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KPop Demon Hunters Night

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

Small Meeting Room - Lakewood at Lakewood

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5

Library Branch: Lakewood

Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood

Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5

Program Type: General Programming

Event Details:

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

Friends of the Licking County Library Book Sale

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

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Off Site

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

Program Type: Book Sale

Event Details:

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

Program Type:

General Programming, Speakers

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Programming, Speakers

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5

Program Type: Performance

Event Details:

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.

Ask A Techspert

Beanstack: Challenge Accepted!

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

Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Tech

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech

Registration Required

Event Details:

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)

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Adults

Waitlist

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Programming

Registration Required

Event Details:

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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All Day		This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Children's Book Week Celebration 11/03/2025 @ 10:00am–11/08/2025 @ 3:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Lakewood This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakewood Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Celebrate an entire week dedicated to children’s books! Visit the Library during the week to discover new games, crafts, and activities all about your favorite children’s book characters. 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.
10 am					This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Ready for Kindergarten 10:30am–11:15am 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: Focusing on a new skill each week, we introduce literacy-based activities to help participants become successful readers and begin their educational journey into kindergarten. Designed for ages 3 - 5. 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 BalletMet Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners \| Birth-5 Lakewood This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5 Program Type: General Programming, Story Time Event Details: Combine books, movement, and dance in this interactive story time. A BalletMet instructor reads a dance-themed book and uses movement activities to spark imagination. At the end, see and touch ballet attire, including a tutu and pointe shoes! 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 "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group D&D Day 11:00am–2:00pm 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: General Programming Registration Required Event Details: D&D is having a moment. Join our experienced Dungeon Masters in a one-shot campaign and a celebration of the adventure game that keeps getting better. 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.
12 pm
1 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Shirley Brooks-Jones and "The Plane People” 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: On September 11, 2001, the jet carrying Shirley Brooks-Jones made an emergency landing at Gander International Airport in Newfoundland, Canada. 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.
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk: Indigenous Identity 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Register and submit questions for the authors.
3 pm		This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Read with Andrew! 3:30pm–4:00pm 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) Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Come meet your new favorite reading buddy, Andrew. He's a Pet Partners certified therapy dog and a very good boy who loves when kids read to him. Visit him in our children's area—he cannot wait to see you! 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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Book Tasting 4:30pm–6:30pm 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: Come hungry for new-to-you books: picture books, easy readers, chapter books, and a healthy dose of nonfiction titles, too. Explore our amazing menu of titles and our open book buffet. Get suggestions from our friendly servers and tell u 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 "Adults" group Stay Smart. Stay Safe. Stay Connected. 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Learn from Licking County deputies how to protect kids in the digital world. 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 "Adults" group Flip 7 Game Night 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Utica This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Utica Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming Event Details: Are you the type of player to play it safe and bank points before you bust, or are you going to risk it all and go for the bonus points by flipping over seven in a row? 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.