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

Yarn Club

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12

Learn to knit or crochet and hang out with a group. All skill levels are welcome. You bring the needles or hook; we’ll supply the yarn!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to knit or crochet and hang out with a group. All skill levels are welcome. You bring the needles or hook; we’ll supply the yarn!

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

Skein Squad Crochet Group

Tuesday, November 18, 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!

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

Holiday Door Decorations

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Licking County Master Gardener, Dianne Hoffman, leads a workshop on creating a festive, fresh, and artificial evergreen door decoration for the holiday season.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Licking County Master Gardener, Dianne Hoffman, leads a workshop on creating a festive, fresh, and artificial evergreen door decoration for the holiday season.

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

Reader’s Choice Book & Craft Club

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Small Meeting Room - Lakewood at Lakewood
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a laid-back morning of crafting and book discussion. Use our craft supplies or bring your own project to work on.

Library Branch: Lakewood
Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming
Event Details:

Enjoy a laid-back morning of crafting and book discussion. Use our craft supplies or bring your own project to work on.

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

Pastel Leaf Art

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Draw, shade, and trace leaves to create a piece of art using pastels.

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

Draw, shade, and trace leaves to create a piece of art using pastels.

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

Teen Craft & Chat

Tuesday, November 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

Bring your current crafting project to work on and chat with other crafty people. We'll have craft supplies available if you want to start a new project or learn a new skill.

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:

Bring your current crafting project to work on and chat with other crafty people. We'll have craft supplies available if you want to start a new project or learn a new skill.

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

Closed: Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Closing
Branches:
Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
This event is in the "Adults" group

Puzzle & Board Game Swap

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Adults

Are you tired of your old jigsaw puzzles and board games and looking for something new? Bring your gently used puzzles and board games that are ready for a new home to a community exchange with fellow enthusiasts.

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Event Details:

Are you tired of your old jigsaw puzzles and board games and looking for something new? Bring your gently used puzzles and board games that are ready for a new home to a community exchange with fellow enthusiasts.

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

DIY Snow Globes

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Get into the spirit of the season by making DIY snow globes with paper plates, cellophane, and glitter!

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

Get into the spirit of the season by making DIY snow globes with paper plates, cellophane, and glitter!

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

Babcock Holiday Bash

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5

Visit us to write and send your letter to Santa Claus from December 1-13. We will have festive stationary and a merry mailbox especially for post bound for the North Pole. Receive mail back from Santa and revel in that jolly holiday spirit!

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

Visit us to write and send your letter to Santa Claus from December 1-13. We will have festive stationary and a merry mailbox especially for post bound for the North Pole. Receive mail back from Santa and revel in that jolly holiday spirit!

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adventures in Art

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Inclusive Programming
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

A time for adults and teens with disabilities to explore arts and crafts while practicing self-expression.

Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Inclusive Programming
Event Details:

A time for adults and teens with disabilities to explore arts and crafts while practicing self-expression.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Enchanting Embroidery

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room - Lakewood at Lakewood
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to create a simple and elegant floral design featuring a sprig of lavender. Practice a new technique and master a few essential stitches, then finish with a beautiful piece of needlework art!

Library Branch: Lakewood
Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Event Details:

Learn how to create a simple and elegant floral design featuring a sprig of lavender. Practice a new technique and master a few essential stitches, then finish with a beautiful piece of needlework art!

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

Reverse Coloring: Holiday Card Edition

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Explore the creative art of reverse coloring and design the perfect holiday card for friends or family!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the creative art of reverse coloring and design the perfect holiday card for friends or family!

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

Austen-Inspired Simple Embroidery

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12

Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday by learning beginner embroidery stitches and try your hand at this popular Regency Era craft.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday by learning beginner embroidery stitches and try your hand at this popular Regency Era craft.

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

Language of Victorian Fans

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Age Group:
Adults

Step back in time and discover the fascinating history of Victorian fans and the secret language they once conveyed in polite society.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step back in time and discover the fascinating history of Victorian fans and the secret language they once conveyed in polite society.

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

Romantasy Book & Craft Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book & Viewers' Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love fantasy mixed with your romance? This is a book club where chatting and crafting go hand in hand. Materials are provided.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book & Viewers' Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love fantasy mixed with your romance? This is a book club where chatting and crafting go hand in hand. Materials are provided.

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

Teen Craft & Chat

Tuesday, December 9, 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

Bring your current crafting project to work on and chat with other crafty people. We'll have craft supplies available if you want to start a new project or learn a new skill.

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:

Bring your current crafting project to work on and chat with other crafty people. We'll have craft supplies available if you want to start a new project or learn a new skill.

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

Pretend and Play: Gingerbread House

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Small Meeting Room- Utica at Utica
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Age Group:
Early Learners | Birth-5

Use your imagination to decorate a gingerbread playhouse and make pretend gingerbread cookies.

Preschool Story Time:

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

Library Branch: Utica
Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Event Details:

Use your imagination to decorate a gingerbread playhouse and make pretend gingerbread cookies.

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 "Teens | Grades 6-12" group

Yarn Club

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark
Program Type:
Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens | Grades 6-12

Learn to knit or crochet and hang out with a group. All skill levels are welcome. You bring the needles or hook; we’ll supply the yarn!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to knit or crochet and hang out with a group. All skill levels are welcome. You bring the needles or hook; we’ll supply the yarn!

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

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!

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 "Teens | Grades 6-12" group

Teen Craft & Chat

Tuesday, December 23, 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

Bring your current crafting project to work on and chat with other crafty people. We'll have craft supplies available if you want to start a new project or learn a new skill.

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:

Bring your current crafting project to work on and chat with other crafty people. We'll have craft supplies available if you want to start a new project or learn a new skill.

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: Christmas Eve Day

All Day
Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Closing
Branches:
Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Closed: Christmas Day

All Day
Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Closing
Branches:
Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)