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Monday June 17 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.YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR EACH WEEK'S CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.YOU MUST ATTEND THE ONE CLASS YOU SIGNED UP FOR...NO SWITCHING.
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Monday June 17 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 June 17 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.For children ages 5 months to 3 years.YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR EACH WEEK'S CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.YOU MUST ATTEND THE ONE CLASS YOU SIGNED UP FOR...NO SWITCHING.
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Monday June 17 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 11am to 1pm! To join on your computer, tablet, or smartphone: click on the JOIN ZOOM EVENT NOW buttonTo join by phone: +1 646 558 8656Meeti......More
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Monday June 17 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.For children ages 5 months to 3 years.YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR EACH WEEK'S CLASS INDIVIDUALLY.YOU MUST ATTEND THE ONE CLASS YOU SIGNED UP FOR...NO SWITCHING.
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Monday June 17 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Monthly Mommy Mixer!
Mommies (or Daddies, Nannies & Grannies) of children 2 & 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 with oth......More
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Monday June 17 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 June 17 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 June 17 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Monday Matinee: Dune Part Two
Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.Action, 2024, PG-13, 2hr 46min*Movies may be subject to change. Please check the Motion Picture Association of America rating for viewing guidelines....More
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Monday June 17 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Teen Summer Paint & Sip
Sit back, relax, and get creative at Summer Paint and Sip! Follow along with the guided painting tutorial, or branch off and do your own thing with some light refreshments. Please be advised this program is only for tweens/teens ages 10-18.
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Monday June 17 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Drop In Community Service
Need community service hours, but can't make a long term commitment?Stop by the Teen Space on Mondays from 5:00pm-6:00pm for an hour of opportunities! Help the Long Beach Librarians and give back to your community. Please be advised this is for tweens & teens ages 10+. ......More
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Monday June 17 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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Monday June 17 6:45pm - 7:15pm 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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Monday June 17 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Please join the Long Beach Public Library Board of Trustees for their monthly meeting. All are welcome!
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Tuesday June 18 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 June 18 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Library Study Hall
Stress of the end of the school year getting to you? Need a space to study with friends? Swing by Library Study Hall every Tuesday throughout the months of May and June! Enjoy our Teen Calming Corner for a break in the finals/AP/Regents madness.Please be advised this is......More
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Tuesday June 18 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Cook With Me: a Juneteenth Jamboree!
Cook With Me! Let's have a Juneteenth Jamboree!Join Miss Eileen as we explore the new Juneteenth Cookbook and make a few recipes together to celebrate! We will make fun, fresh & fruity treats to enjoy together as we listen to music and play games!Please register each ch......More
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Tuesday June 18 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Teen Tuesdays: Diamond Painting Bookmarks
DIY Rhinestone feather bookmarks! Snacks and crafts supplied.
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Tuesday June 18 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Albums & Asanas: Summer Vibes with Bob Marley
Join the yoga flow as we spin vinyl from the library's NEW record collection. This month we will be featuring the music of Bob Marley!
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Tuesday June 18 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: "Star Trek: No Time Like the Past" by Greg Cox (Off Site)
Join staff members Jake and Zachary for a book discussion of Star Tek: No Time Like the Past by Greg Cox.STARDATE 6122.5. A diplomatic mission to the planet Yusub erupts in violence when ruthless Orion raiders attempt to disrupt the crucial negotiations by force. Caught......More
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
Closed for Juneteenth
Long Beach Public Library is closed in observation of Juneteenth.
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Thursday June 20 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 June 20 10:00am - 10:45am 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 June 20 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Monet's Method (Point Lookout)
During these 4 sessions the class will be working primarily with oils on small canvas paper. Brushes, canvas paper, and oils will be provided by the instructor.Monet made light the central focus of his paintings. To capture its variations, he would sometimes complete a ......More
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Thursday June 20 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Silent Book Club (West End)
Calling all readers!Grab those books you've been meaning to read for our newest, stress free book club. Bring a book of your choice and settle in at the West End branch on the third Thursday of the month to read together for an hour; afterwards, stick around to chat wit......More
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Thursday June 20 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Wire Jewelry Bracelet Making
Join instructor Donna Irvine to make a memory wire bangle bracelet with a clasp-free wire base and your choice of beads.There is a $10 Materials Fee for this class.
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Thursday June 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Author Talk with Tiffany Jewell (Zoom)
Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School. From pres......More
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Thursday June 20 2:15pm - 3:00pm EDT
Baby and Me (Point Lookout)
Join us at the Point Lookout Branch for a silly story time and movement class. Designed for children 4-24 months of age and their caregivers.
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Thursday June 20 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
LBPL Online Services Overview (Zoom)
Join librarian Ron Carroll for an overview of the ProQuest database Part IIMeeting Link Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87072904970?pwd=a1h4V0I3QnVLU0tmNGVhNXpwWTlNUT09 Meeting ID870 7290 4970
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Thursday June 20 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Tween Meetup
Calling all tweens ages 9-12! Looking for a place to hang after school? We've got the snacks, activities, and space for you! Swing by the YS Teen Space every Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm. Please be advised this program is for tweens ages 9-12.
