This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Letters to Santa Claus 12/01/2025 @ 10:00am to 12/13/2025 @ 3:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Program Type: General Programming Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Visit us to write and send your letter to Santa Claus from December 1-13. We will have festive stationary and a merry mailbox especially for post bound for the North Pole. View Details This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Dec 1 - 13 2025 Letters to Santa Claus 12/01/2025 @ 10:00am–12/13/2025 @ 3:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Visit us to write and send your letter to Santa Claus from December 1-13. We will have festive stationary and a merry mailbox especially for post bound for the North Pole. 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 KPop Demon Hunters Night Friday, December 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Small Meeting Room - Lakewood at Lakewood Program Type: General Programming Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Be golden with KPop Demon Hunters trivia, crafts, music and snacks. Dress as your favorite character, make bracelets, and sample fizzy Saja Boys soda. Designed for ages 9-12. View Details This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Dec 5 2025 Fri KPop Demon Hunters Night 4:00pm–5:00pm Lakewood Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Be golden with KPop Demon Hunters trivia, crafts, music and snacks. Dress as your favorite character, make bracelets, and sample fizzy Saja Boys soda. Designed for ages 9-12. 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 Friends of the Licking County Library Book Sale Saturday, December 6, 2025 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 Dec 6 2025 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jane Austen and the Comedy of Complaint Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: General Programming, Speakers Age Group: Adults Dr. Linda Zionkowski explores the humorous role of complainers in Jane Austen's work. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Jane Austen and the Comedy of Complaint 1:00pm–2:00pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming, Speakers Registration Required Event Details: Dr. Linda Zionkowski explores the humorous role of complainers in Jane Austen's work.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Winter Tales from Around the World Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: Performance Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 On dark, chilly winter days, songs and stories light up our hearts! Come sing and dance with songwriter/storyteller Joanie Calem and her special "Winter Tales from Around the World." All ages welcome. View Details This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Winter Tales from Around the World 1:30pm–2:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Performance Event Details: On dark, chilly winter days, songs and stories light up our hearts! Come sing and dance with songwriter/storyteller Joanie Calem and her special "Winter Tales from Around the World." All ages welcome. 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 Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Utica 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 Dec 8 2025 Mon Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Utica Library Branch: Utica 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 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 Kroger: Johnstown Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm Mobile Library Program Type: General Programming 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 Dec 8 2025 Mon Kroger: Johnstown 3:15pm–3:45pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library!
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Early Readers Club Monday, December 8, 2025 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 Dec 8 2025 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 Clover Valley Chapel CCCU: Johnstown Monday, December 8, 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 Dec 8 2025 Mon Clover Valley Chapel CCCU: Johnstown 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 Austen-Inspired Simple Embroidery Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday by learning beginner embroidery stitches and try your hand at this popular Regency Era craft. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Austen-Inspired Simple Embroidery 4:30pm–5:30pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday by learning beginner embroidery stitches and try your hand at this popular Regency Era craft. 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Elementary Readers Club Monday, December 8, 2025 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. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Elementary Readers Club 4:45pm–5:15pm Downtown Newark Closed 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 Kyber Run Cir.: Johnstown Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:15pm - 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 Dec 8 2025 Mon Kyber Run Cir.: Johnstown 5:15pm–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 Language of Victorian Fans Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming Age Group: Adults Step back in time and discover the fascinating history of Victorian fans and the secret language they once conveyed in polite society. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Language of Victorian Fans 6:00pm–7:00pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming Registration Required Event Details: Step back in time and discover the fascinating history of Victorian fans and the secret language they once conveyed in polite society. 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 Family Story Time Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) 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 Preschool Story Time Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Preschool Story Time 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 Support school readiness through stories, songs and activities! Designed for ages 3-5. 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 "Adults" group Raphael, Prince of Painters Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Virtual Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Art historian and artist Sean Crum discusses the art and life of Raphael. Raphael, along with Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, form the holy trinity of High Renaissance artists. Empowered Minds - Virtual Grant: This free, virtual 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 citiz... View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Raphael, Prince of Painters 1:00pm–2:30pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Art historian and artist Sean Crum discusses the art and life of Raphael. Raphael, along with Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, form the holy trinity of High Renaissance artists. This free, virtual 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 the Licking County Senior Levy. Donations are appreciated.
This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk: The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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. Cancelled View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Cancelled Author Talk: The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 "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 Liberty Park: Pataskala Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:15pm - 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Liberty Park: Pataskala 3:15pm–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 Summit Ridge Estates: Pataskala Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Summit Ridge Estates: 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, December 9, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Library Lab at 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Youth Classics Book Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab 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 Dr.: Pataskala Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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 Dec 9 2025 Tue Woodington Dr.: 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 "Adults" group Romantasy Book & Craft Club Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Conference Room at Downtown Newark Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book & Viewers' Clubs Age Group: Adults Do you love fantasy mixed with your romance? This is a book club where chatting and crafting go hand in hand. Materials are provided. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Romantasy Book & Craft Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Do you love fantasy mixed with your romance? This is a book club where chatting and crafting go hand in hand. Materials are provided.
This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Teen Craft & Chat Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Bring your current crafting project to work on and chat with other crafty people. We'll have craft supplies available if you want to start a new project or learn a new skill. View Details This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Teen Craft & Chat 6:00pm–7:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring your current crafting project to work on and chat with other crafty people. We'll have craft supplies available if you want to start a new project or learn a new skill. 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 Visit: Robin Yocum Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Author Robin Yocum discusses his work including the 2025 release, The Last Hitman, a thriller set in Steubenville, Ohio. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Author Visit: Robin Yocum 6:30pm–7:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Event Details: Author Robin Yocum discusses his work including the 2025 release, The Last Hitman, a thriller set in Steubenville, Ohio. 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.
