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Friends of the Licking County Library Book Sale: Members Only

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Sale

Age Group:

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

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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:

This special preview sale is open to Friends of the Licking County Library. Interested in getting first dibs on all the great books? Become a member! Memberships are sold at the door:

Plant Swap

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

Discovery Center-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Programming

Event Details:

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

Off Site

Program Type:

General Programming, Speakers

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Programming, Speakers

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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)

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Programming

Event Details:

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)

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Elementary | Grades K-5

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Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5

Program Type: General Programming

Event Details:

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

Program Type:

Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

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

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9 am	This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Fossil Fables Take-and-Make 9:00am–8:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Stop by any Licking County Library location to pick up a Fossil Fable take-and-make kit. Your child can create their own Jurassic tale using the included dinosaur characters. Available while supplies last.
10 am	This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Read with Andrew! 10:00am–10:45am Elementary \| Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Spend Monday mornings with your favorite reading buddy, Andrew! He is 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. This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners \| Birth-5 Utica This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Library Branch: Utica Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5. 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 Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Dimensions Live! 10:00am–11:00am Elementary \| Grades K-5 Lakewood This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Performance Event Details: Roar into adventure with lifelike animatronic dinosaur puppets in a dynamic show by Dinosaur Dimensions! Enjoy storytelling, dino facts, and audience participation; plus a meet and greet for photos with your prehistoric pals. 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 Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners \| Birth-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5. 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 Sensory Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners \| Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5 Program Type: Inclusive Programming, Story Time Event Details: Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities leads a sensory story time. Use sensory bins and enjoy stories and movement activities! An American Sign Language Interpreter is present for our summer sensory story times.	This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Dimensions Live! 10:00am–11:00am Elementary \| Grades K-5 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Performance Event Details: Roar into adventure with lifelike animatronic dinosaur puppets in a dynamic show by Dinosaur Dimensions! Enjoy storytelling, dino facts, and audience participation; plus a meet and greet for photos with your prehistoric pals. 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 Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners \| Birth-5 Lakewood This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5. 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 Read with Hope! 10:00am–10:45am Elementary \| Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Spend Thursday mornings with your favorite reading buddy, Hope! She is a Pet Partners certified therapy dog and a very good girl who loves when kids read to her. Visit her in our children's area—she 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. This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Unearth a Story: Fossil Dig Sensory Bag 10:00am–11:00am Early Learners \| Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: If you love dinosaurs, then this Fossil Dig Dinosaur Sensory Bag is perfect for searching for fossils without getting dirty! 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 Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners \| Birth-5 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5. 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 Kindergarten Boot Camp 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners \| Birth-5 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Designed for students entering kindergarten in the fall, this 8-week program introduces educational and social elements of the kindergarten experience in an effort to boost the confidence of the student beginning their education 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 Y on the Fly 10:30am–12:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming Event Details: Buckeye Valley Family YMCA brings a variety of games and STEM/STEAM activities weekly. 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 "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.		This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Unearth a Story: Summer D&D Event 11:00am–2:00pm Teens \| Grades 6-12 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Open Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Registration Required Event Details: Dinosaurs, expeditions, and treasures, oh my! Join an Adventure in the Jungles of Chult on a 4-week campaign. Make discoveries, avoid dangerous creatures, and survive a hostile landscape that can be just as lethal. 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.
12 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 Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark 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 Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 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 Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark 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 Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 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 Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark 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 Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 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 Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark 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 Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Dino Tales 12:30pm–2:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us on the Mobile Library for a dinosaur-themed story time, the perfect adventure for little dino fans ready to learn, play, and explore! 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 Unearth a Story: Dino Puzzle Adventure 12:00pm–12:45pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Open Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists. 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 Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark 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 Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Dino Puzzle Adventure 12:45pm–1:30pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Open Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists. 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: 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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Read with Rue 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Read to Rue, a very friendly and happy Goldendoodle who would ruff to meet you!	This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Dimensions Live! 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Utica This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Utica Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Performance Event Details: Roar into adventure with lifelike animatronic dinosaur puppets in a dynamic show by Dinosaur Dimensions! Enjoy storytelling, dino facts, and audience participation; plus a meet and greet for photos with your prehistoric pals. 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 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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Movie-saurus 1:00pm–3:30pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Yabba-Dabba-Doo! Watch the live-action film of The Flintstones—the modern stone age family. They're a page right out of history! 