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)
Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5.

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

Kindergarten Boot Camp

10:30am - 11:30am
Early Learners | Birth-5
Downtown Newark
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for students entering kindergarten in Fall 2025, 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 educational journey.

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 "Teens | Grades 6-12" group.

Sphero® Showdown

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens | Grades 6-12
Downtown Newark
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: Tech
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dive into the world of robotics and coding with Sphero®! Library Techsperts will guide you through block coding, allowing you to program these awesome robots to navigate challenges and perform cool tricks.

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.

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.

Color Our World: Movie Matinee

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
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
Event Details:

All ages are welcome to come together to watch this family-friendly movie. This week's matinee is Trolls Band Together.

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.

Color Our World: Mobile Library Story Time

2:30pm - 3:15pm
Early Learners | Birth-5
Mobile Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

What could be better than story time? Story time in the park plus fun and games! If the rain comes, we've got a plan for that, too.

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.

Licking Valley Rd.: Perryton

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Mobile Library
Offsite Event
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.

The Well: Toboso

4:45pm - 5:15pm
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Mobile Library
Offsite Event
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.

W. High St.: Hanover

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Mobile Library
Offsite Event
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.

Color Our World: Hues and Cues Game Night

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Utica
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Utica
Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programming
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this award-winning vibrant game of colorful communication, players are challenged to make connections to colors with words. Since everyone imagines colors differently, connecting colors and clues has never been this much fun!

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.

LGBTQIA+ Book Group

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to engage in fun, respectful dialogue.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Color Our World: Art Heist Escape Room

5:45pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Downtown Newark
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Solve puzzles to unlock the mystery in this art heist-themed escape room!

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.