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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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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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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Storytime with Lakewood Suzuki Strings: For Children 2 and Up

A string ensemble performs an arrangement of famous melodies from Bizet's opera Carmen, while the narrator reads The Story of Ferdinand by Munroe Leaf. The performance is followed by an instrument "petting zoo", where kids are guided by professional musicians on how to touch, feel, and hold a real stringed instrument. No registration required. Read More

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Tail Waggin’ Tutors

For School-Age Children 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 and their volunteer handlers. Reading to […] Read More

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Music Therapy & More℠ For Your Birth to 6-Year-Old Child

For You and Your Birth to 6-Year-Old Child These sessions are designed for families and their children (ages birth through 6 years) who have concerns about development. Join us for a hands-on program desinged to teach families how to use music to improve their child's academic, motor, communication and social skills. This program is led […] 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

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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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SAT and ACT Mini Boot Camps by College Now: For Students in Eleventh or Twelfth Grade

his free Boot Camp, hosted by College Now Greater Cleveland is for eleventh and twelfth graders who seek to improve their potential to achieve a competitive score on the SAT or ACT test.  Registration is required. The ACT and SAT sessions are separate registrations. Register online at lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/youth or call (216) 226-8275, ext. 140.    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

Family Weekend Wonders Drop-In Story Time  featured image

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