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Scholastic Reading Counts!
With thousands of titles to choose from, LPL provides listings of the books and quizzes available in this Lakewood City Schools program.


Nickelodean's Parents' Pick Award - Best Library for Little Kids
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Main Library Children's and Youth Services Department
15425 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
( 216) 226-8275 ext 140

www.lkwdpl.org/youth/

Madison Branch Children's and Youth Services
13229 Madison Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
(216) 228-7428

www.lkwdpl.org/madison/

 

> Register now for Fall Story Times [September 15 - November 6]
> Family Weekend Wonders Calendar [October 3 - November 30]



  • GREEKS AND GEEKS: For students 5th through 8th grade
  • Tuesdays, September 9 - December 9 @ 7:30pm - 8:30pm

    With the fate of the world at stake, it is up to half-blood hero Percy jackson and super genius/part-time criminal-mastermind Artemis Fowl to save the day.  Discuss the adventures of these two characters and compete in activities to see if the heroes can beat the villains of if the villain can finally come out on top and rule the world! All nine books must be read before the program to participate.   To register, please stop in or call Main Library (216)-226-8275 ext. 140.
          September 9 - The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
September 23 - The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
October 7 - The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan
October 21 - The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
November 4 - Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
November 18 - Artemis Fowl: the Arctic Incident by Eoin Colfer
- Artemis Fowl: the Opal Deception by Eoin Colfer
December 2 - Artemis Fowl: the Lost Colony by Eoin Colfer
December 9 - Artemis Fowl: the Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer
While we are not discussing Artemis Fowl: the Eternity Code, it is recommended that it be read prior to November 18.
    - Main Library Multipurpose Room -

  • FAMILY MUSIC & MORE: For the whole family!
  • Saturdays, September 27 - February 28 @ 7:00pm

    Spend a Saturday evening at the Library and enjoy programs featuring musicians and other talented performers. Performers are subject to change.  Seating is limited.  Doors open fifteen minutes prior to performance.


September 27 Let's Get Silly with Capt'n Willie
Arrgh matey!  Get your "pirate-tude" on with Capt'n Willie! Through singing, dancing, humor and games, Capt'n Willie will educate us all on water conservation and safety, and the Great Lakes.  Pirate-wear is encouraged!

October 25 The Kulture Kids Present: "Inside the Outback"
Join us for an evening of stories, songs and games from Australia and New Zealand.  Experience the Waltzing Matilda, the didgeridoo, the Aborigines and the Maori tribes all in one night.

November 22 Family Movie Night: The Aristocats
Meet the cats who know where it is at...for fun, music and adventure in this 1970 Disney animated classic movie.

January 24 Jungle Safari
Have a roaring good time as Katie Bee and Roger Dodger perform puppetry, storytelling, jungle balloon animals, music, magic and much more!

February 28 "Created Equal" Readers' Theater
This year the Children's and Youth Services Department received a "We the People" Bookshelf award from the National Endowment for the Humanities.  This evening is the culmination of an eight-week program involving local 4th-8th graders.  Please join us for their dramatic performances based on their own research and writing.
(This special program takes place in the Main Library Auditorium)

    - Main Library Multipurpose Room -

  • ELECTION!: For students 5th through 8th grade
  • Wednesdays, October 1 - November 12 @ 7:00pm - 8:30pm

    Become part of the political machine as you and your team of campaigners create a candidate, establish platforms, write speeches and try to win an election!  The winning team will earn a special breakfast with local political figures.   To register, please stop in or call Main Library (216)-226-8275 ext. 140.

    - Main Library Multipurpose Room -

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