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The Sky Tonight - Planetarium Show

for Teens and Tweens
2026-08-03 11:00:00 2026-08-03 12:00:00 America/New_York The Sky Tonight - Planetarium Show Join us for an unforgettable day of stargazing from the comfort of the Library. Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Monday, August 03
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Lakewood Branch

Lakewood Meeting Room

Join us for an unforgettable day of stargazing from the comfort of the Library.

Discover the wonders of the night sky in a portable indoor planetarium dome. Tom Barry, also known as "That Planetarium Guy," uses state-of-the-art software and projector technology to make the universe above Ocean County come alive. You will explore constellations, planets, meteor showers and more.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM/STEAM/MAKER | Lectures & Discussion | General |

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Lakewood Branch
Phone: (732) 363-1435
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Mon, Aug 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 16 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Tue, Aug 11, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Tue, Aug 11, All day
Get 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, Aug 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Supervised free form play. Ages 0 - 5. Juego de forma libre supervisado. Edades 0 - 5.
Wild Exotics Animal Refuge (WEAR)
Tue, Aug 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Come meet some scaly and slithery friends and learn about the importance of rescuing animals! Ages 12-18
Handprint Dinosaurs / Dinosaurios con huellas de mano
Tue, Aug 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Make cute dinosaurs using your handprint. Ages 5 - 12. Haz dinosaurios adorables usando tu huella de mano. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Wed, Aug 12, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Wed, Aug 12, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Paper Towels Roll Frog Craft - Manualidades de rana con rollo de papel
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create your own frog buddy. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propio compañero rana. Edades 5 - 12.
LAK Family Movie Night / Noche de cine en familia
Wed, Aug 12, 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, Aug 13, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Thu, Aug 13, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Dinosaur Pom Pom Painting - Pintura de dinosaurios con pompones
Thu, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Paint your own dinosaur using pom poms. Ages 0 - 12. Pinta tu propio dinosaurio usando pompones. Edades 0 - 12.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Fri, Aug 14, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Aug 14, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
LAK Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Aug 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Draw & Discover: Charcoal for Non Artists
Fri, Aug 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Inspired by the American landscape in all its forms, this expressive drawing workshop is designed especially for those with no artistic experience. Registration required.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sat, Aug 15, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Sat, Aug 15, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Aug 15, 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, Aug 16, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Sun, Aug 16, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Mon, Aug 17, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Mon, Aug 17, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Magic Trick Workshop - Taller de Trucos de Magia
Mon, Aug 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Come to the library to become a magician and learn how to do your own tricks. Ages 6-12.
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Canva 101
Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a free account and explore the many projects you can create.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Tue, Aug 18, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Tue, Aug 18, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Sound Bowl Sesh for Teens
Tue, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Come relax to the sounds of singing bowls! Ages 12-18.
Fish Puppets / Marionetas de peces
Tue, Aug 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create fish puppets with clothespins. Ages 0 - 12. Crea marionetas de peces con pasadores de ropa. Edades 0 - 12.
Tissue Paper Lantern Craft - Manualidades con farolillos de papel de seda
Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own lantern. Ages 8 - 12. Crea tu propia linterna. Edades 8 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Wed, Aug 19, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Wed, Aug 19, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Dino Storytime / Hora del cuento dino
Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Listen to some dinotastic stories. Ages 0 - 12. Escucha algunas historias de dinotastica. Edades 0 - 12.
DIY Tissue Paper Sunflowers
Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Brighten up your room with your very own DIY sunflower made from tissue paper!
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Thu, Aug 20, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Thu, Aug 20, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Nifty Nature NikNaks
Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Learn about nature and our local environment, the NJ Pinelands. This program is for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Torn Paper Dinosaur / Dinosaurio de papel rasgado
Thu, Aug 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Create a colorful dinosaur with torn paper. Ages 0 - 12. Crea un dinosaurio colorido con papel rasgado. Edades 0 - 12.
D&D Character Creation / Creación de personajes en D&D
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own D&D character. Ages 8 - 12. REG. Seating is limited so all participants must register.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Fri, Aug 21, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Aug 21, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
LAK Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Aug 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Senior Citizens Book Corner
