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Black History Month Book Café
2026-02-13 14:30:00 2026-02-13 15:30:00 America/New_York Black History Month Book Café Come check out our book recommendations featuring Black Americans and their stories for Black History Month. Lakewood Branch -

Friday, February 13
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-13 14:30:00 2026-02-13 15:30:00 America/New_York Black History Month Book Café Come check out our book recommendations featuring Black Americans and their stories for Black History Month. Lakewood Branch -

Come check out our book recommendations featuring Black Americans and their stories for Black History Month.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

TAGS: | BlackHistoryMonth |

Lakewood Branch
Phone: (732) 363-1435
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We're closed Monday February 16 due to President's Day
Mon, Feb 16 Closed
(President's Day)
Tue, Feb 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Ready, Set, Play / Preparados, listos, a jugar
Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Supervised free form play. Ages 0 - 5. Juego de forma libre supervisado. Edades 0 - 5.
Coloring for Adults
Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Color while listening to soothing music.
Registration is now closed
Origami Fortune Cookies
Tue, Feb 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate Lunar New Year by making your own fortune cookies out of paper. Ages 12-18.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Feb 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.
Lunar New Year Activity Packet - Paquete de actividades para el Año Nuevo Lunar
Tue, Feb 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate Lunar New Year with coloring pages, puzzles, and more. Ages 0 - 12. Celebra el Año Nuevo Lunar con paginas para colorear, rompecabezas y mucho más. Edades 0 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Feb 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.
Family Movie Night / Noche de cine en familia
Wed, Feb 18, 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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Feb 19, 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.
It's Electric / Es eléctrico
Thu, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn about Arthur Ulysses Craig and circuits. Ages 8 - 12. REG. Seating is limited so all participants must register.
Excel Basics
Fri, Feb 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Learn basic Excel skills to create and format a spreadsheet. Mouse skills required. Registration required
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Feb 20, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Feb 20, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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, Feb 21, 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, Feb 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.
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Holocaust History Guest Speaker - Marvin Raab
Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Marvin Raab, renowned Holocaust educator, will tell the story of his mother's heroic participation in the Sobibor Poland Uprising. In 1943, Jewish death camp prisoners revolted against Nazi SS staff.
Abominable Snowman Painting - Pintura del Abominable muñeco de nieve
Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create a fun snowy monster with paint. Ages 5 - 12. Crea un monstruo divertido con pintura. Edades 5 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Feb 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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Feb 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.
Cross Stitch Club
Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.
Arctic Fox Craft / Artesanía de zorro ártico
Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a cute fox friend with popsicle sticks. Ages 8 - 12. Haz un amigo zorro con palitos. Edades 8 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Feb 26, 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.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Feb 27, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Sound Bowls
Fri, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Chase the winter blues away with a sound bowl sesh! The library will provide chairs, but feel free to bring a yoga mat or towel. Ages 12-18.
Book Rec Corner
Fri, Feb 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Discover new titles, including read-alikes for popular authors like Colleen Hoover and James Patterson.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Feb 27, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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, Feb 28, 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, Mar 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.
Illusion Art Packet / Arte ilusión
Mon, Mar 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Make an optical illusion art inspired by Bridget Riley. Ages 5 - 12. Haz arte de ilusión óptica inspirado por Bridget Riley. Edades 5 - 12.
Women's History Month Documentary
Tue, Mar 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Watch a documentary celebrating Women's History Month.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Mar 03, 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.
Paper Cup Sheep / Oveja de vaso de papel
Tue, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own sheep friend. Ages 8 - 12. Crea tu propio amigo. Edades 8 - 12.
Paper Dolls
Tue, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Come utilize our collection of patterns to create paper dolls of prominent figures in women's history.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Mar 04, 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.
Women's History Month Collage Art
Wed, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Decorate images of famous women from history in this collage craft!
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Mar 05, 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, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Play video games. Ages 5 - 12. Juega videojuegos. Edades 5 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Mar 06, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Teen Movie Friday
Fri, Mar 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Come watch a PG-13 movie! Ages 12-18.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Mar 06, 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, Mar 07, 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, Mar 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.
Abstract Art with Paper / Arte abstracto con papel
Mon, Mar 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create art inspired by Sonia Delaunay. Ages 5 - 12. Crea arte inspirado por Sonia Delaunay. Edades 5 - 12.
Canasta Club
Mon, Mar 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Join in some friendly competition playing the classic card game Canasta. Beginners welcome! Please register.
Trivia for Adults with Special Challenges
Tue, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Play a trivia contest to win small prizes.
Registration opens Monday, February 23 2026 at 9:00am
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Mar 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.
Paper Butterfly Craft / Manualidades con mariposas de papel
Tue, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own butterfly using paper. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propia mariposa usando papel. Edades 5 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Mar 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.
Adult Craft - Cactus Embroidery
Thu, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us as we embroider a pre-stamped cactus planter motif. Prior embroidery experience required. Please register.
This event is full
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Mar 12, 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.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Mar 13, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Women's History Month Book Café
Fri, Mar 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Come check out and discuss our selection of books by prominent women authors throughout history.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Mar 13, 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, Mar 14, 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, Mar 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.
Flower Perler Bead Craft / Flores con Perler Beads
Mon, Mar 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Use Perler Beads to make your own flower. Ages 8 - 12. REG. Seating is limited so all participants must register.
Word Basics
Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Learn basic word processing skills to create and format a document. Mouse skills and registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, February 17 2026 at 9:00am
Ready, Set, Play / Preparados, listos, a jugar
Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Supervised free form play. Ages 0 - 5. Juego de forma libre supervisado. Edades 0 - 5.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Mar 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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Mar 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.
Family Movie Night / Noche de cine en familia
Wed, Mar 18, 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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Mar 19, 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.
Cut Paper Art / Arte de papel cortado
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn about Lois Ehlert and cut paper art. Ages 5 - 12. REG. Seating is limited so all participants must register.
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