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LGBTQ+ History Month Book Café

2026-10-23 14:30:00 2026-10-23 15:30:00 America/New_York LGBTQ+ History Month Book Café Come check out and discuss our selection of books which highlight LGBTQ+ history. Lakewood Branch -

Friday, October 23
2:30pm - 3:30pm

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Come check out and discuss our selection of books which highlight LGBTQ+ history.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

TAGS: | LGBTQ |

Lakewood Branch
Phone: (732) 363-1435
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Mon, Sep 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.
Registration is now closed
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.
DIY Folded Paper Bracelets
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make a cool, one-of-a-kind bracelet with just paper and watercolor.
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.
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.
Cancelled
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Sep 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Registration is now closed
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.
Papel Picado Banner
Tue, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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 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.
Registration is now closed
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.
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.
Registration is now closed
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.
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 Game Hour
Mon, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Join us for some fun games!
Adult Crafting Companions - 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.
Registration is now closed
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).
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.
Drop-In English Conversation Group
Sat, Oct 10, 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 12, 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.
Registration is now closed
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, Oct 12, 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.
Bat Silhouette Craft - Manualidades con siluetas de murciélagos
Mon, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Make bat shapes with paint and cotton swabs. Ages 0 - 12. Haz formas de murciélago con pintura y bastoncillos de algodón. Edades 0 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Tue, Oct 13, 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.
Leaf Fairies Craft / Artesanía de las hadas de la hoja
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Create your own fairy friend. Ages 8 - 12. Crea tu propia amiga hada. Edades 8 - 12.
English As a Second Language Classes - Clases de ingles como segundo lenguaje
Wed, Oct 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.
Registration is now closed
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Oct 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.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Oct 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.
Gmail Basics
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn how to perform basic Gmail functions like send, receive, and reply to an email and access Google Drive. You must be able to login to an existing Gmail account for this class.
LAK Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Oct 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Oct 16, 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 17, 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 19, 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.
Registration is now closed
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Mon, Oct 19, 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.
LAK Ready, Set, Play / Preparados, listos, a jugar
Tue, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 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.
Find Your Next Read with Novelist
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn all about the database Novelist and how to use it to find your next book to read.
English As a Second Language Classes - Clases de ingles como segundo lenguaje
Wed, Oct 21, 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.
Registration is now closed
Paint Your Own Ceramics
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room
Paint a ceramic piece. Local ceramic studio, Wish Upon a Jar, will fire the ceramic piece in their kiln. Space is limited, so please register.
Registration opens Thursday, October 1 2026 at 9:00am
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Wed, Oct 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.
LAK Family Movie Night / Noche de cine en familia
Wed, Oct 21, 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.
Halloween Horror Movie
Thu, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lakewood Meeting Room A
Insidious (PG-13). 102 minutes. Ages 13-18.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Thu, Oct 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.
Sign Language ABC's / ABC de la lengua de señas
Thu, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn the alphabet in sign language. Ages 5 - 12. Aprende el alfabeto en lenguaje de señas. Edades 5 - 12.
LAK Friday Fun / Viernes De Diversión
Fri, Oct 23, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool craft. Ages 0 - 12. Manualidades para niños en prescolar. Edades 0 - 12.
LGBTQ+ History Month Book Café
Fri, Oct 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Come check out and discuss our selection of books which highlight LGBTQ+ history.
Homework Help / Ayuda Con Las Tareas
Fri, Oct 23, 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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