Children And Youth Events At Lakewood Public Library
Friday, January 13
Top Teen Chef
For Youth in sixth through twelfth grade
Do you have what it takes to be Lakewood's Top Teen Chef? Test your culinary skills and make your own tasty, no-bake treat. Ingredients will be provided and creations will be judged. Not recommended for teens with food allergies. To register, please stop in, call 216-226-8275, ext. 140.
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room.
Saturday, January 14
Tail Waggin' Tutors
For school-age children
Bone up on your reading skills by reading to a dog. Drop in for a one-to-one session with one of our dogs and owners that have been certified through Therapy Dogs International.
11:00 - 12:30 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room.
Monday, January 16
Share the Dream: A Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.
For all school-age children
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through books, songs, and a craft. As part of the MLK Jr. Day of Service, participants will create cards which will be distributed to local nursing home residents. There is no need to register in advance.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room
Tuesday, January 17
A Night of Eric Carle
For the whole family
Chase away the chills of winter with an evening of special stories and entertainment all about Eric Carle.
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room.
Friday, January 20
Skateboarding at the Movies
For Skateboarders ages 13 and up
It's cold and the skateparks are closed. So watch Lords of Dogtown, the true story of three California surfers who created a new kind of skateboarding. Starring Heath Ledger. Rated PG-13.
6:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium
Family Weekend Wonders
Make the library a part of your family weekend time with programs featuring stories, activities, music and crafts. These free programs are offered every weekend throughout the year at both the Main Library and Madison Branch. No registration is needed. Check out our website (www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/youth) for times and upcoming themes.
Main Library Activity Room and Madison Branch Auditorium
Weekends With Wee Ones
For families with children under 2 years old
Spend a part of your family weekend time clapping your hands, tapping your feet, singing nursery rhymes and, of course, sharing books. Programs are offered every weekend throughout the year, and there is no need to register in advance.
Madison Branch Children and Youth Services
Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and Sunday at 3:30 p.m.