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

The Floating Teacup

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

A floating teacup makes a charming, personalized piece of home décor that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift. All materials are supplied to create your own whimsical design.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A floating teacup makes a charming, personalized piece of home décor that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift. All materials are supplied to create your own whimsical design.

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

Adventures in Art

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Inclusive Programming
Age Group:
Adults

A time for adults with disabilities to explore arts and crafts while practicing self-expression.

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

A time for adults with disabilities to explore arts and crafts while practicing self-expression.

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

Hot Glue Canvas Art

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12

Make a work of art for your wall using hot glue guns, paint, and metallic markers.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a work of art for your wall using hot glue guns, paint, and metallic markers.

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
Book Clubs at the Library

Romantasy Book & Craft Club

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book & Viewers' Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love fantasy mixed with your romance? This is a book club where chatting and crafting go hand in hand. Materials are provided.

Open
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 chatting and crafting go hand in hand. Materials are provided.

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

Pretend and Play: Wild West

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Utica
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5

Yeehaw! Saddle up and mosey on down for a special wild west-themed Pretend and Play. Come dressed to impress in your best cowboy or cowgirl gear and be ready to read, learn, and play.

Family Story Time:

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

Library Branch: Utica
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Event Details:

Yeehaw! Saddle up and mosey on down for a special wild west-themed Pretend and Play. Come dressed to impress in your best cowboy or cowgirl gear and be ready to read, learn, and play.

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

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

Skein Squad Crochet Group

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Adults

Grab your hook and join the squad! Skein Squad meets monthly to crochet, connect, and give back to the community. Bring your own yarn and hook, though some supplies are available. Keep your creations or share the love as gifts!

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

Grab your hook and join the squad! Skein Squad meets monthly to crochet, connect, and give back to the community. Bring your own yarn and hook, though some supplies are available. Keep your creations or share the love as gifts!

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: 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)
Closing
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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group

National Snail Day Craft

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5

It's National Snail Day! Come in for a make-and-take craft and to learn more about the importance of snails.

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

It's National Snail Day! Come in for a make-and-take craft and to learn more about the importance of snails.

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

Adventures in Art

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Inclusive Programming
Age Group:
Adults

A time for adults with disabilities to explore arts and crafts while practicing self-expression.

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

A time for adults with disabilities to explore arts and crafts while practicing self-expression.

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

Unearth a Story: Chalk the Walk

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Let's transform the sidewalk outside the Library into a masterpiece! We'll bring the chalk so you can bring your imagination to life with your own dinosaur designs and doodles.

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

Let's transform the sidewalk outside the Library into a masterpiece! We'll bring the chalk so you can bring your imagination to life with your own dinosaur designs and doodles.

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
Fossil Diffuser

Unearth a Story: Fossil Diffuser

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Unearth your creativity by creating your own fossil-inspired diffuser using air-dry clay, essential oils, and the botanical imprint of your choice.

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

Unearth your creativity by creating your own fossil-inspired diffuser using air-dry clay, essential oils, and the botanical imprint of your choice.

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
A jar with plants and toy dinosaurs inside

Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Terrariums

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Create your own miniature dinosaur terrarium while learning about Ohio's environment during the time of the dinosaurs!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own miniature dinosaur terrarium while learning about Ohio's environment during the time of the dinosaurs!

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
Book Clubs at the Library

Romantasy Book & Craft Club

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book & Viewers' Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love fantasy mixed with your romance? This is a book club where chatting and crafting go hand in hand. Materials are provided.

Upcoming
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 chatting and crafting go hand in hand. Materials are provided.

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

Unearth a Story: Fossil Dig Sensory Bag

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5

If you love dinosaurs, then this Fossil Dig Dinosaur Sensory Bag is perfect for searching for fossils without getting dirty!

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

If you love dinosaurs, then this Fossil Dig Dinosaur Sensory Bag is perfect for searching for fossils without getting dirty!

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

Unearth a Story: Dino Tales

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Join us on the Mobile Library for a dinosaur-themed story time, the perfect adventure for little dino fans ready to learn, play, and explore!

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

Join us on the Mobile Library for a dinosaur-themed story time, the perfect adventure for little dino fans ready to learn, play, and explore!

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

Unearth a Story: Dino Puzzle Adventure

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists.

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

Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists.

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

Unearth a Story: Dino Puzzle Adventure

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 12:45pm - 1:30pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists.

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

Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists.

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

Unearth a Story: Dino Puzzle Adventure

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists.

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

Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists.

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

Unearth a Story: Dino Puzzle Adventure

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists.

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

Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists.

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

Unearth a Story: Dino Puzzle Adventure

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists.

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

Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists.

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

Skein Squad Crochet Group

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Adults

Grab your hook and join the squad! Skein Squad meets monthly to crochet, connect, and give back to the community. Bring your own yarn and hook, though some supplies are available. Keep your creations or share the love as gifts!

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

Grab your hook and join the squad! Skein Squad meets monthly to crochet, connect, and give back to the community. Bring your own yarn and hook, though some supplies are available. Keep your creations or share the love as gifts!

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

Disability Pride Craft & Ice Cream Social

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Inclusive Programming
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate community, connection, and inclusion; July is Disability Pride Month and we're celebrating a little early!

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

Celebrate community, connection, and inclusion; July is Disability Pride Month and we're celebrating a little early!

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

Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Terrariums

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room - Lakewood at Lakewood
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12

Build a small prehistoric environment, complete with a dinosaur figurine! Pick out a container and a plant or two, then layer in the substrate and soil to promote healthy plant growth.

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

Build a small prehistoric environment, complete with a dinosaur figurine! Pick out a container and a plant or two, then layer in the substrate and soil to promote healthy plant growth.

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: Escape Room

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Step into a Jurassic Park-themed escape room on the Mobile Library, where the security systems have failed and dinosaurs are on the loose. Your team must solve puzzles, crack clues, and search for hidden keys to start the Jeep and escape.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into a Jurassic Park-themed escape room on the Mobile Library, where the security systems have failed and dinosaurs are on the loose. Your team must solve puzzles, crack clues, and search for hidden keys to start the Jeep and escape.

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.