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Empowered Minds: Tree ID Walk

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Educators from Licking Park District lead attendees on a casual tree identification walk through the wooded trails of Infirmary Mound Park. Please bring water and wear good walking shoes and outdoor clothing.

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops

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Event Details:

Educators from Licking Park District lead attendees on a casual tree identification walk through the wooded trails of Infirmary Mound Park. Please bring water and wear good walking shoes and outdoor clothing.

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.

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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.

Empowered Minds: Writing Workshop

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Writing instructor Bonnie Proudfoot explores the "Art of Expertise." What are you an expert at? What can you teach someone else?

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...

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops

Registration Required

Event Details:

Writing instructor Bonnie Proudfoot explores the "Art of Expertise." What are you an expert at? What can you teach someone else?

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.

Empowered Minds: Buckeye Book Club

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Conference Room at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

Empowered Minds, Book & Viewers' Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

Explore books by some of the best Ohio-based authors.

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: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Empowered Minds, Book & Viewers' Clubs

Event Details:

Explore books by some of the best Ohio-based authors.

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.

Empowered Minds: Bison Restoration on the American Prairie

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Scott Heidebrink and Katy Beattie from American Prairie discuss bison and prairie restoration on the Great Plains.

Empowered Minds - Virtual Grant:

This free, virtual 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 citiz...

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Virtual Event

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Scott Heidebrink and Katy Beattie from American Prairie discuss bison and prairie restoration on the Great Plains.

This free, virtual 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 the Licking County Senior Levy. Donations are appreciated.

Empowered Minds: Art of Japan

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Art historian and artist Sean Crum discusses the art of Japan, including Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples, tea ceremonies, and ink brush scroll paintings.

Empowered Minds - Virtual Grant:

This free, virtual 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 citiz...

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Virtual Event

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Art historian and artist Sean Crum discusses the art of Japan, including Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples, tea ceremonies, and ink brush scroll paintings.

This free, virtual 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 the Licking County Senior Levy. Donations are appreciated.

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.

Closed: All Locations Close Early @ 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

Closing

Branches:

Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

Closed: Independence Day

All Day

Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

Closing

Branches:

Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

Empowered Minds: The Meaning of Title IX

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)

Program Type:

Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Dr. Larry Baum explores how the meaning of Title IX has evolved through interpretations by the executive branch.

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: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)

Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Dr. Larry Baum explores how the meaning of Title IX has evolved through interpretations by the executive branch.

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

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.

Empowered Minds: Art of the Ancient Near East

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Art historian and artist Sean Crum discusses the art, architecture, and writing of the earliest Near East cultures.

Empowered Minds - Virtual Grant:

This free, virtual 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 citiz...

View Details

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Art historian and artist Sean Crum discusses the art, architecture, and writing of the earliest Near East cultures.

This free, virtual 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 the Licking County Senior Levy. Donations are appreciated.

Empowered Minds: Buckeye Book Club

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Conference Room at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

Empowered Minds, Book & Viewers' Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

Explore books by some of the best Ohio-based authors.

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

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Empowered Minds, Book & Viewers' Clubs

Event Details:

Explore books by some of the best Ohio-based authors.

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.

Empowered Minds: Food Democracy

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)

Program Type:

Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Dr. Jill Clark discusses her work in the area of food democracy, a movement that emphasizes public opportunities to actively participate in how food systems develop. 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...

View Details

Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)

Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Dr. Jill Clark discusses her work in the area of food democracy, a movement that emphasizes public opportunities to actively participate in how food systems develop. 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.

Empowered Minds: Buckeye Book Club

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Conference Room at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

Empowered Minds, Book & Viewers' Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

Explore books by some of the best Ohio-based authors.

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

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Empowered Minds, Book & Viewers' Clubs

Event Details:

Explore books by some of the best Ohio-based authors.

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.

Closed: Labor Day

All Day

Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

Closing

Branches:

Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

Closed: Staff Development Day

All Day

Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

Closing

Branches:

Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

Closed: Thanksgiving Day Eve Close Early @ 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

Closing

Branches:

Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

Closed: Thanksgiving Day

All Day

Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

Closing

Branches:

Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

Closed: Christmas Eve Day

All Day

Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

Closing

Branches:

Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

Closed: Christmas Day

All Day

Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

Closing

Branches:

Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

Closed: All Locations Close Early @ 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

Closing

Branches:

Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

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