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.	This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Dino Puzzle Adventure 1:30pm–2:15pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Open Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists. 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Read with Rue 2:00pm–3:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Lakewood This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: 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.	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. This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Dimensions Live! 2:00pm–3:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Performance Event Details: Roar into adventure with lifelike animatronic dinosaur puppets in a dynamic show by Dinosaur Dimensions! Enjoy storytelling, dino facts, and audience participation; plus a meet and greet for photos with your prehistoric pals. 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 Unearth a Story: What's in a Name? 2:30pm–3:30pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Why is a Tyrannosaurus rex called a "Tyrannosaurus rex," or a raptor called a "raptor"? Learn the Latin and Greek origins of these and other dinosaur names plus a handful of dinosaur-related vocabulary terms in ASL. 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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Dino Puzzle Adventure 2:15pm–3:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Open Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists. 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.
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 Early Readers Club 3:30pm–4:00pm Early Learners \| Birth-5 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Early Readers Club is a small reading group for preschoolers and kindergartners that focuses on early literacy 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 "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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Read with Rue in Buckeye Lake 3:15pm–4:15pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 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 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.	This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Dino Puzzle Adventure 3:00pm–3:45pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Open Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists. 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 Unearth a Story: Salt Dough Fossils 4:00pm–5:45pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Open Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Registration Required 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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Elementary Readers Club 4:30pm–5:00pm 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: Library Lab Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Elementary Readers Club is a small reading group for children in first through third grade that focuses on developing literacy 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 "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Yarn Club 4:30pm–6:00pm Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: Activity Clubs Event Details: Learn to knit or crochet and hang out with a group. All skill levels are welcome. You bring the needles or hook; we supply the yarn! 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 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. This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Read with Rue in Thornville 4:45pm–5:30pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Read with Rue in Pataskala 5:15pm–6:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 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 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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Dimensions Live! 6:00pm–7:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Performance Event Details: Roar into adventure with lifelike animatronic dinosaur puppets in a dynamic show by Dinosaur Dimensions! Enjoy storytelling, dino facts, and audience participation; plus a meet and greet for photos with your prehistoric pals. 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 "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Unearth a Story: Dino Nuggie Pillows 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens \| Grades 6-12 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Open Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Registration Required Event Details: The tastiest dinners are shaped like dinosaurs. Make a fuzzy pillow for your bed or chair in the shape of the beloved dino-chicken nugget. 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: 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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9 am	This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Fossil Fables Take-and-Make 9:00am–8:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Stop by any Licking County Library location to pick up a Fossil Fable take-and-make kit. Your child can create their own Jurassic tale using the included dinosaur characters. Available while supplies last.
10 am	This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Read with Andrew! 10:00am–10:45am Elementary \| Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Spend Monday mornings with your favorite reading buddy, Andrew! He is 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. This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners \| Birth-5 Utica This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Library Branch: Utica Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5. 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 Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Dimensions Live! 10:00am–11:00am Elementary \| Grades K-5 Lakewood This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Performance Event Details: Roar into adventure with lifelike animatronic dinosaur puppets in a dynamic show by Dinosaur Dimensions! Enjoy storytelling, dino facts, and audience participation; plus a meet and greet for photos with your prehistoric pals. 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 Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners \| Birth-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5. 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 Sensory Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners \| Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5 Program Type: Inclusive Programming, Story Time Event Details: Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities leads a sensory story time. Use sensory bins and enjoy stories and movement activities! An American Sign Language Interpreter is present for our summer sensory story times.	This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Dimensions Live! 10:00am–11:00am Elementary \| Grades K-5 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Performance Event Details: Roar into adventure with lifelike animatronic dinosaur puppets in a dynamic show by Dinosaur Dimensions! Enjoy storytelling, dino facts, and audience participation; plus a meet and greet for photos with your prehistoric pals. 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 Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners \| Birth-5 Lakewood This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5. 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 Read with Hope! 10:00am–10:45am Elementary \| Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Spend Thursday mornings with your favorite reading buddy, Hope! She is a Pet Partners certified therapy dog and a very good girl who loves when kids read to her. Visit her in our children's area—she 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. This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Unearth a Story: Fossil Dig Sensory Bag 10:00am–11:00am Early Learners \| Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: If you love dinosaurs, then this Fossil Dig Dinosaur Sensory Bag is perfect for searching for fossils without getting dirty! 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 Family Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners \| Birth-5 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5 Program Type: Story Time Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs that help develop early literacy skills! Designed for ages birth through 5. 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 Kindergarten Boot Camp 10:30am–11:30am Early Learners \| Birth-5 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Event Details: Designed for students entering kindergarten in the fall, this 8-week program introduces educational and social elements of the kindergarten experience in an effort to boost the confidence of the student beginning their education 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 Y on the Fly 10:30am–12:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming Event Details: Buckeye Valley Family YMCA brings a variety of games and STEM/STEAM activities weekly. 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 "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.		This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Unearth a Story: Summer D&D Event 11:00am–2:00pm Teens \| Grades 6-12 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Open Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Registration Required Event Details: Dinosaurs, expeditions, and treasures, oh my! Join an Adventure in the Jungles of Chult on a 4-week campaign. Make discoveries, avoid dangerous creatures, and survive a hostile landscape that can be just as lethal. 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.
