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Vol. 10, No. 2 • June - August 2017

Summer Library Program 2017 May 30 - July 31

Lucile, LCL’s Mascot

KIDS @ the Main Library

All programs and activities are free. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are held in the Story Time Room.

Calling All Collectors! Hey kids, do you have a special collection that you’d like to share with the Library?

We want to display your collection. Kids in grades K - 5 can fill out an information form at the

children’s desk in the Main Library.

Summer Story Time Wednesdays, June 7 through August 2

(except July 5)

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Children and their caregivers enjoy stories,

songs, activities and more.

Lucile’s Summer Book Club

Grades K - 2

Wed., June 7 and July 12

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Grades 3-5

First Wed., June 7, July 5 and August 2

3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Summer Lunches Mon. - Fri., June 5 - August 11

Ages 1 - 18

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Drop in weekdays for the FREE summer

lunch program. Sponsored by the USDA.

Saturday Family Story Time Saturdays (except June 3)

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for

the whole family.

Kindergarten Boot Camp Session 1: June 5 and June 6

Session 2: June 12 and June 13

Ages 4 - 5

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Children and their caregivers practice

school readiness skills in this new series.

Registration is required.

Family NEW Movie Night Tues., June 6, 27, July 18 and August 15

6:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.

Bring your sleeping bag and pillow and join

us at the library to watch a new release

movie (rated PG). Call or check the online

calendar for titles.

Toddler Art Thurs., June 22

Ages 2 - 4

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. or

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Dress for a mess in this art program.


Art & Architecture

Passport Series Tues., June 13, 27, July 11, 25

Grades K - 5

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Kids explore and recreate different

architecture styles through a variety of art

mediums. Registration is required.

STEAM Building Thurs., June 15 and July 13

Grades 2 - 5

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

In June, learn about our national parks and

improve your orienteering skills. In July,

dress for a mess as you dig into dirt.


Learning in the Garden Wed., June 21, July 19 and August 9

Grades 2 - 5

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Enjoy planting a rainbow in June, using our

senses to identify plants in July and

exploring homemade plant dyes in August.

Please dress for a mess.

Wump Mucket Puppet Show Tues., June 13

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Children of all ages are invited to enjoy

stories on the stage hosted by the magical

puppeteers from Wump Mucket Puppets.

Toddler Dance Party Fri., June 9, July 7 and August 4

Ages 2 - 5

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Shake out those wiggles at this dance party

designed with toddlers in mind.

Meet to discuss the selected title.

Call or check the online calendar for

book selections.

Baby Play Date Tues., July 25

Ages 3 and younger

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Enjoy sensory play and parachute fun.


All About Bats Mon., July 10

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Learn about these furry flyers. Bring a

plain white t-shirt to create a keepsake.

Please dress for a mess.

KIDS @ the Main Library

Toddler Science Thurs., July 20

Ages 2 - 4

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. or

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Explore and observe in this NEW

program designed to encourage curiosity.


Ready for Kindergarten Mon., August 28

Ages 3 - 5

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Children enjoy a variety of fun activities

designed prepare for kindergarten.


Interactive Movie Fri., June 23 and July 14

10:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.

Get ready for a whole new movie

experience where you are part of the

show. Check the online calendar for titles.

Just Cos: Cosplay for

Beginners Workshop Mon., June 26, July 24 and August 14

Grades 4 - 12

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Learn the ins and outs of all things

cosplay. Get help researching a character, designing your

costume and creating special props. Registration is required.

Build a Better Solar System Mon., July 17

Grades 2 - 5

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Join a NASA Solar System Ambassador

and hear the latest news from space!

Magic Show with Dave Lehman Wed., July 5, 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. or

Thurs., July 6, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy this family magic show with local

magician Dave Lehman. Sponsored by

Park National Bank.

Dr. T-Rex and the

Dinosaur Show Thurs., June 29

6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Join Dr. T-Rex on an adventure at the library

where kids meet realistic, life-sized

dinosaur puppets and see museum quality

fossils up-close in this action-packed,

interactive show.

Meet Ronald McDonald! Thurs., July 27

6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Using magic and comedy, Ronald

encourages kids to find personal success

and have fun with reading.

Building Bubbles Mon., July 31

Grades 3 - 8

4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Play with bubbles and learn bubble science.

Presented by Licking County Library’s Teen

Library Council members.

