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Featured Events

Preschool Play Day

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Early Learners | Birth-5

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5

Program Type: General Programming

Event Details:

This come-and-go activity time allows children 5 and under to play with other kids their own age and gives their caregivers a chance to socialize, trade tips and stories, and more.

VITA Tax Preparation

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Programming

Photo of round glass magnets decorated with thumbprints in the shape of hearts

Valentine Thumbprint Magnets!

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5

Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)

Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown

Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us to make fun and festive Valentine's magnets! Easy to construct and sure to become family favorites, capture little thumbprints and accessorize your fridge, all in one!

Wordsmith Workshop

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Conference Room at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

Activity Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Activity Clubs

Event Details:

Join a welcoming community of writers at your Library! Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, our writing club offers a supportive space to share your work, receive constructive feedback, and spark creativity.

Threads of Tradition

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:45pm

West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, General Programming

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, General Programming

Event Details:

This two-week art exhibition celebrates the beauty, creativity, and craftsmanship of rug hooking— an art form that transforms fibers into intricate works of design and storytelling.

VITA Tax Preparation

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Programming

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1 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Family Recipes: Save and Share 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech Event Details: Bring your treasured family recipes and a smartphone to this hands-on class. Our Techspert will guide you through the process of taking high-quality photos and editing them for clarity. 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.