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Drop-In Family Weekend Wonders
Your whole family will enjoy these programs full of enthusiastic stories, engaging activities, entertaining music and clever crafts.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder and Ohio Pioneers Exhibit
Take a trip back in time and view the Laura Ingalls Wilder and Ohio Pioneers exhibit at the second floor gallery of the Main Library.
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Homework Help
Need a little extra help with homework, or just want a cool place to work? Visit the Library to get assistance and to use the Library’s resources in a quiet place free of distractions.
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Dear Ukraine
Lakewood Public Library aims to create awareness of the unique history and cultural achievements of Ukraine through library programming for all audiences. Youth can create crafts inspired by Ukraine and listen to Ukrainian folk tales. The Library will host a number of important Ukrainian films and speakers and feature Ukrainian folk music for an adult audience.
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Exhibit—Dear Ukraine
Read the sample Dear Ukraine poem by Julia Kolchinsky Dasbach, and create a poem of your own to share with people all over the world.
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Ukrainian Poetic Cinema with Terry Meehan: The Lost Letter (1972)
Come view this film presented by film scholar Terry Meehan in his series of five Ukrainian films that celebrate Ukraine’s unique identity and culture from Ukraine’s culturally significant poetic cinema movement.
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Ukrainian Poetic Cinema with Terry Meehan: Atlantis (2019)
Come view this film presented by film scholar Terry Meehan in his series of five Ukrainian films that celebrate Ukraine’s unique identity and culture from Ukraine’s culturally significant poetic cinema movement.
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Creativebug
Creativebug offers unlimited access to thousands of free online video workshops and classes taught by design experts and artists.
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Support for Job Seekers
Ready to get started? Meet Community Development Specialist, Owen McConnell who will be available in the Lakewood Public Library to discuss employment opportunities EVERY MONDAY 9:00am-5:00pm!
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Mary Cole Watson Reads Her Book Wisdom Warriors
With her book Wisdom Warriors, educator and author Mary Cole Watson made it her life goal to ensure the next generation of learners understand their designated place in African American heritage.
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Jane Gordon Reads Her Book The Journey of Max and Midnight
Based on a true story, Jane Gordon shares the story of two rescued dogs, along with the experience and the love of having a dog.
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Prepare For the Jobs of the Future With Fiero Code
Learn to innovate, problem-solve, set goals, and think creatively with Fiero Code.
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Homebound Delivery Service
Find out how homebound patrons may have Library items delivered directly to their residence.
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Browse the Children’s Virtual Events Archive
Explore links to past events geared toward children.
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Browse the Adult Virtual Events Archive
Explore links to past events geared toward our adult patrons.
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Connecting for Kids Programs
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.
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Proctoring Services Available
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.
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Sign Up for a Juvenile Library Card
Children ages two years to twelve years may register online for a juvenile library card on their own.
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Storytime at Home With Your Child – Early Literacy
TumbleBooks adds music, narration, games, puzzles, quizzes and movement to classic fiction and nonfiction titles to create a new book experience for your child.
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Storytime at Home With Your Child – Early Numeracy
TumbleMath is a comprehensive collection of animated, talking math story books and nonfiction math books available in the TumbleBook format.
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Learn a New Language at Home
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.
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Sunflower Scavenger Hunt: For All Ages
Learn interesting facts about this beautiful flower, the beloved symbol of Ukraine, as you find pictures of sunflowers placed throughout the library and enter a drawing for a prize.
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Dear Ukraine—Poet in Residence
Katie Daley, Dear Ukraine, Poet in Residence, engages sixth, seventh and eighth grade students in Lakewood and ESOL students of all ages by leading poetry workshops during fall 2022.
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Ukrainian Folk Tales and Art: For Students in Kindergarten through Second Grade
Join us once per month as we read a Ukrainian children’s folk tale and create our own pieces of Ukrainian art.
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Celebrate! Paper Flower Crown: For Students in First through Sixth Grades
Create your own paper flower crown.
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