This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu LGBTQIA+ Book Group 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu LGBTQIA+ 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: Everyone is welcome to engage in fun, respectful dialogue. 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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group May 29 2026 Fri National Snail Day Craft 9:30am–5:00pm Early Learners | Birth-5 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group May 29 2026 Fri National Snail Day Craft 9:30am–5:00pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming Event Details: It's National Snail Day! Come in for a make-and-take craft and to learn more about the importance of snails. 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 1 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 1 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Reboot 10:00am–12:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Lakewood This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Reboot 10:00am–12:00pm Lakewood Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Should we bring back the dinosaurs? Kids will tackle hands-on challenges as they imagine a dinosaur living in Licking County and explore local food sources, habitats, and climate to determine the adaptations it would need to survive. 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 Jun 1 2026 Mon Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners | Birth-5 Utica This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jun 1 2026 Mon 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. 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 1 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 1 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 1 2026 Mon Unearth a Story: Kickoff Party 12:00pm–5:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Utica This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Unearth a Story: Kickoff Party 12:00pm–5:00pm Utica Library Branch: Utica Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Kick off this year’s Summer Library Program, Unearth a Story, with a roaring good time at our dinosaur-themed kick-off party!
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Unearth a Story: Kickoff at the Kiosk COTC Pataskala 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Unearth a Story: Kickoff at the Kiosk COTC Pataskala 1:00pm–2:00pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: The Mobile Library invites you to dig into summer fun as we launch our 2026 Summer Library Program: Unearth a Story! Join us for a dinosaur-themed celebration featuring games, crafts, and prizes. 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 1 2026 Mon Early Readers Club 3:30pm–4:00pm Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Early Readers Club 3:30pm–4:00pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Early Readers Club is a small reading group for preschoolers and kindergartners that focuses on early literacy skills. 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 Jun 1 2026 Mon Ramp Creek Community: Heath 3:30pm–4:00pm 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 Jun 1 2026 Mon Ramp Creek Community: Heath 3:30pm–4:00pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults 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 Jun 1 2026 Mon Unearth a Story: Kickoff Bash 4:00pm–6:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Unearth a Story: Kickoff Bash 4:00pm–6:00pm 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: Roar into the Summer Library Program with some Jurassic-sized fun. Stomp by the Library to pick up your reading tracker, then stay for the party. 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 Jun 1 2026 Mon Villa Vista Mobile Homes: Heath 4:15pm–4:45pm 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 Jun 1 2026 Mon Villa Vista Mobile Homes: Heath 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: 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 Jun 1 2026 Mon Elementary Readers Club 4:30pm–5:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Elementary Readers Club 4:30pm–5:00pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Elementary Readers Club is a small reading group for children in first through third grade that focuses on developing literacy skills. 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 Jun 1 2026 Mon Amber Mobile Home Park: Heath 5:00pm–5:30pm 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 Jun 1 2026 Mon Amber Mobile Home Park: Heath 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: 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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners | Birth-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown 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 Jun 2 2026 Tue Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark 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 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 2 2026 Tue Read with Rue 10:30am–11:30am Elementary | Grades K-5 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Read with Rue 10:30am–11:30am 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 "Adults" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Saving Coral Reefs 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Saving Coral Reefs 11:00am–12:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Dr. Erinn Muller discusses how scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory in Florida are meeting the dire need for active coral restoration.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Next Chapter Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Next Chapter Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, Inclusive Programming Event Details: A book club program for adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. We meet on the top floor of our Downtown Newark location.
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 2 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 2 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 2 2026 Tue Unearth a Story: Kickoff at the Kiosk Legacy Park Hanover 12:00pm–1:30pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Unearth a Story: Kickoff at the Kiosk Legacy Park Hanover 12:00pm–1:30pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: The Mobile Library invites you to dig into summer fun as we launch our 2026 Summer Library Program: Unearth a Story! Join us for a dinosaur-themed celebration featuring games, crafts, and prizes. 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 2 2026 Tue Adventures in Art 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Adventures in Art 1:00pm–2:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Inclusive Programming Event Details: A time for adults with disabilities to explore arts and crafts while practicing self-expression.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Unearth a Story: The Legend of the Rising Magma 2:30pm–3:30pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Downtown Newark Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Unearth a Story: The Legend of the Rising Magma 2:30pm–3:30pm Downtown Newark Upcoming Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a game of "The Floor is Lava." Participants will navigate a treacherous obstacle course of furniture and lava-proof cushions to reach the safety of the exit zone. 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 Jun 2 2026 Tue Park Lanes: Heath 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 Jun 2 2026 Tue Park Lanes: 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: 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.
