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Youth Classics Book Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Library Lab at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Whether you are an emergent or independent reader, sharpen your skills through discussion, vocabulary development and creative thinking with your peers. Participants can vote on the chapter book the group reads.

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Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs
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Whether you are an emergent or independent reader, sharpen your skills through discussion, vocabulary development and creative thinking with your peers. Participants can vote on the chapter book the group reads.

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.

Woodington Dr.: Pataskala

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Visit our Mobile Library!

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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!

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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, June 24, 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!

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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.

Y on the Fly

Wednesday, June 25, 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.

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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.

Color Our World: Summer Art Day Camp

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Register for our week-long Summer Art Day Camp! School-age kids can learn about art and art criticism and create different works of art every day—so dress for a mess!

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Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:

Register for our week-long Summer Art Day Camp! School-age kids can learn about art and art criticism and create different works of art every day—so dress for a mess!

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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Color Our World: Little Artists' Studio Pretend and Play

06/25/2025 @ 10:30am to 06/27/2025 @ 5:00pm
Hebron
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5

Step into a make-believe art studio where early learners can explore their own creativity! Pretend and Play features stories and guided play using props and scene-setting to build your child's vocabulary, cooperative skills and imagination.

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Library Branch: Hebron
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Step into a make-believe art studio where early learners can explore their own creativity! Pretend and Play features stories and guided play using props and scene-setting to build your child's vocabulary, cooperative skills and imagination.

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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Empowered Minds: Elk Reintroduction in Ohio

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Dr. Gabriel Karns discusses the feasibility of reintroducing Rocky Mountain elk populations to the Ohio wilderness. Dr.

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...

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

Dr. Gabriel Karns discusses the feasibility of reintroducing Rocky Mountain elk populations to the Ohio wilderness. Dr.

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.

Ask A Techspert

Canva Basics

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Tech
Age Group:
Adults

Join our Techspert for an engaging introduction to Canva, where you'll learn to navigate the platform, customize templates, and use design tools to create stunning graphics.

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&...

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Techspert for an engaging introduction to Canva, where you'll learn to navigate the platform, customize templates, and use design tools to create stunning graphics.

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.

Color Our World: Just Like Chihuly

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Along with Licking County Recycles, make a Dale Chihuly-like sculpture and get some color inspiration from clips of how he does his famous glass sculptures.

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

Along with Licking County Recycles, make a Dale Chihuly-like sculpture and get some color inspiration from clips of how he does his famous glass sculptures.

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.

Color Our World: Mobile Library Story Time

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5

What could be better than story time? Story time in the park plus fun and games! If the rain comes, we've got a plan for that, too.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

What could be better than story time? Story time in the park plus fun and games! If the rain comes, we've got a plan for that, too.

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.

Color Our World: The Licking County Historical Society

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Local History
Age Group:
Adults

Howard Long, Executive Director of the Licking County Historical Society, will describe what it offers visitors and residents, such as local history research tools and other services.

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

Howard Long, Executive Director of the Licking County Historical Society, will describe what it offers visitors and residents, such as local history research tools and other services.

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.

Summit Glen Rd.: Pataskala

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Visit our Mobile Library!

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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, June 25, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:15pm
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Visit our Mobile Library!

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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.

Ohio EPA DSW Public Meeting

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Purpose of Meeting:

This is a public hearing being held by Ohio EPA's Division of Surface Water regarding a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application that proposes a new wastewater t...

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

This is a public hearing being held by Ohio EPA's Division of Surface Water regarding a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application that proposes a new wastewater treatment plant discharging to Raccoon Creek.

Book Clubs at the Library

Booked to Death

Wednesday, June 25, 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 Old Bones

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

Calling all armchair sleuths! Copies of Old Bones

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, June 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs
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.

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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.

Color Our World: Summer Art Day Camp

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Register for our week-long Summer Art Day Camp! School-age kids can learn about art and art criticism and create different works of art every day—so dress for a mess!

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Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:

Register for our week-long Summer Art Day Camp! School-age kids can learn about art and art criticism and create different works of art every day—so dress for a mess!

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.

Color Our World: Experiment 626 Day

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Buckeye Lake
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12

Celebrate everyone's favorite alien, Experiment 626, and pick up a Stitch-themed take & paint!

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

Celebrate everyone's favorite alien, Experiment 626, and pick up a Stitch-themed take & paint!

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.

Color Our World: Little Listeners

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5

We'll share colorful stories, crafts, songs and movements that celebrate every color of the rainbow.

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

We'll share colorful stories, crafts, songs and movements that celebrate every color of the rainbow.

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.

Dr Insecta

Color Our World: Dr. Insecta Bug Lab Experience

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Prepare to experience real entomology magic as Dr. Insecta introduces some of the most interesting and essential animals on the planet!

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

Prepare to experience real entomology magic as Dr. Insecta introduces some of the most interesting and essential animals on the planet!

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.

Kindergarten Boot Camp

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library Lab at Downtown Newark
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5

Designed for students entering kindergarten in Fall 2025, this 8-week program introduces educational and social elements of the kindergarten experience in an effort to boost the confidence of the student beginning their educational journey.

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Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Registration Required
Event Details:

Designed for students entering kindergarten in Fall 2025, this 8-week program introduces educational and social elements of the kindergarten experience in an effort to boost the confidence of the student beginning their educational journey.

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.

Color Our World: Talented Tweens

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Inclusive Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Join local artists from Centofanti Fine Art Gallery for a hands-on art experience! Hear about their creative process and explore painting yourself.

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Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Inclusive Programming
Event Details:

Join local artists from Centofanti Fine Art Gallery for a hands-on art experience! Hear about their creative process and explore painting yourself.

Dr Insecta

Color Our World: Dr. Insecta Bug Lab Experience

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Meeting Room- Utica at Utica
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Prepare to experience real entomology magic as Dr. Insecta introduces some of the most interesting and essential animals on the planet!

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

Prepare to experience real entomology magic as Dr. Insecta introduces some of the most interesting and essential animals on the planet!

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.

Bad Guys

Color Our World: Movie Matinee

Thursday, June 26, 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 watch this family-friendly movie. This week's movie matinee is Bad Guys—try to become a model citizen!

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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 watch this family-friendly movie. This week's movie matinee is Bad Guys—try to become a model citizen!

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.