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Tuesday, October 27

Messy Art With Your Baby!artFREE

Messy Art With Your Baby!

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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!

Ages 0–12 mo
After-School Homework HelpFREE

After-School Homework Help

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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 one of our teen volunteers. Please be advised that space is limited and based on the number of volunteers we have on the day.

Ages 5–12

Wednesday, October 28

Play Dough TimemovementFREE

Play Dough Time

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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 register each participant individually to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.

Ages 9 mo–3 yr

Thursday, October 29

Play HooraymovementFREE

Play Hooray

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Ages 2–5
Stories and STEAM: Homeschool ProgramscienceFREE

Stories and STEAM: Homeschool Program

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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 challenges. Every story becomes an opportunity to imagine, create, experiment, and learn.

Ages 5–12
Messy Art - Cardboard Pumpkin CollageartFREE

Messy Art - Cardboard Pumpkin Collage

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Get ready for spooky season! Join us to decorate your very own cardboard cutout pumpkin with glue, paper, buttons, and other bits & bobbles. SPACE IS LIMITED. IN ORDER TO MAKE SURE EACH CHILD GETS MATERIALS, YOU MUST REGISTER EACH CHILD INDIVIDUALLY. IF YOU DO NOT, YOU WILL HAVE YOUR REGISTRATION CANCELLED.

Ages 7–16
Chess ClubFREE

Chess Club

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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.

Kids

Friday, October 30

Baby Sign LanguagestorytimeFREE

Baby Sign Language

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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 comprehension. Join as we sing, sign, and play to learn!

Ages 3 mo–4 yr
Preschool ReadinessFREE

Preschool Readiness

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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.

Ages 18 mo–4 yr
5th Annual Halloween Pizza PartystorytimeFREE

5th Annual Halloween Pizza Party

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Drac's pack is back, and they are reading to raise a little terror! Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep daughter Mavis from leaving the hotel. Pizza provided by Brixx & Barley and light refreshments will be in the Program room beginning at 6pm. The film will start at 6:30pm. This event is generously sponsored by the Long Beach Friends of the Library! Registration is required.

Kids

Saturday, October 31

Baby Music With LoveFREE

Baby Music With Love

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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. Wear your costume for this special Halloween edition of Baby Music with Love!

Ages 5 mo–5 yr

Monday, November 2

Tuesday, November 3

Messy Art With Your Baby!artFREE

Messy Art With Your Baby!

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Join us for more Messy Art with your Baby! Create a festive handprint turkey just in time for Thanksgiving! Please send Miss Tanya, tsuarezmatos@longbeachlibrary.org, a headshot of your baby to add them to this fun craft. Please register each child individually to ensure space and supplies for all. Thanks!

Ages 0–12 mo

Wednesday, November 4

Play Dough TimemovementFREE

Play Dough Time

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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 register each participant individually to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.

Ages 9 mo–3 yr
Pajama StorytimestorytimeFREE

Pajama Storytime

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Get ready for bedtime with Miss Janet! Enjoy a few themed stories and take home an activity to do before bed.

Up to age 5

Thursday, November 5

Story Jams!storytimeFREE

Story Jams!

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Bring your little one to rock out with Miss Michela and Miss Ali during this playful program featuring live music, stories and movement!

Up to age 5
Play HooraymovementFREE

Play Hooray

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Ages 2–5
Stories and STEAM: Homeschool ProgramscienceFREE

Stories and STEAM: Homeschool Program

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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 challenges. Every story becomes an opportunity to imagine, create, experiment, and learn.

Ages 5–12
Messy Art - Thanksgiving ApronartFREE

Messy Art - Thanksgiving Apron

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art! We will be using a white apron, paint and paint markers to create a fun Thanksgiving apron. 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, YOU WILL HAVE YOUR REGISTRATION CANCELLED.

Kids

Friday, November 6

Baby Sign LanguagestorytimeFREE

Baby Sign Language

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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 comprehension. Join as we sing, sign, and play to learn!

Ages 3 mo–4 yr
Preschool ReadinessFREE

Preschool Readiness

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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.

Ages 18 mo–4 yr
Drawing ClubartFREE

Drawing Club

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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 provided. Registration required for in person. Space is limited.

Kids

Saturday, November 7

Magic: the Gathering TournamentFREE

Magic: the Gathering Tournament

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

The 1st annual Long Beach Public Library Magic: The Gathering tournament Who? Anyone 12 years or older What (format)? Legacy Where? The Long Beach Public Library auditorium When? Saturday, November 7th (Registration begins at 10:30 am & tournament play begins at 11:30 am) Why? Fun!!!

Ages 12+

Monday, November 9

Lego ClubartFREE

Lego Club

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Come by and enjoy free-play time with our massive Lego collection! Grades K - 6th.

