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Jane Austen's Birthday Game Night

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room- Utica at Utica

Program Type:

Activity Clubs, General Programming

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Utica
Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Debut your Regency game skills in a fun night of celebrating the 250th birthday of Jane Austen. Enjoy a variety of games including cards, charades, riddles, and more. Regency attire is welcome!

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The Wes Holly Show

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Families are welcome to this song and dance party! When Wes Holly picks up his guitar or banjo, your children will be clapping, dancing, singing and laughing. Both new and familiar songs will be sung.

Taffy Pull!

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programming
Registration Required
Event Details:

This sweet and stretchy hands-on experience will have you rolling up your sleeves as we explore the art of making homemade candy.

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Windows 11 Basics

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech
Event Details:

In this hands-on class, our Techspert guides you through the basics of Windows 11. They demonstrate how to navigate your desktop, locate settings and tips to make your computing easier. This program is held at Ohio Means Jobs: 998 E.

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.

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