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This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group.

Celestial Apothecary

5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:
Calling all whimsigoths and lovers of dark academia aesthetics or any teen who would love creating wearable apothecary bottles inspired by the night sky. There is a partial solar eclipse on Saturday, October 14, so let's celebrate the galaxy with a c...

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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.

Throwback to the 90s

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:
Experience 90s music, slang and fashion through a series of games. ...

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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.

Babcock Book Club

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs
Event Details:
Copies of The Gown by Jennifer Robson are available at the Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) location, or download a copy from the Ohio Digital Library. ...

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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.

Friends of the Babcock Library Book Sale

10:00am - 2:30pm
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 - 11:00am
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.

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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 - 2:00pm
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 "Teens | Grades 6-12" group.

Library Lab Open Hours

1:00pm - 2:45pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming, Tech
Event Details:
Tinker with design, develop an idea and explore STEM in this self-guided workshop. Chromebooks and makerspace activities are provided. Please note that there is a material cost for 3D prints and Cricut vinyl. ...

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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
Utica
Library Branch: Utica
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.

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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.

Anime Club: What Do You Meme?

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:
Compete in a game of wit by telling a spontaneous story using randomly selected anime memes. ...

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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
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.

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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: Buckeye Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs
Event Details:
The Buckeye Book Club explores books by some of the best Ohio-based authors. Copies of The Nurse's Secret, by Amanda Skenandore are available at the Downtown Newark location or download a copy from the Ohio Digital Library.   ...

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.  

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

The Magic of 3D Printing

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Newark
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: General Programming, Tech
Registration Required
Event Details:
Discover the magic and wonder of 3D printing! Review printing tips, conjure a design with our 3D printing pens, and let a wand choose you in a special sorting activity. Designed for grades 3 - 5. ...

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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!  ...

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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.

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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: Ohio's Amazing Flying Squirrels

10:30am - 12:00pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Marne A. Titchenell, OSU Extension Wildlife Program Director, introduces us to the fascinating world of the most common squirrel species in Ohio—southern flying squirrels. Nocturnal, with a furtive system of communication and a stealthy way of moving...

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.  

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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.

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.

Spooky Sensory Bottles

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Buckeye Lake
Library Branch: Buckeye Lake
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Event Details:
Make your very own sensory bottle to take home—with a spooky twist! ...

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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.

BritLit Book Group

5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs
Event Details:
British-themed reads that can't be Thamed! Copies of The Lost Jewels by Kirsty Manning are available at the West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) location or download a copy from the Ohio Digital Library. ...

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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.

Graphic Novel and Manga Book Discussion

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs
Event Details:
Chat about topics like the book material, changes in TV or film adaptations, or what's new in the world of graphic novels. Copies of The Sandman by Neil Gaiman are available at the Downtown Newark location or download a copy from the Ohio D...

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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 - 11:30am
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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group.

Preschool Play Date

10:30am - 11:30am
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:
You and your little ones have an opportunity to play and explore with others through a variety of engaging experiences. ...

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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.