Ages 5–12

Tuesday, November 10

After-School Homework HelpFREE

After-School Homework Help

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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 one of our teen volunteers. Please be advised that space is limited and based on the number of volunteers we have on the day.

Ages 5–12

Wednesday, November 11

Play Dough TimemovementFREE

Play Dough Time

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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 register each participant individually to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone.

Ages 9 mo–3 yr

Thursday, November 12

Play HooraymovementFREE

Play Hooray

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Join us for this fun family lapsit program featuring the Molly Mouse puppet, music, movement, and books.

Ages 2–5
Chess ClubFREE

Chess Club

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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.

Kids

Friday, November 13

Baby Sign LanguagestorytimeFREE

Baby Sign Language

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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 comprehension. Join as we sing, sign, and play to learn!

Ages 3 mo–4 yr
Preschool ReadinessFREE

Preschool Readiness

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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.

Ages 18 mo–4 yr
Jr. GamersFREE

Jr. Gamers

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

LBPL Jr. Gamers!!! Come by the library to game with friends, both old and new. Game Choices: Mario Kart Super Smash Bros. Ultimate TBA

Ages 8–12

Saturday, November 14

Baby Music With LovemusicFREE

Baby Music With Love

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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.

Ages 5 mo–5 yr

Monday, November 16

Monthly Mommy Mixer!movementFREE

Monthly Mommy Mixer!

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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 other caregivers while your babies relax or play. Compare battle stories, make new mom friends and get info on kid-friendly places & activities and other local resources for families! We will be here for the entire hour, so feel free to pop-in as you can! Registration is encouraged but not required. Walk-ins are welcome!

Ages 0–18 mo
Pokémon ClubFREE

Pokémon Club

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

📣 Calling all Pokémon trainers! 📣 Join Mr. Jake and Miss Michela for LBPL Youth Services' Pokémon Club! We will be learning the basics of the Pokémon Trading Card game. All materials will be provided by the library, including cards, but please feel free to bring your own cards. Pokémon novices and masters alike are welcome. Please note that the intent of this program is to play the card game. Card trading may be done before or after the program.

Ages 5–13

Tuesday, November 17

Messy Art For Tots - Handprint Fall TreeartFREE

Messy Art For Tots - Handprint Fall Tree

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots! We will be using a colored paper, paint, and canvas to create beautiful pieces of art. 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, YOU WILL HAVE YOUR REGISTRATION CANCELLED.

Ages 2–5
After-School Homework HelpFREE

After-School Homework Help

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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 one of our teen volunteers. Please be advised that space is limited and based on the number of volunteers we have on the day.

Ages 5–12

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MY STORY CLUBFrom $35

MY STORY CLUB

Liddle Bites Play Cafe · Long Beach

My Story Club 📚 Read • Play • Discover Watch your favorite stories come to life at My Story Club! Each class features a special children’s book and turns storytime into a fun, hands-on learning experience designed for little learners ages 1–4 . We’ll read together, learn new words , explore a focused early-learning lesson, sing and move, and finish with sensory play inspired by the story. Each class features a new book and new activities, so there is always something exciting to discover! Parents and caregivers join in the fun too, making My Story Club a special time to read, play, learn, and connect together. 📚 Story Time • Vocabulary • Focused Learning • Music & Movement • Sensory Play Every Other Tuesday • 9:45–10:15 AM Ages 2–5 Big stories. Little learners. Lots of fun! 💕 💕 Stay & Play! After My Story Club, your little one is welcome to stay and enjoy Open Play until 11:45 AM — included with class! 9:45–10:15 AM — My Story Club 📚 10:15–11:45 AM — Stay & Play 💕 That’s 2 full hours of stories, learning, movement, sensory fun & play!

Ages 12 mo–4 yrCourse
MONTESSORI MONDAYS (SESSION 2)From $35

MONTESSORI MONDAYS (SESSION 2)

Liddle Bites Play Cafe · Long Beach

Montessori Mondays is a hands-on class designed to help little ones build independence, confidence, concentration, and practical life skills through purposeful play and learning. Montessori Mondays 🌿 Each week, children will explore age-appropriate Montessori activities such as pouring, transferring, sorting, matching, scooping, fine-motor work, and traditional Montessori materials . Children are encouraged to choose activities, work at their own pace, practice completing a task, and begin caring for their materials and environment. Our goal is to gently move children toward independent work while keeping learning fun, calm, and developmentally appropriate. Ages 2–5 • Mondays 9:45–10:30 AM Little Hands. Big Independence. 🌿 🌿 Stay & Play Included! Your Montessori Monday experience doesn’t end when class does! After class, stay and enjoy Open Play until 11:45 AM — included with your registration. That’s 2 full hours of learning + play!

Ages 2–5Course