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Book Rec Corner

2024-10-16 15:00:00 2024-10-16 16:00:00 America/New_York Book Rec Corner Discover new titles, including read-alikes for popular authors like Colleen Hoover and James Patterson. Lakewood Branch -

Wednesday, October 16
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-16 15:00:00 2024-10-16 16:00:00 America/New_York Book Rec Corner Discover new titles, including read-alikes for popular authors like Colleen Hoover and James Patterson. Lakewood Branch -

Discover new titles, including read-alikes for popular authors like Colleen Hoover and James Patterson.

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Lakewood Branch
Phone: (732) 363-1435
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Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Jul 18, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Jul 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 -12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sat, Jul 19, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sun, Jul 20, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Mon, Jul 21, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Color By Number / Colorea por numero
Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
An assortment of color by numbers. Ages 0 - 12. Un surtido de colores por números para hacer. Edades 0 - 12.
Clay Sea Snails / Caracoles marinos de arcilla
Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a clay snail with a seashell home. Ages 5 - 12. Haz un caracol de arcilla con una casa de conchas marinas. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Tue, Jul 22, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Paper Bag Puppets / Títeres de bolsa de papel
Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create a paper bag puppet. Ages 0 - 12.Crea una marioneta de bosa de papel. Edades 0 - 12.
Summer Reading Club
Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Share what you've been reading this summer, and get recommendations from other readers!
DIY Pinwheels / DIY Molinetes
Tue, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Create your own pinwheels using colorful paper and straws. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tus propios molinetes con papel de colores y pajitas. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Wed, Jul 23, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Blow Paint Art / Arte de pintura soplado
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Create abstract art with watercolor and straw. Ages 5 - 12. Crea arte abstracto con acuarela y una pajita. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Thu, Jul 24, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Drum Craft
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Come make a drum with us. Age 8 - 12.
Bead Bracelets / Pulseras
Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create a beaded bracelet. 8 - 12. REG. Crea una pulsera de cuentas. Edades 8 - 12. REG.
Mouse Basics
Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn the physical components of a computer mouse and how to perform basic tasks by using it to click on and navigate computer programs. 
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Jul 25, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Jul 25, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 -12.
Book Rec Corner
Fri, Jul 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Discover new titles, including read-alikes for popular authors like Colleen Hoover and James Patterson.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sat, Jul 26, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sun, Jul 27, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Mon, Jul 28, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Design a Pennant /Diseña un banderín
Mon, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Decorate a paper pennant. Ages 5 - 12. REG. Decora un banderín de papel. Edades 5 - 12. REG.
Pop Art Sun / Sol de arte pop
Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Color in your own pop art style sun drawing. Ages 0 - 12. Colorea tu propio sol usando arte pop. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Tue, Jul 29, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Color Your World: Stamping 101
Tue, Jul 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Learn to design, layer, and experiment with rubber stamps to create unique art pieces and a handmade bookmark.
Popsicle Stick Crayons / Crayones de palitos de helado
Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Make a crayon out of a popsicle stick. Ages 5 - 12. Haz un crayón con palitos de helado. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Wed, Jul 30, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Miniature Horse Visit for Teens
Wed, Jul 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Ana and her adorable miniature horses are bringing an unforgettable experience to your library!
Fold Up Zine / Revista Plegable
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Color and create your own zine. Ages 5 - 12. Colorea y crea tu propia revista. Edades 5 - 12.
Balloons and Bubbles / Globos y Burbujas - The Bubblevaders From Outer Space!
Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Bubbles fill the room like stars! ¡Las burbujas llenan la habitación como estrellas!
Cross Stitch Club
Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Thu, Jul 31, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Big Beats with Red House Music/CIRCULO DE TAMBORES
Thu, Jul 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Let's play some beats!  Ages 6 - 12. REG ¡Juguemos algunos ritmos! Edades 6 ? 12. REG. 
Summer Shark Suncatcher
Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Make a shark-themed suncatcher. Ages 12-18
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Aug 01, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 -12.
Teen Movie Friday
Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Come watch a PG-13 movie! Ages 12-18.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sat, Aug 02, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Visit this conversation group and practice speaking English with this friendly group and meet people from other countries.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sun, Aug 03, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Mon, Aug 04, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Picture Marbles / Canicas
