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Saturday October 17 9:30am - 10:30am 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 October 17 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Messy Art For Tots - Paint Splat Monsters
Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots!We will be using paint, canvas, spoons and googly eyes to make spooky monsters. Remember to dress for a mess!SPACE IS LIMITED. IN ORDER TO MAKE SURE EACH CHILD GETS MATERIALS, YOU MUST REGISTER EACH CHILD INDIVIDUALLY. IF YOU DO NO......More
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Saturday October 17 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 October 17 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Crochet, Knit & More 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 October 17 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Friends of the Library Meeting
The Friends of the Long Beach Public Library is a 501c3 non-profit that raises awareness and funds to supplement Library programs and services. If you'd like to join or volunteer for the Friends of the Library, please join them at their meetings on the 3rd Saturday of t......More
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Saturday October 17 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
True Crime Book Club: Catch The Devil
Do you love true crime? Join us to discuss a specific case each month. We will focus on a differentcase with theories, suspects and coverage being discussed.This month we'll be reading "Catch the Devil: A True Story of Murder, Deception, and Injustice on the Gulf Coast"......More
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Saturday October 17 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Silly Storywriter's Club
Get ready to laugh, imagine, and create! In the Silly Storywriters Club, our imaginations will run wild! Children in grades 3-5 will transform simple ideas into exciting stories filled with memorable characters, imaginative settings, and unexpectedadventures. Each sessi......More
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Saturday October 17 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
MOVIES AT WEST: You, Me & Tuscany (West End)
After the death of her mother, Anna throws caution to the wind and travels to an empty Italian villa offered to her by Matteo Costa, a man she barely knows. Enjoying herself in the Tuscan countryside, Anna is caught in the house by Matteo's mother and quickly claims to ......More
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Sunday October 18 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Drawing with Colored Pencil
Come relax and enjoy a class for both the beginner and also the intermediate student. In this class you will have the opportunity to improve your drawing skills and also learn how to use colored pencils to add more interest with the use of color in your drawings. You wi......More
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Sunday October 18 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Michael Alpern: What Long Beach Was--The Alpern Archives
Join Michael Alpern and the Long Beach Historical Society for a fascinating look back at the history of Long Beach through photographs, postcards, and the annual calendars that helped preserve and showcase the communityâs story.For years, Michael Alpern and the Long Bea......More
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Monday October 19 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Molly Mouse @ 9:30am
Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.
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Monday October 19 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Accessible Yoga for Every Body (Hybrid)
Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this accessible yoga for every body with Miriam Abrahams. Using a combination of seated and standing positions, youâll learn balance, breathing, and focus. Beginners are welcome, and this class is open to all. W......More
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Monday October 19 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Molly Mouse @ 10:15am
Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.
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Monday October 19 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Writers' Circle (Zoom)
If you're a writer and want to join other local writers serious about the craft, then come join our Writers' Circle on Monday from 11:15am to 1pm!To join on your computer, tablet, or smartphone: click on the JOIN ZOOM EVENT NOW buttonTo join by phone: +1 646 558 8656Mee......More
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Monday October 19 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Molly Mouse @ 11:00am
Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.
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Monday October 19 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Monthly Mommy Mixer!
Mommies (or Daddies, Nannies & Grannies) of children 18 months & under, come join Moms/Librarians Ali & 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 with......More
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Monday October 19 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Writers' Support Group
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. Please bring writing materials, your ideas a plenty of creativity!A......More
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Monday October 19 2:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Monday Matinee: The Departed
Help us celebrate this iconic film's 20th anniversary!To take down South Bostonâs Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own (Leonardo DiCaprio) to infiltrate the underworld, not realizing the syndicate has done likewise (Matt Damon). While an undercover cop curri......More
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Monday October 19 6:00pm - 6:45pm EDT
Lego Club
Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection!Grades K - 6th.
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Monday October 19 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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Monday October 19 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Please join LBPL's Board of Trustees and Library Administration for the monthly Board meeting.
