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Tech Mondays

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Tech
Age Group:
Adults
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&...

Event Details:

Techsperts are available to answer your technology questions. No appointment is necessary.

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech
Event Details:

Techsperts are available to answer your technology questions. No appointment is necessary.

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.

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Family Story Time

Monday, September 9, 2024 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.

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.

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Empowered Minds: Minimize Risk, Maximize Life

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Empowered Minds- In Person Grant:

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 L...

Event Details:

Alcohol use in older adults is trending upward. Pathways of Central Ohio offers an evidence-based program covering alcohol consumption and reducing the risks of related problems. L...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Required
Event Details:

Alcohol use in older adults is trending upward. Pathways of Central Ohio offers an evidence-based program covering alcohol consumption and reducing the risks of related problems. Learn how to minimize risk while maximizing quality of life.

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.  

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.

Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A unique community-based book club for adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs
Event Details:

A unique community-based book club for adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Clark Dr., Johnstown

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

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
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:

Visit our Mobile Library!

Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12
Event Details:

A unique community-based book club program for teenagers with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs
Event Details:

A unique community-based book club program for teenagers with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Luke's Crossing: Johnstown

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

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.

Lenn Lee Hannahs Memorial Park: Johnstown

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

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.

Anime Trivia Night

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Activity Clubs, General Programming
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Put your anime knowledge to the test for the opportunity to win great prizes.

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming
Event Details:

Put your anime knowledge to the test for the opportunity to win great prizes.

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.

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Family Story Time

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 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.

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.

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Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 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.

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.

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Empowered Minds: Dillon State Park

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
Empowered Minds- In Person Grant:

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 L...

Event Details:

Michael Durst, naturalist with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, discusses Dillon State Park and the region's role over time in the rich cultural history of Ohio.

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Michael Durst, naturalist with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, discusses Dillon State Park and the region's role over time in the rich cultural history of Ohio.

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.  

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.

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Author Talk: Capturing the Human Drama Through History

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Speakers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Garrett Graff speaks about his body of work with particular focus on his oral histories, The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 and When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral His...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Speakers
Event Details:

Garrett Graff speaks about his body of work with particular focus on his oral histories, The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 and When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day.

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.

Look Up Center: Newark

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

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.

Book Clubs at the Library

Youth Classics Book Club

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Library Lab at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Activity Clubs
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Event Details:

Whether you are an emergent or independent reader, sharpen your skills through discussion, vocabulary development and creative thinking with your peers. Program kicks off with Ralp...

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

Whether you are an emergent or independent reader, sharpen your skills through discussion, vocabulary development and creative thinking with your peers.

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.

DIY stickers

Back-to-School Craft Night

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Event Details:

Head into the new school year with flair! Customize school supplies with our DIY stickers and pencil pouches workshop. Bring along water bottles, binders and notebooks to adorn wit...

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

Head into the new school year with flair! Customize school supplies with our DIY stickers and pencil pouches workshop.

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.

Book Clubs at the Library

Romantasy Book & Craft Club

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book & Viewers' Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you love fantasy mixed with your romance? This is a book club where discussions and making a craft go hand in hand. Materials are provided. Copies of The Shadows Between Us...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book & Viewers' Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Do you love fantasy mixed with your romance? This is a book club where discussions and making a craft go hand in hand. Materials are provided.

Teen Tuesdays

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Get creative with crafty projects, games and a book talk—there is something new every week!

Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get creative with crafty projects, games and a book talk—there is something new every week!

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.

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Family Story Time

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hebron
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.

Library Branch: Hebron
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.

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Tots and Twos

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

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.

Ask A Techspert

Getting Started with Telehealth

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Tech
Age Group:
Adults
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&...

Event Details:

Learn about the benefits of telehealth, how to communicate with a provider using secure messaging, the technology needed to attend a telehealth appointment, and tips for attending ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech
Event Details:

Learn about the benefits of telehealth, how to communicate with a provider using secure messaging, the technology needed to attend a telehealth appointment, and tips for attending a telehealth appointment.

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.

Homeschool is in Session

Writers Workshop

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Lab at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
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! ...

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

Prepare with Pedro

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Event Details:

This Red Cross preparedness program teaches children how to prepare and take action for home fires and local hazards. Designed for ages 5 - 8.

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

This Red Cross preparedness program teaches children how to prepare and take action for home fires and local hazards. Designed for ages 5 - 8.

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.

Hebron Evans Park: Hebron

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

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.