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Local Author Fair
2025-04-05 11:00:00 2025-04-05 14:00:00 America/New_York Local Author Fair Discover new books, chat with local authors, and celebrate local literary talent. Main Library - Annex Room B, Annex Room A

Saturday, April 05
11:00am - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-05 11:00:00 2025-04-05 14:00:00 America/New_York Local Author Fair Discover new books, chat with local authors, and celebrate local literary talent. Main Library - Annex Room B, Annex Room A

Main Library

Annex Room B, Annex Room A

Discover new books, chat with local authors, and celebrate local literary talent.

Join us for a Local Author Fair, showcasing a variety of authors from Ross County and the local region. This is a celebration of local talent featuring a variety of genres, including mystery, fantasy, historical fiction, children's literature, and more! Meet and support local authors and discover unique reads. Whether you’re an avid reader or curious to meet authors, this event offers a chance to connect with the creative minds shaping our local literary scene.

Authors will have books on-site available for purchase. This post will be updated with authors who will be in attendance.

We will be joined by:

  • Valtinen Erik Karille author of the romantasy Thief of Roses
  • Adam Days author of the fantasy The Battle for Airamaris: The Child of the Prophecy
  • J. D. Laubach author of the adult fantasy Smoke and Mirrors: Tales of Atatacia
  • L. Philips author of the young adult romance Sometime After Midnight
  • Aliya DalRae author of the paranormal romance Sweet Vengeance (Jessica Sweet Trilogy)
  • K. A. Bauer author of the dark romance Alive (Alpha's Little Psycho Series)
  • Matt Betts author of the horror White Anvil: Sasquatch Onslaught
  • R. M. Palumbo author of the paranormal romance Fates Divided
  • Dr Patricia C. Friel author of Be Holy: A Command, Not A Suggestion
  • Angel Altman author of The Bread Crumb Trail
  • Ryan Givens author of Heartstrings
  • Amber Ginter Johnson author of Tired on the Inside: Finding Hope When You Aren't Okay
  • Brenda Arledge author of Let Go and Trust God: Let Him Take the Wheel
  • Kathleen Burgess author of the poetry collection The Wonder Cupboard
  • Sarah Hans author of Dead Girls Don't Love
  • Jennifer Kempton author of Turtely Awesome Journal
  • Amba Elieff author of the poetry collection Maiden Mother Crone
  • Felicia Kerney author of Josie Dreams of Justice
  • Jean Kerney author of Thawing Frozen Dreams
  • Virginia Carr author of Change the Way You Think: Winning Everyday Battles of the Mind
  • ...and more!

Can't make it to the author fair? That's okay! You can check out books from our participating authors here, free with your library card!

Please contact Adult Services directly with any questions, 740-702-4145.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Community | Author Visit |

TAGS: | adults | adult |

Main Library
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Easter
Mon, Apr 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
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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

Spring Break Fun at the Library!
Fri, Apr 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
New venue Main Library - Annex Room A
The library has lots of fun and free activities planned to keep kids and teens entertained during their time spring break. Stop by for games, crafts, and snacks! 
Easter Egg Hunt
Fri, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Hop into the fun at our annual Easter Egg Hunt! Children are invited to search for colorful eggs and celebrate the season with friends.
Babysitters' Class
Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm
New venue Main Library - Annex Room D
Join us for a fun, hands-on course designed for 11 to 15-year-olds interested in babysitting! Learn CPR and First Aid, babysitting safety at home, and tips for managing your own babysitting business.
This event is full
Nature Storytime and Scavenger Hunt
Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Let's read about nature and go on a fun scavenger hunt to explore the outdoors.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Apr 21, 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 in Massieville
Mon, Apr 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Bee Mobile Library - The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the Massieville BookHive located at 2410 Massieville Road.
3D Paper Tulips
Mon, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Join us to create bright and vibrant tulips out of paper.
Decoupage Flower Pots
Mon, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Come decorate a flower pot with us using dried pour paint sheets. Transplant a succulent to your newly decorated pot.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Apr 22, 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 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Annex Room A
Come join Ms. Ashley from the Pioneer Center for Sing and Stomp Music Time and stimulate your child through music and movement!
Cancelled
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Main Library
Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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.
Teen Crochet 101
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Have you ever wanted to learn how to crochet? Join us for this monthly, beginner-friendly program.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 to keep and WiFi Internet provided by the library for 1 year.
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.
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.
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!
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 to keep and WiFi Internet provided by the library for 1 year.
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.
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