This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Friends of the Licking County Book Sale 9:00am–3:00pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Friends of the Licking County Book Sale 9:00am–3:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Program Type: Book Sale Event Details: Support YOUR Library while adding to your collection! The sale is at the Newark City Schools building (formerly the State Farm building) at 1440 Granville Road, Newark.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Book Shadow Box 12:00pm–1:30pm Adults West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Book Shadow Box 12:00pm–1:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Waitlist Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: This program offers a fun way to turn a book into three-dimensional art! Create a layered shadow box with paper elements to add texture, color, and visual interest. Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners | Birth-5 Utica This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Utica Library Branch: Utica Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5. Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon ESL Speaking Club @ C-TEC: Newark 3:30pm–4:00pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon ESL Speaking Club @ C-TEC: Newark 3:30pm–4:00pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Read with Andrew! 3:30pm–4:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Read with Andrew! 3:30pm–4:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Spend Monday afternoons with your favorite reading buddy, Andrew! He is a Pet Partners certified therapy dog and a very good boy who loves when kids read to him. Visit him in our children's area—he cannot wait to see you!
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Early Readers Club 4:00pm–4:30pm Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Early Readers Club 4:00pm–4:30pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Early Readers Club is a small reading group for preschoolers and kindergartners that focuses on early literacy skills. Additional Information Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Glenbrook Dr.: Newark 4:15pm–4:45pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Glenbrook Dr.: Newark 4:15pm–4:45pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Yarn Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Yarn Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: Activity Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Learn to knit or crochet and hang out with a group. All skill levels are welcome. You bring the needles or hook; we supply the yarn! Additional Information Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Elementary Readers Club 4:45pm–5:15pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Elementary Readers Club 4:45pm–5:15pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Elementary Readers Club is a small reading group for children in first through third grade that focuses on developing literacy skills. Additional Information Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Potters Grove: Newark 5:00pm–5:30pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Potters Grove: Newark 5:00pm–5:30pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Newark Village Apartments: Newark 5:45pm–6:15pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Newark Village Apartments: Newark 5:45pm–6:15pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners | Birth-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5. Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Preschool Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Preschool Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Support school readiness through stories, songs and activities! Designed for ages 3-5. Additional Information Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Next Chapter Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Next Chapter Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, Inclusive Programming Event Details: A unique community-based book club for adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. We meet on the top floor of the Downtown Newark location.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Page Turners Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Page Turners Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Gather with friends and fellow readers to explore the spectrum of literature and share perspectives. Copies of Buckeye by Patrick Ryan are available at the Downtown Newark location and may also be accessed digitally. This free program is part of our lifelong learning series, Empowered Minds. The focus of this signature service is healthy aging and enrichment for the retirement-age citizens of Licking County. All adults are welcome. Empowered Minds is supported by a sustaining gift from Robert Trimble Jr., a lifelong learner, and, in part, by Licking County Senior Levy. Donations are appreciated.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Hopewell Commons: Heath 3:15pm–3:45pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Hopewell Commons: Heath 3:15pm–3:45pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Glenwood Condos: Heath 4:00pm–4:30pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Glenwood Condos: Heath 4:00pm–4:30pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Youth Classics Book Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Youth Classics Book Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Sharpen your skills through discussion, vocabulary development, and creative thinking with your peers. Participants vote on the chapter book the group reads. If you miss a week, don't worry, we will catch you up. Additional Information Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Willow Ridge Drive: Heath 4:45pm–5:15pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Willow Ridge Drive: Heath 4:45pm–5:15pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Game Night: Herd Mentality 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Utica This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Game Night: Herd Mentality 5:30pm–6:30pm Utica Library Branch: Utica Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming Event Details: Get ready for an "udderly" hilarious night of laughs and friendly competition! Grab your friends and "herd" on over for Herd Mentality. The challenge? Think like the crowd! Answer questions with what you think everyone else will say. Additional Information Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Skein Squad Crochet Group 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Skein Squad Crochet Group 5:30pm–6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts, General Programming Event Details: Grab your hook and join the squad! Skein Squad meets monthly to crochet, connect, and give back to the community. Bring your own yarn and hook, though some supplies are available. Keep your creations or share the love as gifts! Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Plant Swap 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Plant Swap 6:30pm–7:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Do you want different plants or have extra? Come to the plant swap! You can even bring your extra pots. Participants can take one new plant for each one they bring.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners | Birth-5 Lakewood This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Lakewood Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5. Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Tots and Twos 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Tots and Twos 10:30am–11:00am Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 2. Additional Information Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