Fri, Aug 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Come check out and discuss our selection of books featuring older adults for Senior Citizens Day.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sat, Aug 22, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Sat, Aug 22, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Aug 22, 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.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Sun, Aug 23, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sun, Aug 23, All day
Get 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, Aug 24, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Mon, Aug 24, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Handprint Flamingos Craft - Manualidad de flamencos con huellas de mano
Mon, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create your own flamingo buddies. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tus propios amigos flamencos. Edades 5 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Tue, Aug 25, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Tue, Aug 25, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Squigz Building / Construcción Squigz
Tue, Aug 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Build your own creations using Squigz. Ages 8 - 12. Crea tus propias creaciones usando Squigz. Edades 8 - 12.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Wed, Aug 26, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Wed, Aug 26, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Build a Bot / Construye un Bot
Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Come play with our Gear Bots robot kit. Ages 8 - 12. REG. Seating is limited so all participants must register.
Clay Monsters / Los monstruos de arcilla
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Use clay to make a monster. Ages 8 - 12. REG. Seating is limited so all participants must register.
Cross Stitch Club
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Thu, Aug 27, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Thu, Aug 27, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Mosaic Cactus / Cactus mosaico
Thu, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Create a cute cactus with paper mosaic. Ages 0 - 12. Crea un cactus adorable con mosaico de papel. Edades 0 - 12.
Snap Circuits / Circuitos rápidos
Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn about electricity with Snap Circuits. Ages 8 - 12. REG. Seating is limited so all participants must register.
Mouse Basics
Thu, Aug 27, 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. 
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Fri, Aug 28, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Fri, Aug 28, All day
Get 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, Aug 28, 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, Aug 28, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Book Rec Corner
Fri, Aug 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Discover new titles, including read-alikes for popular authors like Colleen Hoover and James Patterson.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Sat, Aug 29, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Sat, Aug 29, All day
Get 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, Aug 29, 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, Aug 30, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Sun, Aug 30, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Mon, Aug 31, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Guess How Many? / ¿Adivina cuántos?
Mon, Aug 31, All day
Get a prize if you get the number right. Ages 0 - 12. Participa para ganar un premio si aciertas el número. Edades 0 - 12.
Dinosaur Color by Number / Colorea dinosaurios por numero
Mon, Aug 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Color your own dinosaur artwork. Ages 0 - 12. Colorea tu propia obra de arte de dinosaurios. Edades 0 - 12.
Open Registration for Free U. S. Citizenship Prep Classes
Tue, Sep 01, All day
This 9-week class will help you pass the naturalization test to become a US Citizen. Class every Wednesday from Sept 2-Oct 28, 6:30pm-8:30pm.To register, contact 732-363-1435 ext. 2100 or in person.
Back to School Backpack Charms
Tue, Sep 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Go back to school in style by making your very own backpack charms! 
Homework Help / Ayuda con Las Tareas
Tue, Sep 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.
Puffy Paint Caramel Apple Craft - Manualidades con pintura inflada con Manzana Caramelizada
Tue, Sep 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own caramel apple using paper and paint. Ages 8 - 12. Crea tu propia manzana caramelizada usando papel y pintura. Edades 8 - 12.
Adult Crafting Companions - BYOC
Wed, Sep 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Bring Your Own Craft and make some crafty friends in this adult social group run by a local volunteer. Dropcloths and basic supplies such as scissors, glue, and disposable aprons will be provided.
Homework Help / Ayuda con Las Tareas
Wed, Sep 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.
Homework Help / Ayuda con Las Tareas
Thu, Sep 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.
Video Games / Videojuegos
Thu, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Play video games. Ages 5 - 12. Juega videojuegos. Edades 5 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Sep 04, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Teen Movie Friday
Fri, Sep 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Come watch a PG-13 movie. Ages 12-18.
Homework Help / Ayuda con Las Tareas
Fri, Sep 04, 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, Sep 05, 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, Sep 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.
Fruit-Shaped Pencil Holder Craft - Manualidades con Portalápices en forma de fruta
Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own pencil holder using colored paper. Ages 8 - 12. Crea tu propio portalápiz usando papel de colores. Edades 8 - 12.
Picture Frame Art
Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a fun picture frame! Ages 12-18.
Homework Help / Ayuda con Las Tareas
Wed, Sep 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.
Homework Help / Ayuda con Las Tareas
Thu, Sep 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.
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