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Friday September 20 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Film Friday: The Bikeriders
After a chance encounter, headstrong Kathy is drawn to Benny, member of Midwestern motorcycle club the Vandals. As the club transforms into a dangerous underworld of violence, Benny must choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.Drama, 2023, R, 1hr 56min*Movies m......More
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Friday September 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Historical Fiction Book Club: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
We are pleased to present the LBPL's Historical Fiction Book Club, led by librarian Jakea Williamson. This is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of the Library. This month's book is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
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Friday September 20 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 September 21 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 September 21 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Book Buddies
Join LBHS students for a fun-filled book buddies session! Children will be paired up with a teen volunteer to read books together. Practice reading skills with an older student and enjoy a good story.Swing by the Youth Services Department between 11am and 12pm to be pai......More
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Saturday September 21 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Acrylic Painting 101
Paint along with instructor Joan Lazarus as you create a painting of a fall scene featuring a basket of freshly picked apples.Please register to attend. There is a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor the day of class.
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Saturday September 21 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Author Talk with Liane Moriarty (Zoom)
Join us as we chat with mega-bestselling author Liane Moriarty about her newest novel Here One Moment. Moriarty’s Here One Moment is a brilliantly constructed tale that looks at free will and destiny, grief and love, and the endless struggle to maintain certainty and co......More
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Sunday September 22 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Fall Equinox Yoga & Meditation on the Beach (Off-Site)
Welcome the Fall Equinox through yoga and meditation. The Fall Equinox is a solar festival, celebrated when the length of the day and night are equal. Fall represents harvest as the cooler weather approaches and there is less daylight. In celebration Gary Jansen (Chopra......More
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Sunday September 22 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
FUN FOR ALL: The Incredible Dancing Dogs!
Are you ready to witness a spectacular live trick show like never before? Get ready to be amazed as Diana Frohman and her famous golden retrievers take the stage.
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Monday September 23 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Molly Mouse Lapsit
Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.For children ages 5 months to 3 years.No switching, please attend the class you signed up for.
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Monday September 23 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Gentle Yoga (Hybrid)
Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class featuring certified RYT instructor Beverlee Bertinetti. Using a combination of seated and standing positions, you’ll learn balance, breathing, and focus like never before. Beginners are we......More
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Monday September 23 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Head Start (Preschool) Info & Registration
The Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County will be at the Long Beach Public Library to provide information and assist families in enrolling in the Head Start program. This program, offered by the Office of Head Start, supports young children from low-income fa......More
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Monday September 23 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Molly Mouse Lapsit
Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.
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Monday September 23 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Molly Mouse Lapsit
Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.
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Monday September 23 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 September 23 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Great Books Discussion Group
The Great Books Discussion Group is an in-person program taking place on the 2nd floor of Long Beach Public Library. Below is the list of upcoming meeting dates as well as the titles up for discussion. Physical copies will be available at the front desk of the Library t......More
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Monday September 23 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Monday Matinee: Adam the First
Adam sets out on a cross country adventure to track down a series of men who could be his estranged father, each one with a different life that could become his own.Drama, 2024, NR, 1hr 43min*Movies may be subject to change. Please check the Motion Picture Association o......More
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Monday September 23 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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Monday September 23 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Lego Club
For Children in Grades 1 thru 7Come and build your amazing creations with a group of like-minded children and tweens.Get inspired using Lego pieces from our extensive collection.
