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A collection of animated, talking picture books!

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
Best Library for Little Kids

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/

 

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  • "ARRGH" YOU READING?: For children age birth through 5th grade
  • Monday, May 11 - Saturday, August 15

    Avast, ye book-lubbers! Join the Summer Reading Club and choose to complete 30 books or 30 hours of reading. Visit the Reading Club table once a week to collect pirate stamps and tickets toward prize drawings. Receive a certificate, a nameplate and a special treasure when you finish the club.

    - Children's and Youth Services Department at Main Library and Madison Branch -
  • ROGUE READERS: For youth entering 6th grade through 12th grade
  • Monday, May 11 - Saturday, August 15

    Blimey, ye scurvy scalawags! Join our Summer Reading Club for teens and tweens. Choose to complete 30 books or 30 hours of reading and earn chances for prizes. Stop by the Reading Club table to sign up or for more information. Else you be walkin' the plank to Davy Jones' Locker.

    - Children's and Youth Services Department at Main Library and Madison Branch -
  • CRAFT COVE: For the whole family!
  • Mondays - Thursdays, June 22 - July 30 @ 11:30am-3:30pm

    Ahoy mateys! Show what crafty pirates you be! Drop in for a different craft each week of summer programming.

    - Children's and Youth Services Department at Main Library and Madison Branch -
  • AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: For the whole family!
  • Tuesdays @ 1:00pm

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

    Tuesday, June 23 Muppet Treasure Island
    Tuesday, June 30 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
    Tuesday, July 7 Walt Disney's Peter Pan
    Tuesday, July 14 Bedknobs and Broomsticks
    Tuesday, July 21 Aladdin
    Tuesday, July 28 Pete's Dragon

    - Main Library Auditorium -
  • WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS: For children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade
  • Wednesdays @ 11:30am Madison Branch
    Wednesdays @ 1:00pm Main Library Multipurpose Room

    Beat the heat with workshops that are cool. Each week will be a new and exciting program to broaden the mind, build skills and inspire creativity. To register, please stop in or call (216)-226-8275 ext. 140.

    Wednesday, June 24 Design a T-Shirt (CLOSED at Main Library and Madison Branch)
    Wednesday, July 1 Fun with Duct Tape (CLOSED at Main Library and Madison Branch)
    Wednesday, July 8 Reader's Theater (CLOSED at Main Library and Madison Branch)
    Wednesday, July 15 Picture Perfect: Learn About Photography (CLOSED at Main Library and Madison Branch)
    Wednesday, July 22 No-Bake Cooking Class (CLOSED at Main Library and Madison Branch)
    Wednesday, July 29 The Library Olympics (CLOSED at Main Library and Madison Branch)

    - Children's and Youth Services Department at Main Library and Madison Branch -
  • MIDDLE-SCHOOL MOVIE MAKERS: For youth entering 6th through 8th grade
  • Thursdays, June 25 - July 30 @ 1:00pm - 3:00pm

    Have you ever wanted to make a movie? You don't need millions of dollars or overpaid actors, but you do need creativity, patience and cooperation. We have the hardware and software; you bring your imagination! To register, please stop in or call (216)-226-8275 ext. 140.

    - Main Library Multipurpose Room -
  • SPECIAL FRIDAY PERFORMANCES: For the whole family!
  • Fridays @ 3:00pm

    Every other Friday during our summer programming, we will feature a fun and exciting performer who will entertain the whole family. Seating is limited, and the doors will open fifteen minutes prior to the performance.


    June 12
    How to Be a Pirate Party!
    Kick off the summer with a "How to be a Pirate" party. Sing your favorite Karaoke song, make some great pirate wear, learn some pirate lingo, and have your face painted by the crew.

    June 26 The Mad Mountain Juggler
    Come and enjoy this fast paced program that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This is an interactive program but participation is optional.

    July 10 Pirate Puppet Show
    After enjoying two Pirate Puppet Shows, we'll batten down the hatches and make our own paper bag pirate puppets.

    July 24 Let's Get Silly with Capt'n Willie
    Back by popular demand, our favorite pirate Capt'n Willie will help us round out our summer's entertainment by telling fun stories, dancing, and walking the plank.

    - Main Library Multipurpose Room -
  • PIRATE PALOOZA: For the whole family!
  • Wednesday, August 19 @ 6:00pm - 7:30pm

    Yo-ho-ho, an end of the summer party for you! Come celebrate the end of another great summer with games, activities, and more. Pirate lingo and dress are encouraged. Summer Reading Club members who bring their completed reading record will receive an extra reward.

    - Madison Park Pavilion -

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