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Get Growing @ the Library!

Beginner's Gardening Series

2024-05-22 16:00:00 2024-05-22 18:00:00 America/New_York Get Growing @ the Library! Have you wanted to grow your own beautiful flowers and fresh produce, but don't know where to start? Join us for a series of gardening programs this summer, for beginners just like you! Main Library - Annex Room A, Main Green

Wednesday, May 22
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-22 16:00:00 2024-05-22 18:00:00 America/New_York Get Growing @ the Library! Have you wanted to grow your own beautiful flowers and fresh produce, but don't know where to start? Join us for a series of gardening programs this summer, for beginners just like you! Main Library - Annex Room A, Main Green

Main Library

Annex Room A, Main Green

Have you wanted to grow your own beautiful flowers and fresh produce, but don't know where to start? Join us for a series of gardening programs this summer, for beginners just like you!

Have you wanted to grow your own beautiful flowers and fresh produce, but don't know where to start? Join us for a series of gardening programs this summer, for beginners just like you!  Even seasoned gardeners will learn some nontraditional gardening techniques to save time, money and energy.

All programs will begin with an informative session in Annex Room A, followed by hands-on demonstration and work outside in the Main Library Community Garden (located between the Main Library and Annex building).

Wednesday, May 22, 4 to 6pm - Planning & Planting a Garden

We'll talk about garden dreaming and planning, what grows in Ohio's Zone 6, where to find seeds, and how to start them!

Wednesday, June 26, 4 to 6pm - Garden Maintenance

Keeping up with a jungly garden is the hardest part!  We'll talk about mulching, pests, weeds, fertilizing/amending, tying and training plants on trellises, and ways to protect your plants from the heat.

Wednesday, July 31, 4 to 6pm - Maximizing the Harvest (without canning!)

It's nearly impossible to use your harvest as it comes in.  We'll talk about preservation methods other than canning; how to make your own spices, oils and tinctures; fridge pickling; seed-saving; and what to do with all those zucchini!

This program series is sponsored by the "Creating Healthy Communities" initiative of the Ross County Health District.

ProCon Professional Construction Services also donated their services in helping to restore the community garden beds in the Main Library Green.

Main Library

contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons

Hours
Mon, Dec 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

You can do it all at the Main Library. The Main Library features a robust collection on three floors, several meeting rooms for public reservation, library and community-sponsored programs for all ages, a computer and reference lab, children's room, genealogy and local history room, our Book-a-Bike program and more!

Upcoming Events

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Clothing Bank
The Children's Clothing Bank, located in the Main Library Annex and operated by the First Presbyterian Church of Chillicothe, provides clothes for children ranging in size from infant to teens.

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room A
Join us monthly for an adapted program for adults with disabilities and their accompanying care partners. We will enjoy crafts, play games, create art, do literacy activities, and more!

Tue, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Do you need someone to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs that can accompany you to make your day better.
Register

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Santa is coming to the Library! Santa will also join the Bee Mobile Library on some stops in the community. Everyone who visits Santa gets a candy cane and a free book.

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Visit the Bee outside the Northside Branch while it is closed for renovation.

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job? Join us! In December, you'll help with our Jingle Bell Bash Program at our Main Library location.

Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Culp Trustee Room
CRCPL's monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Turn an ordinary mason jar into a festive Christmas vase! Come and paint a holiday scene to display of give away.

Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Bring the family and join us for a holiday bash! We will have several holiday themed activities and a snack.

Thu, Dec 12, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.

Thu, Dec 12, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Westland Estates - 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe
Santa is coming to the Library! Santa will also join the Bee Mobile Library on some stops in the community. Everyone who visits Santa gets a candy cane and a free book.

Thu, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
If you've ever wanted to try acting, this class is for you! A fun, non-judgmental class that will allow you to explore your creative side with improv and scene study. Beginners welcome.

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Are you a horror fan? We'll be discussing the most terrifying books the library has to offer. Read our suggested monthly book and join us for an evening of casual discussion.

Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Visit the Bee at Northside while we are closed for renovation.

Fri, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Join us to create Santa using tissue paper. This is a good craft for improving motor skills.

Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Learn techniques to create three unique holiday cards to send to loved ones this holiday season.

Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Come and make festive ornaments using ribbon and embroidery hoops.

Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Create a magical snow scene on a bottle to display on your mantle or table.

Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Joins us to make a table centerpiece from a wine bottle, a candle and some fresh pine. We will also show you how to make a DIY pine cleaner to give your house a fresh holiday scent.

Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Stop in with your kids as we read a classic Christmas storytime, then grab a holiday photo with your kids in our holiday "photo op" area. We will also make a Christmas craft. Hot cocoa provided!

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Have you ever wanted to learn to line dance? This will be an instructor-led line dancing class. Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Clothing Bank
The Children's Clothing Bank, located in the Main Library Annex and operated by the First Presbyterian Church of Chillicothe, provides clothes for children ranging in size from infant to teens.

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
Santa is coming to the Library! Santa will also join the Bee Mobile Library on some stops in the community. Everyone who visits Santa gets a candy cane and a free book.

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Visit the Bee outside the Northside Branch while it is closed for renovation.

Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
You will "knot" want to miss out on making a whimsical macrame gnome.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Join us to learn about tracing your roots and explore the resources the library has to offer.

Thu, Dec 19, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.

Thu, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Gleason's Mobile Home Park - 1667 Stone Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Santa is coming to the Library! Santa will also join the Bee Mobile Library on some stops in the community. Everyone who visits Santa gets a candy cane and a free book.

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
Create winter evergreen trees from tissue paper, construction paper, and a little paint.

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Salem Branch
Come and create a mini Christmas scene the kids will love to shake up.

Thu, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
If you've ever wanted to try acting, this class is for you! A fun, non-judgmental class that will allow you to explore your creative side with improv and scene study. Beginners welcome.

Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Visit the Bee at Northside while we are closed for renovation.

Mon, Dec 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Join us and paint a fun Christmas tree. Your imagination and creativity are all that is needed.

Tue, Dec 24, All day
Main Library
All library locations are closed for the holiday.

Tue, Dec 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Clothing Bank
The Children's Clothing Bank, located in the Main Library Annex and operated by the First Presbyterian Church of Chillicothe, provides clothes for children ranging in size from infant to teens.