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Documentary: Standing Bear's Footsteps

A Native American Chief Who Fought Equal Rights

In honor of Native American Heritage Month join us for this 2011 Emmy-award-winning film on Chief Standing Bear's fight in US Court to prove an Indian was a person under US law. NR, 55 mins

In 1877, the Ponca people were exiled from their Nebraska homeland to Indian Territory in present-day Oklahoma. To honor his dying son's last wish to be buried in his homeland, Chief Standing Bear set off on a grueling, six-hundred-mile journey home.

Captured en-route, Standing Bear sued a famous U.S. army general for his freedom--choosing to fight injustice not with weapons, but with words. The Chief stood before the court to prove that an Indian was a person under the law. The story quickly made newspaper headlines--attracting powerful allies, as well as enemies.

Winner of a Heartland Regional Emmy Award.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movie | General | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

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Mon, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Sunflower Craft / Artesanía de girasol
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Canasta Club
Mon, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join in some friendly competition playing the classic card game Canasta. Beginners welcome!
Word Basics
Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Learn basic word processing skills to create and format a document. Mouse skills and registration required.
Ready, Set, Play / Preparados, Listos, a Jugar
Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Supervised free-form play. Ages 0 - 5. Juego de forma libre supervisado. Edades 0 ? 5.
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DIY Finger Castanets
Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make your own castanets in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! Ages 12-18.
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Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Family Movie Night / Noche de cine en familia
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Citizenship Class Informational Session
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Learn more about the classes offered at the library to prepare for the US Citizenship Test.
A Pirate's Life for Me / La vida de un pirata
Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. Ages 5 - 12. Celebra el Día de Hablar como un Pirata. Edades 5 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Sep 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 -12.
Drop-In Puzzle Party / Fiesta de rompecabezas
Fri, Sep 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Join us for a relaxed afternoon putting together a 500-piece puzzle. All Ages. Arma un rompecabezas de 500 piezas. Todas las edades.
OCL 100th Anniversary Reception
Fri, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate Ocean County Library's 100th anniversary with light refreshments.
Hispanic Heritage Month Book Cafe
Fri, Sep 19, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Come check out our book recommendations featuring Hispanic authors and stories.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
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Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Sep 20, 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.
Paint Your Own Ceramic Mug
Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Participants will paint a reading-themed mug to celebrate the library's 100th Anniversary. Local ceramic studio, Wish Upon a Jar, will fire the participant's pieces in their kiln.
100th Anniversary Cake Party!
Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us for a cake celebrating Ocean County Library's 100th anniversary! This program is sponsored by the OCL Foundation.
100th Anniversary Sticker Giveaway
Sun, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Visit the Lakewood Branch on the Sunday of our anniversary weekend to receive a token of our appreciation for our customers.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Fall Tree Painting / Pintura de árbol de otoño
Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate the first day of Autumn and create a tree painting using all the colors of the season. Ages 5 - 12.
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Tue, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Free Museum Pass Tutorial
Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grab a library card during Library Card Sign-up Month and put it to work by getting free museum passes through the Ocean County Library. 
Autumn Craft for Adults with Special Challenges
Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
We will be making an autumn-themed craft. This program is for Adults with Special Challenges and their caregivers.
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Wed, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Thumbprint Craft / Manualidad de huellas
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Cross Stitch Club
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
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Titanic Talk
Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Historian Greg Caggiano explores the Titanic's 113th anniversary, diving into its voyage, tragic sinking, passenger life, and final meals served to each class in this unique historical talk.
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Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Frida Kahlo Self-Portraits / Autorretratos de Frida Kahlo
Thu, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your self-portrait. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu autorretrato. Edades 5 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Sep 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Fri, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
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Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Sep 27, 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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Mon, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Excel Basics
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
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Teen Movie Friday
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Out of Sight Alpacas
Fri, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Out of Sight Alpacas presents a program on alpacas and other animals one could see at their farm with very special alpaca guests. Seating is limited; all participants must register.
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Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
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Mon, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Perler Bead Jack-O'-Lanterns / Perler Bead Jack-O'-Lanterns
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own jack-o'-lantern using Perler beads. Ages 8 - 12. REG. Crea tu propio Jack-O'-Latnern con cuentas de Perler. Edades 8 - 12. REG.
Canasta Club
Mon, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Join in some friendly competition playing the classic card game Canasta. Beginners welcome!
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Tue, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Coloring for Adults
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Color while listening to soothing music.
Documentary: Banned Together
Wed, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
In honor of Banned Book Week, come watch "Banned Together." 2025, 1 hr 32 min.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 17 2025 at 2:00pm
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Wed, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Five Nights at Freddy Contest
Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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
Thu, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Braille Names / Nombres en Braille
Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Write your name using the Braille alphabet. Ages 5 - 12. REG. Escribe tu nombre usando el alfabeto Braille. Edades 5 - 12. REG.
Word Basics
Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Learn basic word processing skills to create and format a document. Mouse skills and registration required.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Oct 10, 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 10, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
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Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Oct 11, 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 13, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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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
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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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
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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.
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 24 2025 at 6:00pm
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