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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.

Crystal Clear Science

Color Our World: Chemistry of Color

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Hebron

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5

Library Branch: Hebron

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.

Crystal Clear Science

Color Our World: Chemistry of Color

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark

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.

Color Our World: Preserving the Past

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Programming

Event Details:

Come and learn about best practices for storing, handling, and protecting your precious historical paper materials like photographs or important family documents.

Stevens Puppets Beauty and the Beast

Color Our World: Beauty and the Beast

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Small Meeting Room- Buckeye Lake at Buckeye Lake

Program Type:

General Programming, Performance

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5

Library Branch: Buckeye Lake

Room: Small Meeting Room- Buckeye Lake

Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5

Program Type: General Programming, Performance

Event Details:

Join Beauty on her journey as a strong and unselfish heroine, sacrificing for her family and saving a man trapped in a prison of his own making. Vibrant and colorful hand-painted scenery showcases hand-carved wooden marionettes who appe

Stevens Puppets Beauty and the Beast

Color Our World: Beauty and the Beast

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Program Type:

General Programming, Performance

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5

Program Type: General Programming, Performance

Event Details:

Join Beauty on her journey as a strong and unselfish heroine sacrifices for her family and saves a man trapped in a prison of his own making. Vibrantly colorful hand-painted scenery showcases hand-carved wooden marionettes who appear an

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11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. Empowered Minds: The Art and Life of Leonardo da Vinci 11:00am - 12:30pm 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: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Art historian and artist Sean Crum explores the life and genius of Leonardo da Vinci, the quintessential "Renaissance Man." "The Last Supper," "Virgin of the Rocks," and "Mona Lisa" were such innovative and revolutionary works of art that they inf This free, virtual 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 the Licking County Senior Levy. Donations are appreciated.
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Exploring Care and Support Services 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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: 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Empowered Minds: Shawnee State Forest 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: ODNR Naturalist, Jenny Richards, takes us on a virtual tour of all the great things to see and do at Shawnee State Park. This free, virtual 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 the Licking County Senior Levy. Donations are appreciated.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm				This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group. '80s Film Club 4:00pm - 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, Classes & Workshops, General Programming Event Details: Watch, discuss and dissect a classic '80s film. April: Back to the Future 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.
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, Classes & Workshops, 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.