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Tuesday October 20 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.This is a hybrid class. The instructor is live at the Main Library. You can jo......More
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Tuesday October 20 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Club BĂŠbĂŠ
Long Beach's hottest club is Club BĂŠbĂŠ...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: "Club Vibes"
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Tuesday October 20 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Bestiary of Astonishing Sea Monsters: Drawing, Illustration, Mixed Media
During this class with Rosa Maria Goeller, we will be illustrating a variety of marine fanciful beasts that appear in the Bestiary of Astonishing Sea Monsters, first published in Sebastian Munsterâs Cosmographia in 1550.Materials needed:1 Graphite pencil 2H Staedler1 Er......More
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Tuesday October 20 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
After-School Homework Help
Having trouble with your homework?Join us on Tuesdays and get help with your homework from our high school volunteers!Help is available for students in kindergarten to 6th grade on a first come first serve basis. Each student will get fifteen (15) minutes of help from o......More
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Tuesday October 20 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Intermediate Crochet
Further your basic crochet skills just in time for fall and winter projects!A $10 materials fee is payable to instructor the first day of class.Don't be a no-show! If you are unable to attend a class for which you are registered, please cancel your registration online o......More
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Wednesday October 21 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
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Wednesday October 21 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 October 21 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Mah-Jongg and Canasta Club!
Do you play Mah Jongg or 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 own Mah Jongg tiles, and we'll provide the space for open play.
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Wednesday October 21 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
1:30pm Chair Yoga (West End & Zoom)
Take a moment to stretch, breathe, and reset at the West End Branch of the Long Beach Public Library. In this beginner-friendly Chair Yoga class, a college credited yoga instructor will guide you through gentle movements designed to build strength, improve flexibility, ......More
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Wednesday October 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.*Brin......More
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Wednesday October 21 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
2:45pm Chair Yoga (West End & Zoom)
Take a moment to stretch, breathe, and reset at the West End Branch of the Long Beach Public Library. In this beginner-friendly Chair Yoga class, a college credited yoga instructor will guide you through gentle movements designed to build strength, improve flexibility, ......More
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Wednesday October 21 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Adult Craft: Decorative Taper Candles (West End)
Does your ideal autumn evening include lighting a cozy candle before digging in to your next book checked out from LBPL? Ours too! Join us at West End branch this October to decorate and customize your own taper candles with wax. Each participant will go home with two d......More
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Wednesday October 21 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Teen Night: Spooktacular Wreaths
Get into the spooky spirit and create a hauntingly beautiful wreath for your door! Using seasonal decorations, creepy accents, and plenty of creativity, you'll design a one-of-a-kind wreath that's frightfully festive.
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Wednesday October 21 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 October 21 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Point Lookout Book Club: The Island of Sea Women
All readers welcome! Copies of the book are available at the Point Lookout Branch. You can also read or listen on Libby.
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Wednesday October 21 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
How to Read an IEP Like a Lawyer
IEPs can be confusing, but they do not have to be. Special education attorney and author Christopher Barnett will walk parents and educators through the major sections of an IEP in clear, practical language. The program will cover what to look for, what questions to ask......More
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Wednesday October 21 7:00pm - 7:45pm EDT
Meditation for Relaxation (West End Branch)
Gary Jansen is a 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 the award-winn......More
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Wednesday October 21 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Guardians of the Panels: Golden/Silver Age Comic Book Preservation & History
Join us for a deep dive into the history and care of vintage comic books. This session explores the explosive creativity of the Golden Age (1938-1950s) and the imaginative revival of the Silver Age (1956-1970), detailing the key artists, publishers, and cultural shifts ......More
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Thursday October 22 9:15am - 9:45am EDT
Story Jams!
Bring your little one to rock out with Miss Michela and Miss Ali during this playful program featuring live music, stories and movement!
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Thursday October 22 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Play Hooray
Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.
