This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learners | Birth-5
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
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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.

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This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group.

Ready for Kindergarten

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learners | Birth-5
Downtown Newark
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Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:

Focusing on a new skill each week, we aim to help participants become successful readers and begin their educational journey into Kindergarten. Designed for ages 3 - 5.

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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.

Empowered Minds: J.R.R. Tolkien, the Mythmaker

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Downtown Newark
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Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

In preparation for Hobbit Day (September 22), Dr. Stephen Yandell discusses J.R.R. Tolkien's life and how his experiences and spiritual beliefs deeply informed his writings.

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.  

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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.
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Mary Ann Township Complex: Newark

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Mobile Library
Offsite Event
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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:

Visit the Mobile Library!

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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.

Tolkien Trivia

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Downtown Newark
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Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:

Show off your knowledge of all things J.R.R. Tolkien in a trivia competition! Compete for prizes with other Middle Earth buffs.

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.

Rocky Fork Church: Newark

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Mobile Library
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

Visit the Mobile Library!

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Photo Permission

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wood Whittling

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
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Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn whittling fundamentals and get step-by-step instructions for the most common cuts and finishing techniques using the provided materials.

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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.

Tolkien Trivia (Evening Edition)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Downtown Newark
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Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:

Show off your knowledge of all things J.R.R. Tolkien in a trivia competition! Compete for prizes with other Middle Earth buffs.