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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

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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

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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

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Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

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

An Evening with Patrick Ryan, Author of Buckeye

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

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Age Group: Adults

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

Crow Party Trinket Swap

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

West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

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Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Adults

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

Read with Rue

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

West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

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Elementary | Grades K-5

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Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5

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

The Ecology of Ticks

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

Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

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Adults

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Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops

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

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10 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 Sharon Glyn Senior Apartments: Newark 10:00am–10:30am 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.
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 Bill E. Mitchell Retirement Village: Heath 11:00am–12:00pm 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.
12 pm			This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Unearth a Story: Dino Tales 12:30pm–1:30pm 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 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 Crafts 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 dino-themed crafts and activities, perfect for children in grades pre-K and up! This event will be alongside Y on the Fly at Velvet Ice Cream, so be ready for other activities as well! 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 The Village on Main: Newark 12:30pm–1:00pm 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.
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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 Reddington Rd. S: Newark 3:00pm–3:30pm 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: 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 Reddington Village Condos: Newark 3:45pm–4:15pm 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: 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.
4 pm	This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Shalimar Drive: Newark 4:30pm–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 Citizens Park: 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 Summit Glen Road: Pataskala 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: 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 Autumn Way: Pataskala 4:45pm–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: 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 Licking Valley Road.: Perryton 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: 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 Blackhand Gorge Entrance: Toboso 4:45pm–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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Early Learners \| Birth-5" group This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group This event is in the "Adults" group Woodington Drive: Pataskala 5:15pm–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 "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Read with Rue in Hanover 5:30pm–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.

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