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Thursday October 22 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Stories and STEAM: Homeschool Program
Join us as we blend creativity with technical problem-solving skills through engaging read-alouds and hands-on projects. Using the engineering design process, children will apply science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts to solve real-world-inspired chall......More
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Thursday October 22 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Meet Yourself Here: Somatic Yoga
Come as you are. Move as you need.This all-levels somatic yoga class invites you to slow down, reconnect with your body, and listen inward. Through gentle movement, mindful breath, and moments of stillness, we create space to notice what your body needs and honor your p......More
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Thursday October 22 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Adult Craft: Decorative Taper Candles (Point Lookout)
Does your ideal autumn evening include lighting a cozy candle before digging in to your next book checked out from LBPL? Ours too! Join us at Point Lookout branch this October to decorate and customize your own taper candles with wax. Each participant will go home with ......More
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Thursday October 22 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Otago: Exercise for Fall Prevention by Mt Sinai Health
Our Otago Exercise Program is a series of 17 strength and balance exercises. Each session is one hour.The program is designed for participants who:⢠Are 60 years and over⢠Have had a fall in the past year or are fearful of falling⢠Are not suffering from dementiaPart......More
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Thursday October 22 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Sing-along Karaoke (West End)
Show off your voice with an evening of karaoke at the West End Branch. There will be group singing to requested songs as well as individual and duet singing.All ages are welcome!
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Thursday October 22 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
LGBTQ+ Cinema: The People's Joker
Our monthly series highlighting LGBTQ+ films. This month, The People's Joker.In the absurdist, autobiographically inspired dark comedy, a painfully unfunny aspiring clown (Vera Drew as Joker the Harlequin) grapples with her gender identity while unsuccessfully attemptin......More
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Thursday October 22 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Perspectives in Art
Join us in putting ART into your HEART âŚâPERSPECTIVESâ ART CLUBOpen Studio Evenings at the Long Beach Public LibraryâPerspectivesâ is an open-studio multi-media art club for every level of ability and interest whose members â from pre-beginners to pros â love creating,......More
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Friday October 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, she i......More
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Friday October 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, start communicating with your preverbal baby or toddler today!Is your toddler speaking already? Great! Signing increases vocabulary, cognitive skills, and reading compre......More
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Friday October 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 October 23 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Film Friday: Supergirl
Before arriving on Earth, Kara Zor-El travels across the galaxy transforming from an innocent drifter to a superpowered mercenary. With her faithful friend Krypto the Superdog by her side, the pair are prepared for a fight. Still fresh from the trauma of witnessing the ......More
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Friday October 23 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 October 24 9:30am - 10:30am 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 October 24 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Crochet, Knit & More 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 October 24 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Acrylic Painting 101
Create a beautiful fall-themed acrylic painting with instructor Joan Lazarus.There is a $10 materials fee payable to instructor on the day of class.
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Saturday October 24 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Concert: Moose the Band
Get ready for a high octane tribute to classic rock hits with the band Moose! Don't let their age fool youâthese musicians play with the raw energy, precision, and passion of the legends who wrote the tracks, from the Beatles to the Rolling Stone to the Grateful Dead an......More
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Saturday October 24 3:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
MOVIES AT WEST: Michael (West End)
The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music. His journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled ......More
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Sunday October 25 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Drawing with Colored Pencil
Come relax and enjoy a class for both the beginner and also the intermediate student. In this class you will have the opportunity to improve your drawing skills and also learn how to use colored pencils to add more interest with the use of color in your drawings. You wi......More
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Sunday October 25 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Cinderella presented by Long Beach Arts Council and Sunrise Theater Co.
With the help of her fairy godmother, Ella finds the power of believing in herself, while Prince Cullen learns the value of looking beyond appearances to find true love. This engaging production encourages young audiences to embrace kindness, courage, and perseverance, ......More
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Monday October 26 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Molly Mouse @ 9:30am
Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.
