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Smartphone Photography Basics

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Program Type:

Tech

Age Group:

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

Do more with those precious photos! Learn basic photography, editing, storage, and sorting tips from a Licking County Library Techspert. Participants are encouraged to bring their smartphone and their questions to class.

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Color Our World: Unique Gift Wrapping

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, General Programming

Age Group:

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

Gift wrapping is more than just a way to present a gift. It's an expression of love and thoughtfulness. In this hands-on workshop, discover the art of gift wrapping to elevate your presents with style and creativity and take your w

Crystal Clear Science

Color Our World: Chemistry of Color

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5
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Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Create rainbows, make something disappear, learn about invisible light and discover secret colors! The coolest take-homes will keep kids exploring long after the program.

Crystal Clear Science

Color Our World: Chemistry of Color

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hebron

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5
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Library Branch: Hebron
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Create rainbows, make something disappear, learn about invisible light and discover secret colors! The coolest take-homes will keep kids exploring long after the program.

Crystal Clear Science

Color Our World: Chemistry of Color

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5
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Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Create rainbows, make something disappear, learn about invisible light and discover secret colors! The coolest take-homes will keep kids exploring long after the program.

Color Our World: Preserving the Past

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Programming
Event Details:

Come and learn about best practices for storing, handling, and protecting your precious historical paper materials like photographs or important family documents.

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

Color Our World: Chemistry of Color

10:30am - 11:30am
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: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Create rainbows, make something disappear, learn about invisible light and discover secret colors! The coolest take-homes will keep kids exploring long after the program.

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.

Color Our World: Chemistry of Color

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

Create rainbows, make something disappear, learn about invisible light and discover secret colors! The coolest take-homes will keep kids exploring long after the program.

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.

Color Our World: Chemistry of Color

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Create rainbows, make something disappear, learn about invisible light and discover secret colors! The coolest take-homes will keep kids exploring long after the program.

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.

Color Our World: Beauty and the Beast

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, Performance
Event Details:

Join Beauty on her journey as a strong and unselfish heroine, sacrificing for her family and saving a man trapped in a prison of his own making. Vibrant and colorful hand-painted scenery showcases hand-carved wooden marionettes who appe

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.

Color Our World: Beauty and the Beast

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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, Performance
Event Details:

Join Beauty on her journey as a strong and unselfish heroine sacrifices for her family and saves a man trapped in a prison of his own making. Vibrantly colorful hand-painted scenery showcases hand-carved wooden marionettes who appear an

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.

Color Our World: Beauty and the Beast

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Utica
Library Branch: Utica
Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Join Beauty on her journey as a strong and unselfish heroine, sacrificing for her family and saving a man trapped in a prison of his own making. Vibrant and colorful hand-painted scenery showcases hand-carved wooden marionettes who appe

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.

Color Our World: Big Red Balloon Dog

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: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Prepare to be amazed as a BIG balloon dog takes shape before you. Audience members will twist their own creation to take home.

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.

Color Our World: Big Red Balloon Dog

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Buckeye Lake
Library Branch: Buckeye Lake
Room: Small Meeting Room- Buckeye Lake
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Prepare to be amazed as a BIG balloon dog takes shape before you. Audience members will twist their own creation to take home.

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.

Color Our World: Big Red Balloon Dog

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Hebron
Library Branch: Hebron
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Prepare to be amazed as a BIG balloon dog takes shape before you. Audience members will twist their own creations to take home.

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.

Color Our World: Big Red Balloon Dog

10:30am - 11:30am
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: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Prepare to be amazed as a BIG balloon dog takes shape before you. Audience members will twist their own creation to take home.

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.

Color Our World: Big Red Balloon Dog

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Utica
Library Branch: Utica
Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Prepare to be amazed as a BIG balloon dog takes shape before you. Audience members will twist their own creation to take home.

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.

Color Our World: Big Red Balloon Dog

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Prepare to be amazed as a BIG balloon dog takes shape before you. Audience members will twist their own creation to take home.

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.

Color Our World: Tricks in Technicolor

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: General Programming, Performance
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.

Color Our World: Tricks in Technicolor

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, Performance
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.

Color Our World: Tricks in Technicolor

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

Color Our World: Dr. Insecta Bug Lab Experience

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: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Prepare to experience real entomology magic as Dr. Insecta introduces some of the most interesting and essential animals on the planet!

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.

Color Our World: Dr. Insecta Bug Lab Experience

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Buckeye Lake
Library Branch: Buckeye Lake
Room: Small Meeting Room- Buckeye Lake
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Prepare to experience real entomology magic as Dr. Insecta introduces some of the most interesting and essential animals on the planet!

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.

Color Our World: Dr. Insecta Bug Lab Experience

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Hebron
Library Branch: Hebron
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Prepare to experience real entomology magic as Dr. Insecta introduces some of the most interesting and essential animals on the planet!

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.

Color Our World: Dr. Insecta Bug Lab Experience

10:30am - 11:30am
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: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Prepare to experience real entomology magic as Dr. Insecta introduces some of the most interesting and essential animals on the planet!

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.

Color Our World: Dr. Insecta Bug Lab Experience

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Utica
Library Branch: Utica
Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Prepare to experience real entomology magic as Dr. Insecta introduces some of the most interesting and essential animals on the planet!

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.

Color Our World: Dr. Insecta Bug Lab Experience

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Downtown Newark
Library Branch: Downtown Newark
Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Prepare to experience real entomology magic as Dr. Insecta introduces some of the most interesting and essential animals on the planet!

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.

Color Our World: Didgeridoo Down Under

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Buckeye Lake
Library Branch: Buckeye Lake
Room: Small Meeting Room- Buckeye Lake
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

The Didgeridoo Down Under Show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling and audience participation.

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.

Color Our World: Eric Unger Crayons

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary | Grades K-5
Utica
Library Branch: Utica
Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica
Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming, Performance
Event Details:

Even broken crayons still color. Join Utica's Eric Unger from Unger's Crayons and learn how to upcycle crayons. Bring your used, broken crayons to the Library and Eric will demonstrate how to create a fun new coloring shape.

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.