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Rockhounding 101: Discover, Share, Swap
2025-08-23 14:00:00 2025-08-23 15:00:00 America/New_York Rockhounding 101: Discover, Share, Swap Dig into rockhounding with this hands-on introduction to the world of rocks, minerals, and local geology. Main Library - Annex Room A

Saturday, August 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-23 14:00:00 2025-08-23 15:00:00 America/New_York Rockhounding 101: Discover, Share, Swap Dig into rockhounding with this hands-on introduction to the world of rocks, minerals, and local geology. Main Library - Annex Room A

Main Library

Annex Room A

Dig into rockhounding with this hands-on introduction to the world of rocks, minerals, and local geology.

Rockhounding enthusiasts will share tips, tools, and tales from the field. Plus, show off some of their favorite finds! After the presentation, you can participate in a Rock Swap. Bring your tradable items or chose from our limited selection of extras available.

A perfect event for curious beginners, geology fans, and hobby collectors. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM Learning | Educational |

TAGS: | adults | adult |

Main Library
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 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
Thu, Jul 31, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.
Vision Van
Thu, Jul 31, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Main Library
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.
Register
Beaded Garden Stakes
Thu, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Create a pop of color by making a beautiful beaded garden stake. A perfect way to add sparkle to your garden or potted plants.
Preschool Sunflower Craft
Fri, Aug 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Celebrate the sunshine with cheery sunflowers! Create your own sunflowers with colorful paper and take them home.
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Mon, Aug 04, 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.
Check 'Em Out! Book Club
Mon, Aug 04, 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. Anyone can join!
No-Sew T-shirt Tote
Mon, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch
Turn old T-shirts into fun, functional tote bags?no sewing required! This eco-friendly craft is perfect for all skill levels and a great way to upcycle.
Friends of Dorothy Book Club
Mon, Aug 04, 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.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Tue, Aug 05, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kingston Branch - In the Library
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Aug 06, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Wed, Aug 06, 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.
The Book Bunch Book Club
Wed, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Come join us for our Adult Book Club. At each meeting, we'll discuss the previous month's book and enjoy hearing everyone's thoughts and opinions on the book.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Thu, Aug 07, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
SCOJFS Family Resource Fair
Thu, Aug 07, 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.
The Bee Mobile Library at Sherman Park
Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Sherman Park Apartments in Chillicothe.
Egg Carton Chickens
Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Create a show-stopping chicken made out of an egg carton, worthy of a blue ribbon at the fair.
Computers & You: Getting Online Without Getting Overwhelmed
Thu, Aug 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Build confidence using computers and the internet in this friendly, hands-on class for beginners.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Fri, Aug 08, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Fri, Aug 08, 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.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Mon, Aug 11, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
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.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Mon, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - In the Library
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
LEGO Building
Mon, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Come hang out with us and build with LEGO. We will have challenge cards to give you ideas. Snacks provided.
Ladybug Garden Pavers
Mon, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Paint a cement paver creating a cute ladybug, perfect for your front porch.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Tue, Aug 12, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Tue, Aug 12, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
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.
Adult Activities For All Abilities
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room A
You're invited to a monthly adapted program for adults with disabilities and their accompanying care partners. Enjoy crafts, play games, create art, explore literacy activities, and more.
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Main Library
Tue, Aug 12, 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, August 5 2025 at 3:00pm
Beginner's Guide to the Galaxy
Tue, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Discover stars, planets, constellations, and how to examine the night sky from your own backyard. Learn astronomy basics, no telescope needed.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Aug 13, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Wed, Aug 13, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
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.
Storytime
Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Join us for a storytime and coloring.
Storytime
Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Come and enjoy a story and a craft. We'll make craft stick families and play with a parachute.
Computers & You: Getting Online Without Getting Overwhelmed
Wed, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Build confidence using computers and the internet in this friendly, hands-on class for beginners.
The Bee Mobile Library at Carousel Court
Wed, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Culp Trustee Room
CRCPL's monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
Cinderella Painting Lecture
Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Reference Area
Join us for an evening with Dr. Andrew Shelton, Professor in the Department of History of Art at The Ohio State University, as he explores the history of the painting Cinderella and Her Sisters.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Thu, Aug 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Thu, Aug 14, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
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.
The Bee Mobile Library at Westland Estates
Thu, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.
Horror Book Club
Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Love horror? So do we. Join us for chilling reads and thrilling discussions...if you dare.
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