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Books, Brews & Haikus
2025-04-29 18:00:00 2025-04-29 19:00:00 America/New_York Books, Brews & Haikus Unwind with tea, books, and haikus. Enjoy a mini workshop, poetry sharing, and creative book recommendations. Main Library -

Tuesday, April 29
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-29 18:00:00 2025-04-29 19:00:00 America/New_York Books, Brews & Haikus Unwind with tea, books, and haikus. Enjoy a mini workshop, poetry sharing, and creative book recommendations. Main Library -

Unwind with tea, books, and haikus. Enjoy a mini workshop, poetry sharing, and creative book recommendations.

A relaxing evening of poetry, tea, and books. Perfect for seasoned poets or aspiring creatives.

Discover the art of haiku writing with a short workshop on the basics of this Japanese form of poetry. Enjoy a selection of teas as you write, sip, and connect with fellow poets. Explore our curated selection of books that inspire creativity, mindfulness, and a love for words.

End the night by sharing your haikus in an open mic setting or submit one to be put on display.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Community | Adult Learning |

TAGS: | Adults | adult |

Main Library
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 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

Tai Chi
Wed, Apr 23, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Annex Room A
Join us at the Main Library Annex and try this gentle form of exercise.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Apr 23, 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 Fun
Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room,In the Library
Join us each month for stories, crafts, and songs. This month's theme is wildlife.
Zane Trace Field Trip
Wed, Apr 23, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Zane Trace first graders field trip
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Mark your calendars! It's time again for our HUGE Annual Book Sale!
The Bee Mobile Library in Adelphi
Wed, Apr 23, 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.
Pipe Cleaner Pencil Holders
Wed, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
You can make just about anything out of pipe cleaners! Join us as we make a pencil holder for you to use.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Apr 24, 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.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Thu, Apr 24, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Mark your calendars! It's time again for our HUGE Annual Book Sale!
The Bee Mobile Library at Westland Estates
Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.
Free Legal Advice Clinic
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Kitchenette,Annex Room A
Volunteer attorneys are available to answer your civil legal questions. We cannot help with criminal or traffic cases. Offered the 4th Thursday of every month. Service provided by LASCO
Bunny Craft
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
Create a cute bunny using cotton balls to make bunny heads with pipe cleaner faces.
Touch A Truck
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Northside Reading Garden,Shelterhouse
Calling truck fans of all ages! Here's your chance to see big and small rigs up close and learn about their role in our community.
CRCPL Computer College
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Meeting Room B
Participate in a 6-week Computer College to develop and strengthen digital skills. Complete all 6 classes and earn a Chromebook and WiFi Internet. Application required. REGISTRATION CLOSED.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Fri, Apr 25, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Mark your calendars! It's time again for our HUGE Annual Book Sale!
Bluey-Palooza!
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Join us for a storytime about beloved Bluey! We will also have crafts, games, and a snack.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Apr 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Mark your calendars! It's time again for our HUGE Annual Book Sale!
Plant Swap
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Fifth Street Reading Garden
Calling all plant enthusiasts! Bring a plant to share or take home a new one. All experience levels welcome.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Apr 28, 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.
Toothpick Flower Painting
Mon, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Discover a unique way to create beautiful art by painting flowers with toothpicks!
Book Chat
Mon, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room,In the Library
Join us to chat about our favorite topic - BOOKS! We will meet once a month to share what we've been reading, what's popular and trade ideas for your next read.
T-shirt Tote Bag
Mon, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Make a tote bag from an old T-shirt. All supplies provided.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Apr 29, 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, Apr 29, 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!
Books, Brews & Haikus
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Unwind with tea, books, and haikus. Enjoy a mini workshop, poetry sharing, and creative book recommendations.
Tai Chi
Wed, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 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
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch
Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job? Join us!
Pop-Tart Taste Test
Wed, Apr 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Join us for a delicious taste test as we sample a variety of Pop-Tart flavors and rank them from worst to best. Which flavor will take the top spot? Come find out!
Butterfly Watch!
Thu, May 01, All day
Northside Branch
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Discovery Garden
Thu, May 01, 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, May 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Each month, county resource providers will be in attendance to provide a wide arrangement of local services. This is a community-sponsored event.
Fuse Bead Creations
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Come and create some unique art, fusing beads together in fun patterns and shapes.
Kentucky Derby Party!
Thu, May 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
The Kentucky Derby has been around 150 years! Let's celebrate with a Derby party -- we'll make the famous hats, play games, and sip on a mint julep mocktail.
Young Poets Reception
Thu, May 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Come celebrate the students who participated in our 2025 Contest for Young Poets. We will honor the winning poets in each age category, and they will have an opportunity to read their submitted poems.
CRCPL Computer College
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Meeting Room B
Participate in a 6-week Computer College to develop and strengthen digital skills. Complete all 6 classes and earn a Chromebook and WiFi Internet. Application required. REGISTRATION CLOSED.
Butterfly Watch!
Fri, May 02, All day
Northside Branch
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Preschool Rainbows!
Fri, May 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Join us in making rainbows using construction paper and cotton balls.
Butterfly Watch!
Sat, May 03, All day
Northside Branch
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Superhero Training Academy
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room A
Think you've got what it takes to be a superhero? Join our superhero training academy to put your skills to the test and see if you have superhero potential!
Butterfly Watch!
Sun, May 04, All day
Northside Branch
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Butterfly Watch!
Mon, May 05, All day
Northside Branch
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, May 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!
Register
The Library Awakens: Star Wars
Mon, May 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Celebrating all things Star Wars. Crafts, games, activities, and more!
Butterfly Windchimes
Mon, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Join us for some fun and create your own colorful butterfly windchime. All supplies provided.
Ladybug Magnets
Mon, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us to make cute ladybug magnets from scrap fabric. All supplies provided.
Upcycled Planters
Mon, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Join us to create an upcycled planter using tin cans. Utilizing existing materials is a great way to conserve resources while allowing you to design your own unique planter. All materials provided.
Check 'Em Out! Book Club
Mon, May 05, 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.
Friends of Dorothy Book Club
Mon, May 05, 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.
Butterfly Watch!
Tue, May 06, All day
Northside Branch
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, May 06, 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, May 06, 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!
Adult Paint Night
Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
Join us for a fun night as we paint along to a step-by-step video.
Red Cross Ready! Disaster Preparedness Training
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Learn how to prepare for and respond appropriately to disasters that are relevant to our community.
Butterfly Watch!
Wed, May 07, All day
Northside Branch
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Tai Chi
Wed, May 07, 9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library - Annex Room B
Join us at the Main Library Annex and try this gentle form of exercise.
Storytime
Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Come and play, read stories about the moon and space, and make and launch a paper rocket.
Book Bunch Book Club
Wed, May 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us and discuss this month's book club pick!
Cardboard Painted Owls
Wed, May 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Get crafty and create a colorful owl using cardboard and paint! We'll provide all the supplies?just bring your imagination. No experience needed. Relax, connect, and take home your own handmade owl!
Grad Cap Decorating & Button Making
Wed, May 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Graduating seniors & parents of seniors! Bring and decorate your graduation cap or make a senior button. We'll have paint, glue, embellishments, ribbon, and our button maker!
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