This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Unearth a Story: Paint Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Unearth a Story: Paint Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Registration Required Event Details: This creative art program is inspired by the ancient world of dinosaurs. In this guided painting session, participants will paint a prehistoric bloom, the magnolia. All materials will be provided, and no painting experience is necessary. 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 Jun 17 2026 Wed Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark 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 Jun 17 2026 Wed Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 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 Jun 17 2026 Wed Unearth A Story: Ice Eggscavation 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Unearth A Story: Ice Eggscavation 1:00pm–2:00pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Find the best way to extract frozen fossils with this chilly sensory challenge. 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 Jun 17 2026 Wed Unearth a Story: Movie-saurus 1:00pm–3:30pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 17 2026 Wed Unearth a Story: Movie-saurus 1:00pm–3:30pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: "Hold onto your butts!" Jurassic Park is playing at the library. You bring your friends, we'll supply the popcorn. *Parents, please note: this movie is rated PG-13. 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 Jun 18 2026 Thu Read with Hope! 10:00am–10:45am Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Read with Hope! 10:00am–10:45am Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Spend Thursday mornings 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 Jun 18 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Dino Buddies 10:00am–11:00am Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Dino Buddies 10:00am–11:00am Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Performance Event Details: Get up close with live reptiles in this interactive Dino Buddies program! Meet real animal ambassadors while learning fascinating facts about snakes, tortoises, and other reptiles through engaging, hands-on science education. 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 Jun 18 2026 Thu Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark 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 Jun 18 2026 Thu Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 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 Jun 18 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Dino Buddies 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Utica This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Dino Buddies 1:00pm–2:00pm Utica Library Branch: Utica Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Performance Event Details: Get up close with live reptiles in this interactive Dino Buddies program! Meet real animal ambassadors while learning fascinating facts about snakes, tortoises, and other reptiles through engaging, hands-on science education. 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 Jun 18 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Dino Cooking 1:30pm–2:30pm Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Dino Cooking 1:30pm–2:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Make tasty and edible prehistoric pictures with simple foods and recipes. 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 Jun 18 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Dino Buddies 4:00pm–5:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Dino Buddies 4:00pm–5:00pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Performance Event Details: Get up close with live reptiles in this interactive Dino Buddies program! Meet real animal ambassadors while learning fascinating facts about snakes, tortoises, and other reptiles through engaging, hands-on science education. 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 Jun 18 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Terrariums 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens | Grades 6-12 Lakewood Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Terrariums 6:00pm–7:00pm Lakewood Open Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming Registration Required Event Details: Build a small prehistoric environment, complete with a dinosaur figurine! Pick out a container and a plant or two, then layer in the substrate and soil to promote healthy plant growth. 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 Jun 19 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Dino Buddies 10:00am–11:00am Elementary | Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 19 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Dino Buddies 10:00am–11:00am Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Performance Event Details: Get up close with live reptiles in this interactive Dino Buddies program! Meet real animal ambassadors while learning fascinating facts about snakes, tortoises, and other reptiles through engaging, hands-on science education. 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 Jun 19 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Jurassic Play Date 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners | Birth-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jun 19 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Jurassic 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: General Programming Event Details: Play is a crucial part of building literacy and social skills, so join us for a dino-riffic play date 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 "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 Jun 19 2026 Fri Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark 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 Jun 19 2026 Fri Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 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 Jun 19 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Dino Buddies 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Lakewood This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 19 2026 Fri Unearth a Story: Dino Buddies 1:00pm–2:00pm Lakewood Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Performance Event Details: Get up close with live reptiles in this interactive Dino Buddies program! Meet real animal ambassadors while learning fascinating facts about snakes, tortoises, and other reptiles through engaging, hands-on science education. 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 Jun 20 2026 Sat Unearth a Story: Dino Dig 10:30am–11:30am Elementary | Grades K-5 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 20 2026 Sat Unearth a Story: Dino Dig 10:30am–11:30am West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Open Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Registration Required Event Details: Think like an archaeologist and try out your paleontology skills. Connect with how dinosaurs lived and how scientists study creatures from thousands of years ago. 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 Jun 20 2026 Sat Unearth a Story: Summer D&D Event 11:00am–2:00pm Teens | Grades 6-12 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jun 20 2026 Sat Unearth a Story: Summer D&D Event 11:00am–2:00pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Open Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Registration Required Event Details: Dinosaurs, expeditions, and treasures, oh my! Join an Adventure in the Jungles of Chult on a 4-week campaign. Make discoveries, avoid dangerous creatures, and survive a hostile landscape that can be just as lethal. 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 Jun 22 2026 Mon Read with Andrew! 10:00am–10:45am Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 22 2026 Mon Read with Andrew! 10:00am–10:45am Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Spend Monday mornings 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 "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 Jun 22 2026 Mon Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark 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 Jun 22 2026 Mon Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 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 Jun 23 2026 Tue Unearth a Story: Ohio Creature Trading Cards 10:30am–12:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 23 2026 Tue Unearth a Story: Ohio Creature Trading Cards 10:30am–12:00pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Par Excellence Expeditions will join us as we discover the prehistoric world of Ohio with hands‑on STEM fun! Kids explore ancient creatures and natural history through playful, interactive activities that inspire the imagination. 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 Jun 23 2026 Tue Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark 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 Jun 23 2026 Tue Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 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 Jun 23 2026 Tue Unearth a Story: Jurassic Jigsaw Puzzle Competition 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 23 2026 Tue Unearth a Story: Jurassic Jigsaw Puzzle Competition 1:00pm–2:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: It's a fast-paced race to get the pieces in place! Which team can complete their puzzle first and be the big winners? 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 Jun 23 2026 Tue Author Talk: The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 23 2026 Tue Author Talk: The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook 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.
This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jun 23 2026 Tue Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Knickknack Dish 2:30pm–3:30pm Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Jun 23 2026 Tue Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Knickknack Dish 2:30pm–3:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Create a little plate for jewelry, keys, and other small items. Then paint and position a toy dinosaur to stand watch over your dish and baubles. 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.
