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Birdwatching at Dillon State Park

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Small Meeting Room - Lakewood at Lakewood
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Naturalist Michael Durst discusses all of the great seasonal bird watching opportunities at Dillon State Park. 

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

Naturalist Michael Durst discusses all of the great seasonal bird watching opportunities at Dillon State Park. 

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 "Teens | Grades 6-12" group

Financial Literacy for Teens

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room- Utica at Utica
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Speakers
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12

High school seniors are invited to get financially prepared for what comes next!

Library Branch: Utica
Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Speakers
Event Details:

High school seniors are invited to get financially prepared for what comes next!

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

Writer's Workshop

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Lab at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

A writing workshop designed for homeschoolers. Discuss various elements of the creative writing process with a focus on imagination. Get ready to fine-tune your creative writing skills!

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

A writing workshop designed for homeschoolers. Discuss various elements of the creative writing process with a focus on imagination. Get ready to fine-tune your creative writing 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 "Adults" group

Wings of the Wind: Understanding Bird Migration

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Carl Gleditsch discusses global bird migration. Carl is an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist and OSU Volunteer Pollinator Specialist.

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

Carl Gleditsch discusses global bird migration. Carl is an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist and OSU Volunteer Pollinator Specialist.

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

Be Internet Awesome Bingo Bonanza

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Tech
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

For the past 5 weeks, our young patrons have been mastering the five pillars of digital citizenship through the Be Internet Awesome program. Now, it's time to put those skills to the test in a fun, family-friendly Bingo Bonanza!

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Tech
Event Details:

For the past 5 weeks, our young patrons have been mastering the five pillars of digital citizenship through the Be Internet Awesome program. Now, it's time to put those skills to the test in a fun, family-friendly Bingo Bonanza!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gravestone Symbolism

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Krista Horrocks reviews the language of gravestones. Ever wonder what the mysterious symbols on old gravestones mean? She deciphers examples and provides a window into historical ideas about death and the afterlife.

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

Krista Horrocks reviews the language of gravestones. Ever wonder what the mysterious symbols on old gravestones mean? She deciphers examples and provides a window into historical ideas about death and the afterlife.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Square by Square

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the timeless art of making a granny square, perfect for blankets, scarves, and more. All materials provided, and no prior experience is needed.

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Learn the timeless art of making a granny square, perfect for blankets, scarves, and more. All materials provided, and no prior experience is needed.

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

Would You Like Fries with That: The McDonaldization of Society

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Dr. Carla Corroto explores the "McDonaldization of Society," a sociological concept describing how the principles of the fast-food industry have come to dominate society. These highly rational systems often lead to irrational outcomes.

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

Dr. Carla Corroto explores the "McDonaldization of Society," a sociological concept describing how the principles of the fast-food industry have come to dominate society. These highly rational systems often lead to irrational outcomes.

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

Once Upon a Parent

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

This free parenting class offers tips and strategies for everyday challenges, while giving parents/guardians a chance to ask questions and connect with other parents. This class is presented by Action for Children.

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

This free parenting class offers tips and strategies for everyday challenges, while giving parents/guardians a chance to ask questions and connect with other parents. This class is presented by Action for Children.

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

Spring Fling Craft

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, General Programming
Age Group:
Adults

Dianne Hoffman, Licking County Master Gardener, leads a workshop creating a home decor arrangement using floral and mixed greenery.

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

Dianne Hoffman, Licking County Master Gardener, leads a workshop creating a home decor arrangement using floral and mixed greenery.

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

Writer's Workshop

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Lab at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

A writing workshop designed for homeschoolers. Discuss various elements of the creative writing process with a focus on imagination. Get ready to fine-tune your creative writing skills!

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

A writing workshop designed for homeschoolers. Discuss various elements of the creative writing process with a focus on imagination. Get ready to fine-tune your creative writing 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 "Adults" group

Philosophy Across Generations

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Dr. Chloe Armstrong leads an intergenerational discussion on philosophy topics between lifelong learning students and current students from Denison University. 

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

Dr. Chloe Armstrong leads an intergenerational discussion on philosophy topics between lifelong learning students and current students from Denison University. 

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

Facebook: Security Made Simple

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
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.

