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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.

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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!

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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

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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!

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 for the Long Beach Public Library’s 2nd Annual Fun Fair — a community-wide celebration to wrap up our 2025 Summer Reading...

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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 for the Long Beach Public Library’s 2nd Annual Fun Fair — a community-wide celebration to wrap up our 2025 Summer Reading Pr

Beach Yoga and Meditation

Tuesday, August 19, 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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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.

Maker Monday: Drift Wood & Shell Wind Chime

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Join us for Maker Monday! This Monday, we'll be making shell lighthouse magnets.All materials supplied by the Library free of charge. Space is limited. Register below to secure you...

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

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Join us for Maker Monday! This Monday, we'll be making shell lighthouse magnets.

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9 am		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 Rise and Shine! 9:15am–9:45am Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Main Library Full Registration Required 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 Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: It's time to Rise and Shine! Bring your little one for a fun and interactive morning story time, filled with music, dancing, and plenty of fun! Disclaimer(s) Caregivers must participate This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate.
10 am		This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Play Hooray 10:00am–10:45am Toddlers, Preschool Main Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books. 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. 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 Full Registration Required 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 Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents Program Type: Other Registration Required 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.
11 am	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Cancelled 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 Cancelled Closed 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.
12 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Parents" group Alice in Wonderland Tea Party 12:30pm–1:30pm Kids, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School, Teens, Tweens, Parents Main Library Full Registration Required 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Parents" group Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Event Details: 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.

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