This event is in the "Adults" group Skein Squad Crochet Group Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts 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 will be available. Keep your creations or share the love as gifts! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Skein Squad Crochet Group 5:30pm–6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts 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 will be available. Keep your creations or share the love as gifts! 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 Jane Austen's Birthday Game Night Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Small Meeting Room- Utica at Utica Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming Age Group: Adults Debut your Regency game skills in a fun night of celebrating the 250th birthday of Jane Austen. Enjoy a variety of games including cards, charades, riddles, and more. Regency attire is welcome! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Jane Austen's Birthday Game Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Utica Open Library Branch: Utica Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming Registration Required Event Details: Debut your Regency game skills in a fun night of celebrating the 250th birthday of Jane Austen. Enjoy a variety of games including cards, charades, riddles, and more. Regency attire is welcome! 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 Writer's Cafe Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Program Type: Activity Clubs Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Calling all aspiring teen writers! Bring your story ideas or latest drafts; be ready to share your work, commiserate about writer's block, and learn new tricks of the trade—all while sipping tea or hot chocolate. View Details This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Writer's Cafe 6:00pm–7:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: Activity Clubs Event Details: Calling all aspiring teen writers! Bring your story ideas or latest drafts; be ready to share your work, commiserate about writer's block, and learn new tricks of the trade—all while sipping tea or hot chocolate. 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 Family Story Time Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Lakewood Program Type: 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. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Lakewood Library Branch: Lakewood Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: 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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Tots and Twos Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Tots & Twos: Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 2. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Tots and Twos 10:30am–11:00am Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 2. 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 Automobile History, 1900-1920 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Age Group: Adults Rick Lindner reviews the early history of the automotive industry, highlighting some of the notable makes and models. Lindner is a long time Ford enthusiast who owns eleven Fords, all built before 1950. Empowered Minds- In Person Grant: This free program is part of our lifelong learning series, Empowered Minds. The focus of this signature service is healthy aging and enrichment for the retirement-age citizens of L... View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Automobile History, 1900-1920 11:00am–12:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Rick Lindner reviews the early history of the automotive industry, highlighting some of the notable makes and models. Lindner is a long time Ford enthusiast who owns eleven Fords, all built before 1950. This free program is part of our lifelong learning series, Empowered Minds. The focus of this signature service is healthy aging and enrichment for the retirement-age citizens of Licking County. All adults are welcome. Empowered Minds is supported by a sustaining gift from Robert Trimble Jr., a lifelong learner, and, in part, by Licking County Senior Levy. Donations are appreciated. 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 Windows 11 Basics Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Off Site Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech Age Group: Adults In this hands-on class, our Techspert guides you through the basics of Windows 11. They demonstrate how to navigate your desktop, locate settings and tips to make your computing easier. This program is held at Ohio Means Jobs: 998 E. 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&... View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Windows 11 Basics 1:00pm–2:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech Event Details: In this hands-on class, our Techspert guides you through the basics of Windows 11. They demonstrate how to navigate your desktop, locate settings and tips to make your computing easier. This program is held at Ohio Means Jobs: 998 E. Techsperts offer expert guidance and answers to common technology questions—for all skill levels! To schedule a free appointment at any of our locations call 740.349.5509 or email techspert@lickingcountylibrary.org. Zoom appointments are available. Techsperts are made possible, in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the State Library of Ohio.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group 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 Welcome Road: Newark Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:15pm - 3:45pm Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Visit our Mobile Library! View Details Offsite Event 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed Welcome Road: Newark 3:15pm–3:45pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults 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.
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 Irish Lane: Newark Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Visit our Mobile Library! View Details Offsite Event 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed Irish Lane: Newark 4:00pm–4:45pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults 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.
