Illusion Art / Arte ilusión

LAK Ready, Set, Play / Preparados, listos, a jugar

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.

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!

Washi Tape Art / Arte de cinta washi

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.

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.

Paper Plate Ice Cream Craft - Manualidades con helado en plato de papel

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.

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.

HMH Health Information & Vision/Wellness Screenings

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Blow Paint Art / Arte con pintura Soplado

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.

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.

Stingray Craft / Artesanía de mantarraya

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.

Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Create your own stingray friend. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propio amigo mantarraya. Edades 5 - 12.

Shark Painting / Pintura de tiburón

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.

Cross Stitch Club

Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakewood Large Study Room

Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.

Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Paint a picture of a shark. Ages 5 - 12. Pinta una imagen de tiburón. Edades 5 - 12.

The Strange World of Reptiles - El extraño mundo de los reptiles

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.

Thu, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

See, touch, and learn about reptiles, including snakes, lizards, and turtles. Ages 5-12. Registration is required.

Ocean County Health Department Resource Table

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.

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.

Fri, Jul 31, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.

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.

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.

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.

The Sky Tonight - Planetarium Show - for Teens and Tweens

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.

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!

Color a Bookmark / Colorea un marcapáginas

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.

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.

Unearth a Magical Story - Desentierra una historia mágica

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.

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

Ocean County College Resource Table

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.

Thu, Aug 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Come and meet representatives from Ocean County College to find out about New Jersey Training programs and scholarship opportunities for the upcoming Fall semester.

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.

Ocean County Library Health Department Resource Table

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.

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.

Fri, Aug 07, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.

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.

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.

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.

D.I.Y. Puzzle / Rompecabezas D.I.Y.

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.

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.

LAK Ready, Set, Play / Preparados, listos, a jugar

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.

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.

Paper Towels Roll Frog Craft - Manualidades de rana con rollo de papel

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.

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.

Dinosaur Pom Pom Painting - Pintura de dinosaurios con pompones

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.

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.

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.

Draw & Discover: Charcoal for Non Artists

Fri, Aug 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.

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.

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.

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.

Sun, Aug 16, 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.

Magic Trick Workshop - Taller de Trucos de Magia

Mon, Aug 17, 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.

Mon, Aug 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lakewood Meeting Room

Come to the library to become a magician and learn how to do your own tricks. Ages 6-12.

Registration opens Monday, August 3 2026 at 9:00am

Canva 101

Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Make a free account and explore the many projects you can create.

Fish Puppets / Marionetas de peces

Tue, Aug 18, 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.

Tue, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Create fish puppets with clothespins. Ages 0 - 12. Crea marionetas de peces con pasadores de ropa. Edades 0 - 12.

Sound Bowl Sesh for Teens

Tue, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lakewood Meeting Room

Come relax to the sounds of singing bowls! Ages 12-18.

Tissue Paper Lantern Craft - Manualidades con farolillos de papel de seda

Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Create your own lantern. Ages 8 - 12. Crea tu propia linterna. Edades 8 - 12.

Dino Storytime / Hora del cuento dino

Wed, Aug 19, 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.

Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Listen to some dinotastic stories. Ages 0 - 12. Escucha algunas historias de dinotastica. Edades 0 - 12.

DIY Tissue Paper Sunflowers

Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Brighten up your room with your very own DIY sunflower made from tissue paper!