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Jul
4
2026
Sat
Closing
Closed: Independence Day
Branches:
Buckeye Lake,
Downtown Newark,
Hebron,
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock),
Lakewood,
Mobile Library,
Off Site,
Utica,
Virtual,
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
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This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jun
29
2026
Mon
Read with Andrew!
10:00am–10:45am
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
Utica
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jun
29
2026
Mon
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.
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This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
Lakewood
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jun
30
2026
Tue
Unearth a Story: Digging It!
Library Branch:
Lakewood
Room:
Small Meeting Room - Lakewood
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type:
General Programming,
Performance
Event Details:
Unearth your curiosity and dig into the incredible science that's all around us! Science Heroes will unleash a toilet tornado, explore a disappearing polymer, and demonstrate explosions and trajectory with a hydro-cannon.
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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This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jul
1
2026
Wed
Unearth a Story: Digging It!
10:00am–11:00am
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Library Branch:
West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type:
General Programming,
Performance
Event Details:
Unearth your curiosity and dig into the incredible science that's all around us! Science Heroes will unleash a toilet tornado, explore a disappearing polymer, and demonstrate explosions and trajectory with a hydro-cannon.
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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This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jul
2
2026
Thu
Read with Hope!
10:00am–10:45am
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
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 "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jul
2
2026
Thu
Y on the Fly
10:30am–12:00pm
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
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.
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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
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
Jun
29
2026
Mon
Summer Lunches
12:00pm–1:00pm
Downtown Newark
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.
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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
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
Jun
30
2026
Tue
Summer Lunches
12:00pm–1:00pm
Downtown Newark
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.
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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
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
Jul
1
2026
Wed
Summer Lunches
12:00pm–1:00pm
Downtown Newark
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.
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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
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
Jul
2
2026
Thu
Summer Lunches
12:00pm–1:00pm
Downtown Newark
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.
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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
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
Jul
3
2026
Fri
Summer Lunches
12:00pm–1:00pm
Downtown Newark
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.
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This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jun
30
2026
Tue
Unearth a Story: Digging It!
1:00pm–2:00pm
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Branch:
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room:
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type:
General Programming,
Performance
Event Details:
Unearth your curiosity and dig into the incredible science that's all around us! Science Heroes will unleash a toilet tornado, explore a disappearing polymer, and demonstrate explosions and trajectory with a hydro-cannon.
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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This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
Utica
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jul
1
2026
Wed
Unearth a Story: Digging It!
Library Branch:
Utica
Room:
Small Meeting Room- Utica
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type:
General Programming,
Performance
Event Details:
Unearth your curiosity and dig into the incredible science that's all around us! Science Heroes will unleash a toilet tornado, explore a disappearing polymer, and demonstrate explosions and trajectory with a hydro-cannon.
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 | Grades K-5
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jul
1
2026
Wed
Unearth a Story: Movie-saurus
1:00pm–3:30pm
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Library Branch:
Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock)
Room:
Large Meeting Room- Johnstown
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type:
General Programming
Event Details:
New friends and dangerous adventures await Littlefoot, as he journeys to Great Valley. You bring your friends, we'll supply the popcorn.
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.
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This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
Downtown Newark
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jul
1
2026
Wed
Unearth a Story: Make an Archelon Shell
2:30pm–3:30pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch:
Downtown Newark
Room:
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type:
General Programming
Event Details:
Archelons were gigantic prehistoric marine animals. They were very much like modern day sea turtles, but they measured up to 13 feet long! Make your own shell just large enough to cover your back, then paint it however you desire.
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.
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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Jul
1
2026
Wed
California Concept: Newark
3:00pm–3:45pm
Mobile Library
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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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Jul
2
2026
Thu
Flint Ridge State Memorial: Brownsville
3:30pm–4:00pm
Mobile Library
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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This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
Downtown Newark
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jun
29
2026
Mon
Unearth a Story: Sand Art
4:00pm–5:00pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch:
Downtown Newark
Room:
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Event Details:
Use different colors of sand to create a layered piece of art in a necklace or bottle.
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 | Grades K-5
Downtown Newark
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jun
29
2026
Mon
Elementary Readers Club
4:30pm–5:00pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch:
Downtown Newark
Room:
Library Lab
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type:
Book & Viewers' Clubs
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.
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This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
Downtown Newark
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jun
30
2026
Tue
Unearth a Story: Digging It!
4:00pm–5:00pm
Downtown Newark
Library Branch:
Downtown Newark
Room:
Discovery Center-Downtown Newark
Age Group:
Elementary | Grades K-5
Program Type:
General Programming,
Performance
Event Details:
Unearth your curiosity and dig into the incredible science that's all around us! Science Heroes will unleash a toilet tornado, explore a disappearing polymer, and demonstrate explosions and trajectory with a hydro-cannon.
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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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Jul
1
2026
Wed
Mary Ann Township Fire Department: Newark
4:00pm–4:30pm
Mobile Library
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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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Jul
2
2026
Thu
Hainsview Dr.: Hanover
4:30pm–5:15pm
Mobile Library
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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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
Early Learners | Birth-5,
Elementary | Grades K-5,
Teens | Grades 6-12,
Adults
Mobile Library
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
Jul
1
2026
Wed
Utica High School: Utica
5:00pm–5:45pm
Mobile Library
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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This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Elementary | Grades K-5
Mobile Library
This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group
Jul
2
2026
Thu
Read with Rue in Newark
5:30pm–6:15pm
Mobile Library
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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