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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
18
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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jun
18
2026
Thu
Unearth a Story: Dino Buddies
10:00am–11:00am
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Branch:
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room:
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type:
General Programming,
Performance
Event Details:
Get up close with live reptiles in this interactive Dino Buddies program! Meet real animal ambassadors while learning fascinating facts about snakes, tortoises, and other reptiles through engaging, hands-on science 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 "Adults" group
Adults
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
18
2026
Thu
Any Book Book Club
10:00am–11:00am
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Branch:
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room:
Small Meeting Room- Johnstown
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs
Event Details:
Join other book lovers to talk about your latest reads. Instead of an assigned book, read whatever you'd like and come ready to discuss it.
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
Early Learners | Birth-5
Downtown Newark
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group
Jun
18
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 "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
18
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
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
18
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
Utica
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jun
18
2026
Thu
Unearth a Story: Dino Buddies
Library Branch:
Utica
Room:
Small Meeting Room- Utica
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type:
General Programming,
Performance
Event Details:
Get up close with live reptiles in this interactive Dino Buddies program! Meet real animal ambassadors while learning fascinating facts about snakes, tortoises, and other reptiles through engaging, hands-on science 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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group
Early Learners | Birth-5
Downtown Newark
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group
Jun
18
2026
Thu
Unearth a Story: Dino Cooking
1:30pm–2:30pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch:
Downtown Newark
Room:
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type:
General Programming
Event Details:
Make tasty and edible prehistoric pictures with simple foods and recipes.
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
18
2026
Thu
Goodwill: Buckeye Lake
3:00pm–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:
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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
Mobile Library
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jun
18
2026
Thu
Unearth a Story: Salt Dough Fossils
3:00pm–4:00pm
Mobile Library
Library Branch:
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Event Details:
Dig into creativity by mixing salt dough, shaping your own "rocks," and pressing in dinosaur bones, shells, or natural objects to make realistic fossil impressions.
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
18
2026
Thu
North Shore Boat Ramp: Buckeye Lake
4:00pm–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:
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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jun
18
2026
Thu
Unearth a Story: Dino Buddies
4:00pm–5:00pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Library Branch:
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type:
General Programming,
Performance
Event Details:
Get up close with live reptiles in this interactive Dino Buddies program! Meet real animal ambassadors while learning fascinating facts about snakes, tortoises, and other reptiles through engaging, hands-on science 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 "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
18
2026
Thu
Harbor Hills Country Club: Buckeye Lake
5:00pm–5:45pm
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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
Downtown Newark
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jun
18
2026
Thu
Unearth a Story: LEGO® Family Challenge
5:30pm–6:30pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch:
Downtown Newark
Room:
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Event Details:
Complete challenges by building with LEGO® bricks! Families of all ages are welcome; please register just once for your entire group.
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
18
2026
Thu
EXTRAterrestrial Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club
6:00pm–7:00pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch:
Downtown Newark
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs
Event Details:
Discuss the month’s book with your fellow earthlings!
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
Lakewood
This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group
Jun
18
2026
Thu
Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Terrariums
Library Branch:
Lakewood
Room:
Small Meeting Room - Lakewood
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
General Programming
Event Details:
Build a small prehistoric environment, complete with a dinosaur figurine! Pick out a container and a plant or two, then layer in the substrate and soil to promote healthy plant growth.
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
18
2026
Thu
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs
Event Details:
Join our adult book club for a relaxed and engaging reading experience! This group explores a variety of popular fiction, from bestselling novels to hidden gems, while enjoying lively conversation.
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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