This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Author Talk: Liz Moore 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Author Talk: Liz Moore 7:00pm–8:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.Register and submit questions for the authors.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Author Talk: Vanessa Riley 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Author Talk: Vanessa Riley 7:00pm–8:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.Register and submit questions for the authors.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Author Talk: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Author Talk: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic 2:00pm–3:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.Register and submit questions for the authors.
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 "Adults" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Author Talk: History of the Smithsonian 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Author Talk: History of the Smithsonian 2:00pm–3:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.Register and submit questions for the authors.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Why Humans Are Unremarkable 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Why Humans Are Unremarkable 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, Speakers Event Details: Professor Habiba Chirchir explores the evolution of the slender-boned skeletons that characterize modern humans. Drawing on her research on the relationship between skeletal structure and behavior, Dr. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Don't Fall for That! 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Don't Fall for That! 6:00pm–7:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Speakers Event Details: In this day and age, criminals and people with bad intentions are smart. The best way to combat them is to learn how they operate.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 28 2026 Sat The Soldiers You’ve Never Heard Of 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 28 2026 Sat The Soldiers You’ve Never Heard Of 1:00pm–2:00pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Experience the powerful story of the Buffalo Soldiers with Gregory L. Edmonds of the Ohio Memorial Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. 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.
Apr 24 2026 Fri Closed: Staff Development Day All Day All Branches Closing Apr 24 2026 Fri Closing Closed: Staff Development Day All Day Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
May 25 2026 Mon Closed: Memorial Day All Day All Branches Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Closed: Memorial Day All Day Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Jul 4 2026 Sat Closed: Independence Day All Day All Branches Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Closed: Independence Day All Day Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Sep 7 2026 Mon Closed: Labor Day All Day All Branches Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Closed: Labor Day All Day Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Oct 12 2026 Mon Closed: Staff Development Day All Day All Branches Closing Oct 12 2026 Mon Closing Closed: Staff Development Day All Day Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Nov 25 2026 Wed Closed: All Locations Close Early @ 5:00 p.m. 5:00pm–8:00pm All Branches Closing Nov 25 2026 Wed Closing Closed: All Locations Close Early @ 5:00 p.m. 5:00pm–8:00pm Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Nov 26 2026 Thu Closed: Thanksgiving Day All Day All Branches Closing Nov 26 2026 Thu Closing Closed: Thanksgiving Day All Day Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Dec 24 2026 Thu Closed: Christmas Eve Day All Day All Branches Closing Dec 24 2026 Thu Closing Closed: Christmas Eve Day All Day Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Dec 25 2026 Fri Closed: Christmas Day All Day All Branches Closing Dec 25 2026 Fri Closing Closed: Christmas Day All Day Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Dec 31 2026 Thu Closed: All Locations Close Early @ 5:00 p.m. 5:00pm–8:00pm All Branches Closing Dec 31 2026 Thu Closing Closed: All Locations Close Early @ 5:00 p.m. 5:00pm–8:00pm Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Jan 1 2027 Fri Closed: New Year's Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 1 2027 Fri Closing Closed: New Year's Day All Day Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
