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Color Our World: Ancient Arts and Crafts

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
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

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
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

Pre-K Art Play

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5

Explore different mediums and create art in this messy, hands-on encounter where process over product is emphasized.

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

Explore different mediums and create art in this messy, hands-on encounter where process over product is emphasized.

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
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group

Free Summer Lunch

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12

Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals.

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:

Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals.

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

Color Our World: Flower Pounding Art

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12

Take a hammer to some flowers and turn your aggression into a beautiful piece of fabric art. 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:

Take a hammer to some flowers and turn your aggression into a beautiful piece of fabric art. 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group

Y on the Fly

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Activity Clubs, General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

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

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

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

Additional Information

Food Allergies

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

Photo Permission

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

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

Free Summer Lunch

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12

Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals.

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:

Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals.

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.

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

Color Our World: Future Artists

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room- Buckeye Lake at Buckeye Lake
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Is the use of color a science or an art? Get creative with The Works and learn about synesthesia, colors and collage as we discover how science and art intersect.

Library Branch: Buckeye Lake
Room: Small Meeting Room- Buckeye Lake
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Is the use of color a science or an art? Get creative with The Works and learn about synesthesia, colors and collage as we discover how science and art intersect.

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: Tiny Art

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Shrinky Dinks® are a really fun STEAM activity where art meets science! All children need to register and must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Shrinky Dinks® are a really fun STEAM activity where art meets science! All children need to register and must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Summer Author Talk: Rex Ogle

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Register and submit questions for the author

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers
Event Details:

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Register and submit questions for the author

This event is in the "Adults" group

Historical Drama Group

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming
Age Group:
Adults

Delve into the untold stories behind history through film and gain a new perspective on the people and events that have shaped our world.

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming
Event Details:

Delve into the untold stories behind history through film and gain a new perspective on the people and events that have shaped our world.

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
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group

Free Summer Lunch

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12

Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals.

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:

Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals.

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: Movie Matinee

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

All ages are welcome to come together to watch this family-friendly movie. This week's matinee is Trolls Band Together.

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

All ages are welcome to come together to watch this family-friendly movie. This week's matinee is Trolls Band Together.

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: Hues and Cues Game Night

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Meeting Room- Utica at Utica
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Adults

In this award-winning vibrant game of colorful communication, players are challenged to make connections to colors with words. Since everyone imagines colors differently, connecting colors and clues has never been this much fun!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Utica
Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programming
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this award-winning vibrant game of colorful communication, players are challenged to make connections to colors with words. Since everyone imagines colors differently, connecting colors and clues has never been this much fun!

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

LGBTQIA+ Book Group

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming
Age Group:
Adults

Everyone is welcome to engage in fun, respectful dialogue.

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to engage in fun, respectful dialogue.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Color Our World: Art Heist Escape Room

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Newark
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Adults

Solve puzzles to unlock the mystery in this art heist-themed escape room!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Solve puzzles to unlock the mystery in this art heist-themed escape room!

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

Family Story Time

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Buckeye Lake
Program Type:
General Programming, Story Time
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5
Family Story Time:

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

Library Branch: Buckeye Lake
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: General Programming, Story Time

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

Additional Information

Photo Permission

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

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

Color Our World: COTC Pataskala Kiosk Finale

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Celebrate all your reading achievements from our 2025 Summer Library Program: Color Our World with our ancient-art-themed Mobile Library at the kiosk.

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

Celebrate all your reading achievements from our 2025 Summer Library Program: Color Our World with our ancient-art-themed Mobile Library at the kiosk.

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: Legacy Park Hanover Kiosk Finale

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Celebrate all your reading achievements from our 2025 Summer Library Program: Color Our World!

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

Celebrate all your reading achievements from our 2025 Summer Library Program: Color Our World!

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

Pre-K Art Play

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5

Explore different mediums and create art in this messy, hands-on encounter where process over product is emphasized.

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

Explore different mediums and create art in this messy, hands-on encounter where process over product is emphasized.

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

Y on the Fly

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Activity Clubs, General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

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

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

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

Additional Information

Food Allergies

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

Photo Permission

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Talk: Pria Anand

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers
Age Group:
Adults

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Register and submit questions for the author.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers
Event Details:

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Register and submit questions for the author.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Author Talk: The History of Birds

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers
Age Group:
Adults

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers
Event Details:

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

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

Shelby Park: St. Louisville

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Visit our Mobile Library!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:

Visit our Mobile Library!

Additional Information

Photo Permission

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