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Woodington Dr.: Pataskala

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

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
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.

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Snorey Time: Cookies!

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5
Event Details:

Put on your pjs, grab your blankie or favorite stuffie and get ready for "snorey time!" In this sweet treat family story time, we will share delicious stories, sweet songs and stir...

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Put on your pjs, grab your blankie or favorite stuffie and get ready for "snorey time!" In this sweet treat family story time, we will share delicious stories, sweet songs and stir up some activities.

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.

Teen Tuesdays

Tuesday, February 25, 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
Event Details:

Get creative with crafty projects and games—there is something new every week. Don't miss out!

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. Don't miss out!

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Mother Goose Pretend and Play

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Hebron
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5
Event Details:

Use your imagination and dive into the whimsical world of Mother Goose, where the rhyme never ends and the play never stops! Pretend and play features stories and guided play using...

Library Branch: Hebron
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Event Details:

Use your imagination and dive into the whimsical world of Mother Goose, where the rhyme never ends and the play never stops!

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.

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Tots and Twos

Wednesday, February 26, 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.

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.

Navigating the Healthcare System

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging discusses how to navigate the healthcare system. Topics include:Interacting with Healthcare ProvidersIn the Hospital SettingPalliative vs. Hospice...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programming
Required
Event Details:

Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging discusses how to navigate the healthcare system. Topics include:

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Empowered Minds: Planning Your Digital Estate

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Event Details:

You have made plans for your financial estate, but have you considered what will happen to your digital estate? Join our Techspert to find out how to plan for the future of all of ...

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

You have made plans for your financial estate, but have you considered what will happen to your digital estate? Join our Techspert to find out how to plan for the future of all of your online accounts, subscriptions, email addresses and more.

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.  

Y on the Fly

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Activity Clubs, General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Event Details:

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.

Summit Glen Rd: Pataskala

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

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
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.

Autumn Way: Pataskala

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

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
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.

Book Clubs at the Library

Booked to Death

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all armchair sleuths! Copies of Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James Patterson are available at the Downtown Newark location or download a copy from The Ohio ...

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs
Event Details:

Calling all armchair sleuths!

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.

Film for group

Historical Drama Group

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
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. Copies of Miss Potter are availa...

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

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Little Listeners: Stuffed Critter Clinic

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5
Preschool Story Time:

Support school readiness through stories, songs and activities! Designed for ages 3-5.

Event Details:

Have a teddy bear with a tummy ache or a dinosaur with scraped knees? Never fear! This pretend and play story time includes everything kids need to know about doctor...

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Have a teddy bear with a tummy ache or a dinosaur with scraped knees? Never fear! This pretend and play story time includes everything kids need to know about doctor and hospital visits.

Support school readiness through stories, songs and activities! Designed for ages 3-5.

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.

AARP Tax Prep

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 4:30pm
Buckeye Lake
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Adults
AARP Tax Prep:

AARP professionally trained volunteers prepare federal, state and local tax returns for low and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those sixty and older, by appoint...

Library Branch: Buckeye Lake
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programming

AARP professionally trained volunteers prepare federal, state and local tax returns for low and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those sixty and older, by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 740.641.2387 from 8:30am - 4pm, Monday through Friday.

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

LCL is partnering with Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (formerly known as Southeastern Ohio Legal Services) and the Newark Office of Legal Aid to bring free consultants to ...

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:

LCL is partnering with Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (formerly known as Southeastern Ohio Legal Services) and the N

Licking Valley Rd.: Perryton

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

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
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.

The Well: Toboso

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

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
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.

W. High St.: Hanover

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

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
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.

Somewhere Beyond the Sea Klune

LGBTQIA+ Book Group

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to engage in fun, respectful dialogue. Copies of Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune are available at the West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) location or download ...

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.

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Family Story Time

Friday, February 28, 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.

Downtown Johnstown March Meeting

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting for Downtown Johnstown Inc.

Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Location: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting for Downtown Johnstown Inc.

Board of Trustees: Regular Business Meeting

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Downtown Newark
Purpose of Meeting:

Bi-Monthly meeting of the Licking County Library Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting.

Downtown Newark
Library Location: Downtown Newark
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Bi-Monthly meeting of the Licking County Library Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting.

Downtown Johnstown April Meeting

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly meeting for Downtown Johnstown Inc.

Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Location: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting for Downtown Johnstown Inc.

Friends of the Licking County Library

Friends of the Licking County Library Book Sale: Members Only Preview

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:

This special preview sale is open to Friends of the Licking County Library. Interested in getting first dibs on all the great books? Become a member! Memberships are sold at the do...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

This special preview sale is open to Friends of the Licking County Library. Interested in getting first dibs on all the great books? Become a member! Memberships are sold at the door: