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Storytime & STEAM: Halloween Edition!
2025-10-31 11:00:00 2025-10-31 12:00:00 America/New_York Storytime & STEAM: Halloween Edition! Bring your mummy and all your ghoul friends for a not-so-scary storytime and Halloween-themed STEAM activities. Main Library - Annex Room B

Friday, October 31
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-31 11:00:00 2025-10-31 12:00:00 America/New_York Storytime & STEAM: Halloween Edition! Bring your mummy and all your ghoul friends for a not-so-scary storytime and Halloween-themed STEAM activities. Main Library - Annex Room B

Main Library

Annex Room B

Bring your mummy and all your ghoul friends for a not-so-scary storytime and Halloween-themed STEAM activities.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM Learning | Educational | Craft |

TAGS: | storytime | steam | preschool | halloween |

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Phone: 740-702-4145
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Erin Lyons
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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

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Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Fri, Oct 03, 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!
Once Upon a Storytime
Fri, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Join us for this enchanting, fairytale-themed storytime! We will read books, sing songs, and play games. Fairytale costumes encouraged but not required.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Fri, Oct 03, 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!
Make It: Beaded Spiders
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Create a beautiful spider decoration with just beads and wire.
Rescheduled
African Drumming Workshop
Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Saturday, October 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Drumming is fun, therapeutic, and promotes unity in a group setting. Let's get connected while playing with others in this class. 
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
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.
Halloween Costume Closet
Mon, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
You may drop off costumes prior to the event at Main Library or Northside Branch before October 3.
Cancelled
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch
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!
Turkey Windsock Craft
Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Come create a cute turkey windsock using a tin can and ribbons, perfect for the season!
Adult Paint Night
Mon, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Join us for a fun night as we paint along to a step-by-step video.
This event is full
Check 'Em Out! Book Club
Mon, Oct 06, 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!
Friends of Dorothy Book Club
Mon, Oct 06, 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, Oct 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!
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Oct 07, 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.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Tue, Oct 07, 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!
Teen Game Night
Tue, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Drop in for fun. Whether you're into board games, puzzles, or VR Headsets, we've got you. Feel free to bring your favorite game to share.
Pajama Party Evening Storytime
Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Wear your pajamas and wind down for the evening with us during this cozy storytime.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Oct 08, 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!
Tai Chi
Wed, Oct 08, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library - Annex Room B
Improve your physical and mental health at the Main Library Annex with this gentle form of exercise.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Area
Plant the seeds for a life-long love of learning with stories, songs, and socializing. A great way to nurture early literacy and make new friends, all while having fun.
Storytime
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Join us as we read stories, sing songs, and play together. We will paint an apple tree using cotton balls.
Storytime
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Join us for a storytime and coloring.
From Store to Door: Using Apps for Shopping & Transit
Wed, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Meeting Room B
Learn how to order groceries online, check local bus routes, and make everyday errands easier with apps.
The Bee Mobile Library at Carousel Court
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Teen Service Council
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job? Join us!
Five Nights at Freddy's Party!
Wed, Oct 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Are you a FNAF fan? Join us for an afternoon full of activities related to FNAF.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Thu, Oct 09, 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!
Discovery Garden
Thu, Oct 09, 9:00am - 12:00pm
New venue Roger Kline's Pumpkin Farm
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.
The Bee Mobile Library at Westland Estates
Thu, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.
Teentober: Wicked Theme Paint Night
Thu, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
We are hosting a Wicked-themed paint night that is sure to offer unlimited fun. Teens, come get creative to celebrate the upcoming premiere of the sequel.
Let's Make A Fall Bucket List
