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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Ready for Kindergarten

10:30am–11:15am
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 introduce literacy-based activities 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.

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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.

Shirley Brooks-Jones and "The Plane People”

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
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Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:

On September 11, 2001, the jet carrying Shirley Brooks-Jones made an emergency landing at Gander International Airport in Newfoundland, Canada.

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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.

A Taste of Chocolate

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Downtown Newark
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Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Dr. Mary Kay Pohlschneider discusses the science and history behind everyone’s favorite sweet treat—chocolate—from the cacao bean to the candy bar. Dr.

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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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.

ESL Speaking Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
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Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room: Small Meeting Room- Johnstown
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.

Colby Way: Hanover

4:30pm–5:15pm
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

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.

Blessed Sacrament School: Newark

5:30pm–6:15pm
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

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.

Let's Make Magic Together

5:30pm–6:30pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Downtown Newark
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Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Get ready for a high-energy, interactive magic show that will have kids and families laughing, cheering, and gasping in amazement!

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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.

Flip 7 Game Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Utica
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Library Branch: Utica
Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming
Event Details:

Are you the type of player to play it safe and bank points before you bust, or are you going to risk it all and go for the bonus points by flipping over seven in a row?

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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.