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Poetry Festival: Ekphrasis Free Verse Writing Workshop

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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In this workshop, participants will explore writing that responds to selected pieces of visual art, without the constraints of rhyme or meter. We’ll begin with a definition of ekph...

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

In this workshop, participants will explore writing that responds to selected pieces of visual art, without the constraints of rhyme or meter.

Open Mic Night

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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Join us for an evening of poetry, creativity, and community.Hosting this special Poetry Festival Open Mic is Alan Semerdjian an Armenian-American writer, educator, musician and 202...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for an evening of poetry, creativity, and community.

Hosting this special Poetry Festival Open Mic is Alan Semerdjian an Armenian-American writer, educator, mus

Poetry Festival: The Poet's Craft with Mindy Mangot

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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The Poet’s Craft with Mindy Mangot – Everyone is welcome!Turn ordinary moments into extraordinary poetry. Share and discuss the work of established poets and apply their craf...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Poet’s Craft with Mindy Mangot – Everyone is welcome!

Poetry Festival: Senses Poetry Workshop

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Engage your creativity through the power of the five senses in this interactive poetry workshop led by writer and educator Dana Monti. Participants will explore how sight, sound, t...

Open

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

Engage your creativity through the power of the five senses in this interactive poetry workshop led by writer and educator Dana Monti. Participants will explore how sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell can inspire vivid imagery a

Retro Gamers Club

Monday, April 13, 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 for you! This month, w...

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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!

Author Event: Christie Allen

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm

Youth Services Program Space at Main Library

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Join local author Christie Allen for a discussion about her new book Earth to Andromeda: Hurtling Towards Calamity. Andromeda’s family wins the Intergalactic Visa Lotte...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Youth Services Program Space

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Author Events

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join local author Christie Allen for a discussion about her new book Earth to Andromeda: Hurtling Towards Calamity.

MOVIES AT WEST: A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (West End)

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

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Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) are strangers who are set to embark on an extraordinary journey. After meeting at a wedding and getting to know each other, they dec...

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Library Branch: West End Branch

Room: West End Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

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Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) are strangers who are set to embark on an extraordinary journey. After meeting at a wedding and getting to know each other, they decide to do the unthinkable.

Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio presents The Best of Broadway and Jazz Standards! The show is a great mix of the best of Broadway songs, iconic jazz standards, songs in the Ameri...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music & Entertainment

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Rhonda Kay and the Backstage Trio presents The Best of Broadway and Jazz Standards! The show is a great mix of the best of Broadway songs, iconic jazz standards, songs in the American songbook.

Collage workshop with Michael Albert 4/22 at 7pm

Earth Love LB: Modern Pop Art Experience with Michael Albert

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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Sponsored by the Long Beach Arts Council.Renowned American pop artist known for his iconic cereal-box collages leads an all-ages interactive workshop. Participants create pop-art c...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Parents

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

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Sponsored by the Long Beach Arts Council.

Upcycled terrarium and bookmark workshop

Earth Love LB: Upcycled Teacup Terrariums and Watercolor Bookmarks

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Main Library

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Sponsored by Long Beach Arts CouncilLed by Melinda McKee (Mural Minds), this much loved workshop invites participants to create living terrariums in vintage teacups and paint water...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Parents

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Sponsored by Long Beach Arts Council

Led by Melinda McKee (Mural Minds), this much loved workshop invites participants to create living terrariums in vintage teacups and paint watercolor bookmarks inspired by reclaimed ceramics

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12 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Poetry Festival: Ekphrasis Free Verse Writing Workshop 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning Registration Required Event Details: In this workshop, participants will explore writing that responds to selected pieces of visual art, without the constraints of rhyme or meter.
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Writers' Support Group 1:00pm–3:00pm 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: 1st Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning Registration Required Event Details: Calling all writers! Join this group and build your writing skills. Here is an opportunity to connect with your inner-voice and express yourself in writing. Write to prompts and share personal projects.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Poetry Festival: Writing from the Heart 1:30pm–2:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning Registration Required Event Details: Tap into your personal voice through reflective and expressive writing. This workshop encourages authentic storytelling in a supportive, open environment. Led by Gary Jansen.
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3 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Poetry Festival: From Basho to Virgilio-Exploring Haiku, Senryu, and You 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning Registration Required Event Details: This workshop will offer a brief introduction to the history and tradition of haiku, featuring readings from renowned poets such as Matsuo Bashō and Nick Virgilio, along with selections from other notable voices in the form.
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Poetry Festival: From Preamble to Poet Workshop 4:15pm–5:15pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning Registration Required Event Details: Poetry is a powerful art form that allows us to bring inner healing and self-awareness to our daily lives. Therefore, all levels of poetry enthusiast…from novice to published, can benefit from the practice of poetry.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open Mic Night 6:30pm–9:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an evening of poetry, creativity, and community. Hosting this special Poetry Festival Open Mic is Alan Semerdjian an Armenian-American writer, educator, mus

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