In partnership with Lakewood's schools, we are committed to promoting educational excellance and providieng a variety of
services to students and teachers to help meet their needs throughout the school year.

TECHNOLOGY CENTER_________________________________________________________________________________

The Technology Center houses the Learning Lab which has IBM computers providing internet access, Microsoft Office, Paint Shop Pro and Show What You Know proficiency software. Teachers are invited to use the Learning Lab to conduct classes involving the internet. Call the Technology Center at (216) 226-8275, ext. 127, to schedule times for your classes.

• Homework Connections
  This is a time for students to use computers for research and word processing. To reserve your hour, please stop in or call the Main Library at (216) 226-8275 ext. 127, or the Madison Branch Dennis G. Fedor Computer Center at(216) 228-7428. Monday - Thursday 3 - 7 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.
• Internet Access
  In addition to Learning Lab Computers, the internet is also available on 36 public access stations. Reservations are made in 30- minute segments for a total of one hour each day. Four additional Internet Express stations are available for fifteen minutes of use.
• Virtual Library Services
  Use your library card to access databases on the Web, 24 hours a day. Begin at the library’s homepage (www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.com/virtual/), choose the link to the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN). Select Lakewood as your home library and enter your Lakewood Public Library barcode number.

  OPLIN databases include:

  • Encyclopedia Britannica Online
  • eLibrary: newspaper and magazine articles, TV and radio transcripts, reference works
  • EBSCO MasterFILE Premier: full-text articles from over 1.950 current magazines
  • SIRS Researcher: issues-related articles, great for school reports
  • SIRS Discoverer: full-text articles for the youngest researcher (K-8 reading level
  • Novelist: subject and genre guide to reading material for adults and young people.
  • And many more...

  These databases are also available in the Technology Center.

• Library's Website - (www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.com)
  The library’s website includes informational pages for Lakewood City Schools, proficiency tests, PTAs, student guides, and subject pathfinders to help in research projects. The Technology Center staff continually works with educators gathering print and electronic resources to construct and maintain these pages. Local teachers are invited to participate in this initiative to bring students together with quality information. Pathfinder request forms are available on our Lakewood City Schools page.

REFERENCE DEPARTMENT______________________________________________________________________________

Reference librarians are available to answer questions in person, over the phone at 216-226-8275 ext. 130, or online.
Fill out the form and your question will be answered as soon as possible.

CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT_________________________________________________________

• Come and Visit Us
  A wealth of knowledge will be at your students’ fingertips when they visit the library. Our Children’s & Youth Services staff will provide a tour, story time or help with your research project. We also offer a Summer Reading Club tour in the Spring encouraging students to “join the club.” To schedule a class visit, please call the Main Library at (216) 226-8275, ext. 140, or the Madison Branch at (216) 228-7428.
• Teacher Loan Courier(T.L.C.)
  Teachers may have classroom materials delivered to their Lakewood school or Lakewood home. Teacher loan cards are available at the Main Library or Madison Branch circulation desks. To request a Monday or Thursday afternoon delivery or pick-up, call (216) 226-8275, ext. 140, for pre-K through eighth grade teachers, or ext. 130 for high school teachers.
• Homework ER at the Library
  K - 8th Grade
  During the School Year

  Do you have students who need a little extra help with their homework or just want a cool place to work? We transform part of the library into the Homework ER with helpers and a cartful of resources. Homework ER is closed on school holidays and vacations. No need to register. Monday - Thursday, 3– 5 p.m. at the Main Library and Madison Branch.

• Summer Reading Club
  May - August
  During the summer, your students can continue to enjoy the excitement of books by joining our fun and motivational summer reading club. Members are asked to read a pre-determined number of books or hours. Participants earn stickers,
  certificates, entries in prize drawings, and much more.
• Story Time To Go
  Our staff is available to bring storytime to your childcare center or classroom. We select the themes and age-appropriate books, songs and movements to share with the children. To arrange a time, please call the Main Library at (216) 226-8275, ext. 140, or the Madison Branch at (216) 228-7428.
• Library Goes to School - Programs for Your Elementary Classrooms
  Want us to bring a program to your classroom? Call Children’s & Youth Services at the Main Library at (216) 226-8275, ext.140,
  or the Madison Branch at (216) 228-7428 and select from the following:
  

  Nameless Book Club
  Third, fourth and fifth graders meet monthly during lunch or after school for lively discussions of novels. Our librarian provides the books, your students provide the name. (Program may be scheduled at other times during the day.

  Brown Bag Book Club
  An 8-week series where children enjoy a selection of stories while they eat their lunches.
  (Program may be scheduled at other times during the day.)

  To be Continued…
  A read-aloud series, ranging from 6 to 8 weeks, featuring picture books and an entire juvenile fiction novel.

  Once upon a People
  A collection of folklore and fairy tales from around the world. Choose from African, Middle Eastern, European, Asian, Native, American, Aboriginal Australian, South American, and Caribbean.

  Strokes of Genius
  Stories and activities showcasing renowned artists and their works from various eras.
  (Available as one program or as a series.)

  Kids Poetica
  Discover interactive poetry and explore the many different genres of verse. We’ll even write our own poem.

  Ohio Authors
  Did you know Dav Pilkey is from Cleveland? Learn about him and other Ohio writers and play Ohio Author Bingo.

  Creative Theater
  Just a script and some props. Turn your classroom into Broadway and your students into actors. No rehearsal needed.

  NEW! Bring on the Beat
  Enjoy stories and activities that “Rock to the Beat” through music themes. Choose from Incredible Instruments, Music Makers (Composers), Dance Fever, Open your Ears to Opera, March Right In, and Sing Me a Tale.

  NEW! Step Into Science
  Bring fun science stories and activities into your classroom. Choose from a series of four programs:
  Wild Weather, Spectacular Space, Happening Habitats, and Dynamic Dinosaurs.

  NEW! Travels Through Time
  Travel back in time to visit great places in history. Learn about exciting historical periods through stories and activities.
  Please schedule programs at least 2 weeks in advance.

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Lakewood City Schools