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Plant Swap

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

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Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark

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Do you want different plants or have extra? Come to the plant swap! You can even bring your extra pots. Participants can take one new plant for each one they bring.

An Evening with Patrick Ryan, Author of Buckeye

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Licking County Library is proud to host author Patrick Ryan at Weathervane Playhouse.

Crow Party Trinket Swap

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

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Age Group: Adults

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April 27th is International Crow and Raven Appreciation Day, and to celebrate, we are having a trinket swap! Bring a few bobbles, tchotchkes, or bric-a-brac to trade with others and go home with something new for your collection.

Read with Rue

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

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Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5

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Read to Rue, a very friendly and happy Goldendoodle who would ruff to meet you! All ages are welcome to enjoy this positive and inclusive reading experience with a certified therapy dog.

The Ecology of Ticks

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

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Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark

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Biology Professor, Jessica Rettig, discusses her tick research at Denison's Biological Reserve and various Licking County parks, where she and her students record data to reveal more about tick habits, environmental preferences, and population sta

Cookies and Cram Cafe

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

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Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12

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Study in our meeting room transformed into a chill, low-pressure zone, complete with calm lo-fi beats. Stress toys and plushies are available for when you need a break, and cocoa and cookies for when the studying makes you crash.

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11 am				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 Condominiums at Northtowne 11:00am–11:45am 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 Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults.
12 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Unearth a Story: Puzzle Palooza 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Registration Required Event Details: A lively jigsaw puzzle contest where you race each other to see who can complete their puzzle first! If you're a seasoned puzzler or just enjoy a good challenge, this event is filled with friendly competition, plenty of laughs, and prizes for 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.
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Turning Backyard Weeds into Wellness 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Lakewood Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Diana Hand, naturopathic doctor and forager, discusses the health benefits of some wild "weeds" and tincture making. 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 Decoding Digital Deception in the News 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: Are you tired of misinformation clouding your judgment? Sharpen your critical thinking skills and become a truth warrior in this engaging class on identifying fake news in a digital world. 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk: Roadmap to Wellbeing 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group 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 "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 Kroger: Johnstown 3:15pm–3:45pm 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 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: The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults. 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 Liberty Park: Pataskala 3:15pm–4:00pm 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 Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults. 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 Fredonia Mall: Fredonia (Sprinter Van) 3:15pm–3:45pm 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 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: The Sprinter Van is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults. 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 "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 Ridge Estates: Pataskala 4:15pm–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 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 Sunset Drive: Hebron 4:30pm–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 Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults. 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 Brownsville Christian Life Center: Brownsville 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 Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults. 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 Shalimar Dr: Newark (Sprinter Van) 4:15pm–4:45pm 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 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: The Sprinter Van is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults. 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 ESL Speaking Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs, 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.
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 First Community Church: Buckeye Lake 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 Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults. 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 Babcock Book Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Event Details: Copies of People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks are available at the Joh 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 Eagle Wings Academy: Jacksontown 5:45pm–6:15pm 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 Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Event Details: The Mobile Library is visiting your community! Browse books for all ages and enjoy creative crafts, games, and interactive displays for children and adults. 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 Unearth a Story: Fossil Diffuser 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Unearth your creativity by creating your own fossil-inspired diffuser using air-dry clay, essential oils, and the botanical imprint of your choice. 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 Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Terrariums 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create your own miniature dinosaur terrarium while learning about Ohio's environment during the time of the dinosaurs! 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 Romantasy Book & Craft Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Downtown Newark Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required 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. 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 Unearth a Story: Geology of Mammoth Cave National Park 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Lakewood This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Uncover the geological secrets of Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest known cave on Earth. Named for the immense size of its many rooms and passages, Mammoth Cave currently boasts 426 miles of explored and mapped passages. James St. 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.
7 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Tick Talk: Diseases and Prevention 7:00pm–7:45pm Adults Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: The number of ticks and tick diseases in Ohio have quickly multiplied over the last 10 years. Dean Kreager discusses tick species, tick pathogens, tick-borne diseases, tick bite prevention, and proper tick removal. 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 Author Talk: Matt Dinniman 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group 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.

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