12 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 Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark 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 Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 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 Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark 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 Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 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 Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark 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 Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 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 Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark 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 Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Dino Tales 12:30pm–2:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us on the Mobile Library for a dinosaur-themed story time, the perfect adventure for little dino fans ready to learn, play, and explore! 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 Unearth a Story: Dino Puzzle Adventure 12:00pm–12:45pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Open Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists. 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 Summer Lunches 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark 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 Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Free lunch at the Library for children 18 and under. Held at our Downtown Newark location on the lower level. 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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Dino Puzzle Adventure 12:45pm–1:30pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Open Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists. 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: 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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Read with Rue 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Read to Rue, a very friendly and happy Goldendoodle who would ruff to meet you!	This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Dimensions Live! 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Utica This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Utica Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Performance Event Details: Roar into adventure with lifelike animatronic dinosaur puppets in a dynamic show by Dinosaur Dimensions! Enjoy storytelling, dino facts, and audience participation; plus a meet and greet for photos with your prehistoric pals. 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 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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Movie-saurus 1:00pm–3:30pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Yabba-Dabba-Doo! Watch the live-action film of The Flintstones—the modern stone age family. They're a page right out of history! 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.	This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Dino Puzzle Adventure 1:30pm–2:15pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Open Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists. 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Read with Rue 2:00pm–3:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Lakewood This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: 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.	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. This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Dimensions Live! 2:00pm–3:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Performance Event Details: Roar into adventure with lifelike animatronic dinosaur puppets in a dynamic show by Dinosaur Dimensions! Enjoy storytelling, dino facts, and audience participation; plus a meet and greet for photos with your prehistoric pals. 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 Unearth a Story: What's in a Name? 2:30pm–3:30pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Why is a Tyrannosaurus rex called a "Tyrannosaurus rex," or a raptor called a "raptor"? Learn the Latin and Greek origins of these and other dinosaur names plus a handful of dinosaur-related vocabulary terms in ASL. 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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Dino Puzzle Adventure 2:15pm–3:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Open Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists. 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.
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 Early Readers Club 3:30pm–4:00pm Early Learners \| Birth-5 Downtown Newark Open Registration Required This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group Open Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Library Lab Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Early Readers Club is a small reading group for preschoolers and kindergartners that focuses on early literacy 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 "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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Read with Rue in Buckeye Lake 3:15pm–4:15pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 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 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.	This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Dino Puzzle Adventure 3:00pm–3:45pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Open Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Calling all junior paleontologists! Children in pre-K through 5th grade are invited to explore the Mobile Library in a hands-on dinosaur adventure to follow clues, solve puzzles, and search for hidden bones just like real scientists. 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 Unearth a Story: Salt Dough Fossils 4:00pm–5:45pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Open Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Registration Required 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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Elementary Readers Club 4:30pm–5:00pm 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: Library Lab Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Elementary Readers Club is a small reading group for children in first through third grade that focuses on developing literacy 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 "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Yarn Club 4:30pm–6:00pm Teens \| Grades 6-12 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: Activity Clubs Event Details: Learn to knit or crochet and hang out with a group. All skill levels are welcome. You bring the needles or hook; we supply the yarn! 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 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. This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Read with Rue in Thornville 4:45pm–5:30pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Read with Rue in Pataskala 5:15pm–6:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 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 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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Dimensions Live! 6:00pm–7:00pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Performance Event Details: Roar into adventure with lifelike animatronic dinosaur puppets in a dynamic show by Dinosaur Dimensions! Enjoy storytelling, dino facts, and audience participation; plus a meet and greet for photos with your prehistoric pals. 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 "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Unearth a Story: Dino Nuggie Pillows 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens \| Grades 6-12 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Open Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Teens \| Grades 6-12 Program Type: General Programming Registration Required Event Details: The tastiest dinners are shaped like dinosaurs. Make a fuzzy pillow for your bed or chair in the shape of the beloved dino-chicken nugget. 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: 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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