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Science Lab

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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:

Form and test your own hypothesis about hands-on science experiments that you can do yourself! Play with color reactions, poke a straw through a potato, layer different liquids in a tower, and discover how much weight an egg can handle.

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.

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 Internet Safety 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Utica Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Utica Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech Registration Required Event Details: Techsperts suggest dos and don'ts for internet security. You'll be provided with guidelines for using the internet to best keep your data personal and private. 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. 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 Writer's Workshop 1:30pm–2:30pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: A writing workshop designed for homeschoolers. Discuss various elements of the writing process with a focus on imagination. Get ready to fine-tune your creative writing 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 "Adults" group Get to Know Android 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Tech Event Details: Join us as our Techspert covers the basics of your Android device, showing you how to organize your home screen, find and adjust settings, navigate the Play Store, and download apps. 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 U.S. Supreme Court: 2026 Review 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Dr. Sarah Hampson discusses current Supreme Court cases and decisions. 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.
2 pm
3 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Planet Earth 101 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Dr. Anjali Fernandes offers an engaging overview of the forces that shape our planet. 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.
4 pm
5 pm					This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Magical Miniature Worlds 5:00pm–6:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Let your imagination run wild as you create your own tiny world—a terrarium to take home. 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.