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Beanstack: Challenge Accepted!

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

Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

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Classes & Workshops, Tech

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Adults

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Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech

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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)

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General Programming

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Programming

Registration Required

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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

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Activity Clubs, General Programming

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Adults

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Library Branch: Utica

Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming

Registration Required

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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

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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: Performance

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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)

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General Programming

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Adults

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Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Programming

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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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All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group Anne Frank: A History for Today Exhibit All Day 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Licking County Library is hosting the University of South Carolina's Anne Frank Center exhibit "Anne Frank: A History for Today" at the Downtown Newark location. The exhibit runs from Monday, November 11 through Saturday, December 14.
10 am	This event is in the "Adults" group Anne Frank House Virtual Tour 10:00am–11:00am Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Exhibits, General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Educators from the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina offer a virtual tour of the Anne Frank House. This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Mondays 10:00am–4:30pm 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tech Event Details: Techsperts are available to answer your technology questions. No appointment is necessary. 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Empowered Minds: Holiday Heart Health 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Experts from Licking Memorial Health Systems discuss the importance of taking care of your heart during the busy holiday season. 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 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Accessing Aging Services 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Inclusive Programming, Speakers Event Details: Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging experts present resources and services that can help older adults and their caregivers by assisting them with everyday living. November focus: Dementia	This event is in the "Adults" group Northtowne Condos 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: Visit the Mobile Library! This event is in the "Adults" group Empowered Minds: Indian Folk Dance 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, Performance Event Details: Sukanya Chand of Natya Nirvana and MUCAI Academy offers a historical discussion and live demonstration of classical and folk dances from India. Bharatanatyam, Odissi and Dandiya are among the styles and dances covered. 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: Anne Frank Exhibit Tour 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Downtown Newark Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Exhibits Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a tour of the exhibit, Anne Frank: A History for Today, an international exhibition that has traveled all over the world and is coordinated by the Anne Frank House. 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 The JusticeMobile 11:00am–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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Licking County Library is partnering with The JusticeMobile, a non-profit mobilized program that offers regular, on site legal clinics and educational workshops for those who need it. Hop on for resources and legal help. 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.
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1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Empowered Minds: The Benefits of Laughter 1:00pm–3:30pm Adults Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed 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 Registration Required Event Details: Laughter is often the best medicine. Experts from Pathways of Central Ohio show us ways to keep laughing. 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 Cutting the Cord 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tech Event Details: Using the internet to stream TV and movies has become very popular over the past several years. 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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3 pm	This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Clark Dr., Johnstown 3:15pm–3:45pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library!
4 pm	This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Luke's Crossing: Johnstown 4:00pm–4:45pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! 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 "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Look Up Center: Newark 4:00pm–6:00pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! 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 "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Hebron Evans Park: Hebron 4:00pm–4:45pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! 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 ESL Speaking Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs, Inclusive Programming Event Details: Practice speaking English in a relaxed environment. This is a conversation club for adults who do not speak English as their first language and want to improve their English communication skills.	This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group North Shore Boat Ramp: Buckeye Lake 4:00pm–4:45pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! 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 Author Talk: On Childhood Migration from Central America - In Conversation with Javier Zamora 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, Speakers Event Details: Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
5 pm	This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Lenn Lee Hannahs Memorial Park: Johnstown 5:15pm–5:45pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! 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 "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Union Township Hall: Hebron 5:00pm–5:30pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! 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 "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Goodwill: Buckeye Lake 5:00pm–5:45pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: Visit our Mobile Library! 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 Babcock Book Club 5:30pm–7:00pm 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: Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Copies of None of This is True by Lisa Jewell 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Romantasy Book & Craft Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Downtown Newark Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed 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: Arts & Crafts, Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Do you love fantasy mixed with your romance? This is a book club where discussions and making a craft go hand in hand. Materials are provided.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Jewish War Brides 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Dr.

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