Book Chat

Outdoor Storytime in the Reading Garden

Sat, Jun 07, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room A,Fifth Street Reading Garden

Bring the entire family for books and fun activities in the Reading Garden on Fifth Street.

Mon, Jun 09, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Wiggle Worms

Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Northside Branch - Northside Reading Garden

A half hour of music, movement, and short stories! On the last Monday of the month, a bilingual storytime is offered in English and Spanish.

Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room B

It's our annual summer reading Art Camp! Learn how to make beautiful glass paintings while watching movies and eating snacks.

Meet A Penguin at Mt. Logan Branch!

Mon, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library

The Newport Aquarium will bring one of their African penguins to the library! Patrons can learn about penguin adaptations that help them survive in the wild.

Hang Out with Listening Dog at Northside Branch

Mon, Jun 09, 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!

Teen Blacklight Paint Party

Slime Time!

Mon, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library

Join us for a fun-filled slime-making adventure! Mix in your favorite colors, add glitter, beads, and more to create your own unique slime masterpiece!

Make Your Own Comics!

Mon, Jun 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room

Join us to create your very own comic strip! Write a story, come up with characters, and share with others. All materials provided.

Mon, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room

Join us for a fun paint night under blacklights to create a glowing masterpiece. For extra fluorescent fun, wear white or neon colors and we'll provide glow accessories. Snacks and supplies provided.

Registration is now closed

Gemstone Suncatchers

Mon, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room

Join us for a fun craft and create your own colorful suncatcher using gemstones.

Meet A Penguin at South Salem Branch!

Mon, Jun 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

South Salem Branch - In the Library

The Newport Aquarium will bring one of their African penguins to the library! Patrons can learn about penguin adaptations that help them survive in the wild.

Adult Activities For All Abilities

Tue, Jun 10, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Annex Room A

This is an adapted program for adults with disabilities and their accompanying care partners. Enjoy crafts, play games, create art, do literacy activities, and more!

Tue, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room B

It's our annual summer reading Art Camp! Learn how to make beautiful glass paintings while watching movies and eating snacks.

Hang Out with Listening Dog at Main Library

Cork Keychains

Tue, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

South Salem Branch - In the Library

Join us for a fun, hands-on crafting session where you?ll make your own unique keychain using cork. All supplies provided.

Tue, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Area

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!

Colors of Unity: Macrame Rainbow Workshop

Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room

Create a colorful macrame rainbow craft with pride!

Pride Hall of Fame Celebration

Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room A

The Pride Hall of Fame is a gallery celebrating the contributions of LGBTQ+ leaders, activists, and artists throughout history. Hosted in collaboration with First Capital Pride Coalition.

Budding Bookworms Storytime

Wed, Jun 11, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Let's Walk Together

Wed, Jun 11, 9:00am - 10:00am

Main Library - Annex Room A,Main Green

Let's enjoy a walk together around our neighborhood this summer. Meet at the Main Library community garden. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

Wed, Jun 11, 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

Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library

Join us for a storytime and coloring.

Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room B

It's our annual summer reading Art Camp! Learn how to make beautiful glass paintings while watching movies and eating snacks.

The Bee Mobile Library at Carousel Court

Teen Stamp Carving

Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room D

Learn how to carve your own stamps and add personalization to any art project! All supplies provided.

Wed, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

The Bee Mobile Library

Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Carousel Court 20544 US Route 23 N Chillicothe OH.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Jun 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Culp Trustee Room

CRCPL's monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

Dragon Training Camp

Wed, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room

Celebrate the upcoming release of the new "How to Train Your Dragon" movie with games, snacks, and activities!

Summer Music Series '25

Wed, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Northside Branch - Shelterhouse

Each summer, CRCPL hosts a summer music series on the Northside Library lawn featuring a variety of local talent. Bring a chair, a snack, and a friend to enjoy an hour of music.

Thu, Jun 12, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room B

It's our annual summer reading Art Camp! Learn how to make beautiful glass paintings while watching movies and eating snacks.

Garden Time

Thu, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Main Green

In this series of hands-on event, we will plant and care for our library garden. Wild Ones South Central Ohio will be joining us to talk about including native plant species in your garden.

Evening Storytime

Thu, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library

We will read a couple of stories, sing along with some movement songs, and have coloring pages.

Horror Book Club

Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room D

Dive into a different chilling title each month and discuss the spine-tingling themes, unforgettable characters, and dark worlds we love to explore.

