

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Off Site

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Join staff member Jake for a discussion of The Great When by Alan Moore. In 1949, amidst the smog of London, Dennis Knuckleyard, a hapless eighteen year-old employed...

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

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Join staff member Jake for a discussion of The Great When by Alan Moore.

LBNY Bestseller Book Club: On Fire Island (Hybrid)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Our book for June is On Fire Island, by Jane Rosen. Copies will be available at the circulation desk or through Libby with your library card. Register to save your seat in person, ...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Discussions

Registration Required

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Our book for June is On Fire Island, by Jane Rosen. Copies will be available at the circulation desk or through Li

Retro Gamers Club

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Whether you have nostalgia for classic video games or are wanting to tryout retro video games you've heard about on the internet this all-ages gaming club is for you! We will...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

Whether you have nostalgia for classic video games or are wanting to tryout retro video games you've heard about on the internet this all-ages gaming club is for you!

Beach Yoga and Meditation

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Off Site

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Join librarian Nicole and Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor Gary Jansen for a yoga and meditation session at scenic Lafayette Boulevard Beach. Let the ...

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Exercise, Summer Reading

Registration Required

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Join librarian Nicole and Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor Gary Jansen for a yoga and meditation session at scenic Lafayette Boulevard Beach. Let the sounds of the ocean wash over you as you follow this guided practic

Tween Drift Wood Keychains

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Join us to makie drift wood keychains.All materials supplied by the Library free of charge. Space is limited. Register below to secure your spot or call the Reference Desk at (516)...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

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Join us to makie drift wood keychains.

All materials supplied by the Library free of charge. Space is limited. Register below to secure your spot or call the Reference Desk at (516) 432-7201 x225.

Author Event: Hayley Krischer

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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Join author Hayley Krischer as she discusses her new book, You Belong To Me. This twisted psychological thriller is packed with romance, cult-like wellness culture, and the r...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Author Talk

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join author Hayley Krischer as she discusses her new book, You Belong To Me.

3 babies signing the words "Love", "Book", and "Happy"

Point Lookout Baby Sign Language

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am

Point Lookout Meeting Space at Point Lookout Branch

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Your baby has A LOT to say! Toddlers too!With just a few easy-to-learn American Sign Language signs, start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler today!Is your toddler s...

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch

Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space

Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Parents

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Your baby has A LOT to say! Toddlers too!

With just a few easy-to-learn American Sign Language signs, start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler today!

Color Our World with Science! Dry Ice Bubble Painting

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Color Our World with Science! Join us for a special STEAM powered Art event!We will be creating Art, powered by Science! Using the reactive properties of Dry Ice, we will observe s...

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Color Our World with Science! Join us for a special STEAM powered Art event!

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9 am				This event is in the "Babies" group Baby Sign Language 9:30am–10:00am Babies Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Babies Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler by learning some American Sign Language. Your baby has A LOT to say! 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Play Hooray 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Toddlers, Preschool Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exercise, Games, Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other Registration Required Event Details: Your 2 to 5 year old will have lots of fun in this music & movement program using puppets, instruments, finger play and dancing to encourage socialization and healthy expelling of energy. 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 "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 Closed Registration Required 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents Program Type: Other Registration Required 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. 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 :) Caregivers must participate This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate.
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12 pm					This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Public Speaking for Kids 12:00pm–1:00pm Kids, Elementary School Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Services Program Space Age Group: Kids, Elementary School Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: It's never too early to learn the art of public speaking! Join Elizabeth and Ariana of our LBPL Teen Ambassadors Program in this beginner's class and learn a new skill that will boost confidence when speaking in public.
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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 Pokémon Trading Card Club 4:00pm–4:45pm Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens Main Library Closed Registration Required 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. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens Program Type: Other Registration Required 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
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6 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Lego Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids, Elementary School Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Elementary School Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Come and build your amazing creations with a group of like-minded children and tweens. Get inspired using Lego pieces from our extensive collection. Disclaimer(s) Caregivers must stay Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Friends of the Library Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: The Long Beach Friends of the Library is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fundraising which enhances programs and services at the Long Beach Public Library.

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