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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

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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

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Sponsored by Long Beach Arts Council

If Tara can do it, you can too! Easy crafts for adults: Cat Paintings

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Main Library

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Start your weekend off right with coffee, a breakfast mocktail, and crafting! This weekend, we're doing paint by numbers cat pictures. This is an easy craft, all skill levels accep...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Payment Required

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Start your weekend off right with coffee, a breakfast mocktail, and crafting! This weekend, we're doing paint by numbers cat pictures. This is an easy craft, all skill levels accepted. If the Library Director can do it, you can too!

MOVIES AT WEST: Freakier Friday (West End)

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

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22 years after Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Anna (Lindsay Lohan) endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges t...

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Library Branch: West End Branch

Room: West End Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

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22 years after Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Anna (Lindsay Lohan) endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter.

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: Books & Reading, 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.

MOVIES AT WEST: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (West End)

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:45pm

West End Meeting Space at West End Branch

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When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys mus...

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Library Branch: West End Branch

Room: West End Meeting Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movies

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When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace.

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, May 13, 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: Books & Reading

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.

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10 am				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Crochet, Knit & More Club 10:30am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group 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 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! Disclaimer(s) Caregivers must participate This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate.
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2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Craft: Coffee Filter Flowers (Point Lookout) 2:30pm–4:00pm Adults Point Lookout Branch Full Registration Required Payment Required This event is in the "Adults" group Full Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Point Lookout Branch Room: Point Lookout Meeting Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Payment Required Event Details: Back by popular demand! Join us at Point Lookout to craft a bouquet of Disclaimer(s) Supplies fee There is a supplies fee for this program. To receive a refund if you are unable to attend, you must cancel your registration at least 4 hours before the program starts. Refunds are not automatic and must be requested by emailing businessoffice@longbeachlibrary.org.
3 pm				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 "Elementary School" group Earth Day Handprint Collage 3:30pm–4:15pm Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Main Library Open 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 "Elementary School" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make a collage out of recycled magazines and books to create this inspired Earth Day craft! Recommended for ages 3 and up. An Earth Day 2026 event
4 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Color Your Own Doodle Kite 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids, Elementary School Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Elementary School Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us to color your own doodle kite! Add color to customize these fun prints with permanent markers.
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Night: Beaded Succulents 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Registration Required Event Details: Design plants out of craft beads in the style of string succulents and arrange them in a terracotta pot decorated to your liking. All supplies included. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies Long Beach Public Library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Craft Clutch 6:00pm–8:30pm Adults Main Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Main Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Looking for a relaxed space to work on your craft projects? Join us for Craft Clutch, a casual evening of creativity and community.
7 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Craft: Pressed Flower Coasters 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Main Library Closed Registration Required Payment 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 Registration Required Payment Required Event Details: Design your own pressed flower coasters using a decoupage technique. Each attendee with make two coasters. Disclaimer(s) Supplies fee There is a supplies fee for this program. To receive a refund if you are unable to attend, you must cancel your registration at least 4 hours before the program starts. Refunds are not automatic and must be requested by emailing businessoffice@longbeachlibrary.org. This event is in the "Adults" group Raphael: Sublime Poetry with Thomas Germano 7:00pm–8:30pm 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: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: The Metropolitan Museum of Art will present the first comprehensive exhibition on Raphael (1483-1520) in the United States from March 29 through June 28, 2026, bringing together more than 200 of the artist’s greatest masterpieces and rarely seen t

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