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Building Early Literacy Skills

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Speakers
Event Details:

Do you have a child preparing for pre-k or kindergarten? This two-part series is designed to support families and their young children in getting ready for school.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Talk: Liann Zhang

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
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.

Closed: Memorial Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Talk: Extinctopedia

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
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.

Author Talk: Lisa Jewell

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
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 author.

This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group.

Color Our World: Tricks in Technicolor

10:30am - 11:30am
Elementary | Grades K-5
Buckeye Lake
Library Branch: Buckeye Lake
Room: Small Meeting Room- Buckeye Lake
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: General Programming, Speakers
Event Details:

Audience participation is encouraged as Professor Tony balances a Jenga game on his face and plays it, spins a bunch of bowls in the air, juggles seven balls and makes incredible things happen with sleight of hand.

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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.

Color Our World: Tricks in Technicolor

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Hebron
Library Branch: Hebron
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: General Programming, Speakers
Event Details:

Audience participation is encouraged as Professor Tony balances a Jenga game on his face and plays it, spins a bunch of bowls in the air, juggles seven balls and makes incredible things happen with sleight of hand.

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.

Color Our World: Tricks in Technicolor

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
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, Speakers
Event Details:

Audience participation is encouraged as Professor Tony balances a Jenga game on his face and plays it, spins a bunch of bowls in the air, juggles seven balls and makes incredible things happen with sleight of hand.

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.

Summer Author Talk: Katherine Applegate

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
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 author.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Everyday Conservationist: Nurturing Nature at Home

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Speakers
Event Details:

Climate change and biodiversity loss are creating existential threats to people and nature—but we can help!

This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group.

Color Our World: Meet an Artist!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Hebron
Library Branch: Hebron
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming, Speakers
Event Details:

Join a local artist from Centofanti Art Gallery for a hands-on art experience! See their finished artwork, hear about their creative process, and explore paints and clay. Dress for a mess.

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.

Closed: All Locations Close Early @ 5:00 p.m.

5:00pm - 8:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library

Closed: Independence Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group.

Summer Author Talk: Raúl The Third

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
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 author.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

In Search of Mothman

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Downtown Newark
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programming, Speakers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paranormal researcher Steve Ward shares the legend of Mothman. From November 1966 to December 1967, the town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, was overtaken by strange events.

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.

Color Our World: Draw Along with Jeff Nicholas

10:30am - 11:30am
Elementary | Grades K-5
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: General Programming, Speakers
Event Details:

Follow along with cartoonist Jeff Nicholas and draw a wildly colorful chameleon, a family of personified talking crayons, a loooong runaway hot dog and an original superhero!

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.

Color Our World: Draw Along with Jeff Nicholas

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Utica
Library Branch: Utica
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: General Programming, Speakers
Event Details:

Follow along with cartoonist Jeff Nicholas and draw a wildly colorful chameleon, a family of personified talking crayons, a loooong runaway hot dog and an original superhero!

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.

Color Our World: Draw Along with Jeff Nicholas

10:30am - 11:30am
Elementary | Grades K-5
Buckeye Lake
Library Branch: Buckeye Lake
Room: Small Meeting Room- Buckeye Lake
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: General Programming, Speakers
Event Details:

Follow along with cartoonist Jeff Nicholas and draw a wildly colorful chameleon, a family of personified talking crayons, a loooong runaway hot dog and an original superhero!

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.

Color Our World: Draw Along with Jeff Nicholas

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Hebron
Library Branch: Hebron
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming, Speakers
Event Details:

Follow along with cartoonist Jeff Nicholas and draw a wildly colorful chameleon, a family of personified talking crayons, a loooong runaway hot dog and an original superhero!

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.

Summer Author Talk: Marie Lu

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens | Grades 6-12
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12
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 author.

This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group.

Summer Author Talk: Rex Ogle

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
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 author

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Talk: Pria Anand

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
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 author.

Closed: Labor Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library