This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 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 Jul 10 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Escape Room 12:45pm–1:30pm Adults Mobile Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Escape Room 12:45pm–1:30pm Mobile Library Open Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Step into a Jurassic Park-themed escape room on the Mobile Library, where the security systems have failed and dinosaurs are on the loose. Your team must solve puzzles, crack clues, and search for hidden keys to start the Jeep and escape. 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 Jul 10 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Escape Room 1:30pm–2:15pm Adults Mobile Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Escape Room 1:30pm–2:15pm Mobile Library Open Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Step into a Jurassic Park-themed escape room on the Mobile Library, where the security systems have failed and dinosaurs are on the loose. Your team must solve puzzles, crack clues, and search for hidden keys to start the Jeep and escape. 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 Jul 10 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Escape Room 2:15pm–3:00pm Adults Mobile Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Escape Room 2:15pm–3:00pm Mobile Library Open Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Step into a Jurassic Park-themed escape room on the Mobile Library, where the security systems have failed and dinosaurs are on the loose. Your team must solve puzzles, crack clues, and search for hidden keys to start the Jeep and escape. 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 Jul 10 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Escape Room 3:00pm–3:45pm Adults Mobile Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Escape Room 3:00pm–3:45pm Mobile Library Open Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Step into a Jurassic Park-themed escape room on the Mobile Library, where the security systems have failed and dinosaurs are on the loose. Your team must solve puzzles, crack clues, and search for hidden keys to start the Jeep and escape. 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 Jul 11 2026 Sat Unearth a Story: Uncovering Ancestors 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 11 2026 Sat Unearth a Story: Uncovering Ancestors 11:00am–12:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Local History Event Details: Looking to uncover the roots of your family tree? In this introduction, explore the basics of genealogy and learn how to start your research into your family. 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 Jul 11 2026 Sat Unearth a Story: Prehistoric LEGO® Challenge 11:00am–12:30pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Lakewood This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 11 2026 Sat Unearth a Story: Prehistoric LEGO® Challenge 11:00am–12:30pm Lakewood Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Step into a prehistoric world and design your own dinosaur-inspired LEGO® creations! Build, explore, and bring your prehistoric ideas to life. Finally, give your dinosaur a story and put them on display for everyone to visit! 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 "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jul 11 2026 Sat Unearth a Story: Cyanotype Creations 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens | Grades 6-12 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jul 11 2026 Sat Unearth a Story: Cyanotype Creations 12:00pm–1:00pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Open Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create artistic prints using UV-reactive paper and natural botanicals. Arrange your design, let the sun do the work, and reveal something unique developed by the light. This session is open to teens only. 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 Jul 13 2026 Mon Read with Andrew! 10:00am–10:45am Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Read with Andrew! 10:00am–10:45am Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Spend Monday mornings with your favorite reading buddy, Andrew! He is a Pet Partners certified therapy dog and a very good boy who loves when kids read to him. Visit him in our children's area—he cannot wait to see you! 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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners | Birth-5 Utica This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Utica Library Branch: Utica Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5. 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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 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 This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Kroger: Johnstown 3:15pm–3:45pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Kroger: Johnstown 3:15pm–3:45pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults. 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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Early Readers Club 3:30pm–4:00pm Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Early Readers Club 3:30pm–4:00pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Early Readers Club is a small reading group for preschoolers and kindergartners that focuses on early literacy skills. 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 Jul 13 2026 Mon Unearth a Story: Cyanotype Creations 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Unearth a Story: Cyanotype Creations 4:00pm–5:00pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Open Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create artistic prints using UV-reactive paper and natural botanicals. Arrange your design, let the sun do the work, and reveal something unique developed by the light. This session is open to adults only. 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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Kyber Run Cir.: Johnstown 4:00pm–5:45pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Kyber Run Cir.: Johnstown 4:00pm–5:45pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults. 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 Jul 13 2026 Mon Elementary Readers Club 4:30pm–5:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Elementary Readers Club 4:30pm–5:00pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Elementary Readers Club is a small reading group for children in first through third grade that focuses on developing literacy skills. 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 Jul 13 2026 Mon Yarn Club 4:30pm–6:00pm Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Yarn Club 4:30pm–6:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: Activity Clubs 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 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 Jul 13 2026 Mon "Captain America" Movie Night 5:30pm–8:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2026 Mon "Captain America" Movie Night 5:30pm–8:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Come and watch as the first Avenger fights for what's right in Captain America: The First Avenger (PG-13). Teens are also welcome. You bring your friends, we'll supply the popcorn. 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 Jul 13 2026 Mon Unearth a Story: Pebble Tree 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Unearth a Story: Pebble Tree 6:30pm–7:30pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Upcoming Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Dig deep into your artsy side to create a natural or fantastical tree with rocks and other materials. 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 Jul 14 2026 Tue Unearth a Story: Monkey See, Monkey Do! 10:00am–11:00am Elementary | Grades K-5 Lakewood This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Unearth a Story: Monkey See, Monkey Do! 10:00am–11:00am Lakewood Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Performance Event Details: There's no business like monkey business! Max and Vinnie are expert zookeepers, but keeping the rascally monkeys from getting into trouble is easier said than done. When Mr. 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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners | Birth-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5. 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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Sensory Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Sensory Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Inclusive Programming Event Details: Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities leads a sensory story time. Use sensory bins and enjoy stories and movement activities! An American Sign Language Interpreter is present for our summer sensory story times.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Unearth a Story: Dig into Decomposition 10:30am–11:30am Elementary | Grades K-5 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Unearth a Story: Dig into Decomposition 10:30am–11:30am West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Licking County Recycling visits today to show us decomposition in action! Take a look at how things break down and become part of the soil again and learn about how you can compost at home. 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 This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 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.
