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Winter Reading Challenge: We Love to Read a Latte!

01/12/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/28/2026 @ 5:00pm

Main Library

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Warm up this winter with a good book (or five!) and join the Long Beach Library Winter Reading Challenge. Grab a cup of reading inspiration and complete our coffee-themed Bingo car...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club

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Warm up this winter with a good book (or five!) and join the Long Beach Library Winter Reading Challenge.

Where the Map Ends: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating New York Special Education

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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Long Beach–based attorney and author Christopher Barnett, Esq.—author of the newly published Where the Map Ends: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating New York’s Special Education Jungle—...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Parents

Program Type: Community Help

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Long Beach–based attorney and author Christopher Barnett, Esq.—author of the newly published Where the Map Ends: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating New York’s Special Education Jungle—leads a practical and empowering session for parents, caregivers, a

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LBNY Bestseller Book Club: Happy Land (Hybrid)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Ring in the new year with a discussion of Dolen Perkins-Valdez's historical fiction novel, Happy Land. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and digitally on Libby with ...

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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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Ring in the new year with a discussion of Dolen Perkins-Valdez's historical fiction novel, Happy Land. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and digitally on

Retro Gamers Club

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Whether you have nostalgia for classic video games or want to try out retro video games you've heard about on the internet, this all-ages gaming club is...

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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

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Whether you have nostalgia for classic video games or want to try out retro video games you've heard about on the internet, this all-ages gaming club is for you!

MOVIES AT WEST: Becoming Jane (West End)

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

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The event will be Regency Era themed, accompanied with tea, scones, era appropriate music, and stimulating conversation. Though young Jane Austen's financially strapped parent...

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Library Branch: West End Branch

Room: West End Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

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The event will be Regency Era themed, accompanied with tea, scones, era appropriate music, and stimulating conversation.

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Off Site

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Join fellow book lovers for this low pressure book club. All you have to do is show up and read! Bring your own book to Barrier Beets and enjoy the quiet comfort of rea...

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

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Join fellow book lovers for this low pressure book club. All you have to do is show up and read! Bring your own book to Barrier Beets and enjoy the quiet comfort of reading together.

Messy Art - Contact Paper Collage

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Join Miss Tanya for more Messy Art!We'll be using contact paper, bits of paper, yarn, etc to create a unique contact paper collage. So remember to dress for a mess!Space and suppli...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Kids, Elementary School, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

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Join Miss Tanya for more Messy Art!

We'll be using contact paper, bits of paper, yarn, etc to create a unique contact paper collage. So remember to dress for a mess!

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LBNY Bestseller's Book Club: Katabasis (Hybrid)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Join us for a little jaunt into hell as we discuss R.F Kuang's latest bestselling fantasy novel, Katabasis. Copies will be available at the circulation desk and digitally on Libby ...

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Discussions

Registration Required

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Join us for a little jaunt into hell as we discuss R.F Kuang's latest bestselling fantasy novel, Katabasis.

LBNY Bestseller's Book Club: The Doorman (Hybrid)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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In support of this year's Long Island Reads honoring of author Chris Pavone, we will be reading his latest NYT bestselling novel, The Doorman. Copies will be available at the circu...

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Discussions

Registration Required

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In support of this year's Long Island Reads honoring of author Chris Pavone, we will be reading his latest NYT bestselling novel, The Doorman.

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10 am				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Crochet Club 10:30am–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! 🧶✨
11 am		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Color Our World with Art: Paint & Pass! 11:00am–11:45am Kids, Teens, Tweens Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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, Teens, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: 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! This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Play Dough Play 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: Youth Services Program Space 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.
12 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Messy Art for Tots - Finger Painting 12:00pm–12:45pm 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: Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots! We'll be using our fingers, paint and card board cake rounds to make unique paintings. So remember to dress for a mess! Disclaimer(s) Supplies Please register each participant individually to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.
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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 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: 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: Design Your Own Tote bag 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Main Library 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: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Create your own one of a kind tote bag! Tote bags, stamps, paint, and snacks will be provided.
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7 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Craft: Beach Pass Bag Charm 7:00pm–8:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Back by popular demand! Create your own beach pass holder adorned with beads and charms. Clip it on your beach bag and you'll be ready to Beach, Read, Repeat! Disclaimer(s) LBPL card required A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Miniature Magic: Build a Tiny Library 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Closed Registration Required 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. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Take a Little Library Wherever You Go! Disclaimer(s) LBPL card required A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event.

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