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Monday September 23 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Beach Reads Book Club: This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune (Lafayette Blvd. Beach)
Join the Library Director and other library staff for our Beach Reads Book Club at scenic Lafayette Boulevard Beach. Bring your book, blanket, and beverage for a discussion of lighthearted and easy to read summer books.September's book will be This Summer Will Be Differ......More
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Monday September 23 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Teen Movie Night: One Piece: Red
One Piece: RedMonday, September 23rd 6:30pmUta, the most beloved singer on the planet, is known for hiding her own identity when performing. Now, for the first time, she will reveal herself to the world. All of Uta's fans, including the Straw Hats led by Luffy, await.An......More
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Tuesday September 24 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Low-Impact Cardio (Hybrid)
Lori is live in the Auditorium! If you've been sedentary all day, 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 hy......More
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Tuesday September 24 4:15pm - 5:15pm EDT
Graphic Novel Book Club: Spy x Family
Anime and Manga Club is back in a new form, now open to both teens and adults and celebrating the art of both Western and Eastern graphic novels!Love the art of graphic novels? Join us to discuss popular and classic stand alone books and series as we explore the medium......More
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Tuesday September 24 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Discovering Yourself Through Journaling
Discover the power of self-connection through the transformative practice of journaling. Led by poet and librarian Nicole, this workshop invites you to explore the depths of your inner world through a series of thought-provoking prompts. Unleash your creativity and emba......More
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Tuesday September 24 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Hispanic Heritage Month: An Oral History Panel Honoring the Hispanic Community of Long Beach
Join us as we kick off our community oral history series with a panel discussion honoring notable figures in the unsung, yet vibrant Hispanic community of Long Beach! Panel participants will speak about, take questions, and discuss their personal and professional lives ......More
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Tuesday September 24 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien (Off Site)
Join staff member Jake for a book discussion of the birth of modern fantasy, The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien."In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with noth......More
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Wednesday September 25 9:00am - 12:00pm 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 mornings from 9-12pm from February 7th through May 30th. Registration occurs will occur from 10-12pm on Thursda......More
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Wednesday September 25 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
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Wednesday September 25 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 September 25 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 like......More
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Wednesday September 25 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 be......More
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Wednesday September 25 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 September 25 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. *Br......More
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Wednesday September 25 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 September 25 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 September 25 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen DIY Tumbler Cups
Need a stylish new cup, but don't have Stanley cup money? Come by the library to decorate your own glass tumbler cup!Please be advised this program is for teens ages 12+.
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Wednesday September 25 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 September 25 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Offshore wind Education, Awareness and updates
Protect Our Coast is a grassroots A-Political environmental conservation 100% resident volunteer Barrier Island and Island Park group that would like to conserve our coastal community and prevent industrialization of our ocean, beach park and residential communities.We ......More
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Wednesday September 25 6:45pm - 8:00pm EDT
West End Neighbors' Meeting (West End)
Disclaimer(s)Outside organization eventThis is a meeting or program held by an outside organization and in no way constitutes Library endorsement.
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Wednesday September 25 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
LBNY Bestseller Book Club: The God of the Woods (Hybrid)
This September, join us for a discussion of Liz Moore's NYT bestselling release, The God of the Woods.Digital copies are available on Libby without a wait for Long Beach cardholders. Due to high demand, please register below to reserve your physical book for pickup at t......More
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Thursday September 26 9:00am - 12:00pm 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 mornings from 9-12pm from February 7th through May 30th. Registration occurs will occur from 10-12pm on Thursda......More
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Thursday September 26 9:15am - 9:45am EDT
Rise and Shine Storytime!
Get ready for the day with Miss Sarah & Miss Eileen at Rise and Shine Storytime!Come on down to the Funny Friends Farm and join us with our puppet friends Moolia & Rocky as we sing songs, dance, and peek inside the Story Barn to get a clue about the day's special story!
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Thursday September 26 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.
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Thursday September 26 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Nature Morte According to Paul Cézanne
“According to Emile Bernard, Cézanne habitually used no less than nineteen colors: Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine, Prussian Blue – Emerald Green Viridian, Terre Verte – Vermilion, Red Ochre, Burnt Siena, Rose Madder, Carmine Lake, Burnt Lake – Brilliant Yellow, Naples Yellow,......More
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Thursday September 26 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LBPL Online Services Overview (Zoom)
Join librarian Ron Carroll for an overview of Consumer Reports.Meeting Link Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87072904970?pwd=a1h4V0I3QnVLU0tmNGVhNXpwWTlNUT09 Meeting ID870 7290 4970Passcode109206
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Thursday September 26 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Retreat
Looking for a space to chill out, make some fun (free!) drinks, meet fellow teens, and do some crafting? Swing by the Teen Space every Thursday from 4pm-5pm for Teen Retreat!Snacks will be provided & earn community service hours! Ages 12+
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Thursday September 26 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Yoga & Shiatsu
Feel good and address the aches and pains in your body by following a healing gentle yoga sequence (seating and standing poses) and targeted Shiatsu massage. Learn how to help your lymphatic system detoxify, incorporate a new habit in your routine!Certified yoga instruc......More
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Thursday September 26 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Fright Night Feature: The VVitch (2015)
What better way to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox than with Robert Egger's New England nightmare, The Witch (2015, R, 1h 32m).In 1630 New England, panic and despair envelops a farmer, his wife and their children when youngest son Samuel suddenly vanishes. The family bla......More
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Friday September 27 through September 29
Celebration of Jazz & Blues
Join us for the 2nd Annual Celebration of Jazz & Blues at the Long Beach Public Library! Featuring amazingly talented performers across 3 days.For event updates, register for each concert individually via the links below. Friday, September 27th at 7pm: Katie Mitchell Ba......More
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Friday September 27 9:00am - 10:00am 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 September 27 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, cognitive......More
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Friday September 27 10:30am - 11:15am 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.
