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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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General Programming, Speakers

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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, Speakers

Registration Required

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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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Classes & Workshops, Tech

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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

Registration Required

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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

Registration Required

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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

Jane Austen's Birthday Game Night

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Small Meeting Room- Utica at Utica

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Activity Clubs, General Programming

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Adults

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Library Branch: Utica

Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica

Age Group: Adults

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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!

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11 am						This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Tunes and Tales 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Performance Event Details: Your family’s musical adventures begin here! Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra musicians share their favorite stories, songs, and musical games in a series that introduces your young listeners to the instruments of the orchestra.
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 This event is in the "Adults" group The Village on Main: Newark 12:30pm–1:00pm 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 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 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.
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3 pm	This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Middle Grade Readers Club 3:00pm–3:30pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Downtown Newark Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Middle Grade Readers Club is a small group for students in fourth through sixth grade. Through stories and activities, participants will practice reading aloud and work on comprehension skills. 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 Reddington Rd. S: Newark 3:00pm–3:30pm 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 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 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 Reddington Village Condos: Newark 3:45pm–4:15pm 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 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 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 Unleashing Literacy 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 Event Details: Sit, stay, read. This family-friendly event is designed to help children improve their reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to a trained dog. Children will take turns reading and doing other dog-gone fun activities. 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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Elementary Readers Club 4:30pm–5:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Downtown Newark Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required Event Details: The Elementary Readers Club is a small reading group for children in first through third grade that will focus on developing literacy skills. 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 Shalimar Drive: Newark 4:30pm–5:00pm 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 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 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 Citizens Park: Pataskala 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 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 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 Youth Classics Book Club 4:15pm–5:00pm 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: Library Lab Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Whether you are an emergent or independent reader, sharpen your skills through discussion, vocabulary development and creative thinking with your peers. Participants can vote on the chapter book the group reads. 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 Summit Glen Road: Pataskala 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 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 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 Autumn Way: Pataskala 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 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 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 Licking Valley Rd.: Perryton 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 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 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 The Well: Toboso 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 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 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 Look Up Ctr.: Newark 5:15pm–6:00pm 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 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 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 Woodington Drive: Pataskala 5:15pm–6:00pm 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 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 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 Legacy Park: Hanover 5:30pm–6:00pm 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 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 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.

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