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Wednesday May 21 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Resume Help (Hybrid)
Looking for a job and need some help with your resume? Book a 30-minute appointment with Lenora, a LBPL reference librarian with training on job search help and resume assistance. Reservations must be made a week in advance, and you need to select a time when booking yo......More
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Wednesday May 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Ask the Tech Guy
Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, or downloading ebooks to your device? Then join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy every Wednesday afternoon to get answers to your pressing tech questions, one-on-one.  *......More
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Wednesday May 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Author Talk with Rachelle Bergstein (Zoom)
Youâre invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blumeâs life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconicâand controv......More
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Wednesday May 21 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Chair Yoga (West End)
Join us at the West End Branch of the Long Beach Library for this beginner-friendly Chair Yoga class. With gentle instruction by Librarian Nicole, together we will build strength, flexibility and mental well-being. Nicole is a certified Yoga instructor with experience l......More
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Wednesday May 21 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Teen Night : Mini Scrapbooks
Create your own mini scrapbooks. Mini scrapbooks, stickers, and scrapbook materials will be supplied. Feel free to bring any stickers and photos! Snacks provided!
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Wednesday May 21 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Chopra Meditation for Stress Relief and Improved Sleep (West End)
Gary Jansen is a Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation and Health Instructor and will help you achieve positive lifelong change through meditation. Each class will include valuable information on mediation for stress relief, emotional well-being and better sleep. Jansen is......More
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Wednesday May 21 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Women's Empowerment Group with Anissa Moore
The Long Beach Women's Empowerment Series seeks to encourage women to pursue emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual health. Please join Anissa Moore, Deputy County Executive for Health and Human Services, for this monthly gathering of support. This is an in-pers......More
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Wednesday May 21 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Creating a Compelling College Application (Zoom)
This Zoom presentation by Ronald Feuchs and Jackie Tepper of Stand Out For College is designed to help high school juniors and their parents understand how to use the upcoming summer productively to create a compelling college application. Â They will cover the college ......More
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Thursday May 22 9:15am - 12:15pm EDT
ESL with the Adult Learning Center
Join teachers from the Adult Learning Center for this English as a Second Language series. This beginner/intermediate class meets every Wednesday and Thursday morning.
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Thursday May 22 9:15am - 9:45am EDT
Rise and Shine!
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!
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Thursday May 22 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Play Hooray
Your 2 to 5 year old will have lots of fun in this music & movement program using puppets, instruments, finger play and dancing to encourage socialization and healthy expelling of energy.YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR EACH WEEK'S CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.YOU MUST ATTEND THE CLASS YOU S......More
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Thursday May 22 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
LGBTQ+ Cinema: Bound
Our monthly series highlighting LGBTQ+ films. This month's film is, Bound. Sparks fly when Violet (Jennifer Tilly) sets eyes on Corky (Gina Gershon) in an elevator. Violet is the girlfriend of a violent gangster, Caesar (Joe Pantoliano), while Corky is fresh out of pris......More
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Thursday May 22 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Chess Club
Love chess? Want to learn how to play? Come join our Chess Club for children in the 2nd grade and above. Play against each other and instructor Chess Master Joel Salman.
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Friday May 23 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
Chair Yoga (Hybrid)
This popular Chair Yoga class focuses on a full-body practice and will help strengthen your nervous system and reduce stress and stiffness. Kathleen Regan has been teaching yoga since 1993, and she has been practicing for even longer. Certified in Hatha/Raja Yoga, sh......More
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Friday May 23 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Baby Sign Language
Your baby has A LOT to say! Toddlers too! With just a few easy-to-learn American Sign Language signs, you can start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler today! Your toddler is speaking already? Great! Signing has been shown to increase vocabulary, cogniti......More
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Friday May 23 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Readiness
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.Please sign up for each weekâs class separately.
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Friday May 23 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Film Friday: Glengarry Glen Ross
A group of sad-sack real-estate agents resort to desperate measures when they are forced to participate in a vicious sales competition in which only the top two earners will be allowed to keep their jobs. Based on the play by David Mamet, which is currently on Broadway.......More
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Friday May 23 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
PokĂŠmon Trading Card Club
Meet other kid PokĂŠmon card collectors and trade cards.Trading rules⢠The Library is not responsible for trades made during this program⢠Leave cards you donât want to trade at home⢠Bring all cards in card sleeves in an album labeled with your name and phone number......More
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Saturday May 24 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid)
This Hatha yoga class is designed to strengthen and lengthen your muscles and free your mind. Instructor Stephanie Durso will guide you into each pose and provide alignment cues for holding the pose and breathing deeply. Most poses are performed on a mat, but there are ......More
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Saturday May 24 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Baby Music With Love
Come join for a highly social and interactive baby music class that introduces rhythm, tone, melody, and movement. Kids and parents will sing, dance, explore instruments, and learn from one another as they fall in love with music.
