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Smartphone Photography Basics

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

West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

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Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Tech

Registration Required

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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.

Color Our World: Unique Gift Wrapping

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

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Arts & Crafts, General Programming

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Adults

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Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming

Registration Required

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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

Color Our World: Chemistry of Color

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Large Meeting Room- Johnstown at Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)

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Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance

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Elementary | Grades K-5

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Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)

Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown

Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance

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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: Chemistry of Color

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

Hebron

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Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5

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Library Branch: Hebron

Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance

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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: Chemistry of Color

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

Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

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Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance

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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: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Performance

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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

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General Programming

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Adults

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Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Programming

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

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10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech Tuesdays 10:00am - 4:30pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group. 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. Condominiums at Northtowne 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: Visit the Mobile Library!
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Next Chapter Book Club 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, Inclusive Programming Event Details: A unique community-based book club for adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.	Reservation Board of Trustees: Special Board Meeting 12:00pm - 1:00pm Downtown Newark Library Location: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting To review and rate bid proposals. For meeting agenda, click here.
1 pm		This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Adventures in Art 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Inclusive Programming Event Details: A time for adults and teens with disabilities to explore arts and crafts while practicing self-expression. May: Mexican folk art	This event is in the "Adults" group. Empowered Minds: Civil Rights and the Labor Movement 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Dr. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Gmail Basics 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tech Registration Required Event Details: Our Techspert guides you through composing and sending emails, organizing your inbox with labels and filters, managing attachments, adjusting settings, and exploring helpful features like search and spam filtering. 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled An Afternoon with an Auctioneer 2:30pm - 4:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Not sure how to tackle spring cleaning or downsizing your home? Mike Mooney, from Mooney Auctioneering, provides guidance and information about how to prepare your home and personal items.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Author Talk: How to Use Anxiety to Thrive 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
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. Ramp Creek Community: Heath 3:30pm - 4:00pm 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. 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. Woodland Ct.: Heath 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. 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 "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. 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 "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. Villa Vista Mobile Homes 4:15pm - 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. 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. Luckee Ave.: Heath 4:00pm - 4:30pm 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. 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. Fox Run Dr.: Heath 4:45pm - 5:15pm 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. 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. Shelby Park: St. Louisville 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. 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! 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. Fourth St.: Brownsville 4:00pm - 4:30pm 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. 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. Deer Trail Dr.: Thornville 4:45pm - 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. 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.
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. Amber Mobile Home Park: Heath 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. 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. Utica High School: Utica 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. 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. Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Copies of A Perfect Day by Richard Paul Evan 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 "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. Jacksontown Rd.: Jacksontown 5:45pm - 6:15pm 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. 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.
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. 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! 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. Building Early Literacy Skills 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Speakers Event Details: Do you have a child preparing for pre-k or kindergarten? This two-part series is designed to support families and their young children in getting ready for school.

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