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Keva Plank Free Build
2025-05-21 16:00:00 2025-05-21 17:00:00 America/New_York Keva Plank Free Build Drop by this week and get building! We?ll have Keva planks set out for kids to create, stack, and design at their own pace. Let your imagination run wild! South Salem Branch - In the Library

Wednesday, May 21
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-21 16:00:00 2025-05-21 17:00:00 America/New_York Keva Plank Free Build Drop by this week and get building! We?ll have Keva planks set out for kids to create, stack, and design at their own pace. Let your imagination run wild! South Salem Branch - In the Library

South Salem Branch

In the Library

Drop by this week and get building! We?ll have Keva planks set out for kids to create, stack, and design at their own pace. Let your imagination run wild!

AGE GROUP: | School Age |

EVENT TYPE: | Family Fun |

TAGS: | school age |

South Salem Branch
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
Mon, Apr 28 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Tue, Apr 29 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Apr 30 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Thu, May 01 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 02 Closed
Sat, May 03 Closed
Sun, May 04 Closed
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About the branch

The South Salem Branch, located in Buckskin Elementary, offers storytimes and programming to the students at the school, and also offers walk-in hours for the general public. Public services include books and movies, computer access, free WiFi, and programs for all ages.

Upcoming Events

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.
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!
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.
Registration is now closed
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!
Free Comic Book Day - Chillicothe Comics Center
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Free, exclusive comic books just for Free Comic Book Day 2025, for kids, teens, and adults! Come by the Main Library Annex to pick yours up.
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!
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.
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.
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!
Butterfly Watch!
Thu, May 08, 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 08, 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.
Mother's Day Flowers
Thu, May 08, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Join us in creating a book of flowers to display for Mother's Day.
Garden Time
Thu, May 08, 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.
Horror Book Club
Thu, May 08, 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.
Chillicothe High School Jazz Band Performance
Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Shelterhouse
We are happy to welcome the Chillicothe High School Jazz Band to the Northside Branch Shelterhouse. Bring your favorite lawn chair and enjoy the show!
CRCPL Computer College
Thu, May 08, 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 09, 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!
Sat, May 10, 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!
Sun, May 11, 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 12, 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 12, 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
Reimagined Book Covers
Mon, May 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
Come show off your creativity by designing new covers for existing books.
Colorful CD Paintings
Mon, May 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Join us to paint a masterpiece using your creativity on old compact discs.
Salt Shaker Button Bouquet
Mon, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Create a colorful bouquet using buttons, then use a salt shaker as the vase!
Book Chat
Mon, May 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Join us to chat about our favorite topic - BOOKS! We will meet monthly to share what we've been reading, what's popular, and trade ideas for your next read.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library.
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