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Page Turners Book Club

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Book & Viewers' Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Gather with friends and fellow readers to explore the spectrum of literature and share perspectives. Copies of The Note by Alafair Burke are available at the Downtown Newark location and may also be accessed digitally.

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...

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Empowered Minds, Book & Viewers' Clubs
Event Details:

Gather with friends and fellow readers to explore the spectrum of literature and share perspectives. Copies of The Note by Alafair Burke are available at the Downtown Newark location and may also be accessed digitally.

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.  

Hopewell Commons: Heath

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
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.

Offsite Event
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.

Glenwood Condos: Heath

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

Offsite Event
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.

Willow Ridge Drive: Heath

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:15pm
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.

Offsite Event
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.

Meadowland Drive: Newark

Tuesday, June 16, 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.

Offsite Event
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.

The Goblin King's Birthday Party

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Adults

Forty years ago, Labyrinth, the cinematic fantasy masterpiece by Jim Henson (starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly), taught us about the babe with the power.

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:

Forty years ago, Labyrinth, the cinematic fantasy masterpiece by Jim Henson (starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly), taught us about the babe with the power.

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.

Unearth a Story: Paint Night

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Adults

This creative art program is inspired by the ancient world of dinosaurs. In this guided painting session, participants will paint a prehistoric bloom, the magnolia. All materials will be provided, and no painting experience is necessary.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programming
Registration Required
Event Details:

This creative art program is inspired by the ancient world of dinosaurs. In this guided painting session, participants will paint a prehistoric bloom, the magnolia. All materials will be provided, and no painting experience is necessary.

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, June 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room - Lakewood at Lakewood
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5
Family Story Time:

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5.

Library Branch: Lakewood
Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Story Time

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5.

Additional Information

Photo Permission

On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.

Summer Lunches

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 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

Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 

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:

Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 

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.

Unearth A Story: Ice Eggscavation

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Find the best way to extract frozen fossils with this chilly sensory challenge. 

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

Find the best way to extract frozen fossils with this chilly sensory challenge. 

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.

Jurassic Park

Unearth a Story: Movie-saurus

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

"Hold onto your butts!" Jurassic Park is playing at the library. You bring your friends, we'll supply the popcorn. *Parents, please note: this movie is rated PG-13.

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

"Hold onto your butts!" Jurassic Park is playing at the library. You bring your friends, we'll supply the popcorn. *Parents, please note: this movie is rated PG-13.

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.

Welcome Road: Newark

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
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.

Offsite Event
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.

Irish Lane: Newark

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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.

Offsite Event
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.

Board of Trustees: Finance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Downtown Newark
Purpose of Meeting:

Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Licking County Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee.

Downtown Newark
Library Location: Downtown Newark
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Licking County Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee.

Creeks Edge Dr: Newark

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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.

Offsite Event
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.

Book for group

BritLit Book Group

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all literary enthusiasts and Anglophiles!

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs
Event Details:

Calling all literary enthusiasts and Anglophiles!

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.

Read with Hope!

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Spend Thursday mornings with your favorite reading buddy, Hope! She is a Pet Partners certified therapy dog and a very good girl who loves when kids read to her. Visit her in our children's area—she cannot wait to see you!

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

Spend Thursday mornings with your favorite reading buddy, Hope! She is a Pet Partners certified therapy dog and a very good girl who loves when kids read to her. Visit her in our children's area—she cannot wait to see you!

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

Any Book Book Club

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join other book lovers to talk about your latest reads. Instead of an assigned book, read whatever you'd like and come ready to discuss it.

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

Join other book lovers to talk about your latest reads. Instead of an assigned book, read whatever you'd like and come ready to discuss it.

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.

Unearth a Story: Dino Buddies

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
General Programming, Performance
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Get up close with live reptiles in this interactive Dino Buddies program! Meet real animal ambassadors while learning fascinating facts about snakes, tortoises, and other reptiles through engaging, hands-on science education.

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

Get up close with live reptiles in this interactive Dino Buddies program! Meet real animal ambassadors while learning fascinating facts about snakes, tortoises, and other reptiles through engaging, hands-on science education.

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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Family Story Time

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
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: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
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.

Kindergarten Boot Camp

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library Lab at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5

Designed for students entering kindergarten in the fall, this 8-week program introduces educational and social elements of the kindergarten experience in an effort to boost the confidence of the student beginning their education

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for students entering kindergarten in the fall, this 8-week program introduces educational and social elements of the kindergarten experience in an effort to boost the confidence of the student beginning their education

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.

Summer Lunches

Thursday, June 18, 2026 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

Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 

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:

Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 

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.

Unearth a Story: Dino Buddies

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room- Utica at Utica
Program Type:
General Programming, Performance
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Get up close with live reptiles in this interactive Dino Buddies program! Meet real animal ambassadors while learning fascinating facts about snakes, tortoises, and other reptiles through engaging, hands-on science education.

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

Get up close with live reptiles in this interactive Dino Buddies program! Meet real animal ambassadors while learning fascinating facts about snakes, tortoises, and other reptiles through engaging, hands-on science education.

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.

Unearth a Story: Dino Cooking

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5

Make tasty and edible prehistoric pictures with simple foods and recipes.

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:

Make tasty and edible prehistoric pictures with simple foods and recipes.

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.