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Banned Books Book Café
2024-09-20 14:30:00 2024-09-20 15:30:00 America/New_York Banned Books Book Café Get ready for Banned Books Week by browsing our selection of books that have been banned. Join us in celebrating the importance of reading! Lakewood Branch -

Friday, September 20
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-20 14:30:00 2024-09-20 15:30:00 America/New_York Banned Books Book Café Get ready for Banned Books Week by browsing our selection of books that have been banned. Join us in celebrating the importance of reading! Lakewood Branch -

Get ready for Banned Books Week by browsing our selection of books that have been banned. Join us in celebrating the importance of reading!

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Lakewood Branch
Phone: (732) 363-1435
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Mon, Oct 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Bat Silhouette Craft / Artesanía de silueta de murciélago
Mon, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Make bat shapes with paint and Q-Tips. Ages 0 - 12. Haz formas de murciélagos con pintura y bastoncillos. Edades 0 - 12.
Ready, Set, Play / Preparados, listos, a jugar
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Supervised free-form play. Ages 0 - 5. Juego de forma libre supervisado. Edades 0 - 5.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Paper Plate Masks / Mascarillas de Plato de Papel
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Make a costume piece with recycled materials. Ages 5 - 12. Haz una pieza de vestuario con materiales reciclados. Edades 5 - 12.
Mausritter for Teens
Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
Join players on a short, but fun beginner friendly adventure in the world of Mausritter!
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Sign Language ABC's / ABC de la lengua de señas
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn the alphabet in sign language. Ages 5 - 12. Aprende el alfabeto en lenguaje de señas. Edades 5 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Oct 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 -12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
LGBTQ+ History Month Documentary
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of Casa Susanna. NR. Runtime 97 min.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Black Cat Craft / Artesanía de gato negro
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us in celebrating National Black Cat Day with a black cat craft. Ages 5 - 12. Haz un gato negro de papel. Edades 5 - 12.
Autumn/Halloween Craft for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Make an autumn- or Halloween-themed craft. This program is for Adults with Special Challenges and their caregivers.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Suncatcher Craft / Manualidad de atrapasol
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make your own suncatcher using paint and glue. Ages 8 - 12. Haz tu propio atrapasol con pintura y pegamento. Edades 8 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Monster Bookmarks / Marca libros de monstruos
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a monster bookmark to hold your place when reading. Ages 8 - 12. Haz un marcador de libros para mantener tu lugar mientras lees. Edades 8 - 12.
Cross Stitch Club
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.
Adult Craft: Spooky Snake Sand Art and Coloring
Thu, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Come celebrate Halloween with some fun no-mess sand art and coloring.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Thu, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
PG-13. Runtime 88 minutes. Ages 13-18
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Haunted Halloween Horrors / Horrores embrujados de Halloween
Thu, Oct 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room A
Listen to spooky stories in a darkened room. Ages 8 - 12. Escucha historias espeluznantes en una habitación oscura. Edades 8 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Oct 31, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 -12.
Rescheduled
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Fri, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Thursday, October 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
PG-13. Runtime 88 minutes. Ages 13-18
Book Rec Corner
Fri, Oct 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Discover new titles, including read-alikes for popular authors like Colleen Hoover and James Patterson.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Cards and Letters for Veterans
Sat, Nov 01, All day
Come to the Teen Zone and make a card or write a letter to make a Veteran's Day!
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Nov 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
Cards and Letters for Veterans
Sun, Nov 02, All day
Come to the Teen Zone and make a card or write a letter to make a Veteran's Day!
Cards and Letters for Veterans
Mon, Nov 03, All day
Come to the Teen Zone and make a card or write a letter to make a Veteran's Day!
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, Nov 03, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Caramel Apple Friends / Amigos de manzana acaramelada
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create a caramel apple out of paper and glitter. Ages 0 - 12. Crea una manzana acaramelada con papel y purpurina. Edades 0 - 12.
NJ Snake Man - Boas and Pythons
Mon, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Meet and learn about boa and python snakes in this engaging and educational live animal program. Seating is limited; all participants must register.
Registration opens Monday, October 20 2025 at 9:00am
Cards and Letters for Veterans
Tue, Nov 04, All day
Come to the Teen Zone and make a card or write a letter to make a Veteran's Day!
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Homemade Paper Dolls / Muñecas de papel caseras
