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Gift Wrapping Station

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:30pm

Small Meeting Room- Buckeye Lake at Buckeye Lake

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, General Programming

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Buckeye Lake

Room: Small Meeting Room- Buckeye Lake

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, General Programming

Event Details:

Need to wrap gifts but don't have the supplies or space to do it? Drop in December 7, 14 or 21 to use our designated gift-wrapping station! Staff are available to help wrap tricky items.

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.

Art Therapy

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Hebron

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Teens | Grades 6-12

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Open

Library Branch: Hebron

Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Required

Event Details:

Experience art in a way that has the power to heal, inspire and transform. Learn to express yourself and explore your creativity while feeling supported in this impactful art session.

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.

Cozy Fantasy Night

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Program Type:

Book & Viewers' Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs

Event Details:

Cozy up with a craft and heartwarming conversation about comforting and gentle fantasy books.

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: Democracy in Ancient Athens

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Dr. Rebecca Futo Kennedy discusses civic life in ancient Athens. Dr. Kennedy is Associate Professor of Classics, Women's and Gender Studies and Environmental Studies at Denison University. She earned her Ph.D.

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.

Word Slinger Squad

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

Activity Clubs, Inclusive Programming

Age Group:

Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

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Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark

Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Program Type: Activity Clubs, Inclusive Programming

Event Details:

A creative writing workshop for adults and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities designed to encourage community connections, creativity and the practice of writing.

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Author Talk: TJ Klune

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers

Event Details:

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

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

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Off Site

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:

Friends of the Library Book Sale

9:00am - 3:00pm

Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Off Site

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:

Support YOUR library while adding to your collection! The sale is in the Newark City Schools building (former State Farm building) at 1440 Granville Rd., Newark. Books are sold for $5 per bag and distributed at the door.

Closed: Staff Development Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

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

Closed: Memorial Day

All Day

All Branches

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.

All Day

All Branches

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

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

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

Closed: Labor Day

All Day

All Branches

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

All Branches

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.

All Day

All Branches

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

All Branches

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

All Branches

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

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

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