Board of Trustees: Regular Business Meeting Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 16 2025 Wed Board of Trustees: Regular Business 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 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 NCS Superintendent Office: Newark Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:15pm Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Visit our Mobile Library! Cancelled 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 16 2025 Wed Cancelled NCS Superintendent Office: Newark 4:45pm–5:15pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Meadowland Drive: Newark Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm 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 Jul 16 2025 Wed Meadowland Drive: Newark 5:00pm–5:45pm 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 Word Slinger Squad Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Inclusive Programming Age Group: Adults A creative writing workshop for adults and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities designed to encourage community connections, creativity and the practice of writing. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Word Slinger Squad 5:00pm–6:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Inclusive Programming Event Details: A creative writing workshop for adults and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities designed to encourage community connections, creativity and the practice of writing.
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 C-TEC: Newark Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Visit our Mobile Library! Cancelled 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 16 2025 Wed Cancelled C-TEC: Newark 5:30pm–6:00pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! Additional Information Photo Permission On occasion, Licking County Library will photograph or take videos of patrons for educational or promotional purposes. If you wish to abstain from the use of your image or those of your dependents, please let a staff member know. Thank you.
This event is in the "Adults" group BritLit Book Group Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Age Group: Adults Calling all literary enthusiasts and Anglophiles! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 16 2025 Wed BritLit 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: Calling all literary enthusiasts and Anglophiles! 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 Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) 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 Jul 17 2025 Thu Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Color Our World: Draw Along with Jeff Nicholas Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Small Meeting Room- Buckeye Lake at Buckeye Lake Program Type: General Programming, Speakers Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Follow along with cartoonist Jeff Nicholas and draw a wildly colorful chameleon, a family of personified talking crayons, a loooong runaway hot dog and an original superhero! View Details This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Color Our World: Draw Along with Jeff Nicholas 10:30am–11:30am Buckeye Lake Library Branch: Buckeye Lake Room: Small Meeting Room- Buckeye Lake Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Follow along with cartoonist Jeff Nicholas and draw a wildly colorful chameleon, a family of personified talking crayons, a loooong runaway hot dog and an original superhero! 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 Kindergarten Boot Camp Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Library Lab at Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Designed for students entering kindergarten in Fall 2025, 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 educational journey. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Kindergarten Boot Camp 10:30am–11:30am Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Event Details: Designed for students entering kindergarten in Fall 2025, 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 educational journey. 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 Free Summer Lunch Thursday, July 17, 2025 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 Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals. 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 Jul 17 2025 Thu Free Summer Lunch 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Newark 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: Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals. 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 Bitcoin Basics and Beyond Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: Tech Age Group: Adults In this introduction to cryptocurrency, Technology Director Phil Jones breaks down the basics of digital currencies, blockchain technology, and their real-world impact. Ask a Techspert: Techsperts offer expert guidance and answers to common technology questions—for all skill levels! To schedule a free appointment at any of our locations call 740.349.5509 or email&... Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Bitcoin Basics and Beyond 1:00pm–2:00pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tech Registration Required Event Details: In this introduction to cryptocurrency, Technology Director Phil Jones breaks down the basics of digital currencies, blockchain technology, and their real-world impact. Techsperts offer expert guidance and answers to common technology questions—for all skill levels! To schedule a free appointment at any of our locations call 740.349.5509 or email techspert@lickingcountylibrary.org. Zoom appointments are available. Techsperts are made possible, in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the State Library of Ohio.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Color Our World: Draw Along with Jeff Nicholas Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hebron Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming, Speakers Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Follow along with cartoonist Jeff Nicholas and draw a wildly colorful chameleon, a family of personified talking crayons, a loooong runaway hot dog and an original superhero! View Details This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Color Our World: Draw Along with Jeff Nicholas 1:00pm–2:00pm Hebron Library Branch: Hebron Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Follow along with cartoonist Jeff Nicholas and draw a wildly colorful chameleon, a family of personified talking crayons, a loooong runaway hot dog and an original superhero! 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 Color Our World: Movie Matinee Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Program Type: General Programming Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 All ages are welcome to watch this family-friendly movie. This week's movie matinee is Harold and the Purple Crayon. View Details This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Color Our World: Movie Matinee 1:00pm–3:30pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: All ages are welcome to watch this family-friendly movie. This week's movie matinee is Harold and the Purple Crayon. 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 Goodwill: Buckeye Lake Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm 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 Jul 17 2025 Thu Goodwill: Buckeye Lake 3:00pm–3:45pm 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 Color Our World: Draw Along with Jeff Nicholas Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: General Programming, Performance Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Follow along with cartoonist Jeff Nicholas and draw a wildly colorful chameleon, a family of personified talking crayons, a loooong runaway hot dog and an original superhero! View Details This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Color Our World: Draw Along with Jeff Nicholas 3:30pm–4:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Performance Event Details: Follow along with cartoonist Jeff Nicholas and draw a wildly colorful chameleon, a family of personified talking crayons, a loooong runaway hot dog and an original superhero! 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 North Shore Boat Ramp: Buckeye Lake Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm 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 Jul 17 2025 Thu North Shore Boat Ramp: Buckeye Lake 4:00pm–4:45pm 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 "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Summer Author Talk: Marie Lu Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Virtual Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Register and submit questions for the author. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Summer Author Talk: Marie Lu 4:00pm–5:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 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 author.
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 Harbor Hills Country Club: Buckeye Lake Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm 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 Jul 17 2025 Thu Harbor Hills Country Club: Buckeye Lake 5:00pm–5:45pm 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 EXTRAterrestrial Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Conference Room at Downtown Newark Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Age Group: Adults Discuss the month’s book with your fellow earthlings! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 17 2025 Thu EXTRAterrestrial Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Discuss the month’s book with your fellow earthlings! 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 Maples & Manuscripts Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Off Site Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Age Group: Adults Join us at the Octagon Earthworks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to discuss some of the best nature-themed nonfiction. We will also 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 Jul 17 2025 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: Join us at the Octagon Earthworks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to discuss some of the best nature-themed nonfiction. We will also 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. 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 Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Buckeye Lake Program Type: General Programming, 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 Jul 18 2025 Fri Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Buckeye Lake Library Branch: Buckeye Lake Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: General Programming, 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 This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Free Summer Lunch Friday, July 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals. 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 Jul 18 2025 Fri Free Summer Lunch 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Event Details: Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals. 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 Color Our World: Preschool Plexiglass Painting Party Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: General Programming Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Drizzle, swirl, splotch, or squirt washable paint onto plexiglass panels to make art. Dress for a mess for this outdoor program. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Color Our World: Preschool Plexiglass Painting Party 1:30pm–2:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Drizzle, swirl, splotch, or squirt washable paint onto plexiglass panels to make art. Dress for a mess for this outdoor program. 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 Color Our World: Mosaic Coasters Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Small Meeting Room- Buckeye Lake at Buckeye Lake Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming Age Group: Adults Use small, colorful ceramic tiles to design a coaster inspired by the French street artist Invader. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Color Our World: Mosaic Coasters 1:00pm–2:00pm Buckeye Lake Full Library Branch: Buckeye Lake Room: Small Meeting Room- Buckeye Lake Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming Registration Required Event Details: Use small, colorful ceramic tiles to design a coaster inspired by the French street artist Invader. 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.