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Thursday June 20 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Animation Afternoons: The Boxtrolls
Animation Afternoons is a monthly movie series celebrating the art of animation! Animation lovers of all ages are welcome at this family-friendly program.This Month: The Boxtrolls (2014)Synopsis: A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors......More
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Thursday June 20 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Summer Solstice Yoga & Meditation on the Beach
During the summer solstice, the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and gives us our longest day of the year. Reminding us to celebrate the nourishing light of the sun and the light within each of us. Celebrate with Nicole and Gary welcoming the summer season throu......More
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Thursday June 20 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Enchanting Evening of Music with Jenny Feygin
Prepare to be spellbound as Jenny's students take center stage, demonstrating their mastery of the piano with pieces that will stir your soul and ignite your imagination.But that's not all! Experience the fusion of music and motion as skilled violinist Ju Jin Bornet and......More
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Friday June 21 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 June 21 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Qi Gong (West End)
Join instructor Yoanna Da Vinci (in lineage of the Wudang, WuGulun and Vietnamese Vovinam Schools)on the healing and delightful journey of QIGONG as Dance, with elements of TaiJi. Experience natural and relaxing physical therapy with mindful breathing, moving with the a......More
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Friday June 21 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 comp......More
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Friday June 21 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.Please sign up for each week’s class separately.
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Friday June 21 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
LB Gardening Club: Growing Up!
Do you love gardening and want to meet others in your community who love gardening too? Join our LB Gardening Club to discuss all things gardening! Promoting the love of gardening one seed at a time.Whether you're experienced, a beginner, or just love to garden, all are......More
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Friday June 21 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Film Friday: Karate Kid
The Karate Kid is turning 40! A martial arts master agrees to teach karate to Daniel LaRusso, the object of bullying by Cobra Kai, a menacing gang of karate students.Action, 1984, PG, 2hr 6min*Movies may be subject to change. Please check the Motion Picture Association......More
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Friday June 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Historical Fiction Book Club: The Night Watchman
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 Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich.Based on the extraordinary life of ......More
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Friday June 21 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Mermaid Parade
Ahoy! Get ready for Summer Reading Kick Off with a swash-buckling Mermaid (or Merman) Parade! Join Miss Sarah and Miss Eileen to make a fun craft, go for a march outside, and enjoy a cool treat.Remember to wear your nautical best to be in the running for best costume!
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Friday June 21 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 June 21 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Adult Summer Reading Kick Off Paint-n-Sip
Create a summer reading themed painting and sip a refreshing mocktail while making new friends. We'll spin some vinyl, too, as we celebrate the adventures reading can bring!
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Saturday June 22 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 June 22 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 June 22 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Summer Reading Kickoff Party - A Swashbuckling Adventure at LBPL!
YARRRR! It's a Swashbuckling Adventure at LBPL!Dive into Summer Reading with the Songs & Stories of the Sea!Drop anchor and get some wind in yer sails- YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ADVENTURE!Mermaids and Pirates at the Library? AYE! Join us for a rollicking good time at ......More
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Free Verse Poetry Workshop with Paula Curci
Paula Curci, Nassau County Poet Laureate 2022-2024 and Journal to the Self ™ Certified Instructor, will guide participants through several writing prompts to create free verse poetry. No experience in writing poetry is required. Registration is required for this progr......More
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Monday June 24 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 June 24 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Office Hours with Congressman Anthony D'Esposito
Open office hours for constituents of NY's 4th Congressional District to meet with Representative Anthony D'Esposito.
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Monday June 24 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Monday Matinee: Arthur the King
An adventure racer adopts a stray dog named Arthur to join him in an epic endurance race.Adventure, 2024, PG-13, 1hr 47min *Movies may be subject to change. Please check the Motion Picture Association of America rating for viewing guidelines.
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Monday June 24 4:15pm - 4:45pm EDT
Congrats, Elementary School Graduates!
YOU DID IT! Calling all young graduates! Join us to make an award winning picture frame to celebrate your big achievement! You can place your photo inside and use your magnet to show off to family and friends! Get those bragging rights- you earned it! Please register ea......More
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Monday June 24 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Drop In Community Service
Need community service hours, but can't make a long term commitment?Stop by the Teen Space on Mondays from 5:00pm-6:00pm for an hour of opportunities! Help the Long Beach Librarians and give back to your community. Please be advised this is for tweens & teens ages 10+. ......More
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Monday June 24 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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Monday June 24 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Lego Club
For Children in Grades 1 thru 7Come and build your amazing creations with a groupof like-minded children and tweens.Get inspired using Lego pieces from our extensive collection.
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Monday June 24 8:00pm - 8:45pm EDT
Tech Guy Talks: Password Managers
Join Long Beach Library's Tech Guy for this informative presentation.Do you have trouble remembering all of your passwords? We will discuss what password managers are; how they can help you elevate your digital security; and review their pros and cons. We will also revi......More
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Tuesday June 25 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 June 25 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Library Study Hall
Stress of the end of the school year getting to you? Need a space to study with friends? Swing by Library Study Hall every Tuesday throughout the months of May and June! Enjoy our Teen Calming Corner for a break in the finals/AP/Regents madness.Please be advised this is......More
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Tuesday June 25 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Teen Summer Reading Kickoff Party
2024 Summer Reading is here! Enjoy a teen-exclusive kick off party featuring a YA book swap, games, and snacks. Sign up for Summer Reading, enter for the chance to win prizes, and hang out with friends!