Mon, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Make a one-of-a-kind marble. Ages 5 - 12. Haz una canica única en su tipo. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Blind Portrait Creation
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Make some zany-looking abstract art by drawing a whacky portrait!
Coloring for Adults
Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Color while listening to soothing music.
Summer Reading Club
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Share what you've been reading this summer, and get recommendations from other readers!
Popsicle Stick Crocodile / Cocodrilo de palitos
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Make a crocodile using popsicle sticks. Ages 8 - 12. Haz tu propio cocodrilo con palitos de helado. Edades 8 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Wed, Aug 06, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Art with Oil Pastels / Arte con pasteles al óleo
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Make silhouettes of an animal with oil pastels. Ages 5 - 12. Haz siluetas de un animal con pasteles al óleo. Edades 5 - 12.
Typing 101
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn the basics of typing with guided practice.
Super Sensory Jars / Frascos súper sensoriales
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a colorful sensory jar. Ages 8 - 12. REG. Haz un frasco sensorial colorido. Edades 8 - 12 REG.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Thu, Aug 07, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Colorful Magic with Mike Rose
Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Enjoy a hilarious and action-packed magic show with magician Mike Rose. Kids and families will be entertained by his comedy magic. Please register. Ages 5 - 12.
Video Games / Videojuegos
Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Play video games. Ages 5 - 12. Juega videojuegos. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Aug 08, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Ocean County Health Department Resource Table
Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Come and meet representatives from the Ocean County Health Department for vital general public health and substance use information and resources. Information provided is accessible for all ages.
Computers 101
Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Beginner level class where you will learn computer basics including the mouse and keyboard, email, saving files, and searching the library catalog.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Aug 08, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 -12.
Nintendo® Switch Gaming Club
Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bring your Nintendo® Switch and hang with your fellow teens! Ages 12-18.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sat, Aug 09, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Aug 09, 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.
Color Our World: Drop-In Summer Coloring
Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Stop by the reference department for some fun and relaxing summer-themed coloring.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sun, Aug 10, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Mon, Aug 11, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Quilling Craft
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Create your own work of art using thin rolls of paper. 
Fantasy Maps / Mapas de fantasía
Mon, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create a map of a fantasy land. Ages 5 - 12. Crea un mapa de una tierra de fantasía. Edades 5 - 12.
Seashell Dogs / Perros de conchas marinas
Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a puppy using seashells. Ages 8 - 12. Haz un cachorro con conchas marinas. Edades 8 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Tue, Aug 12, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Chalk Galaxy Art / Arte de la galaxia con tiza
Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create a galaxy with chalk. Ages 8 - 12. Crea una galaxia con tiza. Edades 8 - 12.
Secrets of Magic Workshop with Joe Fischer
Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Teens are taken behind the scenes to discover the secrets to becoming a magician. Each teen receives their own supplies allowing them to practice and fool their friends.
DIY Lava Lamps / DIY lámparas de lava
Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own lava lamp using water and vinegar. Ages 8 - 12. Crea tu propia lámpara de lava con agua y vinagre. Edades 8 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Wed, Aug 13, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Dinosaur Mosaic / Mosaico de dinosaurios
Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Color your own dinosaur mosaic picture. Ages 0 - 12. Colorea tu propio mosaico de dinosaurios. Edades 0 - 12.
DIY Zoetrope / DIY zoótropo
Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn about animation by making a zoetrope. Ages 8 - 12. REG. Aprende sobre animación haciendo un zoótropo. Edades 8 - 12. REG.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Thu, Aug 14, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Summer Fun Activity Packet - Paquete de actividades divertidas de verano
Thu, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Have fun with word searches, crosswords and more. Ages 0 - 12. Diviértete con sopas de letras crucigramas y mucho mas. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Aug 15, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Aug 15, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 -12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sat, Aug 16, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Aug 16, 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.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sun, Aug 17, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
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