This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group May 5 2026 Tue Hot Glue Canvas Art 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens | Grades 6-12 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group May 5 2026 Tue Hot Glue Canvas Art 6:00pm–7:30pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Open Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make a work of art for your wall using hot glue guns, paint, and metallic markers. 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 May 6 2026 Wed Wordsmith Workshop 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Wordsmith Workshop 6:00pm–7:00pm Downtown Newark 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. 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 May 14 2026 Thu ESL Speaking Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu ESL Speaking Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs, Inclusive Programming Event Details: Practice speaking English in a relaxed environment. This is a conversation club for adults who do not speak English as their first language and want to enhance their communication skills.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 18 2026 Mon Skein Squad Crochet Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Adults" group May 18 2026 Mon Skein Squad Crochet Group 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 are 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.
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)
This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed Tapple Game Night 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Utica This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed Tapple Game Night 5:30pm–6:30pm Utica Library Branch: Utica Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs Event Details: Tapple is the award-winning, fast-paced word game that gives players a rush of excitement as they race to beat the clock! 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 May 28 2026 Thu Pen & Games 5:00pm–6:30pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu Pen & Games 5:00pm–6:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs, Inclusive Programming Event Details: Vote to have a creative writing workshop, play board games, or a mix of both!
This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Meditation for Beginners 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens | Grades 6-12 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Meditation for Beginners 6:00pm–7:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Open Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: Activity Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of how to meditate, the history behind the practice, and join in on a short, guided meditation. 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 Jun 3 2026 Wed Wordsmith Workshop 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Wordsmith Workshop 6:00pm–7:00pm Downtown Newark 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. 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 Jun 4 2026 Thu Y on the Fly 10:30am–12:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Y on the Fly 10:30am–12:00pm 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, General Programming Event Details: Buckeye Valley Family YMCA brings a variety of games and STEM/STEAM activities weekly.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 5 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Salt Dough Fossils 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Mobile Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 5 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Salt Dough Fossils 1:00pm–2:00pm Mobile Library Open Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Activity Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Dig into creativity by mixing salt dough, shaping your own "rocks," and pressing in dinosaur bones, shells, or natural objects to make realistic fossil impressions. 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 Jun 8 2026 Mon Yarn Club 4:30pm–6:00pm Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jun 8 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Y on the Fly 10:30am–12:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Y on the Fly 10:30am–12:00pm 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, General Programming Event Details: Buckeye Valley Family YMCA brings a variety of games and STEM/STEAM activities weekly. 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 Jun 11 2026 Thu ESL Speaking Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 11 2026 Thu ESL Speaking Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs, Inclusive Programming Event Details: Practice speaking English in a relaxed environment. This is a conversation club for adults who do not speak English as their first language and want to enhance their communication skills.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 15 2026 Mon Skein Squad Crochet Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 15 2026 Mon Skein Squad Crochet Group 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 are 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 "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jun 22 2026 Mon Yarn Club 4:30pm–6:00pm Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jun 22 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 Jun 24 2026 Wed Unearth a Story: Happy Little Dinosaurs Game Night 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Utica This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 24 2026 Wed Unearth a Story: Happy Little Dinosaurs Game Night 5:30pm–6:30pm Utica Library Branch: Utica Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs Event Details: In this game, you'll try to dodge all of life's little disasters. You might fall into a pit of hot lava or get ghosted by your dinosaur date, but the dinosaur who survives it all wins the game! 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 Jun 25 2026 Thu Y on the Fly 10:30am–12:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 25 2026 Thu Y on the Fly 10:30am–12:00pm 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, General Programming Event Details: Buckeye Valley Family YMCA brings a variety of games and STEM/STEAM activities weekly. 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 1 2026 Wed Wordsmith Workshop 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 1 2026 Wed Wordsmith Workshop 6:00pm–7:00pm Downtown Newark 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.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 2 2026 Thu Y on the Fly 10:30am–12:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 2 2026 Thu Y on the Fly 10:30am–12:00pm 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, General Programming Event Details: Buckeye Valley Family YMCA brings a variety of games and STEM/STEAM activities weekly. 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.
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)
This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jul 7 2026 Tue Unearth a Story: Party Like a T-rex 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens | Grades 6-12 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jul 7 2026 Tue Unearth a Story: Party Like a T-rex 6:00pm–7:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Open Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: Activity Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Try your (dino) hand at games and other daily activities, but with a twist: can you do them with T-rex arms? 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 Jul 9 2026 Thu Y on the Fly 10:30am–12:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Y on the Fly 10:30am–12:00pm 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, General Programming Event Details: Buckeye Valley Family YMCA brings a variety of games and STEM/STEAM activities weekly. 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 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.
