Week Calendar

Featured Events

Read with Andrew!

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5

Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)

Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5

Program Type: General Programming

Event Details:

Spend Monday afternoons with your favorite reading buddy, Andrew! He is a Pet Partners certified therapy dog and a very good boy who loves when kids read to him. Visit him in our children's area—he cannot wait to see you!

Ask A Techspert

Beanstack: Challenge Accepted!

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Tech

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)

Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech

Registration Required

Event Details:

Discover how to participate in the Library's 2026 Adult Winter Reading Challenge using Beanstack. Our Techspert will show you how to create an account and join the challenge.

Wordsmith Workshop

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Conference Room at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

Activity Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Activity Clubs

Event Details:

Join a welcoming community of writers at your Library! Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, our writing club offers a supportive space to share your work, receive constructive feedback, and spark creativity.

Ask A Techspert

Beanstack: Challenge Accepted!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Small Meeting Room - Lakewood at Lakewood

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Tech

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Lakewood

Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech

Registration Required

Event Details:

Discover how to participate in the Library's 2026 Adult Winter Reading Challenge using Beanstack. Our Techspert will show you how to create an account and join the challenge.

Winter Mug Bird Feeders

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, General Programming

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5

Open

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Be a helper to our non-migratory bird friends this winter by creating a lovely bird feeder out of a mug and saucer!

The Chameleon Game Night

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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

Event Details:

Looking for a game that’s quick, clever, and full of laughs? The Chameleon is a bluffing board game where players race to spot the sneaky chameleon before it blends in and escapes.

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Time	Sun (7/14)	Mon (7/15)	Tue (7/16)	Wed (7/17)	Thu (7/18)	Fri (7/19)	Sat (7/20)
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Adventure Begins: When Ohio Was the West 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Local History Event Details: The Westward expansion brought white settlers to Licking County beginning in 1798. This program shares the stories of the men and women who first called Licking County home. 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.