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LGBTQIA+ Book Group

6:00pm - 7:00pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs
Event Details:
Everyone is welcome to engage in fun, respectful dialogue. Copies of Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant are available at the West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) location or download a copy from the Ohio Digital Library. ...
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group.

Sensory Bottle Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Buckeye Lake
Library Branch: Buckeye Lake
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Event Details:
Sensory bottles are a great way for children to explore new sensory experiences in a safe, non-messy environment. Create your own sensory bottle with pom-poms, beads, stickers and more! ...

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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.

Local History: Haunted Newark Walking Tour

11:00am - 12:15pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:
Take a stroll through Newark's historic streets in search of the city's haunted past. This tour explores reportedly haunted sites of downtown such as the Buckingham Meeting House and the Old Licking County Jail. ...

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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 - 11:00am
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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group.

Trick or Treat Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:
Wear your costumes and enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills. This program ends with a trick-or-treat parade!  ...

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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.

PreK Art Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Explore different mediums and create art in this messy, hands-on encounter where process over product is emphasized! Dress for a mess. ...

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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.

Clay Doll Creation

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming
Event Details:
Create a Coraline-inspired clay doll version of yourself while enjoying music and scenes from the movie.  ...

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.

The Walking Dead Fest

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Utica
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Utica
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programming
Registration Required
Event Details:
Celebrate all things The Walking Dead from comics to screen and everything in between. ...

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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.

Local History: Haunted Newark Walking Tour

5:00pm - 6:15pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Local History
Event Details:
Take a stroll through Newark's historic streets in search of the city's haunted past. This tour explores reportedly haunted sites of downtown such as the Buckingham Meeting House and the Old Licking County Jail.  ...

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.

Book Club

10:00am - 11:30am
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Location: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room: Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting
Discuss books that the group has read ...
This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group.

Growing Beyond Earth

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Newark
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: Activity Clubs, Classes & Workshops, Tech
Registration Required
Event Details:
Support NASA research as a citizen scientist over the course of five weeks. Students construct a grow chamber that mimics the one found on the International Space Station, plant seeds, monitor plant development and share outcomes with NASA scientists...

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.
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.

Plaza Gardens: Newark

4:15pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Library
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:
Visit our Mobile 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 "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.

Potters Grove: Newark

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Mobile Library
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:
Visit our Mobile 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 "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.

Applewood Village: Newark

5:45pm - 6:15pm
Mobile Library
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:
Visit our Mobile 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 "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.

Newark Village Apartments: Newark

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Mobile Library
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:
Visit our Mobile 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 "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.

Hopewell Commons: Heath

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
Event Details:
Visit our Mobile 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 "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.

Glenwood Commons: Heath

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:
Visit our Mobile 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 "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.

Willow Ridge Dr.: Heath

4:45pm - 5:15pm
Mobile Library
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:
Visit our Mobile 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 "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.

Indianhead Dr.: Heath

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Mobile Library
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:
Visit our Mobile 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 "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.

Heathwood Village: Heath

6:15pm - 6:45pm
Mobile Library
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:
Visit our Mobile 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 "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.

Gleneagles Dr.: Newark

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Mobile Library
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:
Visit our Mobile 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 "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.

Kelley Ln.: Newark

4:45pm - 5:15pm
Mobile Library
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults
Event Details:
Visit our Mobile 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.

Growing Beyond Earth

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Downtown Newark
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
Program Type: Activity Clubs, Classes & Workshops, Tech
Registration Required
Event Details:
Support NASA research as a citizen scientist over the course of five weeks. Students construct a grow chamber that mimics the one found on the International Space Station, plant seeds, monitor plant development and share outcomes with NASA scientists...

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.