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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Pajama Party Story Time for You and Your 2 to 6-Year-Old Pre-Schooler

Make the Library a part of your bedtime routine with an evening story time. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas and bring a stuffed animal friend to snuggle. Join us as we wind down for the night with quiet stories, movement, fingerplays and songs. No registration required. Read More

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Space is the Place: Celebrate the Eclipse! Family Weekend Wonders Drop-In Story Time

Space is the place! Come to this Special Family Weekend Wonder that celebrates our full solar eclipse. Enjoy eclipse and space themed stories, a craft and pick up a pair of solar eclipse glasses for joining us. Looking for weekend entertainment? Look no further! Drop in to the Library's special weekend story time. You will […] Read More

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Space is the Place: Celebrate the Eclipse! Family Weekend Wonders Drop-In Story Time

Space is the place! Come to this Special Family Weekend Wonder that celebrates our full solar eclipse. Enjoy eclipse and space themed stories, a craft and pick up a pair of solar eclipse glasses for joining us. Looking for weekend entertainment? Look no further! Drop in to the Library's special weekend story time. You will […] 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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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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Pajama Party Story Time for You and Your 2 to 6-Year-Old Pre-Schooler

Make the Library a part of your bedtime routine with an evening story time. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas and bring a stuffed animal friend to snuggle. Join us as we wind down for the night with quiet stories, movement, fingerplays and songs. 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. 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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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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Pajama Party Story Time for You and Your 2 to 6-Year-Old Pre-Schooler

For You and Your 2 to 6-Year-Old Child Make the Library a part of your bedtime routine with an evening story time. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas and bring a stuffed animal friend to snuggle. Join us as we wind down for the night with quiet stories, movement, fingerplays and songs. No […] Read More

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Preschool Story Time For You and Your 2 to 5-Year-Old Child

This preschool story time is idea 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