This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Linoleum Block Printing Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: General Programming Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Create linoleum block prints using one, two, or three colors of your choice! View Details This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Linoleum Block Printing 4:30pm–5:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Create linoleum block prints using one, two, or three colors of your choice! 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 Meadowland Drive: Newark Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Visit our Mobile Library! View Details Offsite Event 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed Meadowland Drive: Newark 5:00pm–5:45pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Booked to Death Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Conference Room at Downtown Newark Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Age Group: Adults Calling all armchair sleuths! Copies of Death Comes to Pemberly by P.D. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Booked to Death 5:30pm–6:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Calling all armchair sleuths! Copies of Death Comes to Pemberly by P.D. 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.
Booked to Death Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Purpose of Meeting: Booked to Death backup meeting location. Downtown Newark Dec 17 2025 Wed Booked to Death 5:30pm–6:30pm Library Location: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark Purpose of Meeting Booked to Death backup meeting location.
This event is in the "Adults" group BritLit Book Group Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Age Group: Adults Calling all literary enthusiasts and Anglophiles! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed BritLit Book Group 5:30pm–6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Calling all literary enthusiasts and Anglophiles! 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 Get Started with the Licking County Foundation Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Are you interested in applying for 2026 Licking County Foundation Scholarships? Begin working on your scholarship application with guidance from the Foundation staff. The session includes a step-by-step review of the entire applica Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Get Started with the Licking County Foundation 6:30pm–7:30pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Open Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Are you interested in applying for 2026 Licking County Foundation Scholarships? Begin working on your scholarship application with guidance from the Foundation staff. The session includes a step-by-step review of the entire applica
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Family Story Time Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Program Type: 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. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: 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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Ready for Kindergarten Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: General Programming Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Focusing on a new skill each week, we introduce literacy-based activities to help participants become successful readers and begin their educational journey into kindergarten. Designed for ages 3 - 5. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Ready for Kindergarten 10:30am–11:15am Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Focusing on a new skill each week, we introduce literacy-based activities to help participants become successful readers and begin their educational journey into kindergarten. Designed for ages 3 - 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 "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 Goodwill: Buckeye Lake Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Visit our Mobile Library! View Details Offsite Event 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu Goodwill: Buckeye Lake 3:00pm–3:45pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults 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.
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 North Shore Boat Ramp: Buckeye Lake Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Visit our Mobile Library! View Details Offsite Event 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu North Shore Boat Ramp: Buckeye Lake 4:00pm–4:45pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults 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.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Snoreytime: Stop & Go Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Program Type: Story Time Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Get ready to move, groove, and listen during this energetic story time. We’ll combine storytelling with games, music, and fun pauses to build listening skills, coordination, and early literacy. Preschool Story Time: Support school readiness through stories, songs and activities! Designed for ages 3-5. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Snoreytime: Stop & Go 4:00pm–5:00pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Get ready to move, groove, and listen during this energetic story time. We’ll combine storytelling with games, music, and fun pauses to build listening skills, coordination, and early literacy. Support school readiness through stories, songs and activities! Designed for ages 3-5. 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 "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 Harbor Hills Country Club: Buckeye Lake Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Visit our Mobile Library! View Details Offsite Event 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu Harbor Hills Country Club: Buckeye Lake 5:00pm–5:45pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group EXTRAterrestrial Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Conference Room at Downtown Newark Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Age Group: Adults Discuss the month’s book with your fellow earthlings! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu EXTRAterrestrial Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Discuss the month’s book with your fellow earthlings! 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, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Age Group: Adults Everyone is welcome to engage in fun, respectful dialogue. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu LGBTQIA+ Book Group 5:30pm–6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Everyone is welcome to engage in fun, respectful dialogue.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group The Wes Holly Show Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark Program Type: Performance Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Families are welcome to this song and dance party! When Wes Holly picks up his guitar or banjo, your children will be clapping, dancing, singing and laughing. Both new and familiar songs will be sung. View Details This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Dec 18 2025 Thu The Wes Holly Show 5:30pm–6:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Performance Event Details: Families are welcome to this song and dance party! When Wes Holly picks up his guitar or banjo, your children will be clapping, dancing, singing and laughing. Both new and familiar songs will be sung. 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.
