This event is in the "Adults" group Blackout Poetry Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Celebrate National Poetry Month by turning ordinary text into extraordinary art! Join us for a hands-on blackout poetry workshop to doodle, circle, scribble, and strike through your way to a one-of-a kind visual poem. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Blackout Poetry 5:30pm–6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Event Details: Celebrate National Poetry Month by turning ordinary text into extraordinary art! Join us for a hands-on blackout poetry workshop to doodle, circle, scribble, and strike through your way to a one-of-a kind visual poem. 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 Ready for Kindergarten Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: General Programming Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Focusing on a new skill each week, we introduce literacy-based activities to help participants become successful readers and begin their educational journey into kindergarten. Designed for ages 3 - 5. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Ready for Kindergarten 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: Focusing on a new skill each week, we introduce literacy-based activities to help participants become successful readers and begin their educational journey into kindergarten. 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.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Little Listeners: Bugs, Slugs, and Other Creatures Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 This preschool story time features stories, songs, and activities all about bugs, slugs, and other creepy, crawly creatures. Perfect for curious kids who love a little adventure! View Details This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Little Listeners: Bugs, Slugs, and Other Creatures 10:30am–11:30am West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Event Details: This preschool story time features stories, songs, and activities all about bugs, slugs, and other creepy, crawly creatures. Perfect for curious kids who love a little adventure! 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 Bird and Insect Relationships: A Global View Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Ornithologist Anna Rose discusses global bird and insect diversity in the context of her research projects in Ohio and in the cloud forests of Costa Rica's Talamanca Mountains. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Bird and Insect Relationships: A Global View 1:00pm–2:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Ornithologist Anna Rose discusses global bird and insect diversity in the context of her research projects in Ohio and in the cloud forests of Costa Rica's Talamanca Mountains. 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 Thursday, April 30, 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 30 2026 Thu 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group The Floating Teacup Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 A floating teacup makes a charming, personalized piece of home décor that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift. All materials are supplied to create your own whimsical design. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 30 2026 Thu The Floating Teacup 4:00pm–4:45pm Downtown Newark Upcoming Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: A floating teacup makes a charming, personalized piece of home décor that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift. All materials are supplied to create your own whimsical design. 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 Author Talk: Jason Reynolds Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers Age Group: Adults Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.Register and submit questions for the authors. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Author Talk: Jason Reynolds 7:00pm–8:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.Register and submit questions for the authors.
This event is in the "Adults" group Maples & Manuscripts Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Off Site Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Age Group: Adults Discuss some of the best nature-themed nonfiction and explore additional resources through activities to deepen our understanding of the natural world. Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Maples & Manuscripts 7:00pm–8:30pm Off Site Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Discuss some of the best nature-themed nonfiction and explore additional resources through activities to deepen our understanding of the natural 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.
Board of Trustees: Personnel Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Conference Room at Downtown Newark Purpose of Meeting: Meeting of the Personnel Committee. Downtown Newark May 12 2026 Tue Board of Trustees: Personnel Committee Meeting 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Location: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Meeting of the Personnel Committee.
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, May 19, 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 May 19 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.
Board of Trustees: Regular Business Meeting Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Conference Room at Downtown Newark Purpose of Meeting: Bi-Monthly meeting of the Licking County Library Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting. Downtown Newark May 20 2026 Wed Board of Trustees: Regular Business Meeting 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Location: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Bi-Monthly meeting of the Licking County Library Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting.
Closed: Memorial 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 May 25 2026 Mon Closing Closed: Memorial 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 "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, 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. 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 Jun 16 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.
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 Jun 17 2026 Wed Board of Trustees: Finance Committee Meeting 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Location: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Licking County Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee.
Closed: Independence 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 Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Closed: Independence 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)
Board of Trustees: Regular Business Meeting Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Conference Room at Downtown Newark Purpose of Meeting: Bi-Monthly meeting of the Licking County Library Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting. Downtown Newark Jul 15 2026 Wed Board of Trustees: Regular Business Meeting 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Location: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Bi-Monthly meeting of the Licking County Library Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting.
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, July 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 Jul 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.
Board of Trustees: Personnel Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Conference Room at Downtown Newark Purpose of Meeting: Meeting of the Personnel Committee. Downtown Newark Aug 11 2026 Tue Board of Trustees: Personnel Committee Meeting 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Location: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Meeting of the Personnel Committee.
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, August 18, 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 Aug 18 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.
Board of Trustees: Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday, August 19, 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 Aug 19 2026 Wed Board of Trustees: Finance Committee Meeting 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Location: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Licking County Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee.
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 Friends of the Licking County Library Book Sale: Members Only Preview Friday, August 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Buckeye Lake Program Type: Book Sale Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults This special preview sale is open to Friends of the Licking County Library. Interested in getting first dibs on all the great books? Become a member! Memberships are sold at the door: View Details 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 Aug 21 2026 Fri Friends of the Licking County Library Book Sale: Members Only Preview 3:30pm–5:30pm Buckeye Lake Library Branch: Buckeye Lake Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Program Type: Book Sale Event Details: This special preview sale is open to Friends of the Licking County Library. Interested in getting first dibs on all the great books? Become a member! Memberships are sold at the door:
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 Friends of the Licking County Library Book Sale Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Sale Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Support YOUR library while adding to your personal collection! The sale is in the former State Farm building at 1440 Granville Road, Newark. Books are sold for $5 per bag and distributed at the door. 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 Aug 22 2026 Sat Friends of the Licking County Library Book Sale 9:00am–3:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Program Type: Book Sale Event Details: Support YOUR library while adding to your personal collection! The sale is in the former State Farm building at 1440 Granville Road, Newark. Books are sold for $5 per bag and distributed at the door.
Closed: Labor 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 Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Closed: Labor 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)
Board of Trustees: Regular Business Meeting Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Conference Room at Downtown Newark Purpose of Meeting: Bi-Monthly meeting of the Licking County Library Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting. Downtown Newark Sep 16 2026 Wed Board of Trustees: Regular Business Meeting 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Location: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Bi-Monthly meeting of the Licking County Library Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting.
