This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Licking County Aging Partners 11:00am–2:00pm Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Licking County Aging Partners 11:00am–2:00pm Mobile Library Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Come visit our Mobile Library!
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Author Talk: Casey McQuiston 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Author Talk: Casey McQuiston 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 28 2025 Thu Author Talk: Thriving in Chaos 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 28 2025 Thu Author Talk: Thriving in Chaos 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.
Sep 1 2025 Mon Closed: Labor Day All Day Some Branches Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing Closed: Labor Day All Day 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 "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Harry Potter Trivia Bingo 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Harry Potter Trivia Bingo 4:00pm–5:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Test your Harry Potter knowledge by playing a trivia bingo game! 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 "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Will Write for Pizza 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens | Grades 6-12 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Sep 2 2025 Tue Will Write for Pizza 5:30pm–6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Eat a free slice for every page you write at the Library (while supplies last). How's that for motivation to work through writer's block? 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 Sep 3 2025 Wed Child Car Seat Check 11:00am–1:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 3 2025 Wed Child Car Seat Check 11:00am–1:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: The Licking County Health Department is providing free information and child car seat checks!
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Sep 3 2025 Wed Family Literacy Carnival 3:00pm–6:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Sep 3 2025 Wed Family Literacy Carnival 3:00pm–6:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Everyone is welcome to this free event that will include activities, information, books, and fun for all ages! 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 Sep 3 2025 Wed Author Talk: Hannah Nicole Maehrer 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 3 2025 Wed Author Talk: Hannah Nicole Maehrer 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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Sep 4 2025 Thu Ready for Kindergarten 10:30am–11:15am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Sep 4 2025 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 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 Sep 8 2025 Mon Kroger: Johnstown 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 Sep 8 2025 Mon Kroger: Johnstown 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 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library!
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Sep 8 2025 Mon If You Throw a Mouse a Party 4:00pm–6:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Sep 8 2025 Mon If You Throw a Mouse a Party 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: Arts & Crafts, General Programming Event Details: He's going to want to invite his friends. They'll probably get hungry and want to play games. If they eat and play games, they'll have lots of fun. If they have lots of fun, they'll want to have another 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 Sep 9 2025 Tue Preschool Story Time: Virtual Author Visit 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Preschool Story Time: Virtual Author Visit 10:30am–11:30am Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: General Programming, Inclusive Programming Event Details: Special guest Karlie Waldrip, deaf children’s book author, and her deaf dog, Rhett, are joining us for a virtual visit during our Story Time.
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Bruce the Bear Party 4:00pm–7:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Hebron This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Bruce the Bear Party 4:00pm–7:00pm Hebron Library Branch: Hebron Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Join us for a bear-y fun celebration inspired by the lovable (and very grumpy) Bruce the Bear from Ryan T. Higgins’ hilarious picture books! We’ll share stories, play games and make bear-themed crafts! 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 Sep 9 2025 Tue Craftivism 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens | Grades 6-12 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Craftivism 5:30pm–6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming Event Details: Craft for a cause, show up for others, be the change you want to see in the world—all through the items you create. 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 Sep 10 2025 Wed Author Talk: Argue Less and Talk More 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Author Talk: Argue Less and Talk More 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 "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Ready for Kindergarten 10:30am–11:15am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Sep 11 2025 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 Sep 12 2025 Fri Play by Play 11:00am–11:45am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Sep 12 2025 Fri Play by Play 11:00am–11:45am Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Find new ways to engage and play with your little one. Add new activities and games to your routine to lean on when you and your kiddo are both ready to try something new. Designed for ages 0-2. 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 "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Sep 15 2025 Mon Knitting Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens | Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens | Grades 6-12" group Sep 15 2025 Mon Knitting Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12 Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming Registration Required Event Details: Come with any skill level to learn how to knit and knit as a group! You bring the needles; we'll supply the yarn! 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 Sep 15 2025 Mon Jeopardy: Library Edition 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 15 2025 Mon Jeopardy: Library Edition 6:00pm–7:00pm Downtown Newark Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Registration Required Event Details: Jeopardy: Library Edition is a fun, fast-paced trivia game based on the classic quiz show—with all questions themed around books, authors, genres, library services, and literary knowledge. 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 Sep 16 2025 Tue The Family Tree Readers 5:15pm–6:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Sep 16 2025 Tue The Family Tree Readers 5:15pm–6:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Join us for a family read-along by illumination, as we bring some of the outdoors in! Our nature-inspired story will be followed by an art session as we paint a family tree together. 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 Sep 17 2025 Wed Author Talk: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Author Talk: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell 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 Sep 17 2025 Wed Tastes of History 4:30pm–5:30pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Tastes of History 4:30pm–5:30pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Take a tasty trip back in time to prepare and taste a variety of foods with a history. 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 Sep 18 2025 Thu Ready for Kindergarten 10:30am–11:15am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Sep 18 2025 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.
