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Y On the Fly

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Location: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room: Small Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting
Free! Healthy Snacks Games & Activities STEM/STEAM Activities Open to the Community! ...
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
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 "Adults" group.

Empowered Minds: Discover the Dinosaurs

10:30am - 12:30pm
Downtown Newark
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:
This four-part series takes a look at the variety of dinosaurs and how scientists find, excavate and reconstruct these marvelous beasts. Dale Gnidovec, Curator of the Orton Geological Museum at The Ohio State University, also discusses what...

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.

This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group.

Eating the Alphabet: Fruit and Veggies Sampling

11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Newark
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: General Programming
Registration Required
Event Details:
Explore fruits and vegetables with a little help from Lois Ehlert's Eating the Alphabet: Fruits and Vegetables from A to Z. Find some new favorites that are both yummy and healthy. ...

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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group.

Homeschoolfest Day Three

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Utica
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Utica
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:
Homeschoolfest features three days of interactive programs for homeschool families. Day Three: Gather with fellow artists of the future for this abstract art program presented by The Works. ...

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.
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Tech
Event Details:
October is National Cybersecurity Month. Celebrate by learning easy steps to staying safe on the internet. ...

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.

This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group.

Baby Doll Circle Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Newark
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:
Baby Doll Circle Time™ promotes the development of healthy self-regulation and social skills through gentle play that mimics nurturing interactions between baby and caregiver. Baby dolls are provided. ...

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.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Buckeye Lake
Library Branch: Buckeye Lake
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.

Closed: Staff Development Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site
Description:
All LCL locations are closed for staff development. ...
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room: Small Meeting Room
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.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center
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

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.
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Kelsi Morrison-Atkins, Th.D., visiting Assistant Professor at Denison University, discusses her fascinating research on ancient dress codes. She reviews the role that clothing practices have in shaping debates about ethics, politics and theology in e...

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.

This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group.

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs
Event Details:
Pick up a copy of this month's Choose Your Own Adventure Book at the Youth Services desk before the club unites on an epic adventure, then join us for lively discussion and themed activities. ...

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.
Library Branch: Hebron
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:
Are you a fan of all things reptile? Join us for an hour of creepy-crawly critters while snakes, millipedes, a glow-in-the-dark scorpion, a tarantula and other creepy bugs crawl all over our 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 "Teens | Grades 6-12" group.

Teen Tuesday

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get creative with crafty projects and games—there is something new every week. Don't miss out!  ...

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.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Hebron
Library Branch: Hebron
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.

Tots and Twos

10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center
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.

Empowered Minds: Firefly Ecology

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
The ecology and importance of fireflies as well as strategies to support their populations is discussed by Dr. Kayla Perry, Assistant Professor in the Department of Entomology at The Ohio State University. ...

This free, virtual 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 the Licking County Senior Levy. Donations are appreciated.  

Y On the Fly

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Location: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room: Small Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting
Free! Healthy Snacks Games & Activities STEM/STEAM Activities Open to the Community! ...
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group.

Pajama Story Time

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:
Dim the lights, stretch bedtime wiggles away and practice calming your mind and body with gentle story time activities. Pajamas are encouraged, but not 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Magic of Skeleton Leaf Art

5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Because of their ghostly yet striking appearance, thin, wispy skeleton leaves are used in paper-related crafts. Try your hand at creating and incorporating these natural elements to transform ordinary leaves into extraordinary works of art. ...

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.

Friends of the Babcock Library Book Sale

10:00am - 7:30pm
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:
Book donations are accepted September 25 through October 10. Please no encyclopedias, textbooks or books in poor condition. ...
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
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 "Adults" group.

Techsperts: Get Your Google On (Intermediate)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Newark
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech
Registration Required
Event Details:
Creating, editing, collaborating and sharing documents seamlessly are covered in this interactive class. Please bring your Google username and password with you. ...

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.