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May 13th, 2026

Documentary: Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
2026-06-10 18:00:00 2026-06-10 20:00:00 America/New_York Documentary: Janis Ian: Breaking Silence Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month with this documentary on singer-songwriter Janis Ian. 2024, 112 mins., TV-14 Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Wednesday, June 10
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Add to Calendar 2026-06-10 18:00:00 2026-06-10 20:00:00 America/New_York Documentary: Janis Ian: Breaking Silence Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month with this documentary on singer-songwriter Janis Ian. 2024, 112 mins., TV-14 Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Lakewood Branch

Lakewood Meeting Room

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month with this documentary on singer-songwriter Janis Ian. 2024, 112 mins., TV-14

Janis Ian rose to fame as a teen in the 1960s with "Society’s Child" (1966), a groundbreaking song about interracial love. She reemerged with "At Seventeen" (1975), an iconic anthem on self-worth. For six decades, she overcame sexism, homophobia, and illness, leaving a lasting musical legacy. Featuring Joan Baez, Jean Smart, Arlo Guthrie, Lily Tomlin, and others.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movie | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

TAGS: | PrideMonth | LGBTQ |

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Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, May 11, 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 Bird's Nest / Nido de pájaro de papel
Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create a bird's nest with crayons and paper. Ages 0 - 12. Crea un nido de pájaro con crayolas y papel. Edades 0 - 12.
Yiddish Book Discussion
Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
A series of book discussions centered on a curated selection of Yiddish literature in translation.
Documentary: Just Like You: Anxiety & Depression
Tue, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
In honor of National Mental Health Awareness month come watch this documentary. TV-14, 2020, 1hr 17min
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, May 12, 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.
Popsicle Stick Otters / Nutrias
Tue, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own otter friend using popsicle sticks. Ages 8 - 12. Crea tu propia amiga usando palitos de helado. Edades 8 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, May 13, 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.
Coffee Filter Butterflies / Mariposas de filtro de café
Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a colorful butterfly friend. Ages 5 - 12. Haz una mariposa colorida. Edades 5 - 12.
AAPI Heritage Month: Mandala Sand Art
Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own mandala with sand art to celebrate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
Mental Health and You
Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Come in for a quiet space to engage with interactive self-help activities for improving your mental health.
Rescheduled
Documentary: Just Like You: Anxiety & Depression
Thu, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
New date Tuesday, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
In honor of National Mental Health Awareness month come watch this documentary. TV-14, 2020, 1hr 17min
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, May 14, 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.
Build a Bot / Construye un robot
Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Come play with our Gear Bots robot kit. Ages 8 - 12. REG. Seating is limited so all participants must register.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, May 15, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Jewish American Heritage Month Book Cafe
Fri, May 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Come check out and discuss our selection of books featuring Jewish American authors and their stories.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, May 15, 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 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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, May 18, 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.
Cactus Craft / Manualidad de Cactus
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own cactus. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propio cactus. Edades 5 - 12.
Ready, Set, Play / Preparados, listos, a jugar
Tue, May 19, 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, May 19, 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.
Create a Comic Strip / Crea una tira cómica
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Draw your own comic strips. Ages 5 - 12. Dibuja tus propias tiras cómicas. Edades 5 - 12.
Coloring for Adults
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Color while listening to soothing music.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, May 20, 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.
Family Movie Night / Noche de cine en familia
Wed, May 20, 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, May 21, 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.
What Can You Build? / ¿Que puedes construir?
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Explore your building skills. Ages 0 - 12. Explora tus habilidades de construcción. Edades 0 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, May 22, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, May 22, 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 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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, May 26, 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
Wed, May 27, 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.
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DIY Giant Butterfly / Mariposa Gigante
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Come make a giant paper butterfly. Ages 8 - 12. Ven a hacer una mariposa de papel gigante. Edades 8 - 12.
Cross Stitch Club
Wed, May 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, May 28, 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.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, May 29, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Book Rec Corner
Fri, May 29, 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, May 29, 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 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.
Pride Pipe Cleaner Flowers
Mon, Jun 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Make pipe cleaner flowers with Pride flag colors to celebrate Pride Month!
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, Jun 01, 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 Game Hour
Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Come and play some fun games at the library!
Puffer Fish Puppet Craft - Manualidades con marionetas de pez globo
Mon, Jun 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own puffer fish puppet. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propio títere de pez globo.Edades 5 - 12.
Summer Craft for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Make a summer themed craft. This program is for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Registration opens Monday, May 11 2026 at 9:00am
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Jun 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.
Colorful Jellyfish Craft / Artesanía de Medusas Coloridas
Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own jellyfish friend. Ages 8 - 12. Crea tu propia amiga medusa. Edades 8 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Jun 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.
Rainbow Ribbon Wands / Varitas de Cinta Arcoíris
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Make a wand with rainbow ribbons. Ages 5 - 12. Haz una varita con cintas arcoíris. Edades 5 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Jun 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.
Video Games / Videojuegos
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Play video games. Ages 5 - 12. Ven a jugar videojuegos. Edades 5 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Jun 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Book Cafe: Caribbean American Heritage Month
Fri, Jun 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Come check out our book recommendations featuring Caribbean American authors and stories.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Jun 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, Jun 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, Jun 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.
Rainbow Line Art / Arte lineal arcoíris
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create a graphic design with lines and markers. Ages 5 - 12. Crea un diseño gráfico con líneas y rotuladores. Edades 5 - 12.
Yiddish Book Discussion
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
A series of book discussions centered on a curated selection of Yiddish literature in translation.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Jun 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.
Salt Dough Fossils
Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Help us decorate for the dinosaur-themed Summer Reading challenge by creating salt dough fossils!
Button-Up Sunshine Craft / Manualidades del sol con botones
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own sunshine. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propio luz solar. Edades 5 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Jun 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.
Documentary: Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month with this documentary on singer-songwriter Janis Ian. 2024, 112 mins., TV-14
Registration opens Wednesday, May 13 2026 at 6:00pm
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