Homeschool Series: Solar

Eclipse Viewing Party Mon., August 21

Grades K - 12

1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join us for this drop-in event to view

the solar eclipse. The best viewing time is approximately

2:30 p.m. Eclipse crafts and other activities are ongoing

throughout the afternoon. (Special glasses are provided.)

Teens @ the Main Library

Programs and events are located in the Teen Zone and are for grades 6 - 12 unless otherwise noted.

Minecraft Gaming Club Wed., June 21, July 19

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Want to battle for gamer glory with other

teens? Come play Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii.

Pathfinder RPG Group Mon., June 12, July 10

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join us for adventure with other teens and

play the world’s most popular pen and

paper RPG.

Make Some Noise! Fri., June 9, July 14

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Experiment with music in a group setting

with a selection of instruments including

guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and a few

surprises. Registration is required.

Project Postcard

June through July All Ages

Building a global community is as easy as sending a postcard! Postcards are available at each service desk of the Main Library for the duration of the Summer Library Program.

Share Your Talent with

Licking County Aging Program Mon., June 12 and July 10

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Enjoy sharing talents, interests and

hobbies with each other.

Building Battles &

Build Your Own Donuts Wed., June 7

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Participate in Pyramid, marble maze and

balloon sculpture battle! There is a

opportunity for prizes.

Wreck This Journal Thur., June 8

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

These journals are built to be destroyed!

Paint, poke, stain, smudge and discover

the joy of destructive art.

Get Creative with Abstract Art Thur., June 15

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy painting while learning from artist,

Caitlin Clay.

Unique It with Surrealist Art Thur., June 22

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Compose your own unique art

through creative exercises lead by

artist, Caitlin Clay.

Henna with Renuka Bhatt Tues., June 13

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Renuka Bhatt shares her talents

creating mehndi, a body art from Ancient

India. Enjoy snacks while waiting to get

your henna skin decoration! Registration is required.

The Art of Doodles Wed., June 14, July 12

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Create doodles with markers and learn

some tricks while you’re at it.

Treat Your Self

Fri., June 23

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Learn to make a bath bomb and lip

gloss to take home, then enjoy an

afternoon of relaxation.

Just Cos: Cosplay for

Beginners Workshop Mon., June 26, July 24 and Aug 14

Grades 4 - 12

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Learn the ins and outs of all things

cosplay. Get help researching a character, designing your

costume and creating special props. Registration is required.

Caricatures with Kurt Dreier at

TLC: Teen Library Council Mon., June 26

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Get your own Caricature drawing!

GED Classes with ABLE

Orientation: June 1 from

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Attendance required

Classes: Thursdays from

June 8, 15, 22, 29

July 6, 13, 20, 27

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Have you been wanting to get your GED in order to advance

your career or continue your education? Join us for an

8-week session of classes designed to prepare you for the

GED test.

This prep course is provided in partnership with ABLE, and

is free to any eligible student. Those who are 16, 17 or

18 years old must have proof of withdrawal from their

home district or evidence of a high school diploma in order

to participate. Registration is required.

Building Bubbles with

TLC: Teen Library Council Mon., July 31

Grades 3 - 8

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

TLC helps school aged children have fun

building bubbles outside on the library’s

grounds. Learn bubble science tidbits too.

Story Stew with

Cooking Caravan Thurs., June 29

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Part rebus story, part Madlib, part choose

your own adventure, part recipe. This

ridiculous journey teaches the essential

elements of a story through the use of an

enormous and ever-changing “book.”

Thursday Night Flicks

1st Thurs.,

June 1, July 6, August 3

6:00 p.m.

Adults, enjoy popcorn while watching a

newly-released movie.

Tuesday Night Trivia at Trout Club

2250 Horns Hill Rd. NE, Newark

3rd Tues., 6:30 p.m. June 20, July 18, August 15

Do you think you know it all? Prove it! It’s time to test your useless knowledge, eat and drink while you think, and compete for

prizes. Registration isn’t necessary, just show up as teams or on your own.

Mess Fest Sat., July 15

2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Play shaving cream Twister, make an ice

cream sundae on your face and more.

Dress for a mess.

Teens @ the Main Library

Programs and events are located in the Teen Zone and are for grades 6 - 12 unless otherwise noted.

Beginners Computer Classes Are you a computer newbie? This 3-week

course will help you feel more confident!

