Closing Closed: Staff Development Day All Day All Branches Apr 24 2026 Fri Closing Closed: Staff Development Day All Day Branches: Buckeye Lake, Downtown Newark, Hebron, Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock), Lakewood, Mobile Library, Off Site, Utica, Virtual, West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)
This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Ready for Kindergarten 10:30am–11:15am Early Learners | Birth-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Early Learners | Birth-5" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Ready for Kindergarten 10:30am–11:15am Downtown Newark Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Early Learners | Birth-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Focusing on a new skill each week, we introduce literacy-based activities to help participants become successful readers and begin their educational journey into kindergarten. Designed for ages 3 - 5. 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 Flying Solo: Jerrie Mock Makes History 1:00pm–2:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Lakewood This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Flying Solo: Jerrie Mock Makes History 1:00pm–2:00pm Lakewood Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming, Local History, Performance Event Details: Born in Newark, OH, Jerrie Fredritz Mock made history as the first woman to fly solo around the world, setting records and reminding us that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. 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 Andrew! 3:30pm–4:00pm Elementary | Grades K-5 Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Elementary | Grades K-5" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Read with Andrew! 3:30pm–4:00pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Age Group: Elementary | Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Event Details: Spend Monday afternoons 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Game Night: Herd Mentality 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Utica This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Game Night: Herd Mentality 5:30pm–6:30pm Utica Library Branch: Utica Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming Event Details: Get ready for an "udderly" hilarious night of laughs and friendly competition! Grab your friends and "herd" on over for Herd Mentality. The challenge? Think like the crowd! Answer questions with what you think everyone else will say. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Skein Squad Crochet Group 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Skein Squad Crochet Group 5:30pm–6:30pm West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Activity Clubs, Arts & Crafts, General Programming Event Details: Grab your hook and join the squad! Skein Squad meets monthly to crochet, connect, and give back to the community. Bring your own yarn and hook, though some supplies are available. Keep your creations or share the love as gifts! 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 Plant Swap 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Plant Swap 6:30pm–7:30pm Downtown Newark 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Pressed Flower Bookmarks 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Pressed Flower Bookmarks 6:30pm–7:30pm Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Large Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Programming Event Details: Create a colorful pressed flower bookmark. This beautiful nature craft is perfect to hold your place or gift to a friend. All supplies are provided, just bring your creativity! 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 An Evening with Patrick Ryan, Author of Buckeye 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 23 2026 Thu An Evening with Patrick Ryan, Author of Buckeye 6:00pm–8:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Licking County Library is proud to host author Patrick Ryan at Weathervane Playhouse.
