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Science Lab

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Small Meeting Room - Lakewood at Lakewood

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5

Library Branch: Lakewood

Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood

Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5

Program Type: General Programming

Event Details:

Form and test your own hypothesis about hands-on science experiments that you can do yourself! Play with color reactions, poke a straw through a potato, layer different liquids in a tower, and discover how much weight an egg can handle.

Preschool Play Day

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Early Learners | Birth-5

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5

Program Type: General Programming

Event Details:

This come-and-go activity time allows children 5 and under to play with other kids their own age and gives their caregivers a chance to socialize, trade tips and stories, and more.

VITA Tax Preparation

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Programming

Photo of round glass magnets decorated with thumbprints in the shape of hearts

Valentine Thumbprint Magnets!

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5

Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)

Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown

Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us to make fun and festive Valentine's magnets! Easy to construct and sure to become family favorites, capture little thumbprints and accessorize your fridge, all in one!

Wordsmith Workshop

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Conference Room at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

Activity Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Activity Clubs

Event Details:

Join a welcoming community of writers at your Library! Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, our writing club offers a supportive space to share your work, receive constructive feedback, and spark creativity.

VITA Tax Preparation

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Programming

Friends of the Licking County 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 at the Newark City Schools building (formerly the State Farm building) at 1440 Granville Road, 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), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Closed: Memorial Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

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

Closed: Independence Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

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

Closed: Labor Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

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

Closed: Staff Development Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

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

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), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Closed: Thanksgiving Day

All Day

All Branches

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 Eve Day

All Day

All Branches

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

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

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

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), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Closed: New Year's Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

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