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Storytime with Santa at Main Library
2024-12-09 18:00:00 2024-12-09 18:45:00 America/New_York Storytime with Santa at Main 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. Main Library - Children's Area

Monday, December 09
6:00pm - 6:45pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-09 18:00:00 2024-12-09 18:45:00 America/New_York Storytime with Santa at Main 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. Main Library - Children's Area

Main Library

Children's Area

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.

Here's the full list of dates for Santa's library visits this year:

  • Monday, December 2 | 3:15-4pm: Sherman Park with the Bee Mobile Library
  • Tuesday December 3| 5-5:45pm: Paxton Branch (Bainbridge)
  • Monday December 9 | 6-6:45pm: Storytime with Santa at Main Library 
  • Tuesday December 10 | 4-5:15pm: South Salem Branch 
  • Thursday December 12 | 3:15-4pm: Westland Estates with the Bee Mobile Library
  • Tuesday December 17 | 4-4:45pm: Mt Logan Branch 
  • Thursday December 19 | 3:30-4:15pm: Gleason's Mobile Home Park with the Bee Mobile Library

AGE GROUP: | School Age | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Holiday | Family Fun |

TAGS: | school age |

Main Library
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
Mon, Jan 27 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jan 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 02 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Wiggle Worms
Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room D
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.
Paint and Sip Night
Mon, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-2
Come and paint with us! Enjoy a fun mocktail in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Beginner-friendly, all materials supplied. Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Initials Painting
Mon, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Create a masterpiece using your initials, paint, painter's tape, and your imagination!
Painted Woodblock Snowman
Mon, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Join us to paint your own snowman using scrap blocks of wood.
Registration is now closed
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Jan 28, 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.
Sing and Stomp Music for Toddlers
Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Annex Room B
Come join Ms. Ashley from the Pioneer Center for Sing and Stomp Music Time and stimulate your child through music and movement!
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Main Library
Tue, Jan 28, 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
LEGO Drop-In at the Library
Tue, Jan 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Happy International LEGO Day! Drop in and show us what you can build with your imagination and LEGO blocks.
The Bee at Northside Branch
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Visit the Bee outside the Northside Branch while it is closed for renovation.
Perler Bead-palooza!
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Love pixel art? Join us at Northside for a fun Perler Bead art-creating-palooza! We'll have everything you need to make a cool pixel art creation.
Frosty the Mason Jar
Tue, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Salem Branch
Join us as we make a snowman out of mason jars! You can display it in your home or give to a friend.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Jan 29, 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.
Popcorn and Puzzles
Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Puzzle the day away with us to celebrate National Puzzle Day. Pop in anytime to enjoy a popcorn snack while combing fun and brain training with the various puzzles provided.
Discovering Genealogy
Wed, Jan 29, 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.
Teen Service Council at Main Library
Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-2
Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job? Join us! In January we will be having a Lilo and Stitch Party that you may help with!
Lilo & Stitch Party!
Wed, Jan 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-1
Aloha! Join us and find out the meaning of Ohana. We will have several activities based around the movie "Lilo & Stitch!"
Discovery Garden
Thu, Jan 30, 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.
Bad Art Night: Cozy Edition!
Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Celebrate cozy season in bad art style! Create something so bad that it's cozy! Feel free to bring any craft items you want to get rid of to share.
The Bee at Northside Branch
Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Visit the Bee at Northside while we are closed for renovation.
Gravity Painting
Fri, Jan 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Create fun, unique art while learning about gravity.
Enchanted Library: A Fairy Ball
Fri, Jan 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Reference Area
Step into a world of magic at the Enchanted Library's Fairy Ball. Join us for an evening of whimsy with fae, crafts, dancing, and more. Costumes encouraged!
DIY Board Game
Sat, Feb 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Create endless fun with your very own board game! Will you challenge friends with tricky trivia or take them on a journey through a land of your own making? You decide!
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room D
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.
The Bee Mobile Library at Sherman Park
Mon, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Sherman Park Apartments in Chillicothe.
Craft A Valentine's Day Box
Mon, Feb 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Drop in any time between the hours of 3:30-5:30 pm to make a Valentine's Day box for your Valentine cards! Decorating supplies and boxes will be provided.
Penguin Snow Globes
Mon, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Dive into a winter wonderland and craft your very own penguin-themed snow globe! All supplies are provided?just bring your imagination!
Check 'Em Out! Book Club
Mon, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
This is a book club for anybody interested in reading books in a variety of genres and meeting new people.
Friends of Dorothy Book Club
Mon, Feb 03, 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, Feb 04, 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.
Sing and Stomp Music for Toddlers
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Annex Room B
Come join Ms. Ashley from the Pioneer Center for Sing and Stomp Music Time and stimulate your child through music and movement!
Zines 101: The History and How-To
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-2
Explore the empowering world of these creative, self-published works! Learn how zines can be used to share art, information, and humor while making your very own.
The Bee at Northside Branch
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Visit the Bee outside the Northside Branch while it is closed for renovation.
Steps to a Healthier Heart
Tue, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
February is American Heart Month! Join Lisa Barlage from OSU Extension for an informative session on maintaining a healthy heart. Learn practical tips and enjoy food demos with samples to taste!
Tai Chi
Wed, Feb 05, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Annex Room B
Join us at the Main Library Annex and try this gentle form of exercise.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Feb 05, 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.
Storytime at Kingston Branch
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and have some fun with shadows.
The Book Bunch Book Club
Wed, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
Join us for a relaxing evening of painting, perfect for all skill levels.
This event is full
Red Panda Book Club
Wed, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Read books, eat snacks, play games, make art, and more! We'll read a variety of graphic novels, amazing true stories, magical adventures, and more, with a mix of chapter books and leveled readers.
Love Tote Bag
Wed, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Let's make a fun tote bag together to carry the items we LOVE around with us.
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Wed, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
No experience necessary. Drop in for a one-shot campaign for players of any level.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Feb 06, 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.
SCOJFS Family Resource Fair
Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-2
Each month, county resource providers will be in attendance to provide a wide arrangement of local services. This is a community-sponsored event.
Romantasy Book Tasting
Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Discover your next great romance book, one sample at a time!
The Bee at Northside Branch
Fri, Feb 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Visit the Bee at Northside while we are closed for renovation.
Fun with Fairytales
Fri, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Enter the magical world of fairytales with exciting stories and enchanting crafts.
Heart Monster Craft
Fri, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Join us to craft your very own heart monster! This activity is a fun way to get creative while practicing fine motor skills.
Book Stamp Making
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Add a unique touch to your personal library! Join us to create your own "From the Library of" stamp.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Feb 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room D
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.
Teen Storytellers: It's Not About Romance
Mon, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
Flex your creative muscles in this judgment-free writing program! Come and write a short story inspired by flexible prompts, share ideas, and exchange tips with fellow teen writers.
No Sew Heart Pillow
Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Come and create a cute, no-sew heart pillow! Perfect as your new cozy reading companion.
Country-Western Valentine Photobooth
Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Celebrate Valentine?s Day with a photoshoot featuring our country-western backdrop and props! Bring your own camera or phone to capture the memories, and each group will receive one free 4x6 photo.
Love Monster Valentine Bag
Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Design your own Valentine?s Day bag with a fun monster theme!
Galentine's Day Celebration
Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room,In the Library
Come enjoy holiday refreshments while creating button art, bookmarks, and love and friendship-inspired cards.
DIY Heart Wreath
Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Join us to craft an adorable handmade Valentine?s wreath using newspaper, cardboard, paper, and plenty of glitter!
Learn To Line Dance
Mon, Feb 10, 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.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library.
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