Horror Book Club

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.

Mon, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room A

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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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

Adult Activities For All Abilities

Tue, Jul 08, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

This event is full

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.

Budding Bookworms Storytime

Wed, Jul 09, 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 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.

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.

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.

Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room A

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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.

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.

Thu, Jul 10, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

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

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.

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.

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!

Fri, Jul 11, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room A

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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.

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.

Sat, Jul 12, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

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

Kindness Rocks

Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Main Library Programming Room

Being kind rocks! Encourage random acts of kindness by painting and sharing inspirational rocks. Bring a little kindness to our world. We provide the supplies, you bring the kindness!

Mon, Jul 14, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

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

Wiggle Worms

Mon, Jul 14, 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.

Make it in a Microwave! Art, Food, and Fun

Mon, Jul 14, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room A

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Sandwich Improv

Mon, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library

We'll be writing instructions for how to make our favorite sandwich, then reading it as others act it out. Guaranteed fun and laughter!

Mon, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Join us for some microwave magic as we make Shrinky Dink charms, cake in a mug, and erupting soap.

Glow Slime!

Mon, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room

Come and make Oobleck slime, then try to see if it will glow under the blacklights! Snacks will be provided.

Tie Dye for Our Beloved Therapy Dogs

Mon, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Shelterhouse

In honor of our beloved therapy dogs, join us and tie dye a bandana for yourself and/or donate to the local dog shelter. Donations of food or other treats will also be accepted.

Teen Game Night/ Hora de Juegos para Adolescentes

Tue, Jul 15, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

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

Tape Town

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room B,Annex Room D

Bring a toy car or borrow one of ours so you can cruise around Tape Town with many fun stops along the drive. Staff from Chillicothe City Planning will be present to talk as well!

Tue, Jul 15, 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!

Budding Bookworms Storytime

Wed, Jul 16, 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 16, 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, Jul 16, 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 16, 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.

Shrinky Dink Magic

Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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

Make your masterpieces miniature with the magic of Shrinky Dinks. Turn your art into charms that can be used in jewelry, key chains and more. Magic or science? You can decide.

Wed, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room A

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Fun with Bubbles!

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

South Salem Branch - In the Library

Celebrate summer with bubbles! Join us outside as we make, chase, and pop bubbles.

Colors of BUGS

Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 6:15pm

Main Library - Annex Room B

Mark Berman, aka BUGMAN, presents a family bug show featuring original videos, live bugs, fun stories, and more! There will also be a bug observation table.

Summer Music Series '25

Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 17, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

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

Woven Bookmarks

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room

Create a unique bookmark by weaving yarn using a cardboard loom.

Book Buddies Book Club

Thu, Jul 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room

A Book Club for kids that are just beginning and/or reading beginner chapter books. Each month there is a book that has been specially selected and is available at the Northside Branch

Evening Storytime

Thu, Jul 17, 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.

Bedazzle A Book Cover

Thu, Jul 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room A

Decorate a book cover with rhinestones!

Fri, Jul 18, All day

Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery

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

Vision Van

Fri, Jul 18, 9:00am - 2:30pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch

The Vision Van will be visiting some of our libraries this summer, to perform free eye exams and provide free glasses for students aged 4-18 years old.

Preschool Messtival

Fri, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Shelterhouse

Let's get messy! Make pieces of art you can take or keep on display at the library -- we'll make puffy paint, have sensory painting, and more. Wear appropriate clothing!

Fri, Jul 18, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room A

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Family Fort Party

Fri, Jul 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Children's Area

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