Computers for the Complete Beginner Thurs., August 10, 5:30 p.m.

Getting Started with the Internet Thurs., August 17, 5:30 p.m.

All About Google Thurs., August 24, 5:30 p.m.

Call 740-349-5520 to register.

Senior Cinema 3rd Thurs., June 15, July 20, August 17

2:00 p.m.

Need an afternoon out? Stop by, relax and enjoy a top-rated classic film.

Intro to Pixel Art Wed., June 28

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Explore simple techniques to get the most

out of every pixel in your pixel art.

Hebron Library

Bookmark Book Club Meets the last Thurs., 2:00 p.m.

June 29 Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women

Undercover in the Civil War by Karen Abbott

July 27 The Last Mile by David Baldacci

August 31 Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture

in Crisis by J.D. Vance

Buckeye Lake Library

Inspirational Fiction Book Club Meets the 1st Tues., 6:00 p.m.

June 6 Fading Starlight by Kathryn Cushman

July 11 Long Way Gone by Charles Martin

August 1 Love Story by Karen Kingsbury

Library Ladies Book Club

No meetings—just read the current month’s selection

and fill out a brief survey card.

June When Books Went to War by Molly Guptill Manning

July While We’re Far Apart by Lynn Austin

August Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly

Hervey Memorial Library

Bookworm Book Club

For those who love to read and want to share their thoughts

on books. There are no meetings for this book club, just read

the current month’s selection and fill out a brief survey card.

June The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff

July The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson

August Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier

Emerson R. Miller Library

Miller Book Club Meets the 2nd Wed., 5:30 p.m.

June 14 All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda July 12 A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles August 9 Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman

Brit Lit Book Club Meets the 3rd Wed., 5:30 p.m.

June 21 British Manor Murder by Leslie Meier July 19 Mansfield Park by Jane Austen August 16 The Quiet Man by Maurice Walsh

LGBTQ Book Club Meets the last Thurs., 6:30 p.m.

June 29 Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman July 31* Suicide Notes by Michael Thomas Ford (Please note: held on a special day.) August 31 Huntress by Malinda Lo

Mary E. Babcock Library Babcock Book Club

Meets the 2nd Thurs., 6:00 p.m.

June 8 A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

July 13 Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult

August 10 Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith

Ravenous Readers Book Club Meets the 2nd Mon., 6:30 p.m.

June 12 Picnic Ideas - Bring your favorite picnic food and recipe to share!

July 10 Summertime Smoothies - Smoothies: 50 Recipes for high Energy Refreshment by Mary Corpening Barber or Superfood Smoothies by Julie Morris.

Licking County Library Book Clubs June through August 2017

For questions about these book groups, please call 740-349-5553 or visit our website at www.lickingcountylibrary.info

Main Library

Fiction Discussion Group Meets the 1st Wed., 6:30 p.m.

Upper Level Conference Room

June 7 Moonglow by Michael Chabon

July 5 Commonwealth by Ann Patchett

August 2 News of the World by Paulette Jiles

Teen Book Club Meets the 1st Thurs., 5:30 p.m.


Grades 6 - 12

June 1 and July 6

Eat snacks, win prizes, and talk books with other teens!

Visit the Teen Zone to get your copy of next month’s read.

You don’t have to read the book to join.

Booked to Death Mystery Book Club Meets the 4th Wed., 6:30 p.m.


June 28 Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

July 26 Airframe by Michael Crichton

August 23 Suspect by Michael Robotham

Next Chapter Book Club

Adult Meetings Meets the 1st Tues., 12:30 p.m.

June 6, July 11, August 1

Teen Zone

Adults with developmental disabilities are invited to join us in

reading and learning, making friends, and enjoying a fun

community gathering place.

NCBC members vote on the books, improve literacy skills,

make friends, take part in the community, and have a lot of

fun doing it! The Next Chapter Book Club is a program of

The Ohio State University’s Nisonger Center.

See www.nextchapterbookclub.org or call 740-349-5552.

http://www.nextchapterbookclub.org

Children and Family Programs

Summer Library

Program Carnival Sat., June 10

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Come one, come all to the spectacular

Summer Library Program Kickoff Carnival.

Play games, get your face painted, enjoy delicious snacks,

and sign up for the program.

P. T. Reptiles Wed., June 14

2:00 p.m.