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own doll using paper and fabric. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propia muñeca usando papel y tela. Edades 5 - 12.
Cards and Letters for Veterans
Wed, Nov 05, All day
Come to the Teen Zone and make a card or write a letter to make a Veteran's Day!
Bingo for Adults with Special Challenges
Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Play several games of Bingo for a chance to win small prizes. This program is for adults with special challenges and their caregivers. Potential allergens.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Find Your Next Read with Novelist
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn all about the database Novelist and how to use it to find your next book to read.
Cupcake Liner Owls / Búhos de cupcake liner
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make an owl from cupcake liners. Ages 5 - 12. Haz un búho usando cupcake liners. Edades 5 - 12.
Cards and Letters for Veterans
Thu, Nov 06, All day
Come to the Teen Zone and make a card or write a letter to make a Veteran's Day!
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Canva Greeting Cards
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn how to use the free version of Canva to create greeting cards for holidays, birthdays, and more.
Video Games / Videojuegos
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Play video games. Ages 5 - 12. Juega videojuegos. edades 5 - 12.
Cards and Letters for Veterans
Fri, Nov 07, All day
Come to the Teen Zone and make a card or write a letter to make a Veteran's Day!
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Nov 07, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 -12.
Teen Movie Friday
Fri, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Come watch a PG-13 movie! Ages 12-18.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Cards and Letters for Veterans
Sat, Nov 08, All day
Come to the Teen Zone and make a card or write a letter to make a Veteran's Day!
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
Cards and Letters for Veterans
Sun, Nov 09, All day
Come to the Teen Zone and make a card or write a letter to make a Veteran's Day!
Cards and Letters for Veterans
Mon, Nov 10, All day
Come to the Teen Zone and make a card or write a letter to make a Veteran's Day!
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Cards and Letters for Veterans
Wed, Nov 12, All day
Come to the Teen Zone and make a card or write a letter to make a Veteran's Day!
Coloring for Adults
Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Color while listening to soothing music.
Veterans Day Book Café
Wed, Nov 12, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Come check out our book recommendations featuring veterans and their stories for Veterans Day.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Fall Leaf Art / Arte de hojas de otoño
Wed, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Make art using leaves, crayons and watercolor. Ages 0 - 12. Haz arte usando hojas, crayones y acuarela. Edades 0 - 12.
Native American Flower Bead Bracelets
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by making a beaded flower bracelet. Ages 12-18
Cards and Letters for Veterans
Thu, Nov 13, All day
Come to the Teen Zone and make a card or write a letter to make a Veteran's Day!
Documentary Screening: We Breathe Again
Thu, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, join us for a screening of We Breathe Again: The Stories of Four Alaska Native People. 2017, NR, 56 mins.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
3D Doodler / Doodler 3D
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn how to use a 3D pen. Ages 8 - 12. Aprende a usar un lápiz 3D. Edades 8 - 12.
Cards and Letters for Veterans
Fri, Nov 14, All day
Come to the Teen Zone and make a card or write a letter to make a Veteran's Day!
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Nov 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 -12.
Art for the "Non-Artist"
Fri, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Nurture your creative self and reconnect with the pencil. A drawing workshop for adults and seniors of any skill level. Registration required.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Cards and Letters for Veterans
Sat, Nov 15, All day
Come to the Teen Zone and make a card or write a letter to make a Veteran's Day!
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
Cards and Letters for Veterans
Sun, Nov 16, All day
Come to the Teen Zone and make a card or write a letter to make a Veteran's Day!
Cards and Letters for Veterans
Mon, Nov 17, All day
Come to the Teen Zone and make a card or write a letter to make a Veteran's Day!
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Mini Basket Weaving Craft / Mini Cestas
Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn how to weave and create your own mini basket from paper and yarn. Ages 5 - 12. Aprende a tejer y crear tu propia mini canasta con papel e hilo. Edades 5 - 12.
Cards and Letters for Veterans
Tue, Nov 18, All day
Come to the Teen Zone and make a card or write a letter to make a Veteran's Day!
Ready, Set, Play / Preparados, listos, a jugar
Tue, Nov 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Supervised free form play. Ages 0 - 5. Juego de forma libre supervisado. Edades 0 - 5.
Bottle Dancers USA
Tue, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Brooklyn-based Bottle Dancers USA will perform traditional Jewish dances and music. Please register.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 4 2025 at 9:00am
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 4 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
CD Fish Craft / Artesania de pescado
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own fish friend using paper and recycled CDs. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propio amigo pez ussando papel y CD reciclado. Edades 5 - 12.
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