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Horror Book Club
2025-01-09 18:00:00 2025-01-09 19:00:00 America/New_York Horror Book Club 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. Main Library - Annex Room B-2

Thursday, January 09
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-09 18:00:00 2025-01-09 19:00:00 America/New_York Horror Book Club 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. Main Library - Annex Room B-2

Main Library

Annex Room B-2

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.

Do you love to be scared? Do horrifying tales help you sleep at night? On the 2nd Thursday of the month, we’ll be discussing the most terrifying books the library has to offer. Read our suggested monthly book! Light snacks served.

Join us… if you dare!

November:

You're Not Supposed To Die Tonight by Kaylynn Bayron (book) (audiobook) (ebook) Heart-pounding slasher for fans of books like Fear Street. 

December:

Christmas and Other Horrors (book) (audiobook) (ebook) Terrifying and chilling horror anthology of short stories exploring the endless terrors of the winter solstice traditions across the globe. We will also have a special holiday activity at this month's book club.

January:

The Hunger by Alma Katsu (book) (audiobook) (ebook) A haunting blend of historical fiction with horror elements, creating a supernatural reimagining of the Donner Party tragedy.

Ebook versions are available free on Libby with your library card! Or pick up a physical copy at the Horror Book Club display at Main or Northside Library.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club |

TAGS: | Adults | adults | Adult | adult |

Main Library
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Erin Lyons
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Wed, Nov 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
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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

Sensory Explore and Play
Fri, Nov 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
With an assortment of sensory bins, this hands-on activity allows children to engage their senses while having fun and getting a bit messy.
Grandview Cemetery Tour
Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Tour the cemetery grounds and learn about the history of those who have shaped Ross County on a guided walking tour.
Family Storytime
Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Can't come to storytime during the week? No worries! Come to our storytime on Saturday! We will have half an hour of short stories, music, movement, and our favorite thing to do -- bubbles!
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Nov 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Join us for half an hour of music, movement, and short stories! On the last Monday of the month, we'll offer a bilingual storytime offered in English and Spanish.
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
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
Choose Your Own Story: Can You Survive on a Pirate Ship?
Mon, Nov 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Take on the seas and work as a team as you decide your fate in this choose-your-own-story style game.
Pinecone and Mums Arrangement
Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Create a stunning mum flower arrangement using paint, pinecones, and greenery.
Paper Roll Owls
Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Join us to create a cute owl out of a paper roll. Your creativity and imagination are all you need to bring. Registration is required.
Copper Scrubbing Pad Pumpkin
Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Join us to make your own pumpkin using a copper scrub pad, wire, felt, and a cinnamon stick.
DIY Holiday Wreath
Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Make your own wreath to decorate your home for the winter season. We've already foraged the greenery needed and all other supplies. Just bring your creativity and join us for a fun night. 
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Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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.
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Main Library
Tue, Nov 26, 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
Cozy Game Night
Tue, Nov 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
'Tis the season for cozy! Come join us at the Main Library for Cozy Game Night. We'll have cozy board games, snacks, and puzzles for you to enjoy.
Pajama Party Family Storytime
Tue, Nov 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Wear your pajamas and wind down for the evening with us during this cozy storytime.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Area
Come listen to some great stories and songs. Storytime helps develop a young child's literacy skills and nurtures a love of reading.
Discovering Genealogy
Wed, Nov 27, 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.
The Bee Mobile Library in Adelphi
Wed, Nov 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the Adelphi United Methodist Church, 11879 Main St., Adelphi.
Closed for the Holiday
Thu, Nov 28, All day
Main Library
All library locations are closed for the holiday.
Paint A Gingerbread House
Fri, Nov 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
'Tis the season for Gingerbread Houses and gifting. Come paint your very own gingerbread house and give it as a gift or keep it for yourself.
Visit with Santa! - Sherman Park with The Bee Mobile Library
Mon, Dec 02, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Sherman Park
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.
Check 'Em Out! Book Club
Mon, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
This is a book club for anybody interested in reading books and meeting new people.
Clay Ornaments
Mon, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Make an ornament using air dry clay, cookie cutters, and paint. All supplies provided.
Merry Mocktails and Masterpiece
Mon, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Enjoy non-alcoholic mocktails and make a painted masterpiece.
Registration opens Monday, November 25 2024 at 9:00am
Friends of Dorothy Book Club
Mon, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Join us the first Monday of the month to discuss a variety of LGBTQ+ literature, everything from fantasy to memoirs.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Dec 03, 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.
Dog Man to the Rescue!
Tue, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Join us to celebrate the release of the newest installment of the popular Dog Man series "Big Jim Begins".
Visit with Santa! - Paxton Branch
Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
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.
Storytime at Paxton Branch
Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Join us for a storytime and coloring.
Storytime at Kingston Branch
Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and a reindeer craft using a cardboard tube and paper handprints.
The Book Bunch Book Club
Wed, Dec 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us for our Adult Book Club. We will discuss the previous month's book at each meeting and enjoy hearing everyone's thoughts and opinions.
The Bee at Huntington Township Family Dollar
Wed, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the Huntington Township Family Dollar, 6169 Blain Hwy, Chillicothe.
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The Bee at Huntington Township Family Dollar
Wed, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the Huntington Township Family Dollar, 6169 Blain Hwy, Chillicothe.
Adult Paint Night
Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
Join us for a fun night of painting using a step by step video.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Dec 05, 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.
Acting for Non-Actors
Thu, Dec 05, 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.
Christmas in South Salem with Joann Brown
Thu, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Join us as we welcome retired Music Teacher Joann Brown playing the piano as we rock around the Christmas tree together. We will sing carols and have cookies afterward.
Holiday Card Making
Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Learn techniques to create three unique holiday cards to send to loved ones this holiday season.
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