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Fact vs. Fiction in a Digital World

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Tech
Age Group:
Adults
Ask a Techspert:

Techsperts offer expert guidance and answers to common technology questions—for all skill levels! To schedule a free appointment at any of our locations call 740.349.5509 or email&...

Event Details:

Are you tired of misinformation clouding your judgment? Sharpen your critical thinking skills and become a truth warrior in this engaging class on identifying fake news in a digita...

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

Are you tired of misinformation clouding your judgment? Sharpen your critical thinking skills and become a truth warrior in this engaging class on identifying fake news in a digital world.

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.

North Shore Boat Ramp: Buckeye Lake

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

Visit our Mobile Library!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

Visit our Mobile Library!

Additional Information

Photo Permission

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

The Song of the Wind

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5
Event Details:

Did you know the wind has a song? Make your own windchime and listen to the unique song that you create.

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

Did you know the wind has a song? Make your own windchime and listen to the unique song that you create.

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.

Sloth Paint Party

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room- Utica at Utica
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Hang around as we learn the step-by-step process of painting your own lazy sloth friend.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Utica
Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Hang around as we learn the step-by-step process of painting your own lazy sloth friend.

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.

Goodwill: Buckeye Lake

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

Visit our Mobile Library!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

Visit our Mobile Library!

Additional Information

Photo Permission

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

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

Babcock Book Club

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Copies of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith are available at the Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) location or download a copy from The Ohio Digital Library or ...

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

Copies of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith 

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.

The Music of the Carter Family

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Local History, Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

From 1946 to 1965, Licking County’s Hillbilly Park hosted many of the greatest country western singers including Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter-Cash of the famous Carter Fami...

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History, Performance
Event Details:

From 1946 to 1965, Licking County’s Hillbilly Park hosted many of the greatest country western singers including Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter-Cash of the famous Carter Family.

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Family Story Time

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Buckeye Lake
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: Buckeye Lake
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.

Closed: Staff Development Day

All Day
Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

All locations are closed.

Closing
Branches:
Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library
Description:

All locations are closed.

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Family Story Time

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5
Family Story Time:

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

Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Story Time

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

Additional Information

Photo Permission

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

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Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5
Preschool Story Time:

Support school readiness through stories, songs and activities! Designed for ages 3-5.

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Story Time

Support school readiness through stories, songs and activities! Designed for ages 3-5.

Additional Information

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

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

Next Chapter Book Club

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs
Event Details:

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

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Empowered Minds: Buckeye Book Club

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Empowered Minds- In Person Grant:

This free program is part of our lifelong learning series, Empowered Minds. The focus of this signature service is healthy aging and enrichment for the retirement-age citizens of L...

Event Details:

Explore books by some of the best Ohio-based authors. Copies of Betty by Tiffany McDaniel are available at the Downtown Newark location or download a copy from The O...

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

Explore books by some of the best Ohio-based authors.

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, October 15, 2024 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

Visit our Mobile Library!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

Visit our Mobile Library!

Additional Information

Photo Permission

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

Glenwood Condos: Heath

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

Visit our Mobile Library!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

Visit our Mobile Library!

Additional Information

Photo Permission

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

Book Clubs at the Library

Youth Classics Book Club

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

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

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

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

Additional Information

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

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

Willow Ridge Dr.: Heath

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

Visit our Mobile Library!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

Visit our Mobile Library!

Additional Information

Photo Permission

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

Indian Mound Mall: Heath

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

Visit our Mobile Library!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

Visit our Mobile Library!

Additional Information

Photo Permission

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

Introduction to Cricut®

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Tech
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of how to use a Cricut® machine and Design Space software in this hands-on class.

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

Learn the basics of how to use a Cricut® machine and Design Space software in this hands-on class.

Cozy Fantasy Night

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you enjoy fantasy books with recipes instead of rampaging, and coffee shops instead of combat? Come craft and relax with other fans of the cozy fantasy genre.

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

Do you enjoy fantasy books with recipes instead of rampaging, and coffee shops instead of combat? Come craft and relax with other fans of the cozy fantasy genre.

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.

Teen Tuesdays

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12
Event Details:

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

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

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

Additional Information

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Permission

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

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Family Story Time

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hebron
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5
Family Story Time:

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

Library Branch: Hebron
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Story Time

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

Additional Information

Photo Permission

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

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Tots and Twos

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5
Tots & Twos:

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 2.

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Story Time

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 2.

Additional Information

Photo Permission

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

Adventures in Art

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A time for adults and teens with disabilities to explore art while practicing self-expression.

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A time for adults and teens with disabilities to explore art while practicing self-expression.