If you are into snakes, spiders, and various

other reptiles, don’t miss out on this

fantastic program.

Don Jakeway

World War II Historical Program Mon., June 19

1:00 p.m.

Don Jakeway recounts his time as a

paratrooper in World War II, including his

experiences in the Battle of the Bulge and

D-Day. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear

his story.

Newport Aquarium Shark Visit Sat., June 24

10:30 a.m.

Shark week starts early this year, when the

Newport Aquarium visits with a shark. Stop

by to learn about this fascinating fish.

Nocturnal Animals Wed., June 28

2:00 p.m.

Join Ohio Nature Education as they

educate families about nocturnal animals

and how they differentiate between

daytime animals. Learn about the different

types of animals and the characteristics

that allow them to function at night. There may be an

opportunity to see a life nocturnal animals!

A Fox at the Library Thurs., July 6

2:00 p.m.

What do we really know about foxes? Are

they like the animals we read about in

fairytales and myths, or is there something

more? Join us as Ironwood Wolves lead an

educational program answering all your fox

related questions—even giving you the chance to meet a fox.

Magic Show

Featuring Dave Lehman Wed., July 12

2:00 p.m.

Dave Lehman puts on a magic show like no

other. Don’t miss this fun, mysterious, and

magical program.

Turtle Lady Wed., July 19

2:00 p.m.

Join the Turtle Lady, along with her favorite

turtle friends, for an educational program

about turtles.

Family Movie Matinee Wed., July 26

2:00 p.m.

Join us as we show a family friendly movie.

Popcorn and snacks are provided while

supplies last.

Adult Programs

Buckeye Lake in World War II Thurs., July 27

7:00 p.m.

Learn all about Buckeye Lake in the 1940s and how this area was impacted by the Second World War. The event showcases many historic items including service uniforms, park memorabilia and more. Program at the Historical Society.

Canning and Preserving Class Thurs., August 3

6:00 p.m.

Did you grow a Victory Garden this year and have extra produce to preserve? Shari Gallup from the OSU Extension Office presents how to safely can and preserve your homegrown produce.

Teen Programs

Teen Movie Day Tues., June 27

12:00 p.m.

Two heroes, one an American icon while

the other is a millionaire philanthropist,

find themselves at odds. Forming teams,

an epic super battle ensues. Enjoy

popcorn and light snacks while watching an argument

between friends implode into a super battle.


Bugman

Tues., June 6

11:30 a.m.

Build a Better World─with BUGS! Learn all

about the building that bugs do with this

combination of videos and REAL bugs!

Wump Mucket Puppets Tues., June 13

11:30 a.m.

Enjoy a show presented by Wump Mucket

Puppets, a troupe of handcrafted puppets

performed by puppeteer Terrence Burke.

Robotics Tues., June 20

11:30 a.m.

Find out about the brave new world of

robotics technology when Nancy Richards

of East Ohio Robotics and her team of

young experts visit the library.

Osage Lane Creamery Tues., June 27

11:30 a.m.

Learn about the delicious world of

cheese-making. Emma Stout and one of

her goats visit to share the details of

raising goats and producing cheese.

Honeybees Tues., July 11

11:30 a.m.

Eastern Central Ohio Beekeepers

Association (ECOBA) shares information

about these fuzzy insects and their

contribution to our ecosystem. Learn how

honey is harvested while learning about the equipment

needed to start your own hive.

Birds of Prey Thurs., July 13

10:30 a.m.

Learn about these beautiful birds and see

some close up!

The Magic of Dave Lehman Tues., July 18

11:30 a.m.

Dave Lehman puts on a magic show like no

other. Don’t miss this fun, mysterious and

magical program.

Summer Library Program

Finale Party Tues., July 25

11:30 a.m.

We’ll have games, crafts and food as we

celebrate the end of our Summer Library

Program. Welcome a surprise special guest as we award the

prizes for our Build an Outdoor Fort program.

Teen Programs

Henna and Bollywood Movie Thurs., June 22

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.



India. Watch a Bollywood movie and enjoy

Indian snacks while waiting to get your

henna skin decoration!

Adult Programs

Introduction to Essential

Oils Workshop Thurs., June 8

3:00 p.m.

Examine how to creatively use essential

oils in making natural soap, lotions,

candles, perfumes and room sprays. Participants create a

bottle of room spray. Registration is required.