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Saturday May 24 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Crochet Club
Calling all crocheters and knitters! đ§śâ¨Join the Long Beach Public Library's Crochet & Knit Club! Whether you're a pro or a beginner, bring your supplies and enjoy a creative, supportive space to work on projects, learn new stitches, and connect with fellow crafters.
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Saturday May 24 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Family Movie: Lilo and Stitch
Bring the whole family to this weekend series featuring animated and live action family friendly films from new releases to beloved classics.This Month:Lilo and StitchSaturday, May 24th, 2pmComedy/Adventure, 2002, PG, 1hr 25minSynopsis: Â In Lilo and Stitch, get ready t......More
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Sunday May 25 All Day
Closed for Summer Sundays!
Long Beach Public Library is closed for Sundays during the summer from Mother's Day through Labor Day. Our normal Sunday hours of 1 to 5pm will resume on the Sunday after Labor Day Weekend.While Library services may be unavailable, there are certain Sundays where we wil......More
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Monday May 26 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Monthly Mommy Mixer!
Mommies (or Daddies, Nannies & Grannies) of children 18 months & under, come join Moms/Librarians Eileen & Nicole for our new Monthly Mommy Mixer! Come down to the library for a cup of coffee and a chance to chat with other grown ups! Get out of the house and chill out......More
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Monday May 26 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Resume Help (Hybrid)
Looking for a job and need some help with your resume? Book a 30-minute appointment with Lenora, a LBPL reference librarian with training on job search help and resume assistance. Reservations must be made a week in advance, and you need to select a time when booking yo......More
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Monday May 26 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Lego Club
Come by and enjoy some free-play time with our massive Lego collection!Grades K - 6th.
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Tuesday May 27 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Low-Impact Cardio (Hybrid)
Get your blood flowing with Lori Rozell, a certified group fitness instructor. Beginners are welcome in this low-impact cardio class which includes ab strengthening. Class start time is 11:05.The instructor is live in the Auditorium at the Main Library. You can join o......More
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Tuesday May 27 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Club BĂŠbĂŠ
Long Beach's hottest club is Club BÊbÊ... Located at in the Long Beach Public Library auditorium...This place has everything; black lights, books, librarians in disguise, music, Channel Jr. and more!Don't forget to say the password at the door: Baby Bottle Service...More
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Tuesday May 27 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Albums & Asanas: The Police: Yoga on the Moon
Where vinyl & vinyasa meet! Join the yoga flow as we spin vinyl from the library's record collection. This month we will be featuring the music of The Police!
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Tuesday May 27 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Long Island and the Legacy of Eugenics with Author Mark Torres
The origins of the eugenics movement can be found within the Eugenics Record Office, an otherwise nondescript two-and-a-half-story administrative building at Cold Spring Harbor, New York, under the direction of Charles Benedict Davenport from 1910-1939. The work conduct......More
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Tuesday May 27 8:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
Tech Guy Talks: How to Secure Your Router
Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation."Do you have home Internet? Then you have a router; Did you know that you are responsible for securing it? It's not hard but most people aren't aware nor know how to. In this short presentation I wil......More
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Wednesday May 28 9:15am - 12:15pm EDT
ESL with the Adult Learning Center
Join teachers from the Adult Learning Center for this English as a Second Language series. This beginner/intermediate class meets every Wednesday and Thursday morning.
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Wednesday May 28 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
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Wednesday May 28 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Play Dough Time
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. This strength will make them ready for pencil and scissor control later in life.Please......More
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Wednesday May 28 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Canasta Club!
Do you play Canasta and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it. Bring your cards and we'll provide the space for open play. Register below if you'd lik......More
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Wednesday May 28 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Mah-Jongg Club!
Do you play Mah Jongg and want to meet other community members who play? Join us on Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Library Auditorium! Practice your skills and have fun while you do it. Bring your own Mah Jongg tiles, and we'll provide the space for open play. Register b......More
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Wednesday May 28 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Resume Help (Hybrid)
Looking for a job and need some help with your resume? Book a 30-minute appointment with Lenora, a LBPL reference librarian with training on job search help and resume assistance. Reservations must be made a week in advance, and you need to select a time when booking yo......More
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Wednesday May 28 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Ask the Tech Guy
Do you have questions about your computer or laptop? Want to learn more about Zoom, streaming movies, or downloading ebooks to your device? Then join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy every Wednesday afternoon to get answers to your pressing tech questions, one-on-one.  *......More
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Wednesday May 28 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Meditation (Hybrid)
Meditation session with Lisa Wisel, MS, BC-DMT, LCATMeditation will:- EASE your mind- SOOTHE your emotions HEAL your bodyLearn how to be in alignment and replenish the peace that resides within you. Join Lisa, a masters prepared dance/movement therapist, gestalt psychot......More
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Wednesday May 28 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Chair Yoga (West End)
Join us at the West End Branch of the Long Beach Library for this beginner-friendly Chair Yoga class. With gentle instruction by Librarian Nicole, together we will build strength, flexibility and mental well-being. Nicole is a certified Yoga instructor with experience l......More
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Wednesday May 28 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Teen Night : Heart Suncatchers
Make beautiful heart suncatchers!Supplied and snacks supplied.
