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Next Chapter Book Club

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs, Inclusive Programming
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, Inclusive Programming
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: County Commissioner Chat

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Speakers
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:

County Commissioner Tim Bubb offers a review of 2024 happenings and projects in Licking County and a discussion of the coming year. Tim Bubb is a Licking County native and gradu...

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Speakers
Event Details:

County Commissioner Tim Bubb offers a review of 2024 happenings and projects in Licking County and a discussion of the coming year.

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.  

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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Anne Frank Exhibit Tour

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Exhibits
Event Details:

Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deeper—join us for a guided tour of Anne Frank: A History for Today and gain new insights into her remarkable life. Discover her journey and the...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Program Type: Exhibits
Required
Event Details:

Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deeper—join us for a guided tour of Anne Frank: A History for Today and gain new insights into her remarkable life.

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.

Rudolph Ornament

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5
Event Details:

Get to know the most famous reindeer of all with this festive Rudolph ornament! Children use wooden coasters to create their own holiday keepsake.

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

Get to know the most famous reindeer of all with this festive Rudolph ornament! Children use wooden coasters to create their own holiday keepsake.

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.

Woodland Ct.: Heath

Tuesday, December 3, 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.

Luckee Ave.: Heath

Tuesday, December 3, 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.

Snowmen After School

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Event Details:

Stop by after school and make some snowmen inside, then weather permitting, make one outside!

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

Stop by after school and make some snowmen inside, then weather permitting, make one outside!

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.

Book Clubs at the Library

Youth Classics Book Club

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Library Lab at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming
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.

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming
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.

Fox Run Dr.: Heath

Tuesday, December 3, 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.

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Snorey Time

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5
Event Details:

Put on your pjs, grab your blankie or favorite stuffie and get ready for family "snorey time!" Read snowmen stories and sing songs before the little ones head to bed.

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Put on your pjs, grab your blankie or favorite stuffie and get ready for family "snorey time!" Read snowmen stories and sing songs before the little ones head to bed.

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.

Celebrate Rudolph's TV Debut

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Hebron
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive Rudolph movie experience with props and singalongs to celebrate 60 years of the TV special. Learn about Misfit Toy Island and participate in activities i...

Library Branch: Hebron
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive Rudolph movie experience with props and singalongs to celebrate 60 years of the TV special.

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.

Teen Tuesdays

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 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
Event Details:

Get creative with crafty projects and games—there is something new every week. Don't miss out!

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:

Get creative with crafty projects and games—there is something new every week. Don't miss out!

Anne Frank House Virtual Tour

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Exhibits, General Programming, Speakers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Educators from the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina offer a virtual tour of the Anne Frank House. This event supports the exhibit Anne Frank: A History...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibits, General Programming, Speakers
Event Details:

Educators from the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina offer a virtual tour of the Anne Frank House.

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Family Story Time

Wednesday, December 4, 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, December 4, 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.

Ask A Techspert

Cutting the Cord

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
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:

Cut the cord and free yourself from your cable bill. Our Techspert teaches you about the many options available via online streaming.

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

Cut the cord and free yourself from your cable bill. Our Techspert teaches you about the many options available via online streaming.

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.

image of Anne Frank

Anne Frank Exhibit Tour

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Exhibits
Event Details:

Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deeper—join us for a guided tour of Anne Frank: A History for Today and gain new insights into her remarkable life. Discover her journey and the...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Program Type: Exhibits
Required
Event Details:

Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deeper—join us for a guided tour of Anne Frank: A History for Today and gain new insights into her remarkable life.

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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Author Talk: Exploring the Smithsonian National Gem Collection with Dr. Jeffrey Post

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem C...

Virtual Event
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.

Y on the Fly

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Activity Clubs, General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Event Details:

Buckeye Valley Family YMCA brings a variety of games and STEM/STEAM activities weekly.

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

Buckeye Valley Family YMCA brings a variety of games and STEM/STEAM activities weekly.

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.

Shelby Park: St. Louisville

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
General Programming
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
Program Type: General Programming
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.

Church of Christ: Utica

Wednesday, December 4, 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.

image of Anne Frank

Anne Frank Exhibit Tour

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Exhibits
Event Details:

Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deeper—join us for a guided tour of Anne Frank: A History for Today and gain new insights into her remarkable life. Discover her journey and the...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Program Type: Exhibits
Required
Event Details:

Don’t miss this opportunity to dive deeper—join us for a guided tour of Anne Frank: A History for Today and gain new insights into her remarkable life.

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.

Village of Utica Christmas Walk

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room- Utica at Utica
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Event Details:

Visit us anytime during the annual Village of Utica Christmas Walk to meet a special guest and decorate a cookie.

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

Visit us anytime during the annual Village of Utica Christmas Walk to meet a special guest and decorate a cookie.

Additional Information

Photo Permission

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

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Family Story Time

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5
Family Story Time:

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

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Story Time

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

Additional Information

Photo Permission

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