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Name: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "Annihilation" by Jeff VanderMeer
Start: 2025-04-21T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-21T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Long Beach Coffee and Tee

Featured Events

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

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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: 68

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

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.

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

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 :)

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "The Eyes of the Dragon" by Stephen King

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Off Site

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Join staff member Jake for a discussion of The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King. This 1984 tale of nobility and betrayal is one of noted horror author Stephen King...

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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 member Jake for a discussion of The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King.

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Tech Guy Talks: How to Secure Your Router

Tuesday, May 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.

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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Time	Sun (4/13)	Wed (4/16)	Thu (4/17)	Fri (4/18)
11 am		This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Play Dough Time 11:00am - 11:45am Kids, Toddlers, Preschool Main Library Closed Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Closed Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Come hang out while squishing, smooshing, rolling and flattening homemade play dough! When a child uses play dough, they build strength in their hands and increase fine motor skills. Disclaimer(s) Caregivers must participate This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate.
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1 pm	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 "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary School" group. Book Buddies 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Main Library 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 "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Elementary School" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Picture Book Area Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join LBHS students for a fun-filled book buddies session! Children will be paired up with a teen volunteer to read books together. Practice reading skills with an older student and enjoy a good story. Disclaimer(s) Caregivers must stay Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. Caregivers must participate This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate.
2 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Parents" group. Family Movie: Dog Man 2:00pm - 4:00pm Kids, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents Main Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. This event is in the "Parents" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Kids, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents Program Type: Movies Event Details: Bring the whole family to this weekend series featuring animated and live action family friendly films from new releases to beloved classics. This Month:
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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. Drawing 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: Youth Services Program Space Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class. 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			This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Parents" group. Animation Afternoons: The Wild Robot 5:00pm - 7:00pm Kids, Teens, Tweens, Parents Main Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Parents" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Kids, Teens, Tweens, Parents Program Type: Movies Event Details: Animation Afternoons is a new monthly movie series celebrating the art of animation! Animation lovers young and old welcome, families encouraged. This Month:
6 pm		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 "Preschool" group. Pajama Storytime 6:15pm - 6:45pm Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool 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 "Preschool" group. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Services Program Space Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Get ready for bedtime with themed stories and a take home an activity to do before bed. Disclaimer(s) Caregivers must stay Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program.

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