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.
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)
Nov 26 2026 Thu Closed: Thanksgiving Day All Day All Branches Closing Nov 26 2026 Thu Closing Closed: Thanksgiving 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)
Dec 24 2026 Thu Closed: Christmas Eve Day All Day All Branches Closing Dec 24 2026 Thu Closing Closed: Christmas Eve 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)
Dec 25 2026 Fri Closed: Christmas Day All Day All Branches Closing Dec 25 2026 Fri Closing Closed: Christmas 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)
Dec 31 2026 Thu Closed: All Locations Close Early @ 5:00 p.m. 5:00pm–8:00pm All Branches Closing Dec 31 2026 Thu 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)
Jan 1 2027 Fri Closed: New Year's Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 1 2027 Fri Closing Closed: New Year's 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)
