Welcome to the Lakewood Public Library

This coming August 5th, join animal ambassadors from Lake Erie Nature and Science Center and discover the world of mammals.

Join us for two weeks on Wednesdays, August 4, 2021 and August 11, 2021 for Bat Cat and the Seven Squirrels reading, activities and discussions.

Join us for two weeks on Thursdays, July 22, 2021 and July 29, 2021, for Something's Fishy reading, activities and discussions.

Learn what to expect and safety practices we have put in place upon the reopening of the Main Library and Madison Branch.

Watch Ruth Hanford Morhard read her book Mrs. Morhard and the Boys.

Watch Lakewood Public Library’s Julie Strunk read The Wolves Who Came for Dinner by Steve Smallman and Along Came a Fox by Georgiana Deutsch and Cally Johnson-Isaacs.

Watch Lakewood policeman, Officer John Betts, read Officer Buckle & Gloria by Peggy Rathmann and The Police Cloud by Christoph Niemann.

Watch Lakewood Public Library’s Marge Foley read Little Excavator and and Llama Llama Mess Mess Mess by Anna Dewdney.

Watch James Hill, Manager of the Lakewood branch of First Federal of Lakewood, read Just Saving My Money by Mercer Mayer and Bunny Money by Rosemary Wells.

Storytime—Kate MacGregor Reads Lisa Wheeler, Loren Long and Micha Archer

Watch Lakewood Public Library’s Kate MacGregor reads Someone Builds the Dream by Lisa Wheeler and Loren Long as well as Daniel's Good Day by Micha Archer.

Storytime—Jeffrey Siebert Reads Julie Falatko and Jon Agee

Watch Lakewood Public Library’s Jeffrey Siebert read No Boring Stories! by Julie Falatko and Life on Mars by Jon Agee.

Watch Jowan Smith read her books Zakari Goes to College and Grandma Hattie's Ice Cream.

Join the Armstrong Air & Space Museum virtually via Zoom for this fun, live and engaging one hour program and be taken on a journey through the night sky to experience the different tails and tales it has to communicate!

Join us as poet Jeff Tigchelaar shares poems from his collection Certain Streets at an Uncertain Hour. This award-winning poet shows us that poetry can be both humorous and dramatic, and we can find inspiration in the world around us.

The 44th Annual Lakewood Arts Festival will be held in person on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Now in its 11th year, nine live musical performances hosted virtually via LakewoodAlive’s Facebook page each Friday evening at 7 p.m. from June 4 through July 30.

Immerse yourself in the animal kingdom this summer and share stories with Tails & Tales. Each time you enjoy a book, eBook, audiobook or graphic novel, enter to win a prize.

Our summer reading club for children is the perfect antidote to summer learning loss and is a great way for students to prepare for a successful school year ahead.

Our summer reading club for teens is the perfect antidote to summer learning loss and is a great way for students to prepare for a successful school year ahead.

Kickoff the 2021 Summer Reading Club with readings by Lakewood Public Library librarians and staff.

Find out how homebound patrons may have Library items delivered directly to their residence.

These short programs (5 min. to 10 min.) include information to interested individuals about Financial Foundations, Investing in Your Future, Preparing for Retirement, Owning a Home, Small Business Essentials, etc.

As proud sponsors, Lakewood Public Library is happy to share this educational Series with the Lakewood community.

In honor of Read Across America, Denise Dufala reads from Dr. Seuss' book Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You: Dr. Seuss’s Book of Wonderful Noises.

Up-to-date policies regarding Chromebooks and printing services at Lakewood Public Library.

Explore links to past events geared toward children.

Explore links to past events geared toward our adult patrons.

Virtual Author Event—Postcards from the Borderlands

Author David Mould rambles through a dozen countries in Asia, Southern Africa and Eastern Europe by car, bus, train, shared taxi and ferry, exploring what borders mean to their peoples.

In this bimonthly book club for teens, we will read and respectfully discuss books selected to inspire change, embrace diversity, and promote inclusivity.

The Lakewood Public Library has been proud to serve the Lakewood community with its two branch locations, Main and Madison, for over 100 years. Today, Library Trustees seek to invest in a much-needed renovation of the Madison Branch. Learn about the plans and how you can support our community of learners and readers.

A letter from Northeast Ohio healthcare leaders encouraging everyone to help decrease the risk for spreading infection, be it coronavirus or flu.

Learn what to expect and safety practices we have put in place upon the reopening of the Main Library and Madison Branch.

Read your way through the Children’s and Youth Services area at Lakewood Public Library! You receive a digital badge when you read the number of books required for each category.

Kids three years old up to grade six are invited to write a letter to the Library. Then a staff member will read the letter and write back.

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.

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Creativebug offers unlimited access to thousands of free online video workshops and classes taught by design experts and artists.

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.

Can't access our extensive digital collections and electronic resources? Then call the Library at (216) 226-8275 to register for a library card today.

Click through for network names at both locations.

Check Out the Program Guide for More Events

Virtual Special Friday Performance – Lake Erie Nature and Science Center – Mammals

Reading Program—Bat Cat and the Seven Squirrels by Eric Walters

Reading Program—Something’s Fishy by Jeff Szpirglas

Reopening the Library

Meet The Author—Ruth Hanford Morhard

Storytime—Julie Strunk Reads Steve Smallman and Georgiana Deutsch

Storytime—Officer John Betts Reads Peggy Rathmann and Christoph Niemann

Storytime—Marge Foley Reads Anna Dewdney

Storytime—James Hill Reads Mercer Mayer and Rosemary Wells

Storytime—Kate MacGregor Reads Lisa Wheeler, Loren Long and Micha Archer

Storytime—Jeffrey Siebert Reads Julie Falatko and Jon Agee

Meet The Author—Jowan Smith

Special Friday Performance Virtual Tails or Tales of the Night Sky? – Armstrong Air & Space Museum

Meet The Author—Certain Streets at an Uncertain Hour

Lakewood Arts Festival

Tune-in for LakewoodAlive’s 2021 Virtual Front Porch Concert Series

Tails and Tales Adult Summer Reading Club

Tails and Tales Children’s Summer Reading Club

Tails and Tales Teen Summer Reading Club

2021 Summer Reading Club: Tails and Tales

Homebound Delivery Service

Sign up for FFL University

LakewoodAlive’s 2021 Knowing Your Home Virtual Workshop Series

Denise Dufala Reads Dr. Seuss

Chromebook and Printing Information

Browse the Children’s Virtual Events Archive

Browse the Adult Virtual Events Archive

Virtual Author Event—Postcards from the Borderlands

Virtual Woke Book Club

Madison Branch – Connecting, Serving and Encouraging

Let’s Keep it Up. Let’s All #Maskup.

Reopening the Library

Library Explorers Badge Quest

Be a Lakewood Public Library Pen Pal

Connecting for Kids Programs

Proctoring Services Available

Sign Up for a Juvenile Library Card

Reapertura de la Biblioteca

CDC Guidance for Karen Speakers

Creativebug

Storytime at Home With Your Child – Early Literacy

Storytime at Home With Your Child – Early Numeracy

Learn a New Language at Home

Get a Library Card From Home

Free WiFi Available Outside Library Buildings