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Family Fort Party
2025-07-18 17:30:00 2025-07-18 19:00:00 America/New_York Family Fort Party Build a cozy fort with your family and enjoy books, games, and crafts in your new creation. Main Library - Children's Area

Friday, July 18
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-18 17:30:00 2025-07-18 19:00:00 America/New_York Family Fort Party Build a cozy fort with your family and enjoy books, games, and crafts in your new creation. Main Library - Children's Area

Main Library

Children's Area

Build a cozy fort with your family and enjoy books, games, and crafts in your new creation.

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | School Age | Pre-Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM Learning | Family Fun | ELL Friendly | Bookworm |

TAGS: | school age | ELL Friendly |

Main Library
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
Mon, Jun 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 29 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

Art Spaces: Community Quilt Show
Fri, Jun 27, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.
Free Pool Day!
Fri, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Chillicothe Municipal Pool
Join CRCPL's Youth Services staff for a fun day at the Chillicothe City Pool. We'll bring some games to play from 1-3pm, plus a few fun giveaways!
Art Spaces: Community Quilt Show
Sat, Jun 28, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.
Games Around the World
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Calling all worldly travelers! Fill up your passport while learning about various countries and cultures through games.
Art Spaces: Community Quilt Show
Mon, Jun 30, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Jun 30, 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.
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Mon, Jun 30, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Northside Library
Mon, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Children's Area
Having a rough day? Or want a companion to talk or read to? Have a one-on-one visit with a licensed therapy dog at the library!
Troll-tastic Party!
Mon, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
A colorful celebration of all things trolls! Show off your best dance moves, make a glittery craft, and enjoy a rainbow snack.
Book Chat
Mon, Jun 30, 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.
Raptor Roadshow @ Kingston Shelter House
Mon, Jun 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Offsite
Join us at the Kingston Shelter House for a special visit from the Ohio School of Falconry! See birds of prey up close?you might even be lucky enough to have one fly to your hand! Gloves provided.
Art Spaces: Community Quilt Show
Tue, Jul 01, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.
Cozy Game Afternoon
Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Meeting Room B
Beat the heat with a cozy game afternoon. We'll have fun games and snacks. You can also try our brand new VR headsets!
Pirates vs Cowboys with the Caravan
Tue, Jul 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch
Join us as the Caravan shares the book Pirates vs. Cowboys, plus interactive games, a bandana coloring station, and a home-made root beer tasting!
The Art of the Heist: A Teen Escape Room
Tue, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B,Annex Room D
Face tricky puzzles, hidden clues, and daring challenges in your plot to pull off the heist of the century! Are you clever enough to escape in time, or will your scheme end in disaster?
Watercolor for Beginners
Tue, Jul 01, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Participants will learn basic watercolor techniques. All supplies provided.
Art Spaces: Community Quilt Show
Wed, Jul 02, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.
Let's Walk Together
Wed, Jul 02, 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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
This month's storytime theme is sharks! Join us for stories, songs, and paint your own colorful fish using rocks and chalk pens.
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Wed, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.
Book Bunch Book Club
Wed, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch
Join us and discuss this month's book club pick!
Star-Spangled Wind Chimes
Wed, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Get crafty and celebrate with red, white, and blue! Join us to make your own patriotic wind chimes using fun materials.
Color Our World with Cultures
Wed, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room,Patio
Meet friends who are excited to share stories, customs, food, and more!
Summer Music Series '25
Wed, Jul 02, 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.
Art Spaces: Community Quilt Show
Thu, Jul 03, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.
SCOJFS Family Resource Fair
Thu, Jul 03, 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.
Storytime and STEAM: Fourth of July Edition
Thu, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Enjoy a storytime all about summer and the Fourth of July, and explore fun STEAM activities.
The Bee Mobile Library at Sherman Park
Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Sherman Park Apartments in Chillicothe.
BBQ Basics: Make A Spice Rub
Thu, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Learn tips to master the basics of great BBQ and make your own meat seasoning rub to take home.
Art Spaces: Community Quilt Show
Sat, Jul 05, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.
Garden Time
