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 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 "Adults" group May 4 2026 Mon Aerial Microrobots: Insect-Sized Possibilities 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 4 2026 Mon Aerial Microrobots: Insect-Sized Possibilities 11:00am–12:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Dr. Kevin Chen discusses his work developing insect-sized drones with unprecedented dexterity and resilience.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed The Ecology of Ticks 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed The Ecology of Ticks 11:00am–12:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Biology Professor, Jessica Rettig, discusses her tick research at Denison's Biological Reserve and various Licking County parks, where she and her students record data to reveal more about tick habits, environmental preferences, and population sta 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 May 12 2026 Tue Facebook: Security Made Simple 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Facebook: Security Made Simple 1:00pm–2:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech Event Details: Protecting your digital life doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. This hands-on class breaks down Facebook’s security tools into easy, actionable steps to help you secure your photos and messages. Techsperts offer expert guidance and answers to common technology questions—for all skill levels! To schedule a free appointment at any of our locations call 740.349.5509 or email techspert@lickingcountylibrary.org. Zoom appointments are available. Techsperts are made possible, in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the State Library of Ohio.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Automobile History, 1900-1920 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Automobile History, 1900-1920 11:00am–12:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Rick Lindner reviews the early history of the automotive industry, highlighting some of the notable makes and models. Lindner is a long time Ford enthusiast who owns eleven Fords, all built before 1950. 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 May 14 2026 Thu Eating Grasshoppers 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Eating Grasshoppers 11:00am–12:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Dr. Jeffrey Cohen discusses his research for the book, Eating Grasshoppers: Chapulines and the Women Who Sell Them. 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 May 19 2026 Tue Caravaggio: Outlaw Painter 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Caravaggio: Outlaw Painter 11:00am–12:30pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Art historian and artist Sean Crum reviews the life and work of Caravaggio, one of the original bad boys of the art world. This free, virtual program is part of our lifelong learning series Empowered Minds. The focus of this signature service is healthy aging and enrichment for the retirement-age citizens of Licking County. All adults are welcome. Empowered Minds is supported by a sustaining gift from Robert Trimble Jr., a lifelong learner and, in part, by the Licking County Senior Levy. Donations are appreciated.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed The Mysterious Origins of the God of Israel 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed The Mysterious Origins of the God of Israel 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: Dr. Chris Farrar examines the historical origins of the God of Israel. One God, and only one, emerged from the multiplicity of ancient near eastern deities to become the God of Israel, and subsequently, the God of the universe. 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 May 21 2026 Thu And the Password Is... 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu And the Password Is... 1:00pm–2:00pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech Registration Required Event Details: Passwords, passkeys, 2FA—what does it all mean? Our Techspert will walk you through some simple ways to keep track of all those different security measures that we need to keep our digital life safe. Techsperts offer expert guidance and answers to common technology questions—for all skill levels! To schedule a free appointment at any of our locations call 740.349.5509 or email techspert@lickingcountylibrary.org. Zoom appointments are available. Techsperts are made possible, in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the State Library of Ohio.
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)
This event is in the "Adults" group May 26 2026 Tue Tick Talk: Diseases and Prevention 7:00pm–7:45pm Adults Lakewood Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 26 2026 Tue Tick Talk: Diseases and Prevention 7:00pm–7:45pm Lakewood Open Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: The number of ticks and tick diseases in Ohio have quickly multiplied over the last 10 years. Dean Kreager discusses tick species, tick pathogens, tick-borne diseases, tick bite prevention, and proper tick removal. 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 May 28 2026 Thu Dog Training by Rowan 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Utica Open Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group May 28 2026 Thu Dog Training by Rowan 1:00pm–2:00pm Utica Open Library Branch: Utica Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Speakers Registration Required Event Details: Rowan Grebeck has spent the last nine years immersed in the world of dog training and has successfully trained over 2,000 dogs. 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 May 28 2026 Thu Introduction to Chromebooks 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu Introduction to Chromebooks 1:00pm–2:00pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech Registration Required Event Details: Join our Techspert to learn the ins and outs of Chromebooks. Learn how a Chromebook differs from a Windows laptop and if a Chromebook can work for your needs. Techsperts offer expert guidance and answers to common technology questions—for all skill levels! To schedule a free appointment at any of our locations call 740.349.5509 or email techspert@lickingcountylibrary.org. Zoom appointments are available. Techsperts are made possible, in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the State Library of Ohio.
