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This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group
Early Learners | Birth-5
Downtown Newark
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Unearth a Story: Fossil Dig Sensory Bag
10:00am–11:00am
Downtown Newark
Library Branch:
Downtown Newark
Room:
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
If you love dinosaurs, then this Fossil Dig Dinosaur Sensory Bag is perfect for searching for fossils without getting dirty!
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.
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This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Read with Hope!
10:00am–10:45am
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Branch:
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type:
General Programming
Event Details:
Spend Thursday mornings with your favorite reading buddy, Hope! She is a Pet Partners certified therapy dog and a very good girl who loves when kids read to her. Visit her in our children's area—she cannot wait to see you!
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.
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This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group
Early Learners | Birth-5
Downtown Newark
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Kindergarten Boot Camp
10:30am–11:30am
Downtown Newark
Library Branch:
Downtown Newark
Room:
Library Lab
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Designed for students entering kindergarten in the fall, this 8-week program introduces educational and social elements of the kindergarten experience in an effort to boost the confidence of the student beginning their education
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.
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This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Y on the Fly
10:30am–12:00pm
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Branch:
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room:
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type:
Activity Clubs,
General Programming
Event Details:
Buckeye Valley Family YMCA brings a variety of games and STEM/STEAM activities weekly.
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.
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This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group
Early Learners | Birth-5
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Family Story Time
10:30am–11:00am
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Library Branch:
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
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.
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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Condominiums at Northtowne
11:00am–11:45am
Mobile Library
Library Branch:
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Event Details:
The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults.
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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12
Downtown Newark
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
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Summer Lunches
12:00pm–1:00pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch:
Downtown Newark
Room:
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type:
General Programming
Event Details:
Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level.
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.
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This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
Mobile Library
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Unearth a Story: Dino Tales
12:30pm–2:00pm
Mobile Library
Library Branch:
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us on the Mobile Library for a dinosaur-themed story time, the perfect adventure for little dino fans ready to learn, play, and explore!
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Decoding Digital Deception in the News
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops,
Tech
Event Details:
Are you tired of misinformation clouding your judgment? Sharpen your critical thinking skills and become a truth warrior in this engaging class on identifying fake news in a digital world.
Techsperts offer expert guidance and answers to common technology questions—for all skill levels! To schedule a free appointment at any of our locations call 740.349.5509 or email techspert@lickingcountylibrary.org. Zoom appointments are available.
Techsperts are made possible, in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the State Library of Ohio.
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This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
Downtown Newark
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Unearth a Story: What's in a Name?
2:30pm–3:30pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch:
Downtown Newark
Room:
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type:
General Programming
Event Details:
Why is a Tyrannosaurus rex called a "Tyrannosaurus rex," or a raptor called a "raptor"? Learn the Latin and Greek origins of these and other dinosaur names plus a handful of dinosaur-related vocabulary terms in ASL.
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.
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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Fredonia Mall: Fredonia (Sprinter Van)
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
Program Type:
General Programming
Event Details:
The Sprinter Van is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults.
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.
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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Brownsville Christian Life Center: Brownsville
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:
The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults.
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.
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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Shalimar Dr: Newark (Sprinter Van)
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
Program Type:
General Programming
Event Details:
The Sprinter Van is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Activity Clubs,
Inclusive Programming
Event Details:
Practice speaking English in a relaxed environment. This is a conversation club for adults who do not speak English as their first language and want to enhance their communication skills.
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This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
Mobile Library
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Read with Rue in Thornville
4:45pm–5:30pm
Mobile Library
Library Branch:
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type:
General Programming
Event Details:
The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Babcock Book Club
5:30pm–7:00pm
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Branch:
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room:
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs
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.
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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Eagle Wings Academy: Jacksontown
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:
The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Unearth a Story: Geology of Mammoth Cave National Park
Library Branch:
Lakewood
Room:
Small Meeting Room - Lakewood
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Programming,
Speakers
Event Details:
Uncover the geological secrets of Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest known cave on Earth. Named for the immense size of its many rooms and passages, Mammoth Cave currently boasts 426 miles of explored and mapped passages. James St.
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.
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This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group
Teens | Grades 6-12
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Unearth a Story: Dino Nuggie Pillows
6:00pm–7:00pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Library Branch:
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type:
General Programming
Event Details:
The tastiest dinners are shaped like dinosaurs. Make a fuzzy pillow for your bed or chair in the shape of the beloved dino-chicken nugget.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Author Talk: Matt Dinniman
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs,
General Programming,
Speakers
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