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Writing From Your Roots
2024-11-19 13:00:00 2024-11-19 15:00:00 America/New_York Writing From Your Roots Join our memoir class exploring how family history shapes us. Dive into your past to better understand your future through culture, community, and heritage. Please Register. Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Tuesday, November 19
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-19 13:00:00 2024-11-19 15:00:00 America/New_York Writing From Your Roots Join our memoir class exploring how family history shapes us. Dive into your past to better understand your future through culture, community, and heritage. Please Register. Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Lakewood Branch

Lakewood Meeting Room

Join our memoir class exploring how family history shapes us. Dive into your past to better understand your future through culture, community, and heritage. Please Register.

Writing From Your Roots: Family Stories Memoir 2-hour Class Where we come from defines us in our everyday lives. Whether it’s the cultures we associate ourselves with, the neighborhoods we are part of, or the company we keep, the tapestry of our family history can help us understand what family means to us. During this course, participants will immerse themselves in their own family histories by uncovering moments from the past to better understand their future.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

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Lakewood Branch
Phone: (732) 363-1435
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Mon, May 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Wed, May 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, May 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 17 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Yiddish Book Discussion
Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
A series of book discussions centered on a curated selection of Yiddish literature in translation.
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Documentary: Just Like You: Anxiety & Depression
Tue, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
In honor of National Mental Health Awareness month come watch this documentary. TV-14, 2020, 1hr 17min
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Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, May 12, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 5 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Popsicle Stick Otters / Nutrias
Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own otter friend using popsicle sticks. Ages 8 - 12. Crea tu propia amiga usando palitos de helado. Edades 8 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, May 13, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 5 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Coffee Filter Butterflies / Mariposas de filtro de café
Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a colorful butterfly friend. Ages 5 - 12. Haz una mariposa colorida. Edades 5 - 12.
AAPI Heritage Month: Mandala Sand Art
Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own mandala with sand art to celebrate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
Mental Health and You
Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Come in for a quiet space to engage with interactive self-help activities for improving your mental health.
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Documentary: Just Like You: Anxiety & Depression
Thu, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
New date Tuesday, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
In honor of National Mental Health Awareness month come watch this documentary. TV-14, 2020, 1hr 17min
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 5 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Build a Bot / Construye un robot
Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Come play with our Gear Bots robot kit. Ages 8 - 12. REG. Seating is limited so all participants must register.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, May 15, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Jewish American Heritage Month Book Cafe
Fri, May 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Come check out and discuss our selection of books featuring Jewish American authors and their stories.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 5 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, May 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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, May 18, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 5 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Cactus Craft / Manualidad de Cactus
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own cactus. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propio cactus. Edades 5 - 12.
Ready, Set, Play / Preparados, listos, a jugar
Tue, May 19, 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, May 19, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 5 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Create a Comic Strip / Crea una tira cómica
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Draw your own comic strips. Ages 5 - 12. Dibuja tus propias tiras cómicas. Edades 5 - 12.
Coloring for Adults
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Color while listening to soothing music.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, May 20, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 5 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Family Movie Night / Noche de cine en familia
Wed, May 20, 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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 5 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
What Can You Build? / ¿Que puedes construir?
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Explore your building skills. Ages 0 - 12. Explora tus habilidades de construcción. Edades 0 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, May 22, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 5 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, May 23, 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
Tue, May 26, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 5 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 5 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
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DIY Giant Butterfly / Mariposa Gigante
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Come make a giant paper butterfly. Ages 8 - 12. Ven a hacer una mariposa de papel gigante. Edades 8 - 12.
Cross Stitch Club
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 5 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, May 29, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Book Rec Corner
Fri, May 29, 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, May 29, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 5 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, May 30, 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, Jun 01, 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.
Pride Pipe Cleaner Flowers
Mon, Jun 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Make pipe cleaner flowers with Pride flag colors to celebrate Pride Month!
Puffer Fish Puppet Craft - Manualidades con marionetas de pez globo
Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own puffer fish puppet. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propio títere de pez globo.Edades 5 - 12.
Adult Game Hour
Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Come and play some fun games at the library!
Summer Craft for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Make a summer themed craft. This program is for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Jun 02, 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.
Colorful Jellyfish Craft / Artesanía de Medusas Coloridas
Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own jellyfish friend. Ages 8 - 12. Crea tu propia amiga medusa. Edades 8 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Jun 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.
Rainbow Ribbon Wands / Varitas de Cinta Arcoíris
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Make a wand with rainbow ribbons. Ages 5 - 12. Haz una varita con cintas arcoíris. Edades 5 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Jun 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.
Video Games / Videojuegos
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Play video games. Ages 5 - 12. Ven a jugar videojuegos. Edades 5 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Jun 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Book Cafe: Caribbean American Heritage Month
Fri, Jun 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Come check out our book recommendations featuring Caribbean American authors and stories.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Jun 05, 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, Jun 06, 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, Jun 08, 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.
Rainbow Line Art / Arte lineal arcoíris
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create a graphic design with lines and markers. Ages 5 - 12. Crea un diseño gráfico con líneas y rotuladores. Edades 5 - 12.
Yiddish Book Discussion
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
A series of book discussions centered on a curated selection of Yiddish literature in translation.
Salt Dough Fossils
Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Help us decorate for the dinosaur-themed Summer Reading challenge by creating salt dough fossils!
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Jun 09, 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.
Button-Up Sunshine Craft / Manualidades del sol con botones
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own sunshine. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propio luz solar. Edades 5 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Jun 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.
Documentary: Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month with this documentary on singer-songwriter Janis Ian. 2024, 112 mins., TV-14
Registration opens Wednesday, May 13 2026 at 6:00pm
Coloring for Adults
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Color while listening to soothing music.
Registration opens Monday, May 18 2026 at 9:00am
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Jun 11, 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.
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