Welcome to the Licking County Library.

Your Community Hub!

Licking County Library is committed to serving our community of lifelong learners. We reach all corners of our service area by providing free, cutting-edge materials, dynamic programming and learning tools. With continued community support, LCL has been able to actively engage people of all ages while fostering meaningful relationships that begin during the early stages of literacy. Reinventing ourselves as a relevant and innovative resource is something we strive to achieve. We have positioned ourselves as a community hub—one that is a natural fit.

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Services & Research

Licking County Library wants our community to thrive! Everyone's goals are different and LCL's services and resources reflect those goals. Whether you are a teacher looking for a book collection, a job seeker needing access to a computer, a retiree looking to brush up on technology skills or a researcher looking for specifics on a local veteran—we are here to help you exceed your expectations. Please use our LIVE CHAT option in the lower right-hand corner of your screen for immediate help. Note: There are times that we will be assisting other customers and the chat option will be off.

Local history
Local History
Licking county veterans
Licking County Veterans
For parents & teachers
For Parents & Teachers
Tools & resources by topic
Tools & Resources by Topic
  • May
    23

    Internet Safety and You

    10:30 AM @ Downtown Newark - Upper Level Conference Room

    LCL's Techsperts help teach suggested do's and don'ts for Internet security. You'll be provided with guidelines for using the Internet to best keep personal data personal and private.

  • May
    25

    Saturday Tales

    11:00 AM @ Downtown Newark - Lower Level Story Time Room

    Join us for stories and songs in this fun all-ages story time every Saturday!

  • May
    28

    Onsite Help/Ask a Techspert - Utica

    10:00 AM @ Utica (Hervey Memorial)

    Do you have a question about technology? Drop by or schedule an appointment about your laptop, smartphone, tablet, Kindle, software or other technology needs. Call 740.349.5509 today!

  • May
    28

    Historic Walking Tour of Newark

    6:00 PM @ Downtown Newark

    Learn the secrets of your favorite downtown buildings on a guided historic walking tour of the downtown Newark area. The tour covers an approximately 1½ mile course, so please wear comfortable shoes....

  • May
    29

    You're Someone's Type!

    10:00 AM @ West Newark (Emerson R. Miller)

    Every blood donation has a story. LCL and the Red Cross invites you to donate blood to help save a life. Snacks, t-shirts and books will be given to those who participate. Call or visit reserve your s...

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Newark, OH 43055

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About Licking County Library

LCL is a community anchor that connects people with their community. We encourage people to better themselves and create their own knowledge base while offering services and tools for them to excel in the digital age.