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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Eager Engineers Camp: For Students in First through Fifth Grade

Eager Engineers is about hands on learning with Lego's, K'nex, Citiblocs and more. Your child will be exposed to ideas like simple machines, anatomy, design, architecture and aerodynamics. Every class will introduce an educational concept, and then particpants will build it! This creates excitement, discovery and self-confidence. Join us for Flying Objects, Citibloc Big Ben, […] Read More

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Science Heroes: “Adventure of the Lost Treasure.” For the Whole Family

Join Science Heroes on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle! Along the way, the audience helps the performer conduct exciting science experiements that bring this story to life! Experiment with chemical reactions, air pressure, physical explosions, and more! Don't miss this exciting and interactive STEM learning adventure! No registration is required. Read More

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Family Weekend Wonders Drop-In Story Time

Looking for weekend entertainment? Look no further! Drop in to the Library's special weekend story time. Your 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

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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

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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

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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, fingerplays and exploring short books together. Just Baby 'N Me is meant to facilitate interaction between you and your baby, develop their language and […] Read More

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Monkey Business: Make a Monkey Story Time

For Children Entering Kindergarten through Second Grade Join us for a special story time where children will make their own stuffed monkey. Registration is 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

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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Preschool Story Time For You and Your 2 to 5-Year-Old Child

This preschool story time is ideal for walkers, new talkers and children learning early literacy skills. You and your child will enjoy short books, songs and rhymes. The focus is on skills with your participation as a model. No registration required. Read More