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.

Children’s Summer Reading Club. For children from birth through fifth grade, 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. Learn more, or get started at Beanstack now.

Teen Summer Reading Club. Our summer reading club for teens entering sixth through twelfth grade is the perfect antidote to summer learning loss and is a great way for students to prepare for a successful school year ahead. Learn more, or get started at Beanstack now.

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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 participants will build it! This creates excitement, discovery and self-confidence. Join us for Flying Objects, Citibloc Big Ben, […] Read More

Eager Engineers Camp: For Students in First through Fifth Grade  featured image

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 participants will build it! This creates excitement, discovery and self-confidence. Join us for Flying Objects, Citibloc Big Ben, […] Read More

Eager Engineers Camp: For Students in First through Fifth Grade  featured image

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 participants will build it! This creates excitement, discovery and self-confidence. Join us for Flying Objects, Citibloc Big Ben, […] Read More

Eager Engineers Camp: For Students in First through Fifth Grade  featured image

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 participants will build it! This creates excitement, discovery and self-confidence. Join us for Flying Objects, Citibloc Big Ben, […] 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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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

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. 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

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. 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