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Watercolor String Art / Arte de cuerda con acuarela
2025-07-10 15:00:00 2025-07-10 16:00:00 America/New_York Watercolor String Art / Arte de cuerda con acuarela Make watercolor pictures using string. Ages 5 - 12. Haz dibujos en acuarela con una cuerda. Edades 5 - 12. Lakewood Branch -

Thursday, July 10
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-10 15:00:00 2025-07-10 16:00:00 America/New_York Watercolor String Art / Arte de cuerda con acuarela Make watercolor pictures using string. Ages 5 - 12. Haz dibujos en acuarela con una cuerda. Edades 5 - 12. Lakewood Branch -

Make watercolor pictures using string. Ages 5 - 12. Haz dibujos en acuarela con una cuerda. Edades 5 - 12.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY/Craft |

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Lakewood Branch
Phone: (732) 363-1435
Hours
Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Wed, Jul 30, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Miniature Horse Visit for Teens
Wed, Jul 30, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Ana and her adorable miniature horses are bringing an unforgettable experience to your library!
Fold Up Zine / Revista Plegable
Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Color and create your own zine. Ages 5 - 12. Colorea y crea tu propia revista. Edades 5 - 12.
Cross Stitch Club
Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.
Balloons and Bubbles / Globos y Burbujas - The Bubblevaders From Outer Space!
Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Bubbles fill the room like stars! ¡Las burbujas llenan la habitación como estrellas!
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Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Thu, Jul 31, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Big Beats with Red House Music/CIRCULO DE TAMBORES
Thu, Jul 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Let's play some beats!  Ages 6 - 12. REG ¡Juguemos algunos ritmos! Edades 6 ? 12. REG. 
Summer Shark Suncatcher
Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Make a shark-themed suncatcher. Ages 12-18
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Aug 01, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Aug 01, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 -12.
Teen Movie Friday
Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Come watch a PG-13 movie! Ages 12-18.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sat, Aug 02, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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 03, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Mon, Aug 04, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Picture Marbles / Canicas
Mon, Aug 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Make a one-of-a-kind marble. Ages 5 - 12. Haz una canica única en su tipo. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Tue, Aug 05, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Blind Portrait Creation
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Make some zany-looking abstract art by drawing a whacky portrait!
Coloring for Adults
Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Color while listening to soothing music.
Popsicle Stick Crocodile / Cocodrilo de palitos
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Make a crocodile using popsicle sticks. Ages 8 - 12. Haz tu propio cocodrilo con palitos de helado. Edades 8 - 12.
Summer Reading Club
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Share what you've been reading this summer, and get recommendations from other readers!
Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge's "Fur, Feathers and Scales" - Refugio de vida silvestre Cedar Run
Tue, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Learn about different animal groups from Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge. Ven a visitar animales silvestres en tu biblioteca local. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Wed, Aug 06, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Art with Oil Pastels / Arte con pasteles al óleo
Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Make silhouettes of an animal with oil pastels. Ages 5 - 12. Haz siluetas de un animal con pasteles al óleo. Edades 5 - 12.
Typing 101
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn the basics of typing with guided practice.
Super Sensory Jars / Frascos súper sensoriales
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a colorful sensory jar. Ages 8 - 12. REG. Haz un frasco sensorial colorido. Edades 8 - 12 REG.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Thu, Aug 07, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Colorful Magic with Mike Rose
Thu, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Enjoy a hilarious and action-packed magic show with magician Mike Rose. Kids and families will be entertained by his comedy magic. Please register. Ages 5 - 12.
Video Games / Videojuegos
Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Play video games. Ages 5 - 12. Juega videojuegos. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Aug 08, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Computers 101
Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Beginner level class where you will learn computer basics including the mouse and keyboard, email, saving files, and searching the library catalog.
Ocean County Health Department Resource Table
Fri, Aug 08, 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.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Aug 08, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 -12.
Nintendo® Switch Gaming Club
Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bring your Nintendo® Switch and hang with your fellow teens! Ages 12-18.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sat, Aug 09, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Aug 09, 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.
Color Our World: Drop-In Summer Coloring
Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Stop by the reference department for some fun and relaxing summer-themed coloring.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sun, Aug 10, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Mon, Aug 11, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Quilling Craft
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Create your own work of art using thin rolls of paper. 
Fantasy Maps / Mapas de fantasía
Mon, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create a map of a fantasy land. Ages 5 - 12. Crea un mapa de una tierra de fantasía. Edades 5 - 12.
Seashell Dogs / Perros de conchas marinas
Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a puppy using seashells. Ages 8 - 12. Haz un cachorro con conchas marinas. Edades 8 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Tue, Aug 12, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Chalk Galaxy Art / Arte de la galaxia con tiza
Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create a galaxy with chalk. Ages 8 - 12. Crea una galaxia con tiza. Edades 8 - 12.
Secrets of Magic Workshop with Joe Fischer
Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Teens are taken behind the scenes to discover the secrets to becoming a magician. Each teen receives their own supplies allowing them to practice and fool their friends.
