This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Yarn Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Yarn Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: Activity Clubs Registration Required 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 Mar 17 2026 Tue Skein Squad Crochet Group 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 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 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 "Adults" group Mar 19 2026 Thu ESL Speaking Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 19 2026 Thu ESL Speaking Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Small Meeting Room- Johnstown 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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Mar 20 2026 Fri A Very Hungry Library Play Date 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners | Birth-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Mar 20 2026 Fri A Very Hungry Library Play Date 10:30am–11:30am Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts, General Programming Event Details: Play is a crucial part of building literacy and social skills, so join us for a play date celebrating Very Hungry Caterpillar day at the 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Pen & Games 5:00pm–6:30pm Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Pen & Games 5:00pm–6:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12, 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 "Adults" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Board Game Night: Scattergories 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Utica This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Board Game Night: Scattergories 5:30pm–6:30pm Utica Library Branch: Utica Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming Event Details: Think fast and get creative with Scattergories! Roll the letter die, beat the timer, and come up with clever answers that no one else will think of. The more original your ideas, the more points you score. 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 Mar 26 2026 Thu LEGO® Family Challenge 5:30pm–6:30pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Downtown Newark Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Mar 26 2026 Thu LEGO® Family Challenge 5:30pm–6:30pm Downtown Newark Waitlist Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Activity Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Complete challenges by building with LEGO® bricks! Families of all ages are welcome; please register just once for your entire group. 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 Apr 1 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 Apr 1 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: Connect with our Architects of Fun group for monthly meetups of engineering play. This month showcases LEGO® creations. Try your hand at the featured activity, or freeform something all your own, celebrating your imagination! 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 Apr 1 2026 Wed Wordsmith Workshop 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 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 "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Anime Club: Manga Collage Storytelling 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Anime Club: Manga Collage Storytelling 4:30pm–5:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: Activity Clubs Event Details: Unleash your inner mangaka in this creative workshop! Have you ever wanted to rewrite the ending of a cliffhanger or see your favorite characters from different series finally meet? 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 Apr 7 2026 Tue Board Game Party 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 Apr 7 2026 Tue Board Game Party 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: Join us to play some fun games from our considerable selection of tabletop and card games. 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 Apr 9 2026 Thu ESL Speaking Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 9 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 improve their English communication skills.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu ESL Speaking Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu ESL Speaking Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Small Meeting Room- Johnstown 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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Library Play Date 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners | Birth-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Library Play Date 10:30am–11:30am Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts, General Programming Event Details: Play is a crucial part of building literacy and social skills, so join us for a play date at the Library! This program provides opportunities for imagination and skill building, plus socialization for both children and caregivers. 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 Apr 20 2026 Mon Yarn Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Yarn Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: Activity Clubs Registration Required 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Game Night: Herd Mentality 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Utica This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Game Night: Herd Mentality 5:30pm–6:30pm Utica Library Branch: Utica Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming Event Details: Get ready for an "udderly" hilarious night of laughs and friendly competition! Grab your friends and "herd" on over for Herd Mentality. The challenge? Think like the crowd! Answer questions with what you think everyone else will say. 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 Apr 21 2026 Tue Skein Squad Crochet Group 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 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 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 23 2026 Thu LEGO® Family Challenge 5:30pm–6:30pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 23 2026 Thu LEGO® Family Challenge 5:30pm–6:30pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Activity Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Complete challenges by building with LEGO® bricks! Families of all ages are welcome; please register just once for your entire group. 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.
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)