Fri, Jun 13, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Preschool Firefly Glow!

Fri, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room

Enjoy a firefly storytime that will be sure to have you glowing! We'll read Eric Carle's "The Very Lonely Firefly," make a craft, play a game, and more!

Fri, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room B

It's our annual summer reading Art Camp! Learn how to make beautiful glass paintings while watching movies and eating snacks.

Paint Tracks

Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room

Instead of a paintbrush to paint, we will use toy cars! We will run cars through the paint, then onto paper to create some colorful tracks.

Mural Walk through Downtown Chillicothe

Sat, Jun 14, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Adventure Bus to COSI!

Sat, Jun 14, 8:30am - 6:00pm

COSI

Step aboard the Adventure Bus for a trip to explore COSI and to view the Unofficial Galaxies Exhibit! Registration is required.

Sat, Jun 14, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Main Library

Join us for a guided tour of murals throughout the downtown. Get up close and learn about their histories. Meet up at the Main Library. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Taylor Swift Trivia Challenge

Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room D

Test your Swiftie knowledge with a fun-filled trivia challenge all about Taylor!

Easy Hand-Sewn Doodle Bear

Mon, Jun 16, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Wiggle Worms

Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Northside Branch - Northside Reading Garden

A half hour of music, movement, and short stories! On the last Monday of the month, a bilingual storytime is offered in English and Spanish.

Daggerheart Adventure

Mon, Jun 16, 1:30pm - 6:00pm

Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library

We'll be playing a quick start adventure of the TTRPG Daggerheart and enjoy some pizza!

Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Northside Branch - Meeting Room B

Create an easy hand-sewn version of the beloved 90's Doodle Bear. We'll have everything you need to create your bear and markers for you to doodle when finished.

Hang Out with Listening Dog at Northside Branch

Mon, Jun 16, 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!

Diamond Painting Donut Magnets

Tin Can Wind Chime

Mon, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library

Come and decorate recycled cans to make a fun and whimsical wind chime.

Mon, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room

Join us for some diamond painting fun. Make your own colorful donut magnet using gemstones.

Totally Terrific Totes

Mon, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room

Do you need a tote to haul all those library books? Join us for a fun night of decorating with paint and decoupage to create your totally terrific tote. All supplies provided.

Bigfoot Eyewitness Encounters from Ohio and Beyond

Mon, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room

Join us for an interesting and informative discussion about Bigfoot. You can decide if you're a believer!

Teen Game Night/ Hora de Juegos para Adolescentes

Tue, Jun 17, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Glow Party!

Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room B

Celebrate the summer with this blacklight bash! Enjoy games, music, snacks, and more. Wear your brightest outfit and get ready to glow wild!

Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room

Calling all teens to join us for game night! It's not just any game night: we will also be learning to play using Spanish!

Summer Music Series '25

Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Northside Branch - Shelterhouse

Each summer, CRCPL hosts a summer music series on the Northside Library lawn featuring a variety of local talent. Bring a chair, a snack, and a friend to enjoy an hour of music.

Budding Bookworms Storytime

Wed, Jun 18, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Let's Walk Together

Wed, Jun 18, 9:00am - 10:00am

Main Library - Annex Room A,Main Green

Let's enjoy a walk together around our neighborhood this summer. Meet at the Main Library community garden. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

Wed, Jun 18, 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

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am

Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library

Storytime is where we do some of our favorite things: read, sing, dance, and play! Learn pre-reading skills, and meet new friends.

Button Maker Bash!

Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

South Salem Branch - In the Library

Design your own custom buttons! Drop by and use our button maker to turn artwork, photos, or favorite sayings into wearable flair.

Science Heroes Present: Brighter, Bolder, Better

Wed, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Main Library - Annex Room B

Join Science Heroes on their mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, they get kids excited about the science that's all around us.

Summer Music Series '25

Wed, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Northside Branch - Shelterhouse

Each summer, CRCPL hosts a summer music series on the Northside Library lawn featuring a variety of local talent. Bring a chair, a snack, and a friend to enjoy an hour of music.

Process Art: Color Theory Edition

Fri, Jun 20, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.

Cool Cat Storytime

Fri, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room B

Have a groovy good time while we read about Pete the Cat, play games, make crafts, and more!

Fri, Jun 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Annex Room B

Learn all about color theory through fun process art activities.

Melted Crayon Butterfies

Fri, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library

Come and create butterflies using heated crayon shavings.