Photo: Patrons enjoy authentic Irish dishes at Hebron

Library's 3rd Annual Irish Festival.

Teen and Tween Programs

Board Game Mania Tues., June 6

Grades 6 - 12

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Play some fun board games and enjoy

snacks. Registration is required.

Henna with Renuka Bhatt Wed, June 14

Grades 4 - 12

10:30 a.m.



India.

COSI: Coaster Creators Mon., July 24

10:30 a.m.

This open inquiry, engineering design

workshop is filled with ups and downs as

you explore the engineering process,

communication and collaboration. First,

put the force of gravity (and teamwork) to

the test in a wild marble challenge. Then, scream ahead as

you build your own roller coaster. With limitless flexible track,

supports and marbles, if you can dream it, you can design it,

build it, test it, and redesign it until your coaster is ready to

thrill. Registration is required.


Summer Library Program Kickoff Party

Wed., June 7 10:30 a.m.

Join us for fun and games as we kickoff the Summer Library Program! This year’s theme is Build A Better World.

Magic Show Featuring Dave Lehman

Wed., June 21 10:30 a.m.

Dave Lehman puts on a magic show like

no other. Don’t miss this fun, mysterious

and magical program.

Summer Library Program Story Time Wed., June 28

10:30 a.m.

Come join us for a fun morning of stories, songs and a craft.

The Works: Energy and Electricity

Wed., July 5 10:30 a.m.

Explore the link of atoms to electricity, look at the different types of electricity (static and circuit) and get a brief introduction to conductors and insulators. Registration is required.

A Fox at the Library Thurs., July 6

5:00 p.m.

What do we really know about foxes? Are

they like the animals we read about in

fairytales and myths, or is there something

more? Join us at library as Ironwood

Wolves lead an educational program answering all your fox

related questions—even giving you the chance to meet a fox.

All About Bats Mon., July 10

10:30 a.m.



Please dress for a mess. (Shirts available

for $4, or bring your own.)

P.T. Reptiles Thurs., July 20

11:00 a.m.

If you are into snakes, spiders, and various

other reptiles, don’t miss out on this

fantastic free program.

Adult Programs

Reading Bingo June 1 - July 29

BINGO! Grab a card and work your way

through the book genres to earn Bingo.

Prizes are given for each book completed

toward the game as well as a grand prize

at the end of the Bingo competition.

Read a Mystery

and Try a Recipe July 1 - July 29

Choose one of our mysteries that also

include recipes. Read the book and fill

out a review card. And if you try one of

the recipes, review it as well. Turn reviews

in for a prize drawing.

Adult Programs

Miller Library Sewing Circle 3rd Tues, June 20,

July 18 and August 15

6:00 p.m.

Learn basic machine sewing and hand

sewing techniques. Bring your sewing

machine if you have one; other materials will be provided.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Historical Drama Group 3rd Wednesday of the month

6:30 -7:30 p.m.

June 21 Elizabeth: The Golden Age

July 19 Rebecca

August 16 The Quiet Man

We discuss each film, provide historical referencing and have

fun.


Bring the Farm to You! Sat., June 10

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Be sure to join us and have fun learning

about farm animals. This event includes

interaction with animals.

Wump Mucket Puppets Tues., June 13

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy a show presented by Wump Mucket

Puppets, a troupe of handcrafted puppets

performed by puppeteer Terrence Burke.

Dr. T-Rex and the

Dinosaur Show Thurs., June 29

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Join Dr. T-Rex on an adventure at the

library where kids meet realistic, life-sized


fossils up-close in this action-packed,

interactive show.

All About Bats Tues., July 11

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.



Please dress for a mess. (Shirts available

for $4, or bring your own.)

Magic Show

Featuring Dave Lehman Thurs., July 20

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Dave Lehman puts on a magic show like

no other. Don’t miss this fun, mysterious

and magical program.

Shark Week Crafts Thurs., July 27

All Day

Come and create terrorizing shark crafts

any time during the day!

Family Zumba Sat., August 12

1:00 p.m.

Melissa Organ leads us in a hour of

exercise and fun.


Teen Japanamania Club Thurs.. June 15, July. 27, August 17

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Join us to celebrate of all things anime.

*Parental permission is required.

Cupcake Wars Competition! Tues., June 6

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Competitors are challenged in their

decorating skill, with prizes for each

category. Registration is required.

