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Hojalata Tin Foil Art

2025-09-10 18:00:00 2025-09-10 19:00:00 America/New_York Hojalata Tin Foil Art 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 Lakewood Branch -

Wednesday, September 10
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-10 18:00:00 2025-09-10 19:00:00 America/New_York Hojalata Tin Foil Art 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 Lakewood Branch -

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

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | General | DIY/Craft | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

TAGS: | HispanicHeritageMonth |

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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.
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.
Drop-In Tech Hour
Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bring your computer questions to our staff, no appointment required.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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