The Creativity Lab is a growing community of creative, collaborative, and empathetic individuals who will be ready to take on the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Arts-integrated experiences allow students to learn a wide range of topics like journalism, culture, arts, and technology. Students will use different tools and mediums like sculpture, watercolor, drawing, and various building and design materials. Throughout the sessions students will have the opportunity to create and design for themselves, their friends, and folks from the community.
Our team of educators is made up of passionate community members who are excited to teach and eager to learn and grow.
Pre-service teachers from CSULB will guide students through the entire 10-week experience, teaching foundational 21st century skills and design thinking concepts.
Our guest educators are artists, creators, and designers who bring a broad range of knowledge, skills, experiences, and expertise to the program.
Locations and Dates
Our fall session of SEED will take place at 3 separate library locations. Workshops will be on Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Register for the location that works best for you!
| Billie Jean King Main Library | September 30 |
|---|---|
| October 14 | |
| October 21 | |
| October 28 | |
| November 4 | |
| November 11 | |
| November 18 | |
| December 2 | |
| December 9 | |
| December 16 |
| Harte Neighborhood Library | October 7 |
|---|---|
| October 14 | |
| October 21 | |
| October 28 | |
| November 4 | |
| November 11 | |
| November 18 | |
| December 2 | |
| December 9 | |
| December 16 |
| Mark Twain Neighborhood Library | October 7 |
|---|---|
| October 14 | |
| October 21 | |
| October 28 | |
| November 4 | |
| November 11 | |
| November 18 | |
| December 2 | |
| December 9 | |
| December 16 |
Apply for SEED!
Fill out the SEED application and complete the required release forms.
The registration deadline is September 29, 2023.
Class size will be capped based on location:
- BJK Main: 30
- Harte: 15
- Mark Twain: 20
Participants will register for a 10-week series. We highly recommend that participants attend as many of the workshops as possible to get the most out of the program. After three uncommunicated absences, participants will be dropped from the session.
The Story of SEED
SEED is a multi-year program hosted by the Long Beach Public Library in collaboration with various community organizations and institutions including Dramatic Results and CSULB. The SEED project seeks to create a vibrant community of makers, learners, and educators.
A Continuing Experience
SEED programs take place throughout the year with sessions offered during summer, fall, and spring at various Long Beach Public Library locations, as well as at collaborating partner locations.
Students are encouraged to continue their educational journey with us throughout the various sessions of our program, growing with us as we continue to expand and cultivate this project in collaboration with our community.
