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 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue ESL Speaking Club @ COTC Pataskala 3:00pm–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 Apr 28 2026 Tue ESL Speaking Club @ COTC Pataskala 3:00pm–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: 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue Citizens Park: Pataskala 4:15pm–5:00pm 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue Citizens Park: Pataskala 4:15pm–5:00pm 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Youth Classics Book Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Youth Classics Book Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Sharpen your skills through discussion, vocabulary development, and creative thinking with your peers. Participants vote on the chapter book the group reads. If you miss a week, don't worry, we will catch you up. 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue Woodington Drive: Pataskala 5:15pm–6:00pm 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue Woodington Drive: Pataskala 5:15pm–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 Apr 29 2026 Wed Be a Superhero 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners | Birth-5 Lakewood This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Be a Superhero 10:30am–11:00am Lakewood Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Celebrate National Superhero Day! Enjoy superhero stories, songs, and activities that encourage imagination through play. Children are invited to come dressed as your favorite superhero; all little heroes are welcome. 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 Apr 29 2026 Wed Tots and Twos 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Tots and Twos 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 2. 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 29 2026 Wed Conflict and Memory: Understanding the Copus Massacre 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Conflict and Memory: Understanding the Copus Massacre 11:00am–12:30pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Curator Kenny Libben discusses one of the most significant and tragic events to occur in Ohio during the War of 1812.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Blackout Poetry 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Blackout Poetry 5:30pm–6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Event Details: Celebrate National Poetry Month by turning ordinary text into extraordinary art! Join us for a hands-on blackout poetry workshop to doodle, circle, scribble, and strike through your way to a one-of-a kind visual poem. 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 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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Little Listeners: Bugs, Slugs, and Other Creatures 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners | Birth-5 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Little Listeners: Bugs, Slugs, and Other Creatures 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 Event Details: This preschool story time features stories, songs, and activities all about bugs, slugs, and other creepy, crawly creatures. Perfect for curious kids who love a little adventure! 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 Bird and Insect Relationships: A Global View 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Bird and Insect Relationships: A Global View 1:00pm–2:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Ornithologist Anna Rose discusses global bird and insect diversity in the context of her research projects in Ohio and in the cloud forests of Costa Rica's Talamanca Mountains. 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 Apr 30 2026 Thu ESL Speaking Club @ COTC Pataskala 3:00pm–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 Apr 30 2026 Thu ESL Speaking Club @ COTC Pataskala 3:00pm–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: 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 30 2026 Thu The Floating Teacup 4:00pm–4:45pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 30 2026 Thu The Floating Teacup 4:00pm–4:45pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: A floating teacup makes a charming, personalized piece of home décor that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift. All materials are supplied to create your own whimsical design. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Maples & Manuscripts 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Off Site Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Maples & Manuscripts 7:00pm–8:30pm Off Site Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Discuss some of the best nature-themed nonfiction and explore additional resources through activities to deepen our understanding of the natural world. 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.
May 12 2026 Tue Board of Trustees: Personnel Committee Meeting 4:00pm–5:00pm Downtown Newark May 12 2026 Tue Board of Trustees: Personnel Committee Meeting 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Location: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Meeting of the Personnel Committee.
May 20 2026 Wed Board of Trustees: Regular Business Meeting 4:00pm–5:30pm Downtown Newark May 20 2026 Wed Board of Trustees: Regular Business Meeting 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Location: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Bi-Monthly meeting of the Licking County Library Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting.
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)
Jun 17 2026 Wed Board of Trustees: Finance Committee Meeting 4:00pm–5:00pm Downtown Newark Jun 17 2026 Wed Board of Trustees: Finance Committee Meeting 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Location: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Licking County Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee.
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)
Jul 15 2026 Wed Board of Trustees: Regular Business Meeting 4:00pm–5:30pm Downtown Newark Jul 15 2026 Wed Board of Trustees: Regular Business Meeting 4:00pm–5:30pm Library Location: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Bi-Monthly meeting of the Licking County Library Board of Trustees Regular Business Meeting.
Aug 11 2026 Tue Board of Trustees: Personnel Committee Meeting 4:00pm–5:00pm Downtown Newark Aug 11 2026 Tue Board of Trustees: Personnel Committee Meeting 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Location: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Meeting of the Personnel Committee.
Aug 19 2026 Wed Board of Trustees: Finance Committee Meeting 4:00pm–5:00pm Downtown Newark Aug 19 2026 Wed Board of Trustees: Finance Committee Meeting 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Location: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Licking County Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee.
