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, Speakers 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, Speakers 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Bracelet Bonanza Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Get creative at the Library! Kids (and adults!) can design and make their own bracelets. All materials are provided—just bring your imagination and creativity. Perfect for beginners! View Details This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Bracelet Bonanza 10:00am–12:00pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get creative at the Library! Kids (and adults!) can design and make their own bracelets. All materials are provided—just bring your imagination and creativity. Perfect for beginners! 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 Tunes and Tales Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: Performance Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Your family’s musical adventures begin here! Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra musicians share their favorite stories, songs, and musical games in a series that introduces your young listeners to the instruments of the orchestra. View Details This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Tunes and Tales 11:00am–12:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Performance Event Details: Your family’s musical adventures begin here! Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra musicians share their favorite stories, songs, and musical games in a series that introduces your young listeners to the instruments of the orchestra.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Flying Solo: Jerrie Mock Makes History Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Small Meeting Room - Lakewood at Lakewood Program Type: General Programming, Local History, Performance Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Born in Newark, OH, Jerrie Fredritz Mock made history as the first woman to fly solo around the world, setting records and reminding us that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. View Details This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Flying Solo: Jerrie Mock Makes History 1:00pm–2:00pm Lakewood Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Local History, Performance Event Details: Born in Newark, OH, Jerrie Fredritz Mock made history as the first woman to fly solo around the world, setting records and reminding us that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. 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 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 Family Story Time Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Small Meeting Room- Utica at Utica Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 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 Apr 27 2026 Mon Family Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Utica Library Branch: Utica Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Event Details: 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 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Read with Andrew! Monday, April 27, 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 Apr 27 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 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 Early Readers Club Monday, April 27, 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 Apr 27 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 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Elementary Readers Club Monday, April 27, 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 Apr 27 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 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 Family Story Time Tuesday, April 28, 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 Apr 28 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 Pre-K Art Play Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: General Programming Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Enjoy different mediums and create art in this messy, hands-on encounter where process over product is emphasized. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Pre-K Art Play 10:30am–11:15am Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Enjoy different mediums and create art in this messy, hands-on encounter where process over product is emphasized. 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 ESL Speaking Club @ COTC Pataskala Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue ESL Speaking Club @ COTC Pataskala 3:00pm–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 "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.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Youth Classics Book Club Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue Youth Classics Book Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark 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 Woodington Drive: Pataskala Tuesday, April 28, 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 28 2026 Tue Woodington Drive: Pataskala 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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Be a Superhero Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Small Meeting Room - Lakewood at Lakewood Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Celebrate National Superhero Day! Enjoy superhero stories, songs, and activities that encourage imagination through play. Children are invited to come dressed as your favorite superhero; all little heroes are welcome. 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 Apr 29 2026 Wed Be a Superhero 10:30am–11:00am Lakewood Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Celebrate National Superhero Day! Enjoy superhero stories, songs, and activities that encourage imagination through play. Children are invited to come dressed as your favorite superhero; all little heroes are welcome. 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, April 29, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Tots and Twos 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 Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 2. 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.
