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Color Our World: Ancient Arts and Crafts

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Experiment with ancient arts and crafts in and around the Mobile Library!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Event Details:

Experiment with ancient arts and crafts in and around 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

Color Our World: Ancient Arts and Crafts

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Experiment with ancient arts and crafts in and around the Mobile Library!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Event Details:

Experiment with ancient arts and crafts in and around 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

Summer Author Talk: Raúl The Third

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Register and submit questions for the author.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers
Event Details:

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Register and submit questions for the author.

This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group

Youth Classics Book Club

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Library Lab at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Whether you are an emergent or independent reader, sharpen your skills through discussion, vocabulary development and creative thinking with your peers. Participants can vote on the chapter book the group reads.

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs
Event Details:

Whether you are an emergent or independent reader, sharpen your skills through discussion, vocabulary development and creative thinking with your peers. Participants can vote on the chapter book the group reads.

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

Look Up Ctr.: Newark

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Visit our 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group

Y on the Fly

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Activity Clubs, General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Buckeye Valley Family YMCA brings a variety of games and STEM/STEAM activities weekly.

Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming
Event Details:

Buckeye Valley Family YMCA brings a variety of games and STEM/STEAM activities weekly.

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

Free Summer Lunch

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12

Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals.

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:

Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals.

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.

This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group

Color Our World: Joanie Calem Sing-Along

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room- Utica at Utica
Program Type:
General Programming, Performance
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Joanie presents "If You Can Walk, You Can Dance, If You Can Talk, You Can Sing!" Dancing helps us stay fit, and singing helps us learn to read.

Library Branch: Utica
Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Joanie presents "If You Can Walk, You Can Dance, If You Can Talk, You Can Sing!" Dancing helps us stay fit, and singing helps us learn to read.

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: Paper Mâché Dragon Creation (Pt. 1)

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Work together to build a giant sky dragon with paper mâché.

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:

Work together to build a giant sky dragon with paper mâché.

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

Color Our World: Ancient Arts and Crafts

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Experiment with ancient arts and crafts in and around the Mobile Library!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Event Details:

Experiment with ancient arts and crafts in and around 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

Color Our World: Tie-Dye

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Create a colorful masterpiece you can wear! Bring a t-shirt or something you'd like to tie-dye, and we'll supply the rest. Please wear old clothes as the dye will stain whatever it touches.

Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Event Details:

Create a colorful masterpiece you can wear! Bring a t-shirt or something you'd like to tie-dye, and we'll supply the rest. Please wear old clothes as the dye will stain whatever it touches.

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

CRT Realtors by Water's Edge Community Ctr.: Buckeye Lake

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Visit our 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group

Writers Workshop

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Lab at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

A writing workshop with the homeschooler in mind. Discuss various elements of the writing process with a focus on imagination. Get ready to fine-tune your creative writing skills!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

A writing workshop with the homeschooler in mind. Discuss various elements of the writing process with a focus on imagination. Get ready to fine-tune your creative writing 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

Sunset Drive: Hebron

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Visit our 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

Union Township Hall: Hebron

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Visit our 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group

Color Our World: Pokémon Card Paint Party!

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Repurpose your Pokémon cards into unique pieces of art. Bring your own or choose from ones provided to paint a new background world for these fun characters to frolic through. Designed for ages 9-12.

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Event Details:

Repurpose your Pokémon cards into unique pieces of art. Bring your own or choose from ones provided to paint a new background world for these fun characters to frolic through. Designed for ages 9-12.

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

Free Summer Lunch

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12

Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals.

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:

Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals.

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

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

All ages are welcome to watch this family-friendly movie. This week's movie matinee is The Wild Robot.

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 watch this family-friendly movie. This week's movie matinee is The Wild Robot.

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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group

Color Our World: Tie-Dye

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Who doesn't love tie-dye fun in the sun? If the rain comes, we've got a plan for that, too. Bring something to tie-dye, and we'll supply the rest! There will also be other fun and games available.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who doesn't love tie-dye fun in the sun? If the rain comes, we've got a plan for that, too. Bring something to tie-dye, and we'll supply the rest! There will also be other fun and games available.

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: Amazing Female Artists

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

How many female artists can you name off the top of your head? Maybe Georgia O'Keefe and/or Frida Kahlo? Possibly Mary Cassatt?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: General Programming
Registration Required
Event Details:

How many female artists can you name off the top of your head? Maybe Georgia O'Keefe and/or Frida Kahlo? Possibly Mary Cassatt?

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

Fourth Street: Brownsville

Thursday, July 10, 2025 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!

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

Deer Trail Drive: Thornville

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Visit our 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

Jacksontown Road: Jacksontown

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Visit our 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

Free Summer Lunch

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12

Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals.

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals.

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.