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2024-11-01 00:00:00 2024-11-01 23:59:00 America/New_York NaNoWriMo Board Check out our NaNoWriMo board with changing tips all month to help you bring your stories to life! Lakewood Branch -

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AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Writers Group | General | Exhibits & Displays | DIY/Craft |

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Lakewood Branch
Phone: (732) 363-1435
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Mon, Jul 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

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Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Thu, Jul 16, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Egyptian Hieroglyphics / Jeroglíficos egipcios
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to write your name like the ancient Egyptians. Ages 5 - 12. Aprende a escribir tu nombre como los antiguos egipcios. Edades 5-12.
Build It / Construyelo
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Free play with building toys. Ages 0 - 12. Juego libre con juguetes de construcción. Edades 0-12.
Typing 101
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn the basics of typing with guided practice.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Jul 17, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
LAK Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Jul 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Teen Movie Friday
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Come watch a PG-13 movie! Ages 12-18.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Jul 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.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sun, Jul 19, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Miniature Horse Visit for Teens
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Ana and her adorable miniature horses are bringing an unforgettable experience to your library! Ages 12-18.
Dinosaur Mosaic / Mosaico de dinosaurios
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Color your own dinosaur mosaic picture. Ages 0 - 12. Colorea tu propia imagen de dinosaurio en mosaico. Edades 0-12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Tue, Jul 21, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
LAK Ready, Set, Play / Preparados, listos, a jugar
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Supervised free form play. Ages 0 - 5. Juego de forma libre supervisado. Edades 0 - 5.
Geometric Dinosaurs / Los dinosaurios geométricos
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Create a dinosaur out of different shapes. Ages 0 - 12. Crean un dinosaurio a partir de diferentes formas. Edades 0-12.
Bugs on the Go with Insectropolis
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us as we learn about bugs. Insectropolis will have a variety of live critters and pinned specimens.
Summer Reading Club
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Share what you've been reading this summer, and get recommendations from other readers!
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Wed, Jul 22, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Washi Tape Art / Arte de cinta washi
Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
"Color" a picture with washi tape. Ages 8 - 12. Washi "colorea" una imagen con cinta washi. Edades 8-12.
Watercolor with Westwood & Quinn  - Ink Sketch & Watercolor Painting - Ancient Ruins 
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Sketch ancient ruins with fine liner pens and bring it to life with watercolor. For ages 13-18. 
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Thu, Jul 23, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Paper Plate Ice Cream Craft - Manualidades con helado en plato de papel
Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Create your own ice cream sundae craft. Ages 5 - 12. Demuestra tu amor por el helado con una manualidad. Edades 5-12.
Felt Dinosaur / Dinosaurio de fieltro
Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make dinosaur out of felt. Ages 8 - 12. REG Seating is limited so all participants must register. Haz un dinosaurio con fieltro. Edades 8 - 12. REG Asientos limitados, participantes deben registrarse.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Jul 24, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
HMH Health Information & Vision/Wellness Screenings
Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Hackensack Meridian Health Healthy Living offers interactive fun and practical tips for balancing all aspects of your well-being. Also offered are complimentary vision and wellness screenings.
LAK Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Jul 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Book Rec Corner
Fri, Jul 24, 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 25, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Jul 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.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sun, Jul 26, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Mon, Jul 27, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Blow Paint Art / Arte con pintura Soplado
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create abstract art with watercolor and a straw. Ages 5 - 12. Crea arte abstracto con acuarela y pajita. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Tue, Jul 28, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Dinosaur Terrarium
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Create your own dinosaur environment to celebrate our summer reading challenge! Ages 12-18.
Ozobots / Ozobot
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Play with Ozobot robots. Ages 8 - 12. REG. Seating is limited so all participants must register. Juega con Ozobot con robots. Edades 8 - 12. REG. Asientos limitados, participantes deben registrarse.
Stingray Craft / Artesanía de mantarraya
Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own stingray friend. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propio amigo mantarraya. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Wed, Jul 29, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Shark Painting / Pintura de tiburón
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Paint a picture of a shark. Ages 5 - 12. Pinta una imagen de tiburón. Edades 5 - 12.
Cross Stitch Club
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Thu, Jul 30, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
The Strange World of Reptiles - El extraño mundo de los reptiles
Thu, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
