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Saturday, September 12

storytimeFREE

Silly Storywriter's Club

Sat, Sep 12 · 3:30 PM

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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 unexpected adventures. Each session will explore the building blocks of storytelling, including themes, character development, setting, plot, dialogue, and descriptive writing.

Ages 8–11

Monday, September 14

artFREE

Molly Mouse @ 9:30am

Mon, Sep 14 · 9:30 AM

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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

Up to age 3

artFREE

Molly Mouse @ 10:15am

Mon, Sep 14 · 10:15 AM

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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

Up to age 3

artFREE

Molly Mouse @ 11:00am

Mon, Sep 14 · 11:00 AM

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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

Up to age 3

movementFREE

Pokémon Club

Mon, Sep 14 · 4:30 PM

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.

Kids

artFREE

Lego Club

Mon, Sep 14 · 6:00 PM

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, September 15

artFREE

Messy Art For Tots - Toothbrush Painting

Tue, Sep 15 · 11:15 AM

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots! We will be using toothbrushes, paint and paper to create unique 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 12 mo–3 yr

storytimeFREE

High Holidays Family Fun Hour

Tue, Sep 15 · 3:30 PM

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Join us for one exciting hour of High Holiday fun! Enjoy storytime, songs, honey treats, and a themed photo booth—and best of all, decorate your very own Honey Jar! Fun for the whole family!

Up to age 5

Wednesday, September 16

movementFREE

Play Dough Time

Wed, Sep 16 · 11:00 AM

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 12 mo–5 yr

Thursday, September 17

movementFREE

Play Hooray

Thu, Sep 17 · 10:00 AM

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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

Ages 12 mo–5 yr

yogaFREE

Tummy Time

Thu, Sep 17 · 10:30 AM

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Join Miss Jennifer in a class for Parents where we will discuss parenting tips and tricks, all while learning about how important tummy time is for your New Baby’s development. Please bring a towel or yoga mat for you and your baby to practice on.

Up to age 2

scienceFREE

Stories and STEAM: Homeschool Program

Thu, Sep 17 · 10:30 AM

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.

Kids

artFREE

Messy Art - Cardboard Rainbow Collage

Thu, Sep 17 · 4:30 PM

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art! We will be using cardboard, washi tape, paper scraps to create a cardboard rainbow collage. 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

movementFREE

Chess Club

Thu, Sep 17 · 6:30 PM

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, September 18

storytimeFREE

Baby Sign Language

Fri, Sep 18 · 9:30 AM

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!

Up to age 2

storytimeFREE

Preschool Readiness

Fri, Sep 18 · 10:45 AM

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 12 mo–5 yr

movementFREE

Jr. Gamers

Fri, Sep 18 · 3:45 PM

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Back by popular demand - LBPL Jr. Gamers! Come game with friends, both old and new. This month, we'll be playing Nintendo Switch Sports and Mario Kart!

Kids

Saturday, September 19

musicFREE

Baby Music With Love

Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 AM

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.

Up to age 3

Monday, September 21

sensoryFREE

Family Movie: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Sensory Screening)

Mon, Sep 21 · 10:00 AM

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom. Animated, Action/Adventure, PG, 2026, 1hr 33min

Kids

movementFREE

Monthly Mommy Mixer!

Mon, Sep 21 · 11:30 AM

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!

Up to age 2

Wednesday, September 23

movementFREE

Play Dough Time

Wed, Sep 23 · 11:00 AM

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Ages 12 mo–5 yr

storytimeFREE

Pajama Storytime

Wed, Sep 23 · 6:15 PM

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, September 24

storytimeFREE

Story Jams!

Thu, Sep 24 · 9:15 AM

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

movementFREE

Play Hooray

Thu, Sep 24 · 10:00 AM

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

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

Ages 12 mo–5 yr

Friday, September 25

storytimeFREE

Baby Sign Language

Fri, Sep 25 · 9:30 AM

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Up to age 2

storytimeFREE

Preschool Readiness

Fri, Sep 25 · 10:45 AM

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Ages 12 mo–5 yr

artFREE

Drawing Club

Fri, Sep 25 · 4:00 PM

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, September 26

artFREE

Messy Art For Tots - Painting With Cars

Sat, Sep 26 · 9:30 AM

Long Beach Public Library · Long Beach

Join Miss Tanya for Messy Art for Tots! We will be using toy cars, 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 12 mo–3 yr

storytimeFREE