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Forensic Science Lab

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hebron

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5

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Library Branch: Hebron

Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5

Program Type: General Programming

Event Details:

Curious about the science behind solving crimes? Learn about fingerprinting and crime scene investigation in our forensic science lab.

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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.

Gingerbread House Pretend & Play

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Small Meeting Room- Buckeye Lake at Buckeye Lake

Program Type:

General Programming, Story Time

Age Group:

Early Learners | Birth-5

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Library Branch: Buckeye Lake

Room: Small Meeting Room- Buckeye Lake

Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5

Program Type: General Programming, Story Time

Event Details:

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

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.

Celebrate Rudolph's TV Debut

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Hebron

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5

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Library Branch: Hebron

Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5

Program Type: General Programming

Event Details:

Join us for an interactive Rudolph movie experience with props and singalongs to celebrate 60 years of the TV special.

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.

Village of Utica Christmas Walk

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Small Meeting Room- Utica at Utica

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5

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Library Branch: Utica

Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica

Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5

Program Type: General Programming

Event Details:

Visit us anytime during the annual Village of Utica Christmas Walk to meet a special guest and decorate a cookie.

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: Tree Identification in Winter

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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:

Learn to identify woody plants during the winter months with Dr. Robert Klips, OSU Associate Professor with the Department Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology.

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.

Bookmaking Studio

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, General Programming

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5

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Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming

Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on art class, where you’ll design a wordless, accordion-style book. With a general theme or idea in mind, you'll bring your story to life using a variety of art materials—no words required!

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.

Tech Mondays

10:00am - 4:30pm

Adults

Downtown Newark

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Tech

Event Details:

Techsperts are available to answer your technology questions. No appointment is necessary.

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.

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

5:00pm - 8:00pm

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: New Year's 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: 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