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Prom Dress Swap

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Teens | Grades 6-12

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12

Program Type: General Programming

Event Details:

Looking for the perfect prom dress without the price tag? Join us at the Library for a one-day-only prom dress swap! Bring a gently used formal dress to donate and take one home—no cost, no pressure.

VITA Tax Preparation

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Programming

A Very Hungry Caterpillar Picnic

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Small Meeting Room - Lakewood at Lakewood

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Early Learners | Birth-5

Library Branch: Lakewood

Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood

Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5

Program Type: General Programming

Event Details:

Celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day and the work of Eric Carle with a picnic-style experience. Enjoy playful activities that support early literacy skills such as vocabulary, letter recognition, and a love of reading.

School Spirit Crafts

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Teens | Grades 6-12

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12

Program Type: General Programming

Event Details:

Go, team, go! Create crafts that showcase enthusiasm for your school. Note: if your school is outside Licking County, please let us know in advance so we can have components prepared for you.

VITA Tax Preparation

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark at Downtown Newark

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Downtown Newark

Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General Programming

Board Game Night

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Program Type:

General Programming

Age Group:

Teens | Grades 6-12

Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

Age Group: Teens | Grades 6-12

Program Type: General Programming

Event Details:

Join Jeremy Thompson from Comic Shop Plus and discover new and unique board games.

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9 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 Friends of the Licking County Library Book Sale 9:00am–3:00pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Off Site 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: Off Site Age Group: Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Program Type: Book Sale Event Details: Support YOUR library while adding to your personal collection! The sale is in the former State Farm building at 1440 Granville Road, Newark. Books are sold for $5 per bag and distributed at the door.
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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 Friends of the Licking County Library Book Sale: Members Only Preview 3:30pm–5:30pm Early Learners \| Birth-5, Elementary \| Grades K-5, Teens \| Grades 6-12, Adults Buckeye Lake 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: Buckeye Lake 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:
4 pm				Reservation Board of Trustees: Finance Committee Meeting 4:00pm–5:00pm Downtown Newark Library Location: Downtown Newark Room: Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Licking County Library Board of Trustees Finance Committee.
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 Meadowland Drive: Newark 5:30pm–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.