Children And Youth Events At Lakewood Public Library

Ongoing through Saturday, August 11

Around the World in 30 Books
For children age birth through fifth grade

Feeling adventurous? Join our Summer Reading Club and read 30 books or for 30 hours over the summer. Visit the Reading Club desk once a week to collect stamps and tickets toward prize drawings. Receive a certificate, a nameplate and a special reward when you finish.

Children's and Youth Services at Main Library and Madison Branch

Ongoing through Saturday, August 11

Get Global--Read
For youth entering sixth through twelfth grade

Explore your world and expand your mind. Read 30 books or for 30 hours over the summer and earn prizes. Stop by the Reading Club desk to sign up or for more information.

Children's and Youth Services at Main Library and Madison Branch

Ongoing through Thursday, July 26

A World of Crafts
For children entering first through fifth grade

Drop in for a different craft each week through July 26. Mondays - Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Children's and Youth Services at Main Library and Madison Branch

Friday, June 29

Capt'n Willie The Great Lakes Pirate

For the whole family

Travel through time and meet people from around the globe in this musical adventure aboard the good ship 'Knowledge." Swashbucklers laugh and learn at the same time when they get silly with Capt'n Willy.

3:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room

Friday, June 29

The Learning Garden Story Time

For the whole family

Make the Learning Garden a part of your family time with stories, music, and activities about vegetables, fruits, and flowers! This story time will replace the Family Weekend Wonders program, weather permitting. The story time will be held in the Madison Branch in case of inclement weather.

10:30 a.m. in the Madison Branch Learning Garden

Tuesday, July 10

Afternoon at the Movies: Madagascar

For the whole family

Beat the summer heat by taking in a movie shown on our big screen. Bring a snack if you wish!

1:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

Wednesday, July 11

Workshop Wednesday: Discover South Africa!

For  children entering first through fifth grade

Beat the heat with a workshop that's cool. This exciting program about South Africa will broaden your mind, build skills, and inspire creativity. To register, please stop in or call (216) 226-8275 ext. 140.

11:30 a.m. at the Madison Branch

1:00 p.m. in the Main Library Multipurpose Room

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. We will provide materials and ideas for those wishing to continue the fun at home. Programs are offered every weekend throughout the year and there is no need to register in advance.

Madison Branch Children's and Youth Services

Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m.