This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Beyond Bee Balm: Creating Pollinator-Friendly Landscapes 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Beyond Bee Balm: Creating Pollinator-Friendly Landscapes 6:30pm–7:30pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Open Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Adults Program Type: Speakers Registration Required Event Details: Pollinators need more than a few pretty flowers. 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 Mar 24 2026 Tue Author Talk: America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Author Talk: America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis 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 "Adults" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Author Talk: History of US Women Astronauts 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Author Talk: History of US Women Astronauts 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Twilight Tales for Families 5:30pm–6:30pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Twilight Tales for Families 5:30pm–6:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Speakers Event Details: Learn about nocturnal animals like flying squirrels, opossums, and owls with Ohio Nature Education during this family event. 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 11 2026 Sat Julie Zickefoose: Books, Birds, and Following Passion’s Path 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Julie Zickefoose: Books, Birds, and Following Passion’s Path 1:00pm–2:00pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming, Speakers Registration Required Event Details: Julie Zickefoose offers a close look at the making of a natural history writer and illustrator. 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 Apr 14 2026 Tue Homeschoolfest: Day One 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Utica Open Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Homeschoolfest: Day One 1:00pm–2:00pm Utica Open Library Branch: Utica Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Speakers Registration Required Event Details: The Ohio Bird Sanctuary visits the Library for an unforgettable, hands-on experience! Meet a live owl up close and discover fascinating facts about this amazing bird of prey. 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 Apr 14 2026 Tue Author Talk: Brad Taylor 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Author Talk: Brad Taylor 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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Homeschoolfest: Day Two 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Utica Open Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Homeschoolfest: Day Two 1:00pm–2:00pm Utica Open Library Branch: Utica Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Speakers Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for a wild time with Licking Park District. Program Managers Anne Balough and Emily Fouts are stopping by to share fun facts and bust common myths about Ohio’s amazing wildlife. Think you can tell truth from fiction? 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Author Talk: Meaning Through Exploration, Uncertainty, and Risk 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Author Talk: Meaning Through Exploration, Uncertainty, and Risk 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 "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu An Evening with Patrick Ryan, Author of Buckeye 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu An Evening with Patrick Ryan, Author of Buckeye 6:00pm–8:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Licking County Library is proud to host author Patrick Ryan at Weathervane Playhouse.
Apr 24 2026 Fri Closed: Staff Development Day All Day All Branches Closing Apr 24 2026 Fri Closing Closed: Staff Development 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 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.
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)
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)
Sep 7 2026 Mon Closed: Labor Day All Day All Branches Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Closed: Labor 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)
Oct 12 2026 Mon Closed: Staff Development Day All Day All Branches Closing Oct 12 2026 Mon Closing Closed: Staff Development 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)
Nov 25 2026 Wed Closed: All Locations Close Early @ 5:00 p.m. 5:00pm–8:00pm All Branches Closing Nov 25 2026 Wed Closing Closed: All Locations Close Early @ 5:00 p.m. 5:00pm–8:00pm Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Nov 26 2026 Thu Closed: Thanksgiving Day All Day All Branches Closing Nov 26 2026 Thu Closing Closed: Thanksgiving 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)
Dec 24 2026 Thu Closed: Christmas Eve Day All Day All Branches Closing Dec 24 2026 Thu Closing Closed: Christmas Eve 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)
Dec 25 2026 Fri Closed: Christmas Day All Day All Branches Closing Dec 25 2026 Fri Closing Closed: Christmas 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)
Dec 31 2026 Thu Closed: All Locations Close Early @ 5:00 p.m. 5:00pm–8:00pm All Branches Closing Dec 31 2026 Thu Closing Closed: All Locations Close Early @ 5:00 p.m. 5:00pm–8:00pm Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Jan 1 2027 Fri Closed: New Year's Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 1 2027 Fri Closing Closed: New Year's 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)
