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Color Our World: Adventures in Art

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Inclusive Programming
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

A time for adults and teens with disabilities to explore arts and crafts while practicing self-expression. July: Splatter your name art

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Inclusive Programming
Event Details:

A time for adults and teens with disabilities to explore arts and crafts while practicing self-expression. July: Splatter your name art

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

Color Our World: Meet an Artist!

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hebron
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming, Speakers
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Join a local artist from Centofanti Art Gallery for a hands-on art experience! See their finished artwork, hear about their creative process, and explore paints and clay. Dress for a mess.

Library Branch: Hebron
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming, Speakers
Event Details:

Join a local artist from Centofanti Art Gallery for a hands-on art experience! See their finished artwork, hear about their creative process, and explore paints and clay. Dress for a mess.

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

Color Our World: Ancient Arts and Crafts

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Experiment with ancient arts and crafts in and around the 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: Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Event Details:

Experiment with ancient arts and crafts in and around the 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

Teen Tuesdays

Tuesday, July 1, 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

Get creative with crafty projects and games - there is something new every week!

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!

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

Color Our World: Eric Unger Crayons

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room- Utica at Utica
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming, Performance
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Even broken crayons still color. Join Utica's Eric Unger from Unger's Crayons and learn how to upcycle crayons. Bring your used, broken crayons to the Library and Eric will demonstrate how to create a fun new coloring shape.

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

Even broken crayons still color. Join Utica's Eric Unger from Unger's Crayons and learn how to upcycle crayons. Bring your used, broken crayons to the Library and Eric will demonstrate how to create a fun new coloring shape.

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

Color Our World: Tie-Dye

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Who doesn't love tie-dye fun in the sun? If the rain comes, we've got a plan for that, too. Bring something to tie-dye, and we'll supply the rest! There will also be other fun and games available.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who doesn't love tie-dye fun in the sun? If the rain comes, we've got a plan for that, too. Bring something to tie-dye, and we'll supply the rest! There will also be other fun and games available.

Additional Information

Photo Permission

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

Closed: All Locations Close Early @ 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library
Closing
Branches:
Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

Closed: Independence Day

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

Color Our World: Ancient Arts and Crafts

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Experiment with ancient arts and crafts in and around the 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: Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Event Details:

Experiment with ancient arts and crafts in and around the 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

Color Our World: Agamograph Art

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

We'll learn about optical illusions, perspective, and colors as we make a captivating work of kinetic art.

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

We'll learn about optical illusions, perspective, and colors as we make a captivating work of kinetic art.

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

Color Our World: Ancient Arts and Crafts

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Experiment with ancient arts and crafts in and around the 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: Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Event Details:

Experiment with ancient arts and crafts in and around the 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

Color Our World: Ancient Arts and Crafts

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Experiment with ancient arts and crafts in and around the 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: Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Event Details:

Experiment with ancient arts and crafts in and around the 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

Color Our World: When Art Meets Arson

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12

Are you ready to set your art on fire? Join us for an evening of chaotic creativity as we make art using alcohol ink and fire. Open to teens and adults.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready to set your art on fire? Join us for an evening of chaotic creativity as we make art using alcohol ink and fire. Open to teens and adults.

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, July 8, 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 discussions and making a craft go hand in hand. Materials are provided.

Open
Registration Required
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 discussions and making a craft go hand in hand. Materials are provided.

This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group

Teen Tuesdays

Tuesday, July 8, 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

Get creative with crafty projects and games - there is something new every week!

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!

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Color Our World: Adventures in Art

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Inclusive Programming
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

A time for adults and teens with disabilities to explore arts and crafts while practicing self-expression. West Newark (Emerson R. Miller): Splatter your name art

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Inclusive Programming
Event Details:

A time for adults and teens with disabilities to explore arts and crafts while practicing self-expression. West Newark (Emerson R. Miller): Splatter your name art

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

Color Our World: Ancient Arts and Crafts

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Experiment with ancient arts and crafts in and around the 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: Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Event Details:

Experiment with ancient arts and crafts in and around the 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

Color Our World: Tie-Dye

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Create a colorful masterpiece you can wear! Bring a t-shirt or something you'd like to tie-dye, and we'll supply the rest. Please wear old clothes as the dye will stain whatever it touches.

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

Create a colorful masterpiece you can wear! Bring a t-shirt or something you'd like to tie-dye, and we'll supply the rest. Please wear old clothes as the dye will stain whatever it touches.

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

Color Our World: Art and History of Bookmarks

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about the history of bookmarks and then craft your own with pressed flowers.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the history of bookmarks and then craft your own with pressed flowers.

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

Color Our World: Pokémon Card Paint Party!

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Repurpose your Pokémon cards into unique pieces of art. Bring your own or choose from ones provided to paint a new background world for these fun characters to frolic through. Designed for ages 9-12.

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

Repurpose your Pokémon cards into unique pieces of art. Bring your own or choose from ones provided to paint a new background world for these fun characters to frolic through. 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 "Adults" group

Color Our World: Whack A Branch

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Adults

A creative and innovative experience making one-of-a-kind art pieces from ordinary tree branches. Wear clothing that you don't mind getting paint on and bring a branch if you have one that you'd like to use.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Registration Required
Event Details:

A creative and innovative experience making one-of-a-kind art pieces from ordinary tree branches. Wear clothing that you don't mind getting paint on and bring a branch if you have one that you'd like to use.

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

Color Our World: Tie-Dye

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Who doesn't love tie-dye fun in the sun? If the rain comes, we've got a plan for that, too. Bring something to tie-dye, and we'll supply the rest! There will also be other fun and games available.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who doesn't love tie-dye fun in the sun? If the rain comes, we've got a plan for that, too. Bring something to tie-dye, and we'll supply the rest! There will also be other fun and games available.

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

Color Our World: Color Match Challenge

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Meeting Room- Buckeye Lake at Buckeye Lake
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12

Learn basic color theory and put that knowledge to the test. Race as a team or individually to match the most paint samples in a color frenzy!

Library Branch: Buckeye Lake
Room: Small Meeting Room- Buckeye Lake
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Event Details:

Learn basic color theory and put that knowledge to the test. Race as a team or individually to match the most paint samples in a color frenzy!

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

Color Our World: Graffiti Art

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12

Learn about the art of graffiti and make your own mini graffiti wall.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the art of graffiti and make your own mini graffiti wall.

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.