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Conflict and Memory: Understanding the Copus Massacre

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Curator Kenny Libben discusses one of the most significant and tragic events to occur in Ohio during the War of 1812. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Curator Kenny Libben discusses one of the most significant and tragic events to occur in Ohio during the War of 1812. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Bird and Insect Relationships: A Global View

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Ornithologist Anna Rose discusses global bird and insect diversity in the context of her research projects in Ohio and in the cloud forests of Costa Rica's Talamanca Mountains. 

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

Ornithologist Anna Rose discusses global bird and insect diversity in the context of her research projects in Ohio and in the cloud forests of Costa Rica's Talamanca Mountains. 

Additional Information

Food Allergies

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

Photo Permission

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Aerial Microrobots: Insect-Sized Possibilities

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Dr. Kevin Chen discusses his work developing insect-sized drones with unprecedented dexterity and resilience. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Dr. Kevin Chen discusses his work developing insect-sized drones with unprecedented dexterity and resilience. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
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The Ecology of Ticks

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Biology Professor, Jessica Rettig, discusses her tick research at Denison's Biological Reserve and various Licking County parks, where she and her students record data to reveal more about tick habits, environmental preferences, and population sta

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

Biology Professor, Jessica Rettig, discusses her tick research at Denison's Biological Reserve and various Licking County parks, where she and her students record data to reveal more about tick habits, environmental preferences, and population sta

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
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Facebook: Security Made Simple

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Tech
Age Group:
Adults

Protecting your digital life doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. This hands-on class breaks down Facebook’s security tools into easy, actionable steps to help you secure your photos and messages.

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&...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech
Event Details:

Protecting your digital life doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. This hands-on class breaks down Facebook’s security tools into easy, actionable steps to help you secure your photos and messages.

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 "Adults" group
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Automobile History, 1900-1920

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Rick Lindner reviews the early history of the automotive industry, highlighting some of the notable makes and models. Lindner is a long time Ford enthusiast who owns eleven Fords, all built before 1950.

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

Rick Lindner reviews the early history of the automotive industry, highlighting some of the notable makes and models. Lindner is a long time Ford enthusiast who owns eleven Fords, all built before 1950.

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
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Eating Grasshoppers

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Dr. Jeffrey Cohen discusses his research for the book, Eating Grasshoppers: Chapulines and the Women Who Sell Them.

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

Dr. Jeffrey Cohen discusses his research for the book, Eating Grasshoppers: Chapulines and the Women Who Sell Them.

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
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Caravaggio: Outlaw Painter

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Art historian and artist Sean Crum reviews the life and work of Caravaggio, one of the original bad boys of the art world.

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...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Art historian and artist Sean Crum reviews the life and work of Caravaggio, one of the original bad boys of the art world.

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
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The Mysterious Origins of the God of Israel

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Dr. Chris Farrar examines the historical origins of the God of Israel. One God, and only one, emerged from the multiplicity of ancient near eastern deities to become the God of Israel, and subsequently, the God of the universe.

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

Dr. Chris Farrar examines the historical origins of the God of Israel. One God, and only one, emerged from the multiplicity of ancient near eastern deities to become the God of Israel, and subsequently, the God of the universe.

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
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And the Password Is...

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Tech
Age Group:
Adults

Passwords, passkeys, 2FA—what does it all mean? Our Techspert will walk you through some simple ways to keep track of all those different security measures that we need to keep our digital life safe.

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech
Registration Required
Event Details:

Passwords, passkeys, 2FA—what does it all mean? Our Techspert will walk you through some simple ways to keep track of all those different security measures that we need to keep our digital life safe.

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.

