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Name: MOVIES AT WEST: Here (West End)
Start: 2025-04-05T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-05T16:00:00-04:00
Location: West End Branch

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MOVIES AT WEST: Here (West End)

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

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Reuniting the director, writer and stars of Forrest Gump, Here is an original film about multiple families and a special place they inhabit. The story travels through generations, ...

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Library Branch: West End Branch

Room: West End Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

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Reuniting the director, writer and stars of Forrest Gump, Here is an original film about multiple families and a special place they inhabit. The story travels through generations, capturing the most relatable of human experiences

Retro Gamers Club

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Do you miss playing retro video games with friends? Want to introduce your kids to classics like The Legend of Zelda and Street Fighter? Assert your retro game dominan...

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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

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Do you miss playing retro video games with friends? Want to introduce your kids to classics like The Legend of Zelda and Street Fighter? Assert your retro game dominance at this all ages gaming club!

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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.

Chopra Meditation Program (Point Lookout)

Wednesday, April 9, 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...

Open

Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch

Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 17

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 :)

The Great Gatsby 100th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Join us for 1920's inspired mocktails and an open mic reading of the F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic in celebration of the 100th anniversary of this quintessential Long Island novel.

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 94

Event Details:

Join us for 1920's inspired mocktails and an open mic reading of the F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic in celebration of the 100th anniversary of this quintessential Long Island novel.

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.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "Annihilation" by Jeff VanderMeer

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Off Site

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Join staff members Jake and Shauna for a discussion of Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer. When a top-secret expedition led by an all-female team of scientists enters a...

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Join staff members Jake and Shauna for a discussion of Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer.

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Off-Site

As a participant in an off-site event held by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify, release and hold harmless the Long Beach Public Library, all of the elected and appointed officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and/or agents, from and against any and all liability, loss, damages, claims, or actions (including costs and attorney fees) for any harm, bodily injury including economic, physical, or mental, including death, or property damage incurred by me, to the fullest extent permissible by law, arising out of my participation in an event that is held off Library property.

Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits Art Lecture

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Main Library

Event Details:

Vincent van Gogh once wrote, “What I’m most passionate about…is the portrait, the modern portrait.” This passion flourished between 1888 and ’89 when, during his stay in Arles, Fra...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 72

Event Details:

Vincent van Gogh once wrote, “What I’m most passionate about…is the portrait, the modern portrait.” This passion flourished between 1888 and ’89 when, during his stay in Arles, France, the artist created a number of portraits of a neighboring fami

Tech Guy Talks: Password Managers

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 8:00pm - 8:45pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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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.

Chopra Meditation Program (Point Lookout)

Wednesday, May 14, 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

Chopra Meditation Program (Point Lookout)

Wednesday, June 11, 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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9 am				This event is in the "Babies" group. Baby Sign Language 9:30am - 10:00am Babies Main Library Open Registration This event is in the "Babies" group. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Babies Program Type: Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 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! 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 Open Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exercise, Games, Music & Entertainment, Storytime, Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 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 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: 3 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.
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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 Open Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Elementary School" group. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Services Program Space Age Group: Kids, Elementary School Program Type: Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 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.
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. It's a Shore Thing Poetry Festival 2025 1:00pm - 5:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Festival Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Join LBPL and The Shore Poets for the "It's a Shore Thing" Poetry Festival! Including Featured Readings, Open Mics, Flash Mob, Poetry Circles, Performance Poetry, Typewriter Poetry, Book Sales and more! This event is in the "Adults" group. Poetry Festival 2025: Poetry in Motion - Film Screening and Q & A 1:15pm - 2:15pm Adults Main Library Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: 45 Event Details: This short film showcases 12 Long Island poets and the thriving, energetic Long Island Poetry scene.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Poetry Festival 2025: Lyrics are Poetry Songwriting Workshop 2:30pm - 3:30pm Adults Main Library Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Katie Mitchell, experienced singer/songwriter and lyricist, will delve into the similarities and differences between writing poetry and writing lyrics for songs. This event is in the "Adults" group. Poetry Festival 2025: Yin Yoga and Poetry 2:45pm - 3:45pm Adults Main Library Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Relax and meld your body and mind in this calming yin yoga class infused with poetry read by Sabrina Perrino as the yoga postures are held. 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. Friends of the Library Meeting 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Main Library Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 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.
3 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Poetry Festival 2025: Flash Mob Poetry 3:30pm - 4:30pm Adults Main Library Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Join Judy Turek for Flash Mob Poetry, the most comfortable poetry reading on the planet. This event is in the "Adults" group. Poetry Festival 2025: Yin Yoga and Poetry 3:45pm - 4:45pm Adults Main Library Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: 23 Event Details: Relax and meld your body and mind in this calming yin yoga class infused with poetry read by Sabrina Perrino as the yoga postures are held. 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.
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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. The Great Gatsby 100th Anniversary Celebration 6:30pm - 9:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: 94 Event Details: Join us for 1920's inspired mocktails and an open mic reading of the F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic in celebration of the 100th anniversary of this quintessential Long Island novel. 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.

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