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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Book Cafe
2026-05-08 14:30:00 2026-05-08 15:30:00 America/New_York Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Book Cafe Come browse our selection of books highlighting Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Lakewood Branch -

Friday, May 08
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-08 14:30:00 2026-05-08 15:30:00 America/New_York Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Book Cafe Come browse our selection of books highlighting Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Lakewood Branch -

Come browse our selection of books highlighting Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

TAGS: | AANHPI |

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Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Apr 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.
Cancelled
Flower Bookmark / Marcador de flores
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Save your spot by making a beautiful flower bookmark. Ages 8 - 12. Guarda tu lugar haciendo un bonito marca libro de flores. Edades 8 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Apr 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.
Kumihimo Friendship Bracelet - Pulsera de la Amistad Kumihimo
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn how to make a friendship bracelet. Ages 5 - 12. REG. Seating is limited so all participants must register.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Apr 10, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Teen Movie Friday
Fri, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Watch a PG-13 movie! Ages 12-18.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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.
Cherry Blossom Tree Painting / Pintura del Cerezo en flor
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create a cherry blossom tree painting using bubble wrap. Ages 5 - 12. Crea una pintura de cerezo en flor usando plástico de burbujas. Edades 5 - 12.
Excel Basics
Tue, Apr 14, 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, Apr 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.
Drop-in Tech Hour
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bring your computer questions to our staff, no appointment required.
Straw Rocket Ship Craft / Nave cohete de paja
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own rocket ship using plastic straws. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propio cohete usando pajitas de plástico. Edades 5 - 12.
Bingo for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Play several games of Bingo for a chance to win small prizes. Potential food allergens as some of the prizes are small individually wrapped snacks.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Apr 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.
Typing 101
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn the basics of typing with guided practice.
Upcycled Mushroom Lanterns
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
We may be waiting on May flowers, but April showers bring mushrooms! Make an upcycled mushroom lantern in the Teen Zone to stay out of the rain. Ages 12-18
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Apr 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.
Spring Agamograph / Agamografo de primavera
Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create a two-in-one picture. Ages 5 - 12. Crea una imagen dos en uno. Edades 5 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Apr 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Autism Acceptance Book Cafe
Fri, Apr 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us and check out a curated collection of books in observance of Autism Acceptance Month. 
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Apr 17, 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.
Cancelled
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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, Apr 20, 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.
OCL's Digital Services
Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Explore the many digital benefits of your library card, including databases, eBooks, newspapers, museum passes, and more!
Cancelled
Word Basics
Tue, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, 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.
Documentary: Soul of the Ocean
Wed, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us in celebrating Earth Day. A movie with a look at how marine life co-exists in a marriage of necessity and highlights the critical role biodiversity plays in maintaining a healthy ocean.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Apr 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.
Family Movie Night / Noche de cine en familia
Wed, Apr 22, 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.
DIY Library Book Safekeepers
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
To celebrate National Library Week, make a storage space out of an upcycled library book! Ages 12-18
Coloring for Adults
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Color while listening to soothing music.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Apr 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.
Haiku Hijinks / Travesuras de Haiku
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Write and illustrate a haiku. Ages 5 - 12. Escribe e ilustra un Haiku. Edades 5 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Apr 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Book Rec Corner
Fri, Apr 24, 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, Apr 24, 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.
Cancelled
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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, Apr 27, 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.
Morse Code Keychains / Pulseras de código Morse
Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate Morse Code Day by creating a keychain with your name spelled in Morse Code. Ages 8 - 12. REG. Seating is limited so all participants must register.
Slime!
Tue, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate National Autism Acceptance Month by making slime! Ages 12-18. You must register each attendee separately.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Apr 28, 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, Apr 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.
Earth Day Shaving Cream Painting - Pintura de Dia de la Tierra
Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Create a painting using shaving cream. Ages 5 - 12. Crea una pintura con crema de afeitar. Edades 5 - 12.
Cross Stitch Club
Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Apr 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.
Relaxation Station: Coloring Pages
Fri, May 01, All day
Color an adult coloring page to relax all month long for National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, May 01, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Halfway to Halloween Movie
Fri, May 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Five Nights at Freddy's (PG-13) 110 min. Ages 13-18.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, May 01, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 5 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, May 02, 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, May 04, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 5 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Torn Paper Flowers / Flores de papel rasgado
Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own flower art with colorful pieces of torn paper. Ages 0 - 12. Crea tu propia flor con pedazos coloridos de papel rasgado Edades 0 - 12.
Adult Afternoon Game Hour
Tue, May 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Come and play some fun games at the library!
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, May 05, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 5 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Paper Plate Unicorn Craft - Manualidad de Unicornio con plato de papel
Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own unicorn friend using a paper plate. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propio unicornio usando un plato de papel. Edades 5 - 12.
Canva Greeting Cards
Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn how to use the free version of Canva to create greeting cards for holidays, birthdays, and more.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 14 2026 at 9:00am
Springtime Craft for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Make a Spring themed craft.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 15 2026 at 9:00am
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, May 06, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 5 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 5 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
Mouse Basics
Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn the physical components of a computer mouse and how to perform basic tasks by using it to click on and navigate computer programs. 
Video Games / Videojuegos
Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Play video games. Ages 5 - 12. Ven a jugar videojuegos. Edades 5 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, May 08, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Teen Movie Friday
Fri, May 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Watch a PG-13 movie! Ages 12-18.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Book Cafe
Fri, May 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Come browse our selection of books highlighting Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Free afterschool homework help. Not tutoring or reading help. Ages 5 - 12. Ayuda con las tareas gratis. No es tutoría o ayuda con la lectura. Edades 4 - 12.
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