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Tech Guy Talks: Big Data

Monday, July 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 want to know what Internet companies and data brokers (Big Data) do with your personal data? D...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Technology, Community Help

Registration Required

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Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation.

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "The Three-Body Problem" by Liu Cixin

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Off Site

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Join staff member Jake for a discussion of The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project se...

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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 Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin.

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Alice in Wonderland is turning 160 years old this year and we're having a Mad Hatter Tea Party! We will journey through the whimsical tale of Lewis Carroll’s classic story wi...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents

Program Type: Summer Reading

Registration Required

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Alice in Wonderland is turning 160 years old this year and we're having a Mad Hatter Tea Party! We will journey through the whimsical tale of Lewis Carroll’s classic story with teapot painting, potion making and a high tea.

yellow and grey checkerboard with black text and shadows

LBNY Bestseller Book Club: Intermezzo (Hybrid)

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Enjoy Sally Rooney's latest bestseller, Intermezzo. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and 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, Summer Reading

Registration Required

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Enjoy Sally Rooney's latest bestseller, Intermezzo. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and through Libby with your library card.

Beach Yoga and Meditation

Tuesday, August 5, 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

Color Our World with Art: Paint & Pass!

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Join us for a fun and artsy game! Paint & Pass involves randomly drawn prompts that participants will have 5 minutes to create on a canvas- then TIME IS UP!Pass your canva...

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Registration Required

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Join us for a fun and artsy game!

Paint & Pass involves randomly drawn prompts that participants will have 5 minutes to create on a canvas- then TIME IS UP!

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

Point Lookout Baby Sign Language

Friday, August 8, 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!

2nd Annual LBPL Fun Fair

Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Off Site

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Come one, come all to our 2nd Annual LBPL Fun Fair!Join us to celebrate the end of our 2025 Summer Reading Program at Kennedy Plaza! There will be food trucks, giant outdoor games,...

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Seniors, Parents

Program Type: Summer Reading

Event Details:

Come one, come all to our 2nd Annual LBPL Fun Fair!

Join us to celebrate the end of our 2025 Summer Reading Program at Kennedy Plaza!

Beach Yoga and Meditation

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Off Site

Event Details:

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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Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "Kenobi" by John Jackson Miller

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Off Site

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Join staff member Jake for a discussion of Kenobi by John Jackson Miller. The greatest hero in the galaxy faces his toughest challenge yet: He must stop being Obi-Wa...

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Upcoming

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 Kenobi by John Jackson Miller.

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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 stay Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. 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.
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 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: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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.			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Crochet Club 11:00am–12:00pm 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. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 1st Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Calling all crocheters and knitters! 🧶✨
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2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Maker Monday: Drift Wood & Shell Wind Chime 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Maker Monday! This Monday, we'll be making shell lighthouse magnets.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Make a Mug for Father's Day! 4:00pm–4:45pm Kids Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us to make a mug for Father's Day! Design and color a mug for someone special this Father's Day! Markers, crayons, stickers, stencils and more will be on hand for you to get creative!	This event is in the "Kids" group My Dad Rocks! Father's Day Picture Frame Craft 4:00pm–4:45pm Kids Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us to create a cool custom picture frame to tell your Dad, Grandpa, (or someone else who is special) how much they ROCK this Father's Day! This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Tween Air-Dry Clay Wavy Trinket Dish 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens, Tweens Main Library Closed Registration Required 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: Youth Services Program Space Age Group: Teens, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us to make your own air-dry clay wavy trinket dish! Intended for those 10-17 years old.	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 Cancelled Drawing 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 Cancelled 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class.
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Night: Oreo Tasting! @ West End Branch 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens West End Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: West End Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Ever want to taste different Oreos? Here is your chance!

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