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KPop Demon Hunters Night

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Small Meeting Room - Lakewood at Lakewood

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Library Branch: Lakewood

Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood

Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5

Program Type: General Programming

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Be golden with KPop Demon Hunters trivia, crafts, music and snacks. Dress as your favorite character, make bracelets, and sample fizzy Saja Boys soda. Designed for ages 9-12.

Friends of the Licking County Library Book Sale

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm

Off Site

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Book Sale

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Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5, Elementary | Grades K-5, Teens | Grades 6-12, Adults

Program Type: Book Sale

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Support YOUR library while adding to your personal collection! The sale is in the former State Farm building at 1440 Granville Road, Newark. Books are sold for $5 per bag and distributed at the door.

Jane Austen and the Comedy of Complaint

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

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Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Programming, Speakers

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Dr. Linda Zionkowski explores the humorous role of complainers in Jane Austen's work.

Winter Tales from Around the World

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

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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: Performance

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On dark, chilly winter days, songs and stories light up our hearts! Come sing and dance with songwriter/storyteller Joanie Calem and her special "Winter Tales from Around the World." All ages welcome.

Beanstack: Challenge Accepted!

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

Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

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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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Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Programming

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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

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10 am			This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Y on the Fly 10:00am–11:30am 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. This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Color Our World: Draw Along with Jeff Nicholas 10:30am–11:30am Elementary \| Grades K-5 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Follow along with cartoonist Jeff Nicholas and draw a wildly colorful chameleon, a family of personified talking crayons, a loooong runaway hot dog and an original superhero! 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 Color Our World: Draw Along with Jeff Nicholas 10:30am–11:30am Elementary \| Grades K-5 Buckeye Lake This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Buckeye Lake Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Follow along with cartoonist Jeff Nicholas and draw a wildly colorful chameleon, a family of personified talking crayons, a loooong runaway hot dog and an original superhero! 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 Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners \| Birth-5 Buckeye Lake This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Buckeye Lake Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5 Program Type: General Programming, Story Time Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5. 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Licking County Aging Partners 11:00am–2:00pm 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 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Come visit our Mobile Library!
12 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 Free Summer Lunch 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals. 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 Free Summer Lunch 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals. 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 Free Summer Lunch 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals. 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 "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 Free Summer Lunch 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Children and teens under age 18 can join us for a free, nutritious lunch provided by the Salvation Army and SUN Meals. 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.
1 pm			This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Color Our World: Draw Along with Jeff Nicholas 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: General Programming, Performance Event Details: Follow along with cartoonist Jeff Nicholas and draw a wildly colorful chameleon, a family of personified talking crayons, a loooong runaway hot dog and an original superhero! 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 Color Our World: Paper Mâché Dragon Creation (Pt. 2) 1:00pm–2:30pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Work together to paint the sky dragon we made with paper mâché during part one. Painting will take place outdoors, so dress for a mess. 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 Color Our World: Draw Along with Jeff Nicholas 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Hebron This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hebron Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Follow along with cartoonist Jeff Nicholas and draw a wildly colorful chameleon, a family of personified talking crayons, a loooong runaway hot dog and an original superhero! 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 Color Our World: Movie Matinee 1:00pm–3:30pm 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: General Programming Event Details: All ages are welcome to watch this family-friendly movie. This week's movie matinee is Harold and the Purple Crayon. 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 Color Our World: Preschool Plexiglass Painting Party 1:30pm–2:30pm Early Learners \| Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Drizzle, swirl, splotch, or squirt washable paint onto plexiglass panels to make art. Dress for a mess for this outdoor program. 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 Color Our World: Mosaic Coasters 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Buckeye Lake 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: Buckeye Lake Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming Registration Required Event Details: Use small, colorful ceramic tiles to design a coaster inspired by the French street artist Invader. 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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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 Kroger: 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!		This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Color Our World: Teen Trivia 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: General Programming Event Details: What random knowledge can you put to use in a rousing afternoon of trivia? Bring a device and be ready to go head-to-head for the title of trivia champion. Test your skills and compete with friends. This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Color Our World: Draw Along with Jeff Nicholas 3:30pm–4:30pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Utica This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Utica Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Follow along with cartoonist Jeff Nicholas and draw a wildly colorful chameleon, a family of personified talking crayons, a loooong runaway hot dog and an original superhero! 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 Color Our World: Draw Along with Jeff Nicholas 3:30pm–4:30pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Performance Event Details: Follow along with cartoonist Jeff Nicholas and draw a wildly colorful chameleon, a family of personified talking crayons, a loooong runaway hot dog and an original superhero! 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.
4 pm				This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Summer Author Talk: Marie Lu 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens \| Grades 6-12 Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Register and submit questions for the author.
5 pm	This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Color Our World: Collage with Todd Camp 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Closed 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: General Programming Registration Required Event Details: Join artist Todd Camp and discover a new way to develop visual story telling through creative collage. Using various papers, mono prints, magazines, and photos, combine interesting elements into a completed masterpiece!	This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Color Our World: Graffiti Art 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens \| Grades 6-12 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming Registration Required Event Details: Learn about the art of graffiti and make your own mini graffiti wall. 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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