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Fantasy Maps / Mapas de fantasía
2025-08-11 14:00:00 2025-08-11 15:00:00 America/New_York Fantasy Maps / Mapas de fantasía Create a map of a fantasy land. Ages 5 - 12. Crea un mapa de una tierra de fantasía. Edades 5 - 12. Lakewood Branch -

Monday, August 11
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-11 14:00:00 2025-08-11 15:00:00 America/New_York Fantasy Maps / Mapas de fantasía Create a map of a fantasy land. Ages 5 - 12. Crea un mapa de una tierra de fantasía. Edades 5 - 12. Lakewood Branch -

Create a map of a fantasy land. Ages 5 - 12. Crea un mapa de una tierra de fantasía. Edades 5 - 12.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY/Craft |

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Lakewood Branch
Phone: (732) 363-1435
Hours
We're closed Sunday August 31 due to Labor Day Weekend
Mon, Aug 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
(Labor Day Weekend)
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Upcoming Events

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.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sat, Aug 30, 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 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.
DIY Desk Organizer
Tue, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create your own desk organizer out of upcycled materials to get ready for the new school year! Ages 12-18
Paint Splat Owl Face/Pinta una cara de Búho
Tue, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create an owl friend using paint. Ages 8-12. Crea un amigo búho usando pintura. Edades 8-12.
Papel Picado Flags / Papel Picado
Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Make a colorful flag from cut paper. Ages 8 - 12. Haz una bandera colorida con papel cortado. Edades 8 - 12.
Video Games / Videojuegos
Thu, Sep 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Play video games. Ages 5 - 12. Juega videojuegos. edades 5 -12.
New Jersey Natural Gas Energy Assistance Day
Fri, Sep 05, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Representatives from NJNG and other non-profit agencies will be available to assist families with the application process for LIHEAP, SHARES, Utility assistance programs and more.
Typing 101
Fri, Sep 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Learn the basics of typing with guided practice.
This event is full
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Sep 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Simple craft for small kids. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 -12.
Teen Movie Friday
Fri, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Come watch a PG-13 movie! Ages 12-18.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Sep 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, Sep 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, Sep 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.
National Fox Day/Dia Nacional del Zorro
Mon, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Make a cute fox with chalk and paper. Ages 0 - 12. Haz un lindo zorro con tiza y papel. Edades 0 ? 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Sep 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.
Canva 101
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a free account and explore the many projects you can create.
Bracelet Craft/Artesanía de pulsera
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make colorful and creative bracelets. Ages 8 - 12. Haz pulseras coloridas y creativas. Edades 8-12.
Coloring for Adults
Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Relax and color while listening to soothing music.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Sep 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.
Bubble Wrap Painting / Pintura de Plastico de burbujas
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a painting using bubble wrap. Ages 5 - 12. Haz una pintura con plastico de burbujas. Edades 5 - 12.
Hojalata Tin Foil Art
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Use tin foil, string, and Sharpies to make your very own hojalata, or traditional Mexican folk art, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! Ages 12-18
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Sep 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.
Drop-In Tech Hour
Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bring your computer questions to our staff, no appointment required.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Sep 12, 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 12, 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.
Documentary: The Library that Dolly Built
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Join us in watching The Library that Dolly Built. 2021. 1 hr 8 min.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Sep 13, 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 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.
Canasta Club
Mon, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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