Youth Programs

Did you know that children who are read to at an early age are more successful in school and have a larger vocabulary when they enter school? For your budding reader we have a wide variety of age appropriate story time sessions designed to encourage your child’s social, emotional and cognitive development.

For your elementary through middle school age child Lakewood Public Library offers a variety of quality programs that highlight everything from art and Lego building to poetry and role playing.

 

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Symbols of Autumn Scavenger Hunt: For Youth of All Ages

Apples! Pumpkins! Hunt throughout the children's area of the Library for signs that depict symobls of autumn. Enter your scavenger hunt sheet into a drawing to win a prize. The scavenger hunt will be ready for hunting at the Main Lakewood Public LIbrary and the Madison branch of the Lakewood Public Library. No registration required. Read More

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Just Baby ‘N Me

For You and Your Birth to 24-Month-Old Baby Just Baby 'N Me is a lap-sit story time ideal for babies from birth through early walkers. The focus is on rhymes, songs, finger plays and exploring short books together. Just Baby 'N Me is meant to facilitate interaction between you and your baby, develop their language […] Read More

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Preschool Story Time for You and Your 2 to 6-Year-Old Child

Children and their parents will enjoy stories, movement and songs for thirty fun-filled minutes. The focus is on early literacy skills. No registraion required. Read More

Symbols of Autumn Scavenger Hunt: For Youth of All Ages  featured image

Symbols of Autumn Scavenger Hunt: For Youth of All Ages

Apples! Pumpkins! Hunt throughout the children's area of the Library for signs that depict symobls of autumn. Enter your scavenger hunt sheet into a drawing to win a prize. The scavenger hunt will be ready for hunting at the Main Lakewood Public LIbrary and the Madison branch of the Lakewood Public Library. No registration required. Read More

Just Baby ‘N Me  featured image

Just Baby ‘N Me

For You and Your Birth to 24-Month-Old Baby Just Baby 'N Me is a lap-sit story time ideal for babies from birth through early walkers. The focus is on rhymes, songs, finger plays and exploring short books together. Just Baby 'N Me is meant to facilitate interaction between you and your baby, develop their language […] Read More

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Music Therapy & More℠

For You and Your Birth to 6-Year-Old Child For families with children struggling in an area of development. This program, led by a board-certified music therapist, teaches families how to use music to improve their child's behavior and motor, communication and social skills. Siblings (age birth to six-years-old) may attend, but must register separately. Music […] Read More

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Homework Help For Students in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade

A library staff member will be present to assist with homework and reading skills, and to distribute school supplies when needed. Students may also check out a Chromebook with their library card to use while in the Library. Homework Help will be closed for school holidays and vacations. No registration required. Read More

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Homework Help For Students in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade

A library staff member will be present to assist with homework and reading skills, and to distribute school supplies when needed. Students may also check out a Chromebook with their library card to use while in the Library. Homework Help will be closed for school holidays and vacations. No registration required. Read More

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Join the Fun at Coding Club For Students in Fifth through Ninth Grade

Calling all 5th through 9th graders! If you're curious about coding, come join our exciting weekly Coding Club. Under the guidance of our awesome GirlsWhoCode facilitators, you'll dive into the world of coding and create your own mobile apps, design cool websites, and even program robots. You'll get hands-on experience with Scratch, Python, and JavaScript, […] Read More

Just Baby ‘N Me  featured image

Just Baby ‘N Me

For You and Your Birth to 24-Month-Old Baby Just Baby 'N Me is a lap-sit story time ideal for babies from birth through early walkers. The focus is on rhymes, songs, finger plays and exploring short books together. Just Baby 'N Me is meant to facilitate interaction between you and your baby, develop their language […] Read More