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 Meadowland Drive: Newark Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults. 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Meadowland Drive: Newark 5:30pm–6:15pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults. 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 Game Night: Herd Mentality Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Utica Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming Age Group: Adults Get ready for an "udderly" hilarious night of laughs and friendly competition! Grab your friends and "herd" on over for Herd Mentality. The challenge? Think like the crowd! Answer questions with what you think everyone else will say. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Game Night: Herd Mentality 5:30pm–6:30pm Utica Library Branch: Utica Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming Event Details: Get ready for an "udderly" hilarious night of laughs and friendly competition! Grab your friends and "herd" on over for Herd Mentality. The challenge? Think like the crowd! Answer questions with what you think everyone else will say. 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 "Adults" group Skein Squad Crochet Group Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts, General Programming Age Group: Adults Grab your hook and join the squad! Skein Squad meets monthly to crochet, connect, and give back to the community. Bring your own yarn and hook, though some supplies are available. Keep your creations or share the love as gifts! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Skein Squad Crochet Group 5:30pm–6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts, General Programming Event Details: Grab your hook and join the squad! Skein Squad meets monthly to crochet, connect, and give back to the community. Bring your own yarn and hook, though some supplies are available. Keep your creations or share the love as gifts! 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 Plant Swap Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: General Programming Age Group: Adults Do you want different plants or have extra? Come to the plant swap! You can even bring your extra pots. Participants can take one new plant for each one they bring. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Plant Swap 6:30pm–7:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Do you want different plants or have extra? Come to the plant swap! You can even bring your extra pots. Participants can take one new plant for each one they bring.
This event is in the "Adults" group Earth on the Move: Understanding Plate Tectonics Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Dale Gnidovec, curator of the Orton Geological Museum at The Ohio State University, explores the plate tectonics of our dynamic planet. Nothing in Earth history makes sense without moving continents—it tells us why mountains, volcanoes, Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Earth on the Move: Understanding Plate Tectonics 10:30am–12:30pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Dale Gnidovec, curator of the Orton Geological Museum at The Ohio State University, explores the plate tectonics of our dynamic planet. Nothing in Earth history makes sense without moving continents—it tells us why mountains, volcanoes, 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 Summit Glen Road: Pataskala Wednesday, April 22, 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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Summit Glen Road: Pataskala 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 "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 Autumn Way: Pataskala Wednesday, April 22, 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 Apr 22 2026 Wed Autumn Way: Pataskala 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 "Adults" group Booked to Death Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Conference Room at Downtown Newark Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Age Group: Adults Calling all armchair sleuths! Join fellow mystery lovers in unraveling thrilling tales and puzzling plots. Each month, participants vote on the next book selection, ensuring everyone has a say in the adventure. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Booked to Death 5:30pm–6:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Calling all armchair sleuths! Join fellow mystery lovers in unraveling thrilling tales and puzzling plots. Each month, participants vote on the next book selection, ensuring everyone has a say in the adventure.
This event is in the "Adults" group Historical Drama Group Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Age Group: Adults Delve into the untold stories behind history through film and gain a new perspective on the people and events that have shaped our world. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Historical Drama Group 5:30pm–6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Delve into the untold stories behind history through film and gain a new perspective on the people and events that have shaped our world. 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 Pressed Flower Bookmarks Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming Age Group: Adults Create a colorful pressed flower bookmark. This beautiful nature craft is perfect to hold your place or gift to a friend. All supplies are provided, just bring your creativity! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Pressed Flower Bookmarks 6:30pm–7:30pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming Event Details: Create a colorful pressed flower bookmark. This beautiful nature craft is perfect to hold your place or gift to a friend. All supplies are provided, just bring your creativity! 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 Data, Your Silent Partner Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech Age Group: Adults "Big Data" is the invisible engine driving our daily lives, from the personalized content in our social feeds to the optimized routes of our morning commutes. 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 Apr 23 2026 Thu Data, Your Silent Partner 1:00pm–2:00pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech Registration Required Event Details: "Big Data" is the invisible engine driving our daily lives, from the personalized content in our social feeds to the optimized routes of our morning commutes. 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 Licking Valley Road.: Perryton Thursday, April 23, 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 Apr 23 2026 Thu Licking Valley Road.: Perryton 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 "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 Thursday, April 23, 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 Apr 23 2026 Thu The Well: Toboso 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 "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 Legacy Park: Hanover Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm 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 Apr 23 2026 Thu Legacy Park: Hanover 5:30pm–6:00pm 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 "Adults" group LGBTQIA+ Book Group Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Age Group: Adults Everyone is welcome to engage in fun, respectful dialogue. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu LGBTQIA+ Book Group 5:30pm–6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Everyone is welcome to engage in fun, respectful dialogue.
This event is in the "Adults" group An Evening with Patrick Ryan, Author of Buckeye Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: General Programming Age Group: Adults Licking County Library is proud to host author Patrick Ryan at Weathervane Playhouse. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu An Evening with Patrick Ryan, Author of Buckeye 6:00pm–8:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Licking County Library is proud to host author Patrick Ryan at Weathervane Playhouse.
Closed: Staff Development Day All Day Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Closing Apr 24 2026 Fri Closing Closed: Staff Development Day All Day Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
This event is in the "Adults" group Mobile Care Now Clinic Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Downtown Newark Program Type: General Programming, Inclusive Programming Age Group: Adults Behavioral Health Partners (BHP) of Central Ohio's Mobile Care Now Clinic (MCNC) and its certified behavioral health professionals are visiting our Downtown Newark location in the front parking lot. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Mobile Care Now Clinic 10:00am–4:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming, Inclusive Programming Event Details: Behavioral Health Partners (BHP) of Central Ohio's Mobile Care Now Clinic (MCNC) and its certified behavioral health professionals are visiting our Downtown Newark location in the front parking lot.
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 Reddington Rd. S: Newark Monday, April 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm 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 Apr 27 2026 Mon Reddington Rd. S: Newark 3:00pm–3:30pm 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 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 Reddington Village Condos: Newark Monday, April 27, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm 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 Apr 27 2026 Mon Reddington Village Condos: Newark 3:45pm–4:15pm 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 "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 Shalimar Drive: Newark Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm 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 Apr 27 2026 Mon Shalimar Drive: Newark 4:30pm–5:00pm 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 "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 Monday, April 27, 2026 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! 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 Apr 27 2026 Mon Look Up Ctr.: Newark 5:15pm–6:00pm 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 "Adults" group Crow Party Trinket Swap Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Program Type: General Programming Age Group: Adults April 27th is International Crow and Raven Appreciation Day, and to celebrate, we are having a trinket swap! Bring a few bobbles, tchotchkes, or bric-a-brac to trade with others and go home with something new for your collection. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Crow Party Trinket Swap 6:00pm–7:00pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: April 27th is International Crow and Raven Appreciation Day, and to celebrate, we are having a trinket swap! Bring a few bobbles, tchotchkes, or bric-a-brac to trade with others and go home with something new for your collection. 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 Citizens Park: Pataskala Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue Citizens Park: Pataskala 4:15pm–5:00pm 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.
