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Teen Art Contest
2025-03-10 00:00:00 2025-03-10 23:59:00 America/New_York Teen Art Contest Make a work of art to submit to the Lakewood Teen Art Contest and have your work displayed in the Teen Zone! We are taking submissions all month long! Lakewood Branch -

Monday, March 10
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Add to Calendar 2025-03-10 00:00:00 2025-03-10 23:59:00 America/New_York Teen Art Contest Make a work of art to submit to the Lakewood Teen Art Contest and have your work displayed in the Teen Zone! We are taking submissions all month long! Lakewood Branch -

Make a work of art to submit to the Lakewood Teen Art Contest and have your work displayed in the Teen Zone! We are taking submissions all month long!

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | General | DIY/Craft |

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Lakewood Branch
Phone: (732) 363-1435
Hours
Mon, Sep 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, Sep 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.
Sunflower Craft / Artesanía de girasol
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create a sunflower. Ages 5 - 12. Ven y crea un girasol. Edades 5 - 12.
Cancelled
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.
Registration is now closed
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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Sep 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.
DIY Finger Castanets
Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make your own castanets in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! Ages 12-18.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Sep 17, 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.
Family Movie Night / Noche de cine en familia
Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 18, 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.
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
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, 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
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 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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Sep 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.
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.
This event is full
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
Thumbprint Craft / Manualidad de huellas
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Come make a thumbprint work of art. Ages 5 - 12. Ven a hacer una obra de arte con tus huellas. Edades 5 - 12.
Cross Stitch Club
Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.
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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Sep 25, 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.
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
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 -12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Sep 26, 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, 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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, Sep 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.
Cancelled
Excel Basics
Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:30am
Learn basic Excel skills to create and format a spreadsheet. Mouse skills required. Registration required
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Sep 30, 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 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.
Yarn Pumpkins / Calabazas de hilo
Wed, Oct 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Make yarn pumpkins. Ages 8 - 12. Haz calabazas de hilo. Edades 8 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Oct 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.
Video Games / Videojuegos
Thu, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Play video games. Ages 5 - 12. Juega videojuegos. edades 5 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Oct 03, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 -12.
Teen Movie Friday
Fri, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Come watch a PG-13 movie! Ages 12-18.
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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Oct 03, 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 04, 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 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.
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!
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Oct 07, 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.
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
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Oct 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.
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
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.
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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Oct 10, 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 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
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.
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.
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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