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:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sourdough 101

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Mix up your very own starter and learn how to feed, care for, and keep it growing in this hands-on introdution to sourdough. Tasty treats you can bake once it’s risen will also be discussed.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mix up your very own starter and learn how to feed, care for, and keep it growing in this hands-on introdution to sourdough. Tasty treats you can bake once it’s risen will also be discussed.

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

Story of the USS Shenandoah

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Meeting Room - Lakewood at Lakewood
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Author Aaron Keirns discusses one of the worst disasters in U.S. aviation history.  

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

Author Aaron Keirns discusses one of the worst disasters in U.S. aviation history.  

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

Spotted Salamander Ecology

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Dr. Rebecca Homan reviews the ecology of Ohio's Spotted Salamanders (Ambystoma maculatum). 

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

Dr. Rebecca Homan reviews the ecology of Ohio's Spotted Salamanders (Ambystoma maculatum). 

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

Wanderlog: Your Travel Planning Companion

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room - Lakewood at Lakewood
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Tech
Age Group:
Adults

Discover how to plan your next great adventure using the free, user-friendly travel planner, Wanderlog.

Library Branch: Lakewood
Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Tech
Event Details:

Discover how to plan your next great adventure using the free, user-friendly travel planner, Wanderlog.

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

Understanding Evolution

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Dale Gnidovec discusses Earth's ever-evolving story, reviewing how evolution works and how we know. In 1973, famous biologist, Theodosius Dobzhansky, wrote that nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.

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

Dale Gnidovec discusses Earth's ever-evolving story, reviewing how evolution works and how we know. In 1973, famous biologist, Theodosius Dobzhansky, wrote that nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.

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

Writer's Workshop

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Lab at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

A writing workshop designed for homeschoolers. Discuss various elements of the creative writing process with a focus on imagination. Get ready to fine-tune your creative writing skills!

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

A writing workshop designed for homeschoolers. Discuss various elements of the creative writing process with a focus on imagination. Get ready to fine-tune your creative writing 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 "Adults" group

Gmail: Mastering Your Inbox

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Tech
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a hands-on guide to Gmail, covering everything from the basics of sending and receiving, to essential security tips. Learn how to customize your inbox layout and manage your subscriptions while practicing each step in real-time.

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:

Join us for a hands-on guide to Gmail, covering everything from the basics of sending and receiving, to essential security tips. Learn how to customize your inbox layout and manage your subscriptions while practicing each step in real-time.

Techsperts offer expert guidance and answers to common technology questions—for all skill levels! To schedule a free appointment at any of our locations call 740.349.5509 or email techspert@lickingcountylibrary.org. Zoom appointments are available.

Techsperts are made possible, in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the State Library of Ohio.

This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group

Homeschoolfest: Day One

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Utica
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Speakers
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

The Ohio Bird Sanctuary visits the Library for an unforgettable, hands-on experience! Meet a live owl up close and discover fascinating facts about this amazing bird of prey.

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

The Ohio Bird Sanctuary visits the Library for an unforgettable, hands-on experience! Meet a live owl up close and discover fascinating facts about this amazing bird of prey.

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

Animal Tracks 101

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Become a nature detective! Have you ever wondered what animals are doing in your backyard or local park when no one is looking? Animals leave behind secret clues everywhere they go—from footprints in the mud to mysterious scratch marks o

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Become a nature detective! Have you ever wondered what animals are doing in your backyard or local park when no one is looking? Animals leave behind secret clues everywhere they go—from footprints in the mud to mysterious scratch marks o

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

Understanding Geologic Time

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Dale Gnidovec, curator of the Orton Geological Museum at The Ohio State University, decodes the topic of geologic time. The rocks in Licking County were formed 320 million years ago, during what geologists call the Carboniferous Period.

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

Dale Gnidovec, curator of the Orton Geological Museum at The Ohio State University, decodes the topic of geologic time. The rocks in Licking County were formed 320 million years ago, during what geologists call the Carboniferous Period.

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

Homeschoolfest: Day Two

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Utica
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Speakers
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Get ready for a wild time with Licking Park District. Program Managers Anne Balough and Emily Fouts are stopping by to share fun facts and bust common myths about Ohio’s amazing wildlife. Think you can tell truth from fiction?

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

Get ready for a wild time with Licking Park District. Program Managers Anne Balough and Emily Fouts are stopping by to share fun facts and bust common myths about Ohio’s amazing wildlife. Think you can tell truth from fiction?

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.