This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Family Story Time Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Utica Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Family Story Time: Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Utica Library Branch: Utica 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.
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 Ramp Creek Community: Heath Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Visit our Mobile Library! View Details Offsite Event 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 Jan 5 2026 Mon Ramp Creek Community: Heath 3:30pm–4:00pm Mobile Library 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Read with Andrew! Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Program Type: General Programming Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Spend Monday afternoons with your favorite reading buddy, Andrew! He is a Pet Partners certified therapy dog and a very good boy who loves when kids read to him. Visit him in our children's area—he cannot wait to see you! View Details This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Read with Andrew! 3:30pm–4:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Spend Monday afternoons with your favorite reading buddy, Andrew! He is a Pet Partners certified therapy dog and a very good boy who loves when kids read to him. Visit him in our children's area—he cannot wait to see you!
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Early Readers Club Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Library Lab at Downtown Newark Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Early Readers Club is a small reading group for preschoolers and kindergartners that focuses on early literacy skills. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Early Readers Club 4:00pm–4:30pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Early Readers Club is a small reading group for preschoolers and kindergartners that focuses on early literacy skills. 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 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 Villa Vista Mobile Homes: Heath Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Visit our Mobile Library! View Details Offsite Event 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 Jan 5 2026 Mon Villa Vista Mobile Homes: Heath 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 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Elementary Readers Club Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:15pm Library Lab at Downtown Newark Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Elementary Readers Club is a small reading group for children in first through third grade that focuses on developing literacy skills. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Elementary Readers Club 4:45pm–5:15pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Elementary Readers Club is a small reading group for children in first through third grade that focuses on developing literacy skills. 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 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 Amber Mobile Home Park: Heath Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Visit our Mobile Library! View Details Offsite Event 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 Jan 5 2026 Mon Amber Mobile Home Park: Heath 5:00pm–5:30pm Mobile Library 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 Family Story Time Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Family Story Time: Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown 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.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Preschool Story Time Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Preschool Story Time: Support school readiness through stories, songs and activities! Designed for ages 3-5. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Preschool Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Support school readiness through stories, songs and activities! Designed for ages 3-5. 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 "Adults" group Next Chapter Book Club Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Downtown Newark Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, Inclusive Programming Age Group: Adults A unique community-based book club for adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. We meet on the top floor of the Downtown Newark location. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Next Chapter Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, Inclusive Programming Event Details: A unique community-based book club for adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. We meet on the top floor of the Downtown Newark location.
This event is in the "Adults" group Adventures in Art Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Inclusive Programming Age Group: Adults A time for adults and teens with disabilities to explore arts and crafts while practicing self-expression. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Adventures in Art 1:00pm–2:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Inclusive Programming Event Details: A time for adults and teens with disabilities to explore arts and crafts while practicing self-expression.
This event is in the "Adults" group Beanstack: Challenge Accepted! Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech Age Group: Adults Discover how to participate in the Library's 2026 Adult Winter Reading Challenge using Beanstack. Our Techspert will show you how to create an account and join the challenge. Ask a Techspert: 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&... Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Beanstack: Challenge Accepted! 1:00pm–2:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Open Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech Registration Required Event Details: Discover how to participate in the Library's 2026 Adult Winter Reading Challenge using Beanstack. Our Techspert will show you how to create an account and join the challenge. 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.
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 Park Lanes: Heath Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Visit our Mobile Library! View Details Offsite Event 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 Jan 6 2026 Tue Park Lanes: Heath 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 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 Woodland Ct.: Heath Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Visit our Mobile Library! View Details Offsite Event 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 Jan 6 2026 Tue Woodland Ct.: Heath 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: 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Youth Classics Book Club Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Library Lab at Downtown Newark Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Sharpen your skills through discussion, vocabulary development, and creative thinking with your peers. Participants vote on the chapter book the group reads. If you miss a week, don't worry, we will catch you up. View Details This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Youth Classics Book Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Sharpen your skills through discussion, vocabulary development, and creative thinking with your peers. Participants vote on the chapter book the group reads. If you miss a week, don't worry, we will catch you up. 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 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 Fox Run Dr.: Heath Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:15pm Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Visit our Mobile Library! View Details Offsite Event 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 Jan 6 2026 Tue Fox Run Dr.: Heath 4:45pm–5:15pm Mobile Library 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 "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Light Switch Cover Craft Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Make an ornament to spruce up your room by decorating a switch plate with book pages. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Light Switch Cover Craft 6:00pm–7:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Open Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make an ornament to spruce up your room by decorating a switch plate with book pages. 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 Family Story Time Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Small Meeting Room - Lakewood at Lakewood Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Family Story Time: Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Lakewood Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood 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.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Tots and Twos Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Tots & Twos: Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 2. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Tots and Twos 10:30am–11:30am Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark 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 2. 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 California Concept: Newark Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Visit the Mobile Library! View Details Offsite Event 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 Jan 7 2026 Wed California Concept: Newark 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: Visit the 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Airplane Origami Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Join us for an afternoon of origami airplane crafting and competition! Learn the art of precise paper airplane engineering and participate in distance and skills events. View Details This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Airplane Origami 3:30pm–4:30pm 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, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of origami airplane crafting and competition! Learn the art of precise paper airplane engineering and participate in distance and skills events. 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 Mary Ann Township Fire Department: Newark Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Visit the Mobile Library! View Details Offsite Event 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 Jan 7 2026 Wed Mary Ann Township Fire Department: Newark 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: Visit the 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 Utica High School: Utica Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Visit our Mobile Library! View Details Offsite Event 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 Jan 7 2026 Wed Utica High School: Utica 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: 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 Wordsmith Workshop Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Conference Room at Downtown Newark Program Type: Activity Clubs Age Group: Adults Join a welcoming community of writers at your Library! Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, our writing club offers a supportive space to share your work, receive constructive feedback, and spark creativity. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Wordsmith Workshop 6:00pm–7:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs Event Details: Join a welcoming community of writers at your Library! Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, our writing club offers a supportive space to share your work, receive constructive feedback, and spark creativity.
