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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

Event Details:

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

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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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9 am				This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Parents" group Baby Sign Language 9:30am–10:00am Babies, Parents Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Parents" 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: Babies, Parents Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning Registration Required Event Details: 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! 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Parents" group Tummy Time 10:30am–11:30am Babies, Parents Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Parents" 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: Babies, Parents Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning, Play Time, Community Help Registration Required Event Details: Join Miss Jennifer for a class for Parents where we will discuss parenting tips and tricks, all while learning about how important tummy time is for your New Baby’s development. Disclaimer(s) Caregivers must stay Caregivers must stay for the duration of the program. Caregivers must participate This is a family program. Caregivers stay and participate. Exercise As a participant in any exercise class offered by Long Beach Public Library, you agree to indemnify the Library and the instructor from and against any losses, liabilities, claims, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) which may arise, for any reason whatsoever, as a consequence of any claim made in connection with the negligence or improper conduct of the Program Presenter or its agents or employees.	This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Parents" group Point Lookout Baby Sign Language 10:45am–11:15am Babies, Toddlers, Parents Point Lookout Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Parents" 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: Babies, Toddlers, Parents Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning Registration Required Event Details: Start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler by learning some American Sign Language. Your baby has A LOT to say! 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. 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 Closed 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 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: Kids, Toddlers, Preschool, Parents Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning, Storytime 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group LB Garden Club: Seed Swap! 11:30am–12:30pm 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: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Discussions, Education & Lifelong Learning Registration Required Event Details: Do you love gardening and want to meet others in your community who love gardening too? Join our LB Garden Club to discuss all things gardening! Promoting the love of gardening one seed at a time.
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1 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Poetry Festival: The Poet's Craft with Mindy Mangot 1:15pm–2:15pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group 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: 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!	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 "Adults" group LBPL Scribblers Writers Workshop 1:00pm–3:00pm 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: Education & Lifelong Learning Registration Required Event Details: Find your voice! Hone your skills! Interface with other writers! Facilitated by Marc DeSantis, published author and creative writing instructor. Please bring writing materials and any works in progress to share.
2 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Poetry Festival: Finding Your Voice: A Poetry & Journaling Workshop 2:30pm–3:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group 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: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Education & Lifelong Learning Registration Required Event Details: Write, reflect, and turn your journal entries into meaningful poetry in this workshop led by Nicole Menzzasalma, poet and librarian at the Long Beach Public Library.
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: Senses Poetry Workshop 3:45pm–4:45pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Main Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group 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: 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

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