Sat, Jul 05, 9:00am - 10:00am
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.
Art Spaces: Community Quilt Show
Mon, Jul 07, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Jul 07, 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.
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Mon, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.
Art Camp: Resin and Clay Art Edition
Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Learn how to make beautiful works of art with traditional resin methods as well as UV methods during this five-day camp. Chill, eat snacks, and watch movies while you work.
Register
Colorful Summer Windmills
Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Let your creativity spin! Join us to make bright and colorful windmills that twirl in the breeze.
Paper Sculptures
Mon, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Create your own masterpiece using strips of paper and some glue -- make sure to bring your imagination!
Drip Paint Pots
Mon, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Using beautiful colors of your choice, you can create stunning drip painted pots that are fun for everyone!
Check 'Em Out! Book Club
Mon, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 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.
Art Spaces: Community Quilt Show
Tue, Jul 08, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.
Adult Activities For All Abilities
Tue, Jul 08, 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!
Colors of Nature in the Reading Garden
Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room,Northside Reading Garden
Explore the colors of nature in our Reading Garden through art and play.
Art Camp: Resin and Clay Art Edition
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Learn how to make beautiful works of art with traditional resin methods as well as UV methods during this five-day camp. Chill, eat snacks, and watch movies while you work.
Register
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Main Library
Tue, Jul 08, 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!
Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 3:00pm
Adult Paint Night
Tue, Jul 08, 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.
Pajama Party Evening Storytime
Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Wear your pajamas and wind down for the evening with us.
Art Spaces: Community Quilt Show
Wed, Jul 09, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.
Meet Us in the Garden
Wed, Jul 09, 9:00am - 10:00am
Northside Branch - Northside Reading Garden,Patio
Bring together gardening enthusiasts of all levels and backgrounds to share knowledge, resources, and inspiration with Wild Ones local gardening group.
Let's Walk Together
Wed, Jul 09, 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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Join us for a storytime and coloring.
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.
Art Camp: Resin and Clay Art Edition
Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Learn how to make beautiful works of art with traditional resin methods as well as UV methods during this five-day camp. Chill, eat snacks, and watch movies while you work.
Register
The Bee Mobile Library at Carousel Court
Wed, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Culp Trustee Room
CRCPL's monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
Color Taste Test
Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Have you ever wondered if colors have a taste? We will be doing several different activities to test if they in fact do! Bring your taste buds and see how well you do.
Summer Music Series '25
Wed, Jul 09, 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.
Art Spaces: Community Quilt Show
Thu, Jul 10, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.
Art Camp: Resin and Clay Art Edition
Thu, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Learn how to make beautiful works of art with traditional resin methods as well as UV methods during this five-day camp. Chill, eat snacks, and watch movies while you work.
Register
The Bee Mobile Library at Westland Estates
Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.
STEM Learning with Ohio University
Thu, Jul 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Come explore science and technology! Ohio University will be bringing some of their fun equipment to try out at the library this summer. These events are best suited to grades 3-6.
Horror Book Club
Thu, Jul 10, 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.
Art Spaces: Community Quilt Show
Fri, Jul 11, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.
Circus Storytime
Fri, Jul 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Step right up and take a trip to the circus with this spectacular storytime!
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Fri, Jul 11, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.
Art Camp: Resin and Clay Art Edition
Fri, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Learn how to make beautiful works of art with traditional resin methods as well as UV methods during this five-day camp. Chill, eat snacks, and watch movies while you work.
Register
Puffy Foam Painting
Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Join us in painting with a different texture -- puffy foam paint.
Meet the Dinosaurs!
Fri, Jul 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Shelterhouse
Join us for a show from Dinosaur Dimensions that features four realistic looking dinosaur animatronic puppets! After the show, attendees will get a chance to meet one of the dinos.
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