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Friday September 27 1:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Film Friday: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows.Sci-Fi, 2024, PG-13, 2hr ......More
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Friday September 27 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Pokémon Trading Card Club
Calling all kid Pokémon card collectors and card enthusiasts! Meet other collectors and trade Pokémon cards. Trading rulesThe Library is not responsible for trades made during this program.Any cards you do not want to trade should be left at home.Please bring all cards ......More
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Friday September 27 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
LBPL Celebration of Jazz & Blues: Katie Mitchell Band and Friends Present “Ladies Sing the Blues and Jazz”
Katie Mitchell Band and Friends Present “Ladies Sing the Blues and Jazz” featuring vocals by: Jenny Arrigo, Brittany Devarso, Cat Parr and Katie Mitchell Katie MitchellKatie Mitchell is a singer/songwriter whose powerful, soulful voice is often compared to the likes of ......More
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Saturday September 28 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 September 28 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Artful Salon
Join with other artists to network, share ideas and inspiration, and learn from one another. Led by instructor Carolyn De Soucey. Each artist participating is asked to bring one piece of art to present and discuss. Please register to attend.
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Saturday September 28 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
True Crime Book Club: Blood on Their Hands
Do you love true crime?Join Tanya and Eddie to discuss a specific case each month. We will focus on a different true crime case with theories, suspects and coverage being discussed.This month we'll be reading "Blood on Their Hands: Murder, Corruption, and the Fall of th......More
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Saturday September 28 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
MOVIES AT WEST: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (West End)
Mrs. Harris, an English domestic servant who falls in love with a couture Dior dress, decides she must buy one of her own. After she raises the funds to buy the dress, Mrs. Harris sets off on a journey to Paris that will change the course of her life. Paul Gallico's cla......More
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Saturday September 28 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
LBPL Celebration of Jazz & Blues: Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton
Jerron Paxton plays black folk music from nearly all the idioms that entails. From the Jazzof stride piano and banjo from New Orleans to New York to the deepest of the blues played onguitar and harmonica of which he has been a noted figure since his teenage years, from ......More
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Sunday September 29 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
LBPL Celebration of Jazz & Blues: Rahsaan Cruse and Friends
Rahsaan Jamal Cruse Jr. is an emerging jazz virtuoso born into a family with a rich musical heritage. As a young boy, Rahsaan's family cultivated his musical roots by exposing him to the gospel melodies of the church, the rhythmic beats of R&B, and the captivating harmo......More
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Sunday September 29 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
LBPL Celebration of Jazz & Blues: Guy Davis
Guy Davis is a two-time, back-to-back Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Blues, a musician, Actor, Author, and Songwriter. Guy uses a blend of Roots, Blues, Folk, Rock, Rap, Spoken Word, and World Music to comment on, and address the frustrations of social injustice, t......More
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Monday September 30 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Molly Mouse Lapsit
Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.For children ages 5 months to 3 years.No switching, please attend the class you signed up for.
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Monday September 30 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, you’ll learn balance, breathing, and focus. Beginners are welcome, and this class is open to all. W......More
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Monday September 30 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Head Start Info & Registration
The Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County will be at the Long Beach Public Library to provide information and assist families in enrolling in the Head Start program. This program, offered by the Office of Head Start, supports young children from low-income fa......More
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Monday September 30 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
Molly Mouse Lapsit
Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.
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Monday September 30 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Molly Mouse Lapsit
Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.
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Monday September 30 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 September 30 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Monday Matinee: Critical Thinking
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the true story of the Miami Jackson High School chess team, which was the first inner city team to win the U.S. National Chess Championship.Drama, 2020, NR, 1hr 57min*Movies may be subject to change. Please check the Motion Picture......More
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Monday September 30 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Messy Art - Splat Painting
Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art!We will be using cotton balls, paint, spoons and paper to make unique pieces of art. 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. IF YOU DO NOT......More
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Monday September 30 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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Monday September 30 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Teen Video Game Club
Teen gamers of Long Beach, come on down!Test your skills amongst friends, enjoy snacks, and hang out. This program is for ages 12+.