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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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 mode. No registrationis 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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Galaxy Slime: For Students in First through Fifth Grade

Galaxies look like sparkly streaks and swirls in the night sky when viewed from here on Earth. They are made of millions or even billions of stars! Make your own colorful, sparkly galaxy slime using glue, cornstarch, food colors and glitter. Come join the slimy fun! Registration is required. Register online at lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/youth or call […] Read More

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Galaxy Slime: For Students in First through Fifth Grade

Galaxies look like sparkly streaks and swirls in the night sky when viewed from here on Earth. They are made of millions or even billions of stars! Make your own colorful, sparkly galaxy slime using glue, cornstarch, food colors and glitter. Come join the slimy fun! Registration is required. Register online at lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/youth or call […] 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

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

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

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