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Beanstack: Challenge Accepted!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Tech

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech

Registration Required

Event Details:

Discover how to participate in the Library's Winter Reading Challenge (begins January 2) using Beanstack. Our Techspert will show you how to create an account and join the challenge.

Jane Austen Tea & Etiquette Party

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Adults

Waitlist

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Programming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Curious about tea culture or seeking a relaxing escape? Our Jane Austen Tea & Etiquette Party invites you to sip delicious tea, sample light refreshments, and learn about the graceful traditions from the Regency era of tea etiquette.&nbsp

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

Open

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!

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

Open

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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11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Empowered Minds: Licking County Emergency Management Agency 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Established in 1988, the Licking County Emergency Management Agency is an offshoot of the Civil Defense Program of the 1950s, which later turned into Disaster Services. This free program is part of our lifelong learning series, Empowered Minds. The focus of this signature service is healthy aging and enrichment for the retirement-age citizens of Licking County. All adults are welcome. Empowered Minds is supported by a sustaining gift from Robert Trimble Jr., a lifelong learner, and, in part, by Licking County Senior Levy. Donations are appreciated. 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 Cancelled Empowered Minds: Rise and Fall of Ancient Athens 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Dr. Rebecca Futo Kennedy discusses civic life in ancient Athens. Dr. Kennedy is Associate Professor of Classics, Women's and Gender Studies and Environmental Studies at Denison University. She earned her Ph.D. This free program is part of our lifelong learning series, Empowered Minds. The focus of this signature service is healthy aging and enrichment for the retirement-age citizens of Licking County. All adults are welcome. Empowered Minds is supported by a sustaining gift from Robert Trimble Jr., a lifelong learner, and, in part, by Licking County Senior Levy. Donations are appreciated. 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 Empowered Minds: Blackhand Gorge 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Speakers Event Details: Aaron Keirns discusses Blackhand Gorge, the spectacular natural and historic gorge of the Licking River. His book, Black Hand Gorge: An Illustrated Guide, is available for purchase and signing at the time of the program. This free program is part of our lifelong learning series, Empowered Minds. The focus of this signature service is healthy aging and enrichment for the retirement-age citizens of Licking County. All adults are welcome. Empowered Minds is supported by a sustaining gift from Robert Trimble Jr., a lifelong learner, and, in part, by Licking County Senior Levy. Donations are appreciated. 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.
12 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Online Safety Tips 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Speakers Event Details: Newark Police Department provides online safety tips, including advice on recognizing scams, safely meeting strangers, limiting personal information shared online and more.
1 pm			This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Homeschoolfest: Day One 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Utica Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Utica Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Homeschoolfest features interactive programs for homeschool families. Day One: Learn cool facts while interacting with animals in an experience you won't forget. Presented by Bring the Farm to You. 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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Homeschoolfest: Day Two 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Utica Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Utica Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Homeschoolfest features interactive programs for homeschool families. Day Two: Discover the truth about wolves in Ohio Canid Center's informative presentation "Wolves: Fact vs. Myth." 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.