Button Making Tues., June 20

6:00 p.m.

Make 1” buttons for your backpack,

jacket, and more.

Fashion Doll Makeovers Tues., July 11

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Come to the library and try repainting a

provided doll’s face, cutting and styling

the hair, altering the clothes.


Tosho-Con 3.0 Sat., August 19

3:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Japanamania teen anime club invites

you to participate in our 3rd annual

anime one-day convention. We’re

planning an extravaganza of anime con goodness, including

crafts, contests, games, prizes, panels and more. Everyone

who comes in cosplay will receive a special prize and can

enter our big cosplay contest at the end of the night.


Summer Library Program Kickoff Party Mon., June 5

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Kickoff summer with a puppet show, crafts, photo booth and

more library fun!

Builder’s Club Tues., June 6, Wed., July 5,

and Tues., August 1

4:00 p.m.

Construct things out of various materials,

follow plans, or build your own creations.

Family Story Time Weds., June 7 - July 12

11:00 a.m.

Bring your family and join us for stories, songs and crafts.

Tail Waggin Tutors Weds., June 7, 21, July 5, 19, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Thurs., June 8 - July 27, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Read to a dog! We’ll have furry friends certified by Therapy

Dogs International, eager to listen. Registration is required.

Little Tots Story Time Thurs., June 8, June 15 and June 22

11:00 a.m.

Little ones ages 0 - 36 months are invited to participate in

stories, songs and puppets.

Create a Planet Mobile Thurs., June 8

2:00 pm

Kids are invited to create a 3-D planet

and moons mobile.

Tie Dye Tues., June 13

11:00 am

Bring a clean white t-shirt or other item that you'd like to dye.

Don’t forget to wear old clothes—the dye is permanent!

Magic Show Featuring Dave Lehman Tues., June 20

11:00 a.m.

Dave Lehman puts on a magic show like no other. Don’t

miss this fun, mysterious and magical program.

Newport Aquarium Shark Visit Sat., June 24

1:30 p.m.

Start shark week off early when the Newport Aquarium visits

with a shark. Stop by to learn about this fascinating species.

Dr. T-Rex & the Dinosaur Show Thurs., June 29

4:00 p.m.

Join Dr. T-Rex on an adventure at the

library where kids meet realistic, life-sized


fossils up close in this action-packed show.

Family Movie Matinee Thurs., July 6

2:00 pm

This Lego film is about a millionaire,

named Bruce Wayne that must protect

Gotham City while also caring for a

teenager that he has accidentally adopted.

P.T. Reptiles Tues., July 11

11:00 a.m.

If you are into snakes, spiders, and various other reptiles,

don’t miss out on this fantastic free program.


Bleach Pen T-Shirts Wed., Jun. 7

2:00 p.m.

Your imagination is the limit in creating in this cool

color removing creative process. We’ll provide

everything you need.

Henna with Renuka Bhatt Fri., June 16

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Renuka Bhatt shares her talents creating

mehndi, a body art from Ancient India.

Teen Art Party Thurs., June 22

2:00 p.m.

Scott from Alley Art guides teens in creating their very own

canvas masterpiece. Registration is required.

Christmas in July Wed., July 12

2:00 p.m.

Choose from a variety of crafts to make and take: paper

ballerinas, snowman lights, button bouquets and more..

Teen Board Game and

Pizza Party Tues., July 18

2:00 p.m.

Eat, play and be merry!

Adult Programs

Beginning Origami Thurs., June 1

6:00 p.m.

Participants learn basic paper folding

techniques to create three origami

treasures. Registration is required.

Adult Coffee and

Coloring Sat., June 3 and July 8

10:30 a.m.

Join us for coffee or tea and spend a

little time coloring with friends.

Refreshments and most materials

provided.

Introduction to Goodreads Thurs., June 15

6:00 p.m.

Learn to use Goodreads to track books,

share reviews, and find new authors.

Paper Bead Bracelet Thurs., July 6

6:00 p.m.

Recycle magazines into beautiful beads

and create a bracelet to wear or give as

a gift. Registration is required.

Locations and Hours

Main Library 101 W. Main St., Newark • 740-349-5553

Mon. - Thurs., 9 a.m - 8 p.m.

