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Explore Ohio Like a Hobbit

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 5:30pm

West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Programming

Event Details:

Hobbits only leave home under great duress, but when they do, they have grand adventures. Learn how you can get in shape and go on Middle-earth-inspired escapades close to home right here in Ohio.

Beekeeper Pretend and Play

04/30/2025 @ 10:30am to 05/02/2025 @ 5:00pm

Hebron

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

Early Learners | Birth-5

Library Branch: Hebron

Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5

Program Type: Story Time

Event Details:

Calling all little busy bees, imagine you are a beekeeper caring for a hive and selling your honey at the local market.

Exploring Care and Support Services

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Inclusive Programming, Speakers

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Inclusive Programming, Speakers

Event Details:

Alzheimer's Association, Central Ohio Chapter shares "Exploring Care and Support Services," which examines how best to prepare for future care decisions and changes, including respite care, residential care and end-of-life care.

Ask A Techspert

Smartphone Photography Basics

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Program Type:

Tech

Age Group:

Adults

Open

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.

Actual picture of craft

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

Open

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

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.

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Time	Sun (3/16)	Mon (3/17)	Tue (3/18)	Wed (3/19)	Thu (3/20)	Fri (3/21)	Sat (3/22)
3 pm				This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group. Cancelled 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. Cancelled 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
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group. Cancelled Anime Hang Out 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group. Cancelled 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, 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.		This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Word Slinger Squad 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Downtown Newark 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: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark Age Group: Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs, Classes & Workshops, Inclusive Programming Event Details: A creative writing workshop for adults and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities designed to encourage community connections, creativity and the practice of writing. This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group. Cancelled Writing Club: Defend Your Favorite Conspiracy Theory 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group. Cancelled 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, General Programming Event Details: Write and share a convincing argument about why your favorite conspiracy theory could be true. 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, General Programming Event Details: Get creative with crafty projects and games - there is something new every week. Don't miss out! 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.