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Wednesday May 28 6:15pm - 6:45pm EDT
Pajama Storytime
Get ready for bedtime with Miss Janet! Enjoy a few themed stories and take home an activity to do before bed.
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Wednesday May 28 6:45pm - 8:00pm EDT
West End Neighbors Civic Association
Join the West End Neighbors Civic Association's monthly meetings. These monthly meetings are a forum for to facilitate the exchange of ideas surrounding local governmental affairs, quality of life and events within our community.
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Wednesday May 28 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
LBNY Bestseller Book Club: Real Americans (Hybrid)
In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander month, we are reading the bestselling novel, Real Americans, by Rachel Khong. Copies will be available at the circulation desk or via Libby with your library card. Register to save your seat in person, or click the link ......More
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Thursday May 29 9:15am - 12:15pm EDT
ESL with the Adult Learning Center
Join teachers from the Adult Learning Center for this English as a Second Language series. This beginner/intermediate class meets every Wednesday and Thursday morning.
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Thursday May 29 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Play Hooray
Your 2 to 5 year old will have lots of fun in this music & movement program using puppets, instruments, finger play and dancing to encourage socialization and healthy expelling of energy.YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR EACH WEEK'S CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.YOU MUST ATTEND THE CLASS YOU S......More
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Thursday May 29 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Heritage Quest (Zoom)
Join librarian Ron Carroll for an overview of the Heritage Quest Genealogy Database!Meeting Link Here:Â https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83819622819?pwd=7eQbasblb9A0buCLpZt8agzJrIZX2y.1Meeting ID838 1962 2819Passcode109206
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Thursday May 29 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Messy Art - Marble Painting
Join Miss Tanya for more Messy Art!We'll be using paint, glass marbles and trays to create our own works of unique art on canvas. So remember to dress for a mess!SPACE IS LIMITED. IN ORDER TO MAKE SURE EACH CHILD GETS MATERIALS, YOU MUST REGISTER EACH CHILD INDIVIDUALLY......More
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Friday May 30 9:15am - 10:15am EDT
Chair Yoga (Hybrid)
This popular Chair Yoga class focuses on a full-body practice and will help strengthen your nervous system and reduce stress and stiffness. Kathleen Regan has been teaching yoga since 1993, and she has been practicing for even longer. Certified in Hatha/Raja Yoga, sh......More
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Friday May 30 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Baby Sign Language
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 speaking already? Great! Signing  increases vocabulary, cognitive skills, and reading co......More
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Friday May 30 10:45am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Readiness
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.Please sign up for each weekâs class separately.
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Friday May 30 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Film Friday: I'm Still Here
A woman married to a former politician during the military dictatorship in Brazil is forced to reinvent herself and chart a new course for her family after a violent and arbitrary act. Â PORTUGUESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLESPolitical Drama, 2024, PG-13, 2hr 17min*Movies may......More
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Friday May 30 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Drawing Club
Join Miss Tanya to draw and/or color in this hands-on, free-form class.Those who register to join in person will be given their very our pencil case with colored pencils, a pencil, a pencil sharpener and an eraser to bring with them to future classes. Paper will be prov......More
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Saturday May 31 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid)
This Hatha yoga class is designed to strengthen and lengthen your muscles and free your mind. Instructor Stephanie Durso will guide you into each pose and provide alignment cues for holding the pose and breathing deeply. Most poses are performed on a mat, but there are ......More
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Saturday May 31 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Crochet Club
Calling all crocheters and knitters! đ§śâ¨Join the Long Beach Public Library's Crochet & Knit Club! Whether you're a pro or a beginner, bring your supplies and enjoy a creative, supportive space to work on projects, learn new stitches, and connect with fellow crafters.
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Saturday May 31 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Artful Salon
Join Long Beach Art League at Artful Salon for an enjoyable get-together to allow visual artists to network, inspire and learn from each other by sharing ideas, experiences and techniques. Led by art instructor Carolyn DeSoucey, the session will be a wonderful opportuni......More