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Unique Creatures
2024-10-21 15:00:00 2024-10-21 15:45:00 America/New_York Unique Creatures Learn about and get an up close look at live animals. This event is sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation. Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Monday, October 21
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-21 15:00:00 2024-10-21 15:45:00 America/New_York Unique Creatures Learn about and get an up close look at live animals. This event is sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation. Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Lakewood Branch

Lakewood Meeting Room

Learn about and get an up close look at live animals. This event is sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | General |

TAGS: | GrantOCL | AnimalOCL |

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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Mon, Oct 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.
Spooky Clay
Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft something spooky from modeling clay! Ages 12-18.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Oct 14, 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.
Dinosaur Feet Craft / Manualidad de pies de dinosaurio
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own dinosaur feet using craft foam. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tus propios pies de dinosaurio con espuma artesanal. Edades 5 - 12.
Drop-In Tech Hour
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bring your computer questions to our staff, no appointment required.
Nifty Nature NikNaks for Adults with Special Challenges
Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Learn about nature and our local environment, the NJ Pinelands. See and touch fascinating animal artifacts such as deer antlers, turtle shells, animal furs, and more.
Five Nights at Freddy Contest
Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Do you like scary video games? See if you can outlast the librarian and your peers in Five Nights at Freddy's on the Nintendo Switch. Ages 12-18
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Oct 15, 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.
Rescheduled
Five Nights at Freddy Contest
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Wednesday, October 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Do you like scary video games? See if you can outlast the librarian and your peers in Five Nights at Freddy's on the Nintendo Switch. Ages 12-18
Hispanic Heritage Month Documentary
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us in watching a documentary featuring Mexico's landscapes and communities.
Family Movie Night / Noche de cine en familia
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Come watch a G or PG movie. Ages 0 - 12. Ven a ver una película clasificada G o PG con nosotros. Edades 0 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Oct 16, 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.
Email Basics
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Learn how to set up an email account and perform the basic email functions like send, receive, and reply to messages.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Oct 17, 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 17, 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 18, 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.
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.
Cross Stitch Club
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.
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.
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
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Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Haunted Halloween Horrors / Horrores embrujados de Halloween
Thu, Oct 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room A
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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.
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Fri, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Thursday, October 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Book Rec Corner
Fri, Oct 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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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.
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.
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, October 15 2025 at 6:00pm
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.
Video Games / Videojuegos
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Play video games. Ages 5 - 12. Juega videojuegos. edades 5 - 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.
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
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