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Registration opens:
June 23rd, 2026

Summer Reading Club
2026-07-21 18:00:00 2026-07-21 19:00:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Club Share what you've been reading this summer, and get recommendations from other readers! Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Tuesday, July 21
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-21 18:00:00 2026-07-21 19:00:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Club Share what you've been reading this summer, and get recommendations from other readers! Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Lakewood Branch

Lakewood Meeting Room

Share what you've been reading this summer, and get recommendations from other readers!

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

TAGS: | SummerReading |

Lakewood Branch
Phone: (732) 363-1435
Hours
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Mon, Jun 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming Events

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Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, Jun 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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Jun 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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Jun 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.
Cross Stitch Club
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.
Paper Lemonade Craft / Manualidades con limonada de papel
Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Stay refreshed with a fun paper lemonade craft. Ages 5 - 12. Mantente fresco con una divertida manualidad de limonada de papel. Edades 5 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Jun 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.
Perler Pride / Orgullo Perler
Thu, Jun 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a rainbow heart with Perler beads. Ages 8 - 12. REG. Seating is limited so all participants must register.
Ocean County Health Department Resource Table
Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Come and meet representatives from the Ocean County Health Department for vital general public health and substance use information and resources. Information provided is accessible for all ages.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversion
Fri, Jun 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Book Rec Corner
Fri, Jun 26, 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, Jun 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, Jun 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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, Jun 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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Jun 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.
Dinosaur Tie Pillow
Tue, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Stuff your own t-rex tie-pillow in the Teen Zone for our dinosaur-themed summer reading program!
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Wed, Jul 01, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
CD Fish Craft / Manualidad con CD de peces
Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Create your own fish friend. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propio amigo pez. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Thu, Jul 02, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Jack and the Beanstalk Plant - Jack y las habichuelas mágicas artesanía de plantas
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Create a castle and plant your own beanstalk. Ages 5 - 12. REG. Seating is limited so all participants must register.
LAK Video Games / Videojuegos
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Play video games. Ages 5 - 12. Juega videojuegos. Edades 5 - 12.
Documentary Screening: America's Declaration
Thu, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Celebrate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence's signing by learning more about how it came into being. 32 mins., NR
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sun, Jul 05, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Mon, Jul 06, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Duct Tape Rose Pens / sa hechos con cinta adhesiva
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Make a rose out of duct tape. Ages 8 - 12. REG. Seating is limited so all participants must register.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Tue, Jul 07, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Summertime Word Puzzle Packets
Tue, Jul 07, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Pick up a packet of word puzzles at the Reference Desk starting on July 7th. Available while supplies last.
Yiddish Book Discussion
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
A series of book discussions centered on a curated selection of Yiddish literature in translation.
This event is full
Dinosaur Ceramics
Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Paint your own ceramic dinosaur in the Teen Zone to celebrate our Summer Reading challenge. Ages 12-18.
Stars and Stripes Sun Catchers
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary by making a patriotic sun catcher. Urban Anchor Design Studio will provide the materials and instruction to make a glass wall hanging. Please register.
This event is full
Summer Agamograph / Genograma de verano
Tue, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Make a double-sided summer scene. Ages 5 - 12. Crear una escena veraniega de doble cara. Edades 5-12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Wed, Jul 08, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Summer Blockbuster Movie: Legally Blonde
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Celebrate 25 years since the release! 96 mins., PG-13
Dinosaur Activity Packet - Paquete de Actividades de Dinosaurios
Wed, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn about dinosaurs with word searches, crosswords, and more. Ages 5 - 12. Aprende sobre dinosaurios con sopas de letras, crucigramas y mucho más. Edades 5-12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Thu, Jul 09, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Coloring for Adults
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Color while listening to soothing music.
Draw a Fossil / Dibuja un fósil
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn to draw a fossil. Ages 5 - 12. Aprende a dibujar un fósil. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Jul 10, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Ocean County Health Department Resource Table
Fri, Jul 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Come and meet representatives from the Ocean County Health Department for vital general public health and substance use information and resources. Information provided is accessible for all ages.
LAK Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Jul 10, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sat, Jul 11, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Jul 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.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sun, Jul 12, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Mon, Jul 13, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
NJ Snake Man
Mon, Jul 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Experience a fun, hands-on encounter with snakes, lizards, and tropical birds, and learn awesome and educational facts about each animal. Registration is required.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Tue, Jul 14, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Coffee Painting with Culture Chauraha
Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Brew up some creativity with this unique painting session where your favorite beverage becomes your artistic medium. Ideal for beginners and art enthusiasts alike.
Origami Dinosaur / Dinosaurio de origami
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Make an origami dinosaur. Ages 8 - 12. Haz un dinosaurio de origami . Edades 8 - 12.
Dinosaur Feet Craft / Artesanía de Pies de Dinosaurio
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own dinosaur feet. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tus propios pies de dinosaurio. Edades 5-12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Drop-In Tech Hour
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bring your computer questions to our staff, no appointment required.
Art with Oil Pastels / Arte con pasteles al óleo
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Make silhouettes of dinosaurs with oil pastels. Ages 5 - 12. Haz siluetas de dinosaurios con pasteles al óleo. Edades 5-12.
LAK Family Movie Night / Noche de cine en familia
Wed, Jul 15, 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.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Thu, Jul 16, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Egyptian Hieroglyphics / Jeroglíficos egipcios
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn how to write your name like the ancient Egyptians. Ages 5 - 12. Aprende a escribir tu nombre como los antiguos egipcios. Edades 5-12.
Build It / Construyelo
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Free play with building toys. Ages 0 - 12. Juego libre con juguetes de construcción. Edades 0-12.
Typing 101
Thu, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn the basics of typing with guided practice.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Jul 17, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Ocean County Health Department Resource Table
Fri, Jul 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Come and meet representatives from the Ocean County Health Department for vital general public health and substance use information and resources. Information provided is accessible for all ages.
LAK Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Jul 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Teen Movie Friday
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Come watch a PG-13 movie! Ages 12-18.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sat, Jul 18, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Jul 18, 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, Jul 19, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Mon, Jul 20, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Miniature Horse Visit for Teens
Mon, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Ana and her adorable miniature horses are bringing an unforgettable experience to your library! Ages 12-18.
Dinosaur Mosaic / Mosaico de dinosaurios
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Color your own dinosaur mosaic picture. Ages 0 - 12. Colorea tu propia imagen de dinosaurio en mosaico. Edades 0-12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Tue, Jul 21, All day
Win a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
LAK Ready, Set, Play / Preparados, listos, a jugar
Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Supervised free form play. Ages 0 - 5. Juego de forma libre supervisado. Edades 0 - 5.
Geometric Dinosaurs / Los dinosaurios geométricos
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Create a dinosaur out of different shapes. Ages 0 - 12. Crean un dinosaurio a partir de diferentes formas. Edades 0-12.
Bugs on the Go with Insectropolis
Tue, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us as we learn about bugs. Insectropolis will have a variety of live critters and pinned specimens.
Summer Reading Club
Tue, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Share what you've been reading this summer, and get recommendations from other readers!
Registration opens Tuesday, June 23 2026 at 9:00am
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