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.
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
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
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
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
Bricks and Books for Students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade
In this hands-on experience, kids will use Lego building bricks, gears, and figures to design and construct amazing structures and imaginative creations. Alongside their building, we will be exploring the library's extensive collection of Lego-themed books, offering inspiration, challenges, and stories for all levels. No registration required. 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
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
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
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
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