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.
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
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
Election 2024: For Youth of All Ages
We see it on the news every day: It is election time! Children can experience the electoral process by voting for their favorite picture book character. Participants will be given a ballot to cast their vote, selecting from nominees or writing in thier own candidate. Votes will be counted, and the winner's name will be […] Read More
Family Weekend Wonders Drop-In Story Time
Looking for weekend entertainment? Look no further! Drop in to the Library's special weekend story time. You will enjoy these programs full of captivating stories, engaging activities, entertaining music and clever crafts. Family Weekend Wonders Drop-In Story Time is offered every weekend throughout the year and features a different theme each week to keep things […] Read More
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
Pajama Party
For You and Your 2 to 6-Year-Old Child Make the Library a part of your bedtime routine with an evening story time. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas and bring their stuffed animal friends to snuggle. Join us as we wind down for the night with quiet stories, movement, finger plays and songs. […] Read More
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
Adapted Playgroup For You and Your Children, Ages 18 Months to 6 Years
Come play with us! Adapted Playgroup is a safe, welcoming environment for caregivers of children with concerns about development. Your child will enjoy engaging with others while practicing play and social skills. You will have the chance to interact with our experienced intervention Specialist who can provide tips on everyhitng from behavior to social skills. […] Read More
ACT Mini Boot Camp
This free Boot Camp, hosted by College Now Greater Cleveland is for eleventh and twelfth graders who seek to improve their potential to achieve a competitive score on the SAT or ACT test. Registration is required. The ACT and SAT sessions are seperate registrations. Register online at lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/youth or call (216)226-8275, ext. 140. Read More
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