Closed: Memorial Day

All Day
Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
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Branches:
Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Tick Talk: Diseases and Prevention

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Small Meeting Room - Lakewood at Lakewood
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

The number of ticks and tick diseases in Ohio have quickly multiplied over the last 10 years. Dean Kreager discusses tick species, tick pathogens, tick-borne diseases, tick bite prevention, and proper tick removal.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lakewood
Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

The number of ticks and tick diseases in Ohio have quickly multiplied over the last 10 years. Dean Kreager discusses tick species, tick pathogens, tick-borne diseases, tick bite prevention, and proper tick removal.

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

Dog Training by Rowan

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Utica
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Speakers
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Rowan Grebeck has spent the last nine years immersed in the world of dog training and has successfully trained over 2,000 dogs.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Utica
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Speakers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rowan Grebeck has spent the last nine years immersed in the world of dog training and has successfully trained over 2,000 dogs.

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
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Introduction to Chromebooks

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Tech
Age Group:
Adults

Join our Techspert to learn the ins and outs of Chromebooks. Learn how a Chromebook differs from a Windows laptop and if a Chromebook can work for your needs.

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Techspert to learn the ins and outs of Chromebooks. Learn how a Chromebook differs from a Windows laptop and if a Chromebook can work for your needs.

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 "Adults" group
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Saving Coral Reefs

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Dr. Erinn Muller discusses how scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory in Florida are meeting the dire need for active coral restoration.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Dr. Erinn Muller discusses how scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory in Florida are meeting the dire need for active coral restoration.

This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group

Kindergarten Boot Camp

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library Lab at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5

Designed for students entering kindergarten in the fall, 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 education

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for students entering kindergarten in the fall, 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 education

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

Unearth a Story: Ice Age Ohio

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Speakers
Age Group:
Adults

Dale Gnidovec, curator of the Orton Geological Museum at Ohio State University, offers a tour of Ice Age Ohio. Pleistocene Ohio was more than mammoths and mastodons.

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

Dale Gnidovec, curator of the Orton Geological Museum at Ohio State University, offers a tour of Ice Age Ohio. Pleistocene Ohio was more than mammoths and mastodons.

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
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Tick Talk: Diseases and Prevention

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

The number of ticks and tick diseases in Ohio have quickly multiplied over the last 10 years. Dean Kreager discusses tick species, tick pathogens, tick-borne diseases, tick bite prevention, and proper tick removal.

Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

The number of ticks and tick diseases in Ohio have quickly multiplied over the last 10 years. Dean Kreager discusses tick species, tick pathogens, tick-borne diseases, tick bite prevention, and proper tick removal.

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
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Turning Backyard Weeds into Wellness

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Small Meeting Room - Lakewood at Lakewood
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Diana Hand, naturopathic doctor and forager, discusses the health benefits of some wild "weeds" and tincture making.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lakewood
Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Diana Hand, naturopathic doctor and forager, discusses the health benefits of some wild "weeds" and tincture making.

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

Kindergarten Boot Camp

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library Lab at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5

Designed for students entering kindergarten in the fall, 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 education

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for students entering kindergarten in the fall, 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 education

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
Ask A Techspert

Decoding Digital Deception in the News

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Tech
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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&...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Ask A Techspert

Gmail: From Beginner to Pro

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Tech
Age Group:
Adults

Our Techspert guides you through composing and sending emails, organizing your inbox with labels and filters, managing attachments, adjusting settings, and exploring helpful features like search and spam filtering.

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our Techspert guides you through composing and sending emails, organizing your inbox with labels and filters, managing attachments, adjusting settings, and exploring helpful features like search and spam filtering.

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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group

Kindergarten Boot Camp

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library Lab at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5

Designed for students entering kindergarten in the fall, 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 education

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for students entering kindergarten in the fall, 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 education

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
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Mandalas: Diagramming the Cosmos

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Art historian and artist Sean Crum explores the spiritual geometric configurations known as mandalas. Mandalas are cosmic diagrams that have been around since ancient times.

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...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Art historian and artist Sean Crum explores the spiritual geometric configurations known as mandalas. Mandalas are cosmic diagrams that have been around since ancient times.

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.