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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

Registration Required

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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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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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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 "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: 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 Hand Crochet Blankets (Part Two) 11:30am–1:30pm 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: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: THIS IS PART TWO OF THE 9/13/25 HAND CROCHET BLANKETS PROGRAM, YOU MAY ONLY ATTEND IF YOU REGISTERED AND ATTENDED THE PROGRAM ON 9/13. Disclaimer(s) LBPL card required A Long Beach Public Library card is required to register for this event.
12 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Messy Art For Tots - Crepe Paper Art 12:00pm–12:45pm Kids, Toddlers Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots! We will be using crepe paper, glue and canvas to create beautiful pieces of art. Remember to dress for a mess!			This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Craft: Coffee Filter Flowers (West End) 12:00pm–1:30pm Adults West End Branch 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: West End Branch Room: West End Meeting Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us at our West End branch to craft a bouquet of dip-dyed paper flowers. All skill levels welcome. 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 :)
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group LB Garden Club Special Class: Herb Drying & DIY Drying Rack Workshop 1:00pm–2:30pm 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, Discussions, Education & Lifelong Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a hands-on, informative special class with the LB Garden Club, where we’ll explore the art and science of drying herbs — and you’ll get to make your own herb drying rack to take home!
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Craft: Coffee Filter Flowers (Point Lookout) 2:30pm–4:00pm Adults Point Lookout Branch 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: Point Lookout Branch Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us at our Point Lookout branch to craft a bouquet of dip-dyed paper flowers. All skill levels welcome. 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 :)
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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: Miniature Magic: Build a Tiny Library 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 Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a crafting workshop where you’ll design and build your very own miniature library — complete with tiny books, cozy shelves, and literary charm that fits in the palm of your hand.
6 pm			This event is in the "Tweens" group Tween Painted Valet Tray 6:00pm–7:00pm Tweens Main Library Closed Registration Required 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: Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us to paint on leather valet tray. 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.

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