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Registration opens:
September 09th, 2026

Search Smarter, Not Harder

Search Strategies to Find Your Hard-to-Find Ancestors
2026-10-09 11:00:00 2026-10-09 13:00:00 America/New_York Search Smarter, Not Harder Join us for a genealogy search strategy program with Genealogist Debbie Hadley. (2-hour long program). Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Friday, October 09
11:00am - 1:00pm

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Lakewood Branch

Lakewood Meeting Room

Join us for a genealogy search strategy program with Genealogist Debbie Hadley. (2-hour long program).

Join us for a genealogy search strategy program with Genealogist Debbie Hadley. Did your ancestor have a common name? Or a surname that was never spelled the same way twice? These search strategies will help you find the unfindable ancestors in census records, newspapers, and other genealogical databases.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | General |

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Lakewood Branch
Phone: (732) 363-1435
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Sun, Sep 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.
Bingo for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room
Play several games of Bingo to get a chance to win small prizes. Potential Allergies with small individualized snacks that are potential prizes.
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.
New Jersey Natural Gas Energy Assistance Day
Fri, Sep 11, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Representatives from NJNG and other non-profit agencies will be available to assist families with the application process for LIHEAP, SHARES, Utility assistance programs and more.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Sep 11, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda con Las Tareas
Fri, Sep 11, 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 12, 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.
English As a Second Language Classes - Clases de ingles como segundo lenguaje
Mon, Sep 14, 9:30am - 11:00am
Lakewood Meeting Room
This 3-month class is for beginner-level English learners, and will cover speaking and listening skills, reading and writing, and everyday English for work and life.
Homework Help / Ayuda con Las Tareas
Mon, Sep 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.
National Fox Day / Día Nacional del Zorro
Mon, Sep 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a cute fox with chalk and paper. Ages 0 - 12. Haz un zorro lindo con tiza y papel. Edades 0 - 12.
Rescheduled
Adult Game Hour
Mon, Sep 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Monday, September 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Come and play some fun games at the library!
Ready, Set, Play / Preparados, listos, a jugar
Tue, Sep 15, 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, Sep 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.
Drop-In Tech Hour
Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bring your computer and tech-related questions to our staff, no appointment required.
English As a Second Language Classes - Clases de ingles como segundo lenguaje
Wed, Sep 16, 9:30am - 11:00am
Lakewood Large Study Room
This 3-month class is for beginner-level English learners, and will cover speaking and listening skills, reading and writing, and everyday English for work and life.
Cancelled
Bingo for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Play a few games of Bingo for a chance to win small prizes. This program is for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Potential allergens as some prizes are small-sized snacks.
Homework Help / Ayuda con Las Tareas
Wed, Sep 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.
Family Movie Night / Noche de cine en familia
Wed, Sep 16, 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.
Perler Bead Sugar Skulls
Wed, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a sugar skull out of perler beads.
Homework Help / Ayuda con Las Tareas
Thu, Sep 17, 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.
American History Trivia
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Celebrate Constitution and Citizenship Day by testing your knowledge of American History and Civics, featuring questions from the USCIS Citizenship Test.
A Pirate's Life for Me / La vida de un pirata
Thu, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day. Ages 5 - 12. Celebra el día de hablar como un Pirata. Edades 5 - 12.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Sep 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Drop-In Puzzle Party / Fiesta de rompecabezas
Fri, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us for a relaxed afternoon putting together a 500-piece puzzle. All ages. Arma un rompecabezas de 500 piezas. Todas las edades.
Homework Help / Ayuda con Las Tareas
Fri, Sep 18, 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 19, 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.
English As a Second Language Classes - Clases de ingles como segundo lenguaje
Mon, Sep 21, 9:30am - 11:00am
Lakewood Meeting Room
This 3-month class is for beginner-level English learners, and will cover speaking and listening skills, reading and writing, and everyday English for work and life.
Homework Help / Ayuda con Las Tareas
Mon, Sep 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.
Adult Game Hour
Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Come and play some fun games at the library!
Fall Tree Painting / Pintura de árbol de otoño
Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate the first day of autumn and create a tree painting using all the colors of the season. Ages 5 - 12.
Intro to Watercolor Pencils
Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
An introduction to watercolor pencils presented by Jenny Santa Maria of Flame Tip Studio. No prerequisite skills required. Please Register.
Homework Help / Ayuda con Las Tareas
Tue, Sep 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.
Papel Picado Banner
Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making traditional Mexican folk art. Create papel picado banners using tissue paper.
English As a Second Language Classes - Clases de ingles como segundo lenguaje
Wed, Sep 23, 9:30am - 11:00am
Lakewood Large Study Room
This 3-month class is for beginner-level English learners, and will cover speaking and listening skills, reading and writing, and everyday English for work and life.
Homework Help / Ayuda con Las Tareas
Wed, Sep 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.