Fri., 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sat., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sun., 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Sept. - April)

Buckeye Lake Library • 740-928-0472 4455 Walnut Rd., Buckeye Lake

Mon. - Thurs., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Fri., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Emerson R. Miller Library 990 W. Main St., Newark • 740-344-2155

Mon. - Thur., 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Fri., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Hebron Library 934 W. Main St., Hebron • 740-928-3923

Mon. - Thurs., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Fri., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Hervey Memorial Library 15 N. Main St., Utica • 740-892-2400

Mon. - Thurs., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Fri., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Mary E. Babcock Library 320 N. Main St., Johnstown • 740-967-2982

Mon. - Thur., 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Fri., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

24-Hour Broad Street Library 8660 E. Broad St., Reynoldsburg

740-349-5553

Open 24/7

Our Bookmobile provides mobile

services throughout Licking County.

740-349-5560

Check It Out! is published quarterly in

February, May, August and November.

Executive Editor:

Babette Wofter

Managing Editor:

Anthony Miceli

Assignment Editors:

Mary Harmon

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Montour’s Point by Cory Stutes

To study history is to constantly discover. Even local history, which you might think would be limited, is full of fresh discoveries and exciting new information. I stumbled upon one of these new (to me) discoveries recently. While doing research for a friend about the Bowling Green, a region east of Newark, I came across something I had never heard of: Montour’s Point.

Montour’s Point refers to both a geographical feature and a subsequent mansion built on the spot, located east of Newark on Marne Road. Geographically, it is a high point of land jutting out from the bottom near Bowling Green Run and the Licking River. The

prominent home marking its location was built on the tip of Montour’s Point by the Montgomery family in approximately 1851, and was later occupied by the Wehrle family. The home, a stunning mansion with a Greek-revival portico, still adorns the neighborhood just west of Marne and showcases a beautifully maintained garden. While the Wehrles lived there, it was famous for its greenhouse that was home to many beautiful exotic plants.

Montour’s Point was named for Andrew Montour, the son of a Seneca chief named Carondawanna and a woman of French-Canadian and native ancestry known as Madame Montour. Andrew served as a guide and translator to many explorers and emissaries, most notably assisting George Washington during the French and Indian War. Montour is said to have passed through the area of Montour’s Point east of Newark in 1751 when he joined Christopher Gist at that location. Why it now bears his name, though, is unknown.

The first mention of any settlement at Montour’s Point appears to have been in the form of a trading post established by a man named Judge Elliott, or John Elliott. Elliott traded furs and set up shop in a wigwam or some other sort of structure. A nearby Shawnee camp, known to us only as John Elliott’s Wife’s Town, provided him with customers with whom to trade his furs. Its location on a main path between Wakatomika, near Dresden, and Raccoontown, near Johnstown, made it especially worthwhile. Elliott is said to have been warned one nightfall by a young Shawnee woman that an attack was imminent, prompting Elliott to pack up his goods and flee on horseback. We don’t exactly know when John Elliott is supposed to have lived at, and then fled from, Montour’s Point. We can, however, speculate that the Shawnee camp must have been established between 1751-1773, since it is not mentioned in Christopher Gist’s journal, but is documented in the journal of Chaplain David Jones, who came through in 1773. By 1786, when Billy Dragoo is said to have passed through the area, both Elliott and the Shawnee camp were nowhere to be found.

As time marched on and the area that would become known as the Bowling Green saw the establishment of farms, towns, businesses, and finally Ohio Route 16, Montour’s Point became a forgotten part of our county’s history. It’s just one of many historically significant places throughout the Land of Legend waiting to be rediscovered.

Local History Corner

Meet Laura Appleman Head of Community Engagement

The Licking County Library welcomes Laura Appleman as Head of Community Engagement. Laura has over 16 years of experience in the field of marketing and public relations and thrives in a creative environment. Originally from Cleveland, Laura moved to Licking County in 2001 for a position with The Dawes Arboretum.

Most recently she was employed as the Marketing Manager with Zane State College. Eager to get involved in her community, she served as a Trustee for both the Licking County Library for seven years and the

Licking County Historical Society for six years. She lives in Newark with her husband Jason, daughter and son. She enjoys traveling, photography, nature and spending time with her family on exciting adventures.

Laura earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Relations/Marketing at Kent State University and Associate of Arts (AA), at Cuyahoga Community College.

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