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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Kindergarten Boot Camp 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Kindergarten Boot Camp 10:30am–11:30am Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Designed for students entering kindergarten in the fall, this 8-week program introduces educational and social elements of the kindergarten experience in an effort to boost the confidence of the student beginning their 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 "Adults" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Ice Age Ohio 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Unearth a Story: Ice Age Ohio 6:30pm–7:30pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Speakers Registration Required Event Details: Dale Gnidovec, curator of the Orton Geological Museum at Ohio State University, offers a tour of Ice Age Ohio. Pleistocene Ohio was more than mammoths and mastodons. 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 Jun 8 2026 Mon Tick Talk: Diseases and Prevention 7:00pm–7:45pm Adults Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 8 2026 Mon Tick Talk: Diseases and Prevention 7:00pm–7:45pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: The number of ticks and tick diseases in Ohio have quickly multiplied over the last 10 years. Dean Kreager discusses tick species, tick pathogens, tick-borne diseases, tick bite prevention, and proper tick removal. 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 Jun 10 2026 Wed Turning Backyard Weeds into Wellness 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Lakewood Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 10 2026 Wed Turning Backyard Weeds into Wellness 1:00pm–2:30pm Lakewood Open Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Diana Hand, naturopathic doctor and forager, discusses the health benefits of some wild "weeds" and tincture making. 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 11 2026 Thu Kindergarten Boot Camp 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Kindergarten Boot Camp 10:30am–11:30am Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Designed for students entering kindergarten in the fall, this 8-week program introduces educational and social elements of the kindergarten experience in an effort to boost the confidence of the student beginning their 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 "Adults" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Decoding Digital Deception in the News 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 11 2026 Thu Decoding Digital Deception in the News 1:00pm–2:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech Event Details: Are you tired of misinformation clouding your judgment? Sharpen your critical thinking skills and become a truth warrior in this engaging class on identifying fake news in a digital world. Techsperts offer expert guidance and answers to common technology questions—for all skill levels! To schedule a free appointment at any of our locations call 740.349.5509 or email techspert@lickingcountylibrary.org. Zoom appointments are available. Techsperts are made possible, in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the State Library of Ohio.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Gmail: From Beginner to Pro 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Gmail: From Beginner to Pro 1:00pm–2:00pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech Registration Required Event Details: Our Techspert guides you through composing and sending emails, organizing your inbox with labels and filters, managing attachments, adjusting settings, and exploring helpful features like search and spam filtering. Techsperts offer expert guidance and answers to common technology questions—for all skill levels! To schedule a free appointment at any of our locations call 740.349.5509 or email techspert@lickingcountylibrary.org. Zoom appointments are available. Techsperts are made possible, in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the State Library of Ohio.
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Kindergarten Boot Camp 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Jun 18 2026 Thu Kindergarten Boot Camp 10:30am–11:30am Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Designed for students entering kindergarten in the fall, this 8-week program introduces educational and social elements of the kindergarten experience in an effort to boost the confidence of the student beginning their 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 "Adults" group Jun 23 2026 Tue Mandalas: Diagramming the Cosmos 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 23 2026 Tue Mandalas: Diagramming the Cosmos 11:00am–12:30pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Art historian and artist Sean Crum explores the spiritual geometric configurations known as mandalas. Mandalas are cosmic diagrams that have been around since ancient times. This free, virtual program is part of our lifelong learning series Empowered Minds. The focus of this signature service is healthy aging and enrichment for the retirement-age citizens of Licking County. All adults are welcome. Empowered Minds is supported by a sustaining gift from Robert Trimble Jr., a lifelong learner and, in part, by the Licking County Senior Levy. Donations are appreciated.
