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Registration opens:
July 16th, 2026

The Strange World of Reptiles

El extraño mundo de los reptiles

2026-07-30 15:30:00 2026-07-30 16:30:00 America/New_York The Strange World of Reptiles See, touch, and learn about reptiles, including snakes, lizards, and turtles. Ages 5-12. Registration is required. Lakewood Branch -

Thursday, July 30
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-30 15:30:00 2026-07-30 16:30:00 America/New_York The Strange World of Reptiles See, touch, and learn about reptiles, including snakes, lizards, and turtles. Ages 5-12. Registration is required. Lakewood Branch -

Lakewood Branch

See, touch, and learn about reptiles, including snakes, lizards, and turtles. Ages 5-12. Registration is required.

In the Strange World of Reptiles show you get to see and touch all the animals including snakes, lizards, and turtles, both local and exotic. Listen to stories of their rescue and all the cool facts you need to know! Ages 5-12. Registration is required.

Toca, ve y aprende sobre reptiles, incluyendo serpientes, lagartos y tortugas. Edades 5 – 12. REG. Asientos limitados, participantes deben registrarse.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

Lakewood Branch

Hours

About the Branch

Upcoming Events

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!

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.

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.

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.

This event is full

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.

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!

Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?

Wed, Jul 22, 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.

Washi Tape Art / Arte de cinta washi

Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

"Color" a picture with washi tape. Ages 8 - 12. Washi "colorea" una imagen con cinta washi. Edades 8-12.

Watercolor with Westwood & Quinn - Ink Sketch & Watercolor Painting - Ancient Ruins

Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lakewood Meeting Room

Sketch ancient ruins with fine liner pens and bring it to life with watercolor. For ages 13-18.

Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?

Thu, Jul 23, 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.

Paper Plate Ice Cream Craft - Manualidades con helado en plato de papel

Thu, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Create your own ice cream sundae craft. Ages 5 - 12. Demuestra tu amor por el helado con una manualidad. Edades 5-12.

Felt Dinosaur / Dinosaurio de fieltro

Thu, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Make dinosaur out of felt. Ages 8 - 12. REG Seating is limited so all participants must register. Haz un dinosaurio con fieltro. Edades 8 - 12. REG Asientos limitados, participantes deben registrarse.

Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?

Fri, Jul 24, 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.

HMH Health Information & Vision/Wellness Screenings

Fri, Jul 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lakewood Meeting Room

Hackensack Meridian Health Healthy Living offers interactive fun and practical tips for balancing all aspects of your well-being. Also offered are complimentary vision and wellness screenings.

LAK Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión

Fri, Jul 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.

Book Rec Corner

Fri, Jul 24, 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, Jul 25, 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 25, 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 26, 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 27, 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.

Blow Paint Art / Arte con pintura Soplado

Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Create abstract art with watercolor and a straw. Ages 5 - 12. Crea arte abstracto con acuarela y pajita. Edades 5 - 12.

Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?

Tue, Jul 28, 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.

Dinosaur Terrarium

Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Create your own dinosaur environment to celebrate our summer reading challenge! Ages 12-18.

Ozobots / Ozobot

Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Play with Ozobot robots. Ages 8 - 12. REG. Seating is limited so all participants must register. Juega con Ozobot con robots. Edades 8 - 12. REG. Asientos limitados, participantes deben registrarse.

Stingray Craft / Artesanía de mantarraya

Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Create your own stingray friend. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propio amigo mantarraya. Edades 5 - 12.

Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?

Wed, Jul 29, 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.

Shark Painting / Pintura de tiburón

Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Paint a picture of a shark. Ages 5 - 12. Pinta una imagen de tiburón. Edades 5 - 12.

Cross Stitch Club

Wed, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lakewood Large Study Room

Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.

Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?

Thu, Jul 30, 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.

The Strange World of Reptiles - El extraño mundo de los reptiles

Thu, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

See, touch, and learn about reptiles, including snakes, lizards, and turtles. Ages 5-12. Registration is required.

Registration opens Thursday, July 16 2026 at 9:00am