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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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10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group VITA Tax Preparation 10:00am–7:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Free tax preparation and e-file for federal, state and school district forms. Most taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $69,000 or less are eligible. Schedule an appointment by calling Licking County Coalition for Housing at 740.345.1970, ext. 200.	This event is in the "Adults" group AARP Tax Prep 10:00am–4:30pm Adults Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnstown (Mary E. Babcock) Room: Small Meeting Room- Johnstown Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming AARP professionally trained volunteers prepare federal, state and local tax returns for low and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those sixty and older, by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 740.641.2387 from 8:30am - 4pm, Monday through Friday.		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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Adults" group AARP Tax Prep 10:30am–4:30pm Adults Lakewood This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakewood Room: Small Meeting Room - Lakewood Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming Event Details: AARP is looking for friendly volunteers to join their Tax-Aide team and will provide training and support. Call 999.227.7669 for more information. AARP professionally trained volunteers prepare federal, state and local tax returns for low and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to those sixty and older, by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 740.641.2387 from 8:30am - 4pm, Monday through Friday.		This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group Prom Dress Swap 10:00am–12:00pm Teens \| Grades 6-12 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Teens \| Grades 6-12" group 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. 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 "Adults" group Navigating Caregiving with OhioKAN 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programming, Speakers Event Details: Learn about resources and services provided by Ohio Kinship & Adoption Navigator (OhioKAN), followed by a Q&A session. OhioKAN is a 100% free service for Ohio's kinship and adoptive families.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk: The Hidden Power of Dreams 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Visit our Mobile Library! 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
4 pm				This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Cardboard Car Drive-in 4:30pm–6:30pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Downtown Newark Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: General Programming Registration Required Event Details: Create and decorate a cardboard car, then stay for a drive-in viewing of Pixar short films! 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.
5 pm				This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Tote-ally Awesome Graphic Novel Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: West Newark (Emerson R. Miller) Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Book & Viewers' Clubs, General Programming Event Details: In the world of graphic novels, there is something for everyone! Come add flair to your tote bag while we discuss a graphic novel. This group is designed for kids in grade 3 and up. 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 Be Internet Awesome Bingo Bonanza 5:30pm–6:30pm Elementary \| Grades K-5 Downtown Newark This event is in the "Elementary \| Grades K-5" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Discovery Center-Downtown Newark Age Group: Elementary \| Grades K-5 Program Type: Classes & Workshops, General Programming, Tech Event Details: For the past 5 weeks, our young patrons have been mastering the five pillars of digital citizenship through the Be Internet Awesome program. Now, it's time to put those skills to the test in a fun, family-friendly Bingo Bonanza!
6 pm
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk: Kate Quinn 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.