Fall Wreath Craft / Manualidades con coronas de otoño
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a wreath to decorate your home for fall. Ages 5 - 12. Haz una corona para decorar tu casa durante el otoño. Edades 5 - 12.
DIY Folded Paper Bracelets
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a cool, one-of-a-kind bracelet with just paper and watercolor.
Coloring for Adults
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lakewood Meeting Room A
Color while listening to soothing music.
Mini Therapy Animals, Oh My! - Outdoor Event
Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Ana's World of Mini's to meet a real miniature therapy cow and a harlequin sheep. The event will be held outside on the library grounds.
Homework Help / Ayuda con Las Tareas
Thu, Sep 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.
Frida Kahlo Self-Portraits / Autorretratos de Frida Kahlo
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your self-portrait. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu autorretrato. Edades 5 - 12.
Typing 101
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn the basics of typing with guided practice.
Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Sep 25, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Book Rec Corner
Fri, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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 26, 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.
English As a Second Language Classes - Clases de ingles como segundo lenguaje
Mon, Sep 28, 9:30am - 11:00am
Lakewood Meeting Room
This 3-month class is for beginner-level English learners, and will cover speaking and listening skills, reading and writing, and everyday English for work and life.
Homework Help / Ayuda con Las Tareas
Mon, Sep 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.
Porcupine Craft / Manualidades de Puercoespín
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create a porcupine. Ages 5 - 12. Crea un puercoespín. Edades 5 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda con Las Tareas
Tue, Sep 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.
English As a Second Language Classes - Clases de ingles como segundo lenguaje
Wed, Sep 30, 9:30am - 11:00am
Lakewood Meeting Room
This 3-month class is for beginner-level English learners, and will cover speaking and listening skills, reading and writing, and everyday English for work and life.
Homework Help / Ayuda con Las Tareas
Wed, Sep 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.
Cross Stitch Club
Wed, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Large Study Room
Enjoy casual crafting and socialization.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Oct 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.
Spooky Cross Stitch Canvases
Thu, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kick off spooky season with a Halloween-inspired cross stitch design on canvas! 
LAK Video Games / Videojuegos
Thu, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Play video games. Ages 5 - 12. Juega videojuegos. Edades 5 - 12.
LAK Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Oct 02, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Teen Movie Friday
Fri, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Come watch a PG-13 movie. Ages 12-18.
Be a Balloon Animal Artist
Fri, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Come out to this hands-on class and learn some of the most popular animals! Ages 7 - 12. Seating is limited so all participants must register.
Registration opens Friday, September 18 2026 at 9:00am
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Oct 02, 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, Oct 03, 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.
English As a Second Language Classes - Clases de ingles como segundo lenguaje
Mon, Oct 05, 9:30am - 11:00am
Lakewood Meeting Room
This 3-month class is for beginner-level English learners, and will cover speaking and listening skills, reading and writing, and everyday English for work and life.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, Oct 05, 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, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us for some fun games!
Candy Corn Torn Paper Craft - Manualidades de papel roto con maíz dulce
Mon, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create a candy corn picture using torn paper. Ages 0 - 12. Crea una imagen de maíz dulce usando papel rasgado. Edades 0 - 12.
Adult Crafting Companions copy - BYOC
Tue, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Tue, Oct 06, 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.
Fox Paper Plate Craft - Artesanía con platos de papel de zorro
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own fox friend. Ages 5 - 12. Crea tu propio amigo zorro. Edades 5 - 12.
English As a Second Language Classes - Clases de ingles como segundo lenguaje
Wed, Oct 07, 9:30am - 11:00am
Lakewood Meeting Room
This 3-month class is for beginner-level English learners, and will cover speaking and listening skills, reading and writing, and everyday English for work and life.
Cancelled
Adult Crafting Companions - BYOC
Wed, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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, Oct 07, 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.
Paper Roll Pumpkins
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Make your own paper pumpkin using paper rolls and book pages.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Oct 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.
Braille Names / Nombres en Braille
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Write your name using the Braille alphabet. Ages 5 - 12. REG. Seating is limited so all participants must register.
Search Smarter, Not Harder - Search Strategies to Find Your Hard-to-Find Ancestors
Fri, Oct 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us for a genealogy search strategy program with Genealogist Debbie Hadley. (2-hour long program).
Registration opens Wednesday, September 9 2026 at 9:00am
LAK Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Oct 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Hispanic Heritage Month Book Cafe
Fri, Oct 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Come check out our book recommendations featuring Hispanic authors and stories.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Oct 09, 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.
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