This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 23 2025 Wed The Ohio Canal and Licking County 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 23 2025 Wed The Ohio Canal and Licking County 6:00pm–7:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local History Event Details: The Ohio Erie Canal’s groundbreaking ceremony took place on July 4, 1825, in what is now Heath. Upon completion, the canal would link Lake Erie and the Ohio River and pass through Licking County, creating an economic boon for the area.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 28 2025 Thu The History of Downtown Newark 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 28 2025 Thu The History of Downtown Newark 6:00pm–7:00pm Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local History Event Details: Downtown Newark has undergone significant changes since it was founded in 1802 as a swamp-infested square. The program provides an overview of the history of the square and its buildings up to the year 1900.
Sep 1 2025 Mon Closed: Labor Day All Day All 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
Oct 13 2025 Mon Closed: Staff Development Day All Day All Branches Closing Oct 13 2025 Mon Closing Closed: Staff Development Day All Day Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library
Nov 26 2025 Wed Closed: Thanksgiving Day Eve Close Early @ 5:00 p.m. 5:00pm–8:00pm All Branches Closing Nov 26 2025 Wed Closing Closed: Thanksgiving Day Eve Close Early @ 5:00 p.m. 5:00pm–8:00pm Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library
Nov 27 2025 Thu Closed: Thanksgiving Day All Day All Branches Closing Nov 27 2025 Thu Closing Closed: Thanksgiving Day All Day Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library
Dec 24 2025 Wed Closed: Christmas Eve Day All Day All Branches Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Closed: Christmas Eve Day All Day Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library
Dec 25 2025 Thu Closed: Christmas Day All Day All Branches Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Closed: Christmas Day All Day Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library
Dec 31 2025 Wed Closed: All Locations Close Early @ 5:00 p.m. 5:00pm–8:00pm All Branches Closing Dec 31 2025 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), Utica, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller), Virtual, Off Site, Mobile Library