DIY Lava Lamps / DIY lámparas de lava
Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own lava lamp using water and vinegar. Ages 8 - 12. Crea tu propia lámpara de lava con agua y vinagre. Edades 8 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Wed, Aug 13, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Dinosaur Mosaic / Mosaico de dinosaurios
Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Color your own dinosaur mosaic picture. Ages 0 - 12. Colorea tu propio mosaico de dinosaurios. Edades 0 - 12.
DIY Zoetrope / DIY zoótropo
Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn about animation by making a zoetrope. Ages 8 - 12. REG. Aprende sobre animación haciendo un zoótropo. Edades 8 - 12. REG.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Thu, Aug 14, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Summer Fun Activity Packet - Paquete de actividades divertidas de verano
Thu, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Have fun with word searches, crosswords and more. Ages 0 - 12. Diviértete con sopas de letras crucigramas y mucho mas. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Aug 15, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Aug 15, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 -12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sat, Aug 16, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Aug 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.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sun, Aug 17, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Mon, Aug 18, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Keva Planks Free Build / Tablones Keva
Mon, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Build with Keva Planks. Ages 5 - 12. Construye con tablones Keva. Edades 5 - 12.
Stingray Craft / Artesanía de mantarraya
Mon, Aug 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Create a cute stingray with paper. Ages 5 - 12. Crea una linda mantarraya con papel. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Tue, Aug 19, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Ready, Set, Play! / ¡Preparados, listos, a jugar!
Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children up to age five can have fun in supervised free-form play. Ages 0 - 5. Los niños de hasta cinco años pueden divertirse con juegos. Edades 0 - 5.
Summer Reading Club
Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Share what you've been reading this summer, and get recommendations from other readers!
Delaunay Circle Art / Arte de circulo de Delaunay
Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn to make art from the Orphism movement in the style of Robert and Sonia Delaunay. Ages 5 - 12. Aprende a hacer arte desde el movimiento Orfista al estilo de Robert y Sonia Delaunay. Edades 5 - 12
NJ Snake Man' Presents: Tropical Birds and Snakes - Tropical Birds and Snakes
Tue, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Celebrate OCL's 100th anniversary with the NJ Snake Man. Meet, and learn about birds and snakes from all over the world. Some you can even pet and hold. Ages 5-12 Please register.
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Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Wed, Aug 20, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Live Animal Talk for Adults with Special Challenges
Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us for a live animal talk featuring Ocean County turtles and snakes presented by a Cattus Island County Park Naturalist. There will also be touchable nature items to explore.
Senior Citizens Book Café
Wed, Aug 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Come check out and discuss our selection of books featuring senior citizens for Senior Citizens Day.
Mosaic Cactus / Mosaico de cactus
Wed, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Create a cactus with paper mosaic. Ages 0 - 12. Crea un lindo cactus con mosaico de papel. Edades 0 - 12.
Family Movie Night / Noche de cine en familia
Wed, Aug 20, 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.
Cross Stitch Club
Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Thu, Aug 21, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Spoon Ants Craft / Artesanía de hormigas
Thu, Aug 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Create your own ants using plastic spoons. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propia hormiga usando cucharas de plásticos. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Aug 22, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Aug 22, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 -12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sat, Aug 23, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Aug 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.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sun, Aug 24, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Mon, Aug 25, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Paper Plate Aliens / Extraterrestres de plato de papel
Mon, Aug 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Make an alien with paper plates. Ages 5 - 12. Haz un extraterrestre con plato de papel. Edades 5 - 12.
Tessellation Art / Arte Teselación
Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn how to make patterned tessellation art. Ages 5 - 12. Aprende a hacer arte estampado teselación. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Tue, Aug 26, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Egg Carton Animals / Animales de cartón de huevos
Tue, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create little animals using egg cartons. Ages 5 - 12. Crea animalitos con cartones de huevos. Edades 5 - 12.
Drop-In Tech Hour
Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bring your computer questions to our staff, no appointment required.
Brown Paper Bag Kite / Cometa de bolsa de papel
Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make your own colorful kite using a paper bag. Ages 5 - 12. Haz tu propia cometa de colores con una. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Wed, Aug 27, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Color Your Own Bookmark / Colorea tu propio marca libros
Wed, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Color a bookmark. Ages 0 - 12. Colorea un marcador. Edades 0 - 12.
Rescheduled
Cross Stitch Club
Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Wednesday, August 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Thu, Aug 28, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Snap Circuits / Circuitos de ajuste
Thu, Aug 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn about electricity with Snap Circuits. Ages 8 - 12. REG. Aprende sobre la electricidad con Circuitos Snap. Edades 8 - 12. REG.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Aug 29, All day
Enter to win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Gana un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Aug 29, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 -12.
Book Rec Corner
Fri, Aug 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Discover new titles, including read-alikes for popular authors like Colleen Hoover and James Patterson.
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