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Cancelled
Adults
Downtown Newark
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Earth on the Move: Understanding Plate Tectonics
10:30am–12:30pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch:
Downtown Newark
Room:
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Empowered Minds,
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Dale Gnidovec, curator of the Orton Geological Museum at Ohio State University, explores the plate tectonics of our dynamic planet. Nothing in Earth history makes sense without moving continents—it tells us why mountains, volcanoes, min
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.
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Last Day for Family Photo Op
10:00am–2:00pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Library Branch:
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Programming
Event Details:
Today is the last day to celebrate the winter season with a special family photo! Visit us with your loved ones and capture a festive memory in front of our cheerful holiday backdrop.
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Condominiums at Northtowne
11:00am–11:45am
Mobile Library
Library Branch:
Mobile Library
Event Details:
Visit the Mobile Library!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Jane Austen Movie Matinee
12:00pm–2:30pm
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Branch:
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room:
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Programming
Event Details:
Celebrate Jane Austen's birthday month by enjoying hot wassail and popcorn while watching 2005's Pride and Prejudice.
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Afternoon Tea & A Game of Whist
Library Branch:
Lakewood
Room:
Small Meeting Room - Lakewood
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Programming
Event Details:
Spend a genteel afternoon playing the classic 4-player card game Whist while enjoying a selection of teas and snacks in celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Raphael, Prince of Painters
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Empowered Minds,
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Art historian and artist Sean Crum discusses the art and life of Raphael. Raphael, along with Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, form the holy trinity of High Renaissance artists.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Beanstack: Challenge Accepted!
1:00pm–2:00pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch:
Downtown Newark
Room:
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops,
Tech
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.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops,
Tech
Event Details:
Join our Techspert for an engaging session on online shopping safety, where you'll learn how to spot scams, protect your personal information, and shop with confidence.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Medieval Ethics
1:00pm–2:30pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch:
Downtown Newark
Room:
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Empowered Minds,
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Dr. Chloe Armstrong explores the philosophy and ethics of the medieval world. Dr. Armstrong teaches courses in history of medieval and modern philosophy, applied ethics, critical reasoning, and metaphysics at Denison University.
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.
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Cancelled
Author Talk: The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs,
General Programming,
Speakers
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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Kroger: Johnstown
3:15pm–3:45pm
Mobile Library
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!
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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Liberty Park: Pataskala
3:15pm–4:00pm
Mobile Library
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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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Dec
10
2025
Wed
CRT Realtors by Water's Edge Community Ctr.: Buckeye Lake
3:15pm–4:15pm
Mobile Library
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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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Clover Valley Chapel CCCU: Johnstown
4:00pm–4:45pm
Mobile Library
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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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Summit Ridge Estates: Pataskala
4:15pm–5:00pm
Mobile Library
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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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Sunset Drive: Hebron
4:30pm–5:15pm
Mobile Library
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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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Brownsville Christian Life Center: Brownsville
4:00pm–4:30pm
Mobile Library
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Inclusive Programming
Event Details:
Practice speaking English in a relaxed environment. This is a conversation club for adults who do not speak English as their first language and want to enhance their communication skills.
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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Deer Trail Drive: Thornville
4:45pm–5:30pm
Mobile Library
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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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Kyber Run Cir.: Johnstown
5:15pm–5:45pm
Mobile Library
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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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Woodington Dr.: Pataskala
5:15pm–6:00pm
Mobile Library
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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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Dec
10
2025
Wed
First Community Church: Buckeye Lake
5:30pm–6:00pm
Mobile Library
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
Adults
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Jane Austen Tea & Etiquette Party
5:30pm–6:30pm
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Library Branch:
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Programming
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. 
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Babcock Book Club
5:30pm–7:00pm
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Branch:
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room:
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs
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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Jacksontown Road: Jacksontown
5:45pm–6:15pm
Mobile Library
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Language of Victorian Fans
6:00pm–7:00pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch:
Downtown Newark
Room:
Meeting Room B- Downtown Newark
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
General Programming
Event Details:
Step back in time and discover the fascinating history of Victorian fans and the secret language they once conveyed in polite society.
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Romantasy Book & Craft Club
6:00pm–7:00pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch:
Downtown Newark
Room:
Conference Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Book & Viewers' Clubs
Event Details:
Do you love fantasy mixed with your romance? This is a book club where chatting and crafting go hand in hand. Materials are provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Author Visit: Robin Yocum
6:30pm–7:30pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch:
Downtown Newark
Room:
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Event Details:
Author Robin Yocum discusses his work including the 2025 release, The Last Hitman, a thriller set in Steubenville, Ohio.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Cancelled
Adults
Downtown Newark
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Cancelled
Jane Austen Murder Mystery
6:00pm–7:00pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch:
Downtown Newark
Room:
Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
General Programming
Event Details:
A scandal of great proportions has rocked the Library! Join us as we uncover the mystery surrounding the dead body found in the Library. Bring your thinking caps as we delve into this Jane Austen-inspired murder mystery.
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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