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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.

Board Game Night: Scattergories

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Small Meeting Room- Utica at Utica

Program Type:

Activity Clubs, General Programming

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Utica

Room: Small Meeting Room- Utica

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Activity Clubs, General Programming

Event Details:

Think fast and get creative with Scattergories! Roll the letter die, beat the timer, and come up with clever answers that no one else will think of. The more original your ideas, the more points you score.

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11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Gravestone Symbolism 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Krista Horrocks reviews the language of gravestones. Ever wonder what the mysterious symbols on old gravestones mean? She deciphers examples and provides a window into historical ideas about death and the afterlife.	This event is in the "Adults" group Would You Like Fries with That: The McDonaldization of Society 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Downtown Newark This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Downtown Newark Room: Meeting Room A-Downtown Newark Age Group: Adults Program Type: Empowered Minds, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Dr. Carla Corroto explores the "McDonaldization of Society," a sociological concept describing how the principles of the fast-food industry have come to dominate society. These highly rational systems often lead to irrational outcomes. 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.