Your whole family will enjoy these programs full of enthusiastic stories, engaging activities, entertaining music and clever crafts.
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November 1 through November 30 at the Main Library
Take a trip back in time and view the Laura Ingalls Wilder and Ohio Pioneers exhibit at the second floor gallery of the Main Library.
For Students in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade
Need a little extra help with homework, or just want a cool place to work? Visit the Library to get assistance and to use the Library’s resources in a quiet place free of distractions.
Lakewood Public Library aims to create awareness of the unique history and cultural achievements of Ukraine through library programming for all audiences. Youth can create crafts inspired by Ukraine and listen to Ukrainian folk tales. The Library will host a number of important Ukrainian films and speakers and feature Ukrainian folk music for an adult audience.
Now through March 31, 2023 at the Main Library First Floor Gallery and Madison Branch
Read the sample Dear Ukraine poem by Julia Kolchinsky Dasbach, and create a poem of your own to share with people all over the world.
December 4 at the Main Library Auditorium
Come view this film presented by film scholar Terry Meehan in his series of five Ukrainian films that celebrate Ukraine’s unique identity and culture from Ukraine’s culturally significant poetic cinema movement.
December 11, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Creativebug offers unlimited access to thousands of free online video workshops and classes taught by design experts and artists.
Ready to get started? Meet Community Development Specialist, Owen McConnell who will be available in the Lakewood Public Library to discuss employment opportunities EVERY MONDAY 9:00am-5:00pm!
With her book Wisdom Warriors, educator and author Mary Cole Watson made it her life goal to ensure the next generation of learners understand their designated place in African American heritage.
Based on a true story, Jane Gordon shares the story of two rescued dogs, along with the experience and the love of having a dog.
Learn to innovate, problem-solve, set goals, and think creatively with Fiero Code.
Find out how homebound patrons may have Library items delivered directly to their residence.
Explore links to past events geared toward children.
Explore links to past events geared toward our adult patrons.
All families, including children with and without formal diagnoses are welcome to participate in virtual educational programs for adults, virtual Music Therapy and More for children, and numerous other resources.
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.
Children ages two years to twelve years may register online for a juvenile library card on their own.
TumbleBooks adds music, narration, games, puzzles, quizzes and movement to classic fiction and nonfiction titles to create a new book experience for your child.
TumbleMath is a comprehensive collection of animated, talking math story books and nonfiction math books available in the TumbleBook format.
We offer three portals to learning foreign languages quickly and easily. Each option provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a foreign language.
Now through November 30 at the Main Library and Madison Branch
Learn interesting facts about this beautiful flower, the beloved symbol of Ukraine, as you find pictures of sunflowers placed throughout the library and enter a drawing for a prize.
Workshops During Fall 2022
Katie Daley, Dear Ukraine, Poet in Residence, engages sixth, seventh and eighth grade students in Lakewood and ESOL students of all ages by leading poetry workshops during fall 2022.
Through March 8, 2023 in the Main Library
Join us once per month as we read a Ukrainian children’s folk tale and create our own pieces of Ukrainian art.
December 6 (Main Library) & December 8 (Madison Branch)
Create your own paper flower crown.
Book by Amanda Flower. Emily Dickinson and her housemaid, Willa Noble, realize there is nothing poetic about murder. What begins as tenuous employment turns to friendship as the reclusive poet takes Willa under her wing. Amanda Flower is a USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award-winning author of over thirty-five mystery novels. In addition to being a […] Read More
Looking for weekend entertainment for the whole family? Look no further! Drop in to the Library's special weekend story time. Your whole family will enjoy these programs full of enthusiastic 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 […] Read More
Looking for weekend entertainment for the whole family? Look no further! Drop in to the Library’s special weekend story time. Your whole family will enjoy these programs full of enthusiastic 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 […] Read More
For the Whole Family Enhance your Light Up Lakewood experience by coming to the Library's very special story time. New holiday story times are written every year and the classics still come alive to inspire and create the magic of the holidays. Coloring sheets will be provided after story time and will engage everyone while […] Read More
For Students in First through Sixth Grades This is the season for celebrations. Get in a festive mood and crown yourself with a beautiful crown made of paper flowers that you make yourself. Paper flower crowns are called vinok in Ukraine and include streamers falling off the back of the crown. Your own paper […] Read More
For You and Your 2-to-6-Year-Old Child Listen to a story about Sunflowers and help the Library grow a sunflower (paper) garden. The Library will create a garden inside of the Library as a visual tribute to Ukrainian people. Sunflowers are a Ukrainian symbol of peace. Create one sunflower for the Library’s sunflower garden and one […] Read More
Book by Alan Dutka. Many Clevelanders recall the Sterling-Lindner Christmas trees, shopping at the Twigbee Shop and visits with Mr. Jingeling. Local author Alan Dutka will share fond recollections of bygone holiday seasons. Alan Dutka has authored nine books on Cleveland history and has made multiple media appearances. This program is presented in partnership with […] Read More
For You and Your Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Child Your child can bone up on their reading skills during a one-on-one session in a dog-friendly atmosphere. Students can practice reading with one of the dogs and owners that have been certified through Therapy Dogs International, an organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registering therapy dogs […] Read More
For Students in Kindergarten through Second Grade Do you like stories about animals? Ukrainian folk tales and fairy tales often use animals to show us how we can succeed with the challenges life brings us and encourage us to never give up! Join us once per month as we read a Ukrainian folk tale for […] Read More
Book by Dana Norris. Master the art of storytelling using ten rules to help shape your story and share it confidently. Whether you’re practicing job interview skills or giving a wedding speech, local author Dana Norris provides help on crafting a narrative and building public speaking skills. Dana Norris is the founder of Story Club, a monthly […] Read More
Main Library Toddler's Story Room In this story time, children with varying learning styles and abilities will learn with their caregivers in a safe, supportive environment, where respect and appreceiation for differences is encouraged. This thirty-minute story time is designed for children who may not be flourishing in a traditional story time experience. Story time […] Read More
