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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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3 pm				This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Y on the Fly 3:00pm–4:30pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" 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: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming Event Details: Buckeye Valley Family YMCA brings a variety of games and STEM/STEAM activities weekly. 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.
4 pm				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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Anime Hang Out 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts, General Programming Event Details: Hang out and make friends, all while watching anime and crafting. 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 "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Teen Tuesdays 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens \| Grades 6-12 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" 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: Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get creative with crafty projects and games—there is something new every week. Don't miss out!