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Programs for Infants

Join us for engaging story times while encouraging your infant’s social, emotional and cognitive development. Enjoy books, songs and finger plays while meeting with other parents.

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Programs for School-Age Students

Lakewood Public Library provides a wide variety of extended learning opportunities for elementary school children. Quality programs that provide positive child development and a wide range of age-appropriate programming choices are available and accessible when students are not in school.

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Programs for Teens

Lakewood Public Library offers a wide range of quality programs for teens that provides them with a place to explore their interests, spark conversation and allow their creativity to flourish.

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Story Time Programs

Did you know that the ability to learn language skills is greatest before the age of six and that children who are read to at an early age are more successful in school? Join us for engaging story times while encouraging your child’s social, emotional and cognitive development.

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Weekend Programs for Families

Make the Library a part of your weekend family time with story time programs, crafts and free entertainment.

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Homework Help

Need extra help with homework, or just want a cool place to work? Get assistance and use the Library’s resources in a quiet place free of distractions.

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Exhibits at Lakewood Public Library

Muslims Who Saved Jews During The Holocaust, featuring the photography of Norman H. Gershman, is on exhibit through March 31, 2025.

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Main Library Parking Lot Closures

The parking lot of the Main Library will be experiencing intermittent closures of the west end of the parking lot over the next several weeks due to our roof maintenance project.

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Disinformation, AI and Elections: How to Separate Fact from Fiction

Presented by Dean Jackson and Lee Jordan on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

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Dealing With Disinformation in a Democracy

Dealing With Disinformation in a Democracy was a Library program which addressed the important and serious issue of disinformation in a democratic society, and how citizens can discern and protect themselves from misinformation.

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Program Guide – Fall 2024/Winter 2025

Explore the Library's upcoming programs in our Fall 2024/Winter 2025 Program Guide.

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Indian Summer Photo Set–Octavio Noda

Join Octavio in this visual exploration of "Indian summer" through the beauty of his nature photography, accompanied by a reading of the namesake poem Indian Summer by Helena Coleman.

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Thirty Common Mushrooms of North America–Octavio Noda

Immerse yourself in this informative presentation on thirty common mushrooms of North America by photographer, film importer and distributor, and retired librarian, Octavio Noda.

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Northstar Digital Literacy

Want to improve your computer, software, or technology skills? Our library has a new resource: Northstar Digital Literacy, where you can learn and practice basic to advanced digital literacy skills.

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Read and Grow: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Sign up your child to read 1,000 books together with you!

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Drop-In Family Weekend Wonders

Your whole family will enjoy these programs full of enthusiastic stories, engaging activities, entertaining music and clever crafts.

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Ukrainian Architecture: Pride of Place In a Nation Under Siege

Join Professor Stephen Rugare, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Kent State University, in an exploration of the rich – and sometimes conflicting – traditions of Ukrainian architecture.

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Prepare For the Jobs of the Future With Fiero Code

Learn to innovate, problem-solve, set goals, and think creatively with Fiero Code.

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Proctoring Services Available

Lakewood Public Library continues to offer proctoring services. Please complete a form for each course requiring proctoring services. Once your request is submitted, a Library staff member will contact you to schedule your proctored exam.

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Storytime at Home With Your Child – Early Literacy

TumbleBooks adds music, narration, games, puzzles, quizzes and movement to classic fiction and nonfiction titles to create a new book experience for your child.

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Storytime at Home With Your Child – Early Numeracy

TumbleMath is a comprehensive collection of animated, talking math story books and nonfiction math books available in the TumbleBook format.

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