Upcoming Events
Tue, Apr 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us for guided fun with age appropriate toys. Enjoy songs, learn about early literacy, and make some new friends. For ages 0 - 3 with a parent or caregiver.

Tue, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Do you love to write? Come share your poem, short story, novel, screenplay, or whatever in a safe and encouraging environment. Learn to give and receive feedback in helpful ways and tips to get your creative juices flowing. Registration required.

Wed, May 01, 10:15am - 10:45am
Practice basic poses with yoga instructor Petra Poschmann. Toddlers and their caregivers with any level of experience are welcome in this class for beginners. For ages 0 – 5 with parent or caregiver.
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Thu, May 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
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Sat, May 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate AAPI and come see Chef Andy Matsuda of the Sushi Chef Institute demonstrate the art of making sushi in the traditional and modern styles. For Adults.

Tue, May 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us for guided fun with age appropriate toys. Enjoy songs, learn about early literacy, and make some new friends. For ages 0 – 3 with a parent or caregiver.

Tue, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! The TAB meeting will be followed by a book discussion of Artiface by Sharon Cameron! Copies of this book are available at the Library.

Wed, May 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Practice basic poses with yoga instructor Petra Poschmann. Toddlers and their caregivers with any level of experience are welcome in this class for beginners. For ages 0 – 5 with parent or caregiver.

Wed, May 08, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Join us as California Joe takes us 65 million years into the past with his Dino Magic Show! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.

Thu, May 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Thu, May 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Little baskets are a great way to collect all of those little things floating around your home. Join us to weave baskets using a few common office supplies, fine motor skills, and hand eye coordination. All materials will be provided. For adults.

Tue, May 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us for guided fun with age appropriate toys. Enjoy songs, learn about early literacy, and make some new friends. For ages 0 – 3 with a parent or caregiver.

Tue, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Prepare for adulthood by learning healthy ways to manage stress on a daily basis, and have fun creating a stress ball of your own! For teens and tweens.

Tue, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Patrons can enjoy a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees at the library. For adults.

Wed, May 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Practice basic poses with yoga instructor Petra Poschmann. Toddlers and their caregivers with any level of experience are welcome in this class for beginners. For ages 0 – 5 with parent or caregiver.

Thu, May 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.

Tue, May 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us for guided fun with age appropriate toys. Enjoy songs, learn about early literacy, and make some new friends. For ages 0 – 3 with a parent or caregiver.

Tue, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate AAPI (Asian American & Pacific Islander) month by learning about boba, a tea-based drink that originated in Taiwan, then make your own boba milk tea drink to sip while creating a mini boba keychain! For teens and tweens.

Sat, May 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Learn how to care for and revive half dead orchids. Bring your own dying orchid or work with one of ours and don't forget your pruners or scissors. For Adults.
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Tue, May 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Join us for guided fun with age appropriate toys. Enjoy songs, learn about early literacy, and make some new friends. For ages 0 – 3 with a parent or caregiver. 

Sat, Jun 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Join the Friends of Manhattan Beach Library for a wonderful book sale that will be held in the library Meeting Room. Browse a wide selection of children's and adult books, DVDs, and music CDs all at a bargain price.

Sat, Jun 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Join us for our Summer Discovery Kickoff Event featuring a live musical event on the patio with Nathalia! For all ages.

Tue, Jun 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teach social skills. Come play with us! For ages 0 - 36 months and caregivers.

Wed, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Need a place to study for finals? We will be opening our Meeting Room for you to drop in for one last academic push before summer! Snacks will be provided, and feel free to bring your own as well! For ages 12 - 18.

Thu, Jun 06, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Need a place to study for finals? We will be opening our Meeting Room for you to drop in for one last academic push before summer! Snacks will be provided, and feel free to bring your own as well! For ages 12 - 18.

Fri, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Need a place to study for finals? We will be opening our Meeting Room for you to drop in for one last academic push before summer! Snacks will be provided, and feel free to bring your own as well! For ages 12 - 18.

Sat, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a relaxing afternoon making unique coastal inspired oyster shell trinket dishes for your small household items. For adults.

Mon, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Patrons can enjoy a facilitated discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited amount of titles are available for attendees at the library. For adults.

Tue, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Need a place to study for finals? We will be opening our Meeting Room for you to drop in for one last academic push before summer! Snacks will be provided, and feel free to bring your own as well! For ages 12 - 18.

Wed, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Need a place to study for finals? We will be opening our Meeting Room for you to drop in for one last academic push before summer! Snacks will be provided, and feel free to bring your own as well! For ages 12 - 18.

Thu, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Need a place to study for finals? We will be opening our Meeting Room for you to drop in for one last academic push before summer! Snacks will be provided, and feel free to bring your own as well! For ages 12 - 18.

Tue, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! At this meeting we will discuss the Summer Discovery Program and other events and services for teens. For ages 12 - 18.

Tue, Jun 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
Music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teach social skills. Come play with us! For ages 0 - 36 months and caregivers.

Wed, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Students will learn watercolor art techniques and how to mix colors. Students will also be able to complete a work of art using their watercolor skills. For adults.

Thu, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn about glass and create your own fused glass bookmark with Firework Studio, perfect for your Summer Discovery Reading! For ages 10 - 18. This program is generously sponsored by Manhattan Beach Friends of the Library.