See, touch, and learn about reptiles, including snakes, lizards, and turtles. Ages 5-12. Registration is required.
Registration opens Thursday, July 16 2026 at 9:00am
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Jul 31, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Ocean County Health Department Resource Table
Fri, Jul 31, 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.
LAK Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Jul 31, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sat, Aug 01, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Aug 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.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sun, Aug 02, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Mon, Aug 03, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
The Sky Tonight - Planetarium Show - for Teens and Tweens
Mon, Aug 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us for an unforgettable day of stargazing from the comfort of the Library.
Cupcake Liner Dinosaurs - Papelitos para cupcakes de dinosaurios
Mon, Aug 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Use cupcake liners to make a dinosaur. Ages 5 - 12. Usan forros para magdalenas para hacer un dinosaurio. Edades 5 - 12.
Adult Game Hour
Mon, Aug 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Come and play some fun games at the library!
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Tue, Aug 04, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Yiddish Book Discussion
Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
A series of book discussions centered on a curated selection of Yiddish literature in translation.
This event is full
Origami Plants
Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Make your own origami plant and vase with your friends! Ages 12-18.
Color a Bookmark / Colorea un marcapáginas
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Color your own bookmark. Ages 0 - 12. Colorea tu propio marcador. Edades 0 - 12.
Popsicle Stick Boat Craft - Artesanía de barcos de palito de paleta
Tue, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own boats. Ages 8 - 12. Crea tus propios barcos. Edades 8 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Wed, Aug 05, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Drop-In Tech Hour
Wed, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bring your computer and tech related questions to our staff, no appointment required.
Unearth a Magical Story - Desentierra una historia mágica
Wed, Aug 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join Magician and Family Entertainer Steve Woyce for a family magic show packed with tons of dinosaur fun. Ages 3-12. Registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, July 22 2026 at 9:00am
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Thu, Aug 06, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Popsicle Stick Puzzle / Rompecabezas de palitos de poleta
Thu, Aug 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Create and design your own puzzle with markers and popsicle sticks. Ages 0 - 12. Crea y diseña tu propio rompecabezas con rotuladores y palitos de paleta. Edades 0 - 12.
LAK Video Games / Videojuegos
Thu, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Play video games. Ages 5 - 12. Juega videojuegos. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Aug 07, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Ocean County Library Health Department Resource Table
Fri, Aug 07, 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.
LAK Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Aug 07, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sat, Aug 08, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Aug 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.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sun, Aug 09, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Mon, Aug 10, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
D.I.Y. Puzzle / Rompecabezas D.I.Y.
Mon, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create your own jigsaw puzzle. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propio rompecabezas. Edades 5 - 12.
Fold Up Zine / Zine plegable
Mon, Aug 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Color and create your own zine. Ages 5 - 12. Crea y colorea tu propio fanzine. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Tue, Aug 11, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
LAK Ready, Set, Play / Preparados, listos, a jugar
Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Supervised free form play. Ages 0 - 5. Juego de forma libre supervisado. Edades 0 - 5.
Wild Exotics Animal Refuge (WEAR)
Tue, Aug 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Come meet some scaly and slithery friends and learn about the importance of rescuing animals! Ages 12-18
Handprint Dinosaurs / Dinosaurios con huellas de mano
Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Make cute dinosaurs using your handprint. Ages 5 - 12. Haz dinosaurios adorables usando tu huella de mano. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Wed, Aug 12, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Paper Towels Roll Frog Craft - Manualidades de rana con rollo de papel
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create your own frog buddy. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propio compañero rana. Edades 5 - 12.
LAK Family Movie Night / Noche de cine en familia
Wed, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Come watch a G or PG rated movie. Ages 0 - 12. Ven a ver una película clasificada G o PG con nosotros. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Thu, Aug 13, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Dinosaur Pom Pom Painting - Pintura de dinosaurios con pompones
Thu, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Paint your own dinosaur using pom poms. Ages 0 - 12. Pinta tu propio dinosaurio usando pompones. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Aug 14, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
LAK Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Aug 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Draw & Discover: Charcoal for Non Artists
Fri, Aug 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Inspired by the American landscape in all its forms, this expressive drawing workshop is designed especially for those with no artistic experience. Registration required.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sat, Aug 15, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Aug 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.
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