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Monday October 26 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Accessible Yoga for Every Body (Hybrid)
Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this accessible yoga for every body with Miriam Abrahams. Using a combination of seated and standing positions, youâll learn balance, breathing, and focus. Beginners are welcome, and this class is open to all. W......More
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Monday October 26 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Molly Mouse @ 10:15am
Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.
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Monday October 26 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Molly Mouse @ 11:00am
Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.
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Monday October 26 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Writers' Support Group
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. Please bring writing materials, your ideas a plenty of creativity!A......More
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Monday October 26 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Resume Help
Looking for a job and need some help with your resume? Book a 30-minute appointment with Lenora, a LBPL reference librarian with specialized training on job search help and resume assistance.For more information and how to prepare for your appointment, visit our website......More
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Monday October 26 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Great Books Discussion Group-The Housekeeper and the Professor
The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library two weeks before each discussion. All are welcome to join. No registration required.No......More
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Monday October 26 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Monday Matinee: Send Help
Linda (Rachel McAdams) and her misogynistic boss, Bradley, suffer a terrible plane crash together and find themselves as the only survivors. Deserted on an island, the pair must find a way to work together in order to live long enough to find help. But as Bradley tries ......More
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Monday October 26 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
PokĂŠmon Club
đŁ Calling all PokĂŠmon trainers! đŁJoin Mr. Jake and Miss Michela for LBPL Youth Services' PokĂŠmon Club!We will be learning the basics of the PokĂŠmon Trading Card game. All materials will be provided by the library, including cards, but please feel free to bring your......More
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Monday October 26 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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Monday October 26 6:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The GatheringDo you love playing the trading card game Magic: The Gathering? Or perhaps you'd like to learn how to play, or have an interest in role playing games or the fantasy genre. If that's the case, then this program is for you!Don't worry if you don't have......More
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Monday October 26 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Mastering Mah-jongg: A 4-Part Beginner Series
đ Mastering Mah-jongg: A 4-Part Beginner SeriesWe heard you!One of our most-requested programs is finally here.Join us for a four-week Mah-Jongg learning series designed for beginners and newer players who want to build a strong foundation. Our instructor will guide you......More
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Monday October 26 8:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
Tech Guy Talks: Big Data (In Person)
Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy and learn everything you need to know about Big Data.We will discuss what Big Data is and how to recognize if your information is being bought and sold. Learn how you can minimize your data being siphoned up and how to get your informa......More
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Tuesday October 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.This is a hybrid class. The instructor is live at the Main Library. You can jo......More
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Tuesday October 27 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
Messy Art With Your Baby!
Join us for more Messy Art with your Baby!Create a spooky spider using your baby's hands.Please register each child individually to ensure space and supplies for all. Thanks!
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Tuesday October 27 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Bestiary of Astonishing Sea Monsters: Drawing, Illustration, Mixed Media
During this class with Rosa Maria Goeller, we will be illustrating a variety of marine fanciful beasts that appear in the Bestiary of Astonishing Sea Monsters, first published in Sebastian Munsterâs Cosmographia in 1550.Materials needed:1 Graphite pencil 2H Staedler1 Er......More
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Tuesday October 27 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
After-School Homework Help
Having trouble with your homework?Join us on Tuesdays and get help with your homework from our high school volunteers!Help is available for students in kindergarten to 6th grade on a first come first serve basis. Each student will get fifteen (15) minutes of help from o......More
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Tuesday October 27 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Intermediate Crochet
Further your basic crochet skills just in time for fall and winter projects!A $10 materials fee is payable to instructor the first day of class.Don't be a no-show! If you are unable to attend a class for which you are registered, please cancel your registration online o......More
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Tuesday October 27 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Giacometti in the Temple of Dendur with Professor Thomas Germano
This visual art lecture about the recent exhibition at the Met of Giacometti's work and the Temple of Dendur is presented by artist and lecturer professor Thomas Germano.
