This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Read with Andrew! 3:30pm–4:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Read with Andrew! 3:30pm–4:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Spend Monday afternoons with your favorite reading buddy, Andrew! He is a Pet Partners certified therapy dog and a very good boy who loves when kids read to him. Visit him in our children's area—he cannot wait to see 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 "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Plant Swap 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Plant Swap 6:30pm–7:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Do you want different plants or have extra? Come to the plant swap! You can even bring your extra pots. Participants can take one new plant for each one they bring.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Pressed Flower Bookmarks 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Pressed Flower Bookmarks 6:30pm–7:30pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming Event Details: Create a colorful pressed flower bookmark. This beautiful nature craft is perfect to hold your place or gift to a friend. All supplies are provided, just bring your 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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 23 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 Apr 23 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu An Evening with Patrick Ryan, Author of Buckeye 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu An Evening with Patrick Ryan, Author of Buckeye 6:00pm–8:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Licking County Library is proud to host author Patrick Ryan at Weathervane Playhouse.
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)
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Flying Solo: Jerrie Mock Makes History 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Lakewood This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Flying Solo: Jerrie Mock Makes History 1:00pm–2:00pm Lakewood Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Local History, Performance Event Details: Born in Newark, OH, Jerrie Fredritz Mock made history as the first woman to fly solo around the world, setting records and reminding us that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. 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 27 2026 Mon Mobile Care Now Clinic 10:00am–4:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Mobile Care Now Clinic 10:00am–4:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming, Inclusive Programming Event Details: Behavioral Health Partners (BHP) of Central Ohio's Mobile Care Now Clinic (MCNC) and its certified behavioral health professionals are visiting our Downtown Newark location in the front parking lot.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Read with Andrew! 3:30pm–4:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Read with Andrew! 3:30pm–4:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Spend Monday afternoons with your favorite reading buddy, Andrew! He is a Pet Partners certified therapy dog and a very good boy who loves when kids read to him. Visit him in our children's area—he cannot wait to see you!
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Crow Party Trinket Swap 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Crow Party Trinket Swap 6:00pm–7:00pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: April 27th is International Crow and Raven Appreciation Day, and to celebrate, we are having a trinket swap! Bring a few bobbles, tchotchkes, or bric-a-brac to trade with others and go home with something new for your collection. 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue Pre-K Art Play 10:30am–11:15am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Pre-K Art Play 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: Enjoy different mediums and create art in this messy, hands-on encounter where process over product is emphasized. 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 Apr 30 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 Apr 30 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Author Talk: Jason Reynolds 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Author Talk: Jason Reynolds 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group May 4 2026 Mon Read with Andrew! 3:30pm–4:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group May 4 2026 Mon Read with Andrew! 3:30pm–4:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Spend Monday afternoons with your favorite reading buddy, Andrew! He is a Pet Partners certified therapy dog and a very good boy who loves when kids read to him. Visit him in our children's area—he cannot wait to see you! 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 May 5 2026 Tue Read with Rue 5:30pm–6:30pm Elementary | Grades K-5 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group May 5 2026 Tue Read with Rue 5:30pm–6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Read to Rue, a very friendly and happy Goldendoodle who would ruff to meet you! All ages are welcome to enjoy this positive and inclusive reading experience with a certified therapy dog.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group May 7 2026 Thu Read with Hope! 3:30pm–4:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group May 7 2026 Thu Read with Hope! 3:30pm–4:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Spend Thursday afternoons with your favorite reading buddy, Hope! She is a Pet Partners certified therapy dog and a very good girl who loves when kids read to her. Visit her in our children's area—she cannot wait to see you! 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 May 7 2026 Thu Read with Rue 6:00pm–7:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Utica This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group May 7 2026 Thu Read with Rue 6:00pm–7:00pm Utica Library Branch: Utica Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Read to Rue, a very friendly and happy Goldendoodle who would ruff to meet you! All ages are welcome to enjoy this positive and inclusive reading experience with a certified therapy dog.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Author Talk: Marjan Kamali 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Author Talk: Marjan Kamali 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 "Teens | Grades 6-12" group May 9 2026 Sat Cookies and Cram Cafe 11:00am–2:00pm Teens | Grades 6-12 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group May 9 2026 Sat Cookies and Cram Cafe 11:00am–2:00pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Study in our meeting room transformed into a chill, low-pressure zone, complete with calm lo-fi beats. Stress toys and plushies are available for when you need a break, and cocoa and cookies for when the studying makes you crash. 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 May 11 2026 Mon Kroger: Johnstown 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 May 11 2026 Mon Kroger: Johnstown 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 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults. 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 May 11 2026 Mon Read with Andrew! 3:30pm–4:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group May 11 2026 Mon Read with Andrew! 3:30pm–4:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Spend Monday afternoons with your favorite reading buddy, Andrew! He is a Pet Partners certified therapy dog and a very good boy who loves when kids read to him. Visit him in our children's area—he cannot wait to see you! 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 Author Talk: Brain Fitness Blueprint 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Author Talk: Brain Fitness Blueprint 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.
