This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue AARP Tax Prep 10:00am–4:30pm Adults Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue AARP Tax Prep 10:00am–4:30pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Small Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: AARP professionally trained volunteers prepare federal, state and local tax returns for low and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those sixty and older, by appointment only.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Feb 17 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 Feb 17 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Preschool Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Preschool Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time 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 "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Next Chapter Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Next Chapter Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, Inclusive Programming Event Details: A unique community-based book club for adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. We meet on the top floor of the Downtown Newark location.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Page Turners Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Page Turners Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Gather with friends and fellow readers to explore the spectrum of literature and share perspectives. 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.
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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Hopewell Commons: Heath 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Hopewell Commons: Heath 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 Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Glenwood Condos: Heath 4:00pm–4:30pm 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Glenwood Condos: Heath 4:00pm–4:30pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Youth Classics Book Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Youth Classics Book Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Sharpen your skills through discussion, vocabulary development, and creative thinking with your peers. Participants vote on the chapter book the group reads. If you miss a week, don't worry, we will catch you up. 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Willow Ridge Drive: Heath 4:45pm–5:15pm 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Willow Ridge Drive: Heath 4:45pm–5:15pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Skein Squad Crochet Group 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Skein Squad Crochet Group 5:30pm–6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts, General Programming 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 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Taking Charge of Your Health in 2026 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Taking Charge of Your Health in 2026 6:00pm–7:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Speakers Event Details: As we kick off the new year, start it right by learning healthy eating habits. Shari L. Gallup, M.S., CHWC, an assistant professor at The Ohio State University Newark Extension, will be discussing ways to eat healthy.
This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Writers' Cafe 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens | Grades 6-12 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Writers' Cafe 6:00pm–7:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: Activity Clubs Event Details: Calling all aspiring teen writers! Bring your story ideas or your latest drafts and be ready to share your work, commiserate about writer's block, and learn new tricks of the trade, all while sipping tea or hot chocolate. 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 Feb 18 2026 Wed Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners | Birth-5 Lakewood This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Lakewood Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood 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 Feb 18 2026 Wed Tots and Twos 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Tots and Twos 10:30am–11:30am Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark 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 2. 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 Feb 18 2026 Wed Fungi Through the Ages 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Fungi Through the Ages 11:00am–12:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Dr. Jason Slot presents some of the major events in earth history and human history involving fungi. 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.
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 Feb 18 2026 Wed Welcome Road: Newark 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 Feb 18 2026 Wed Welcome Road: Newark 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 Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! 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 Feb 18 2026 Wed Architects of Fun! 3:30pm–4:30pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Architects of Fun! 3:30pm–4:30pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Activity Clubs Event Details: Join our Architects of Fun group for monthly meetups of engineering play. This month showcases K'nex® construction. Participate in the featured activity or invent an imaginative structure of your very own. 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 Feb 18 2026 Wed Irish Lane: Newark 4:00pm–4:45pm 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 Feb 18 2026 Wed Irish Lane: Newark 4:00pm–4:45pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! 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.
Feb 18 2026 Wed Board of Trustees: Finance Committee Meeting 4:00pm–5:00pm Downtown Newark Feb 18 2026 Wed Board of Trustees: Finance Committee Meeting 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Location: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Licking County Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee.
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 Feb 18 2026 Wed Meadowland Drive: Newark 5:00pm–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 Feb 18 2026 Wed Meadowland Drive: Newark 5:00pm–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: Visit our Mobile Library! 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 Feb 18 2026 Wed BritLit Book Group 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed BritLit Book Group 5:30pm–6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Calling all literary enthusiasts and Anglophiles! 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 Feb 18 2026 Wed College Toolkit Talks 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed College Toolkit Talks 6:00pm–7:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Thinking about college? An Ohio State University librarian will share insider tips on using college libraries, finding research resources, and getting ready for academic life.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners | Birth-5 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) 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 Feb 19 2026 Thu Ready for Kindergarten 10:30am–11:15am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Ready for Kindergarten 10:30am–11:15am Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Focusing on a new skill each week, we introduce literacy-based activities to help participants become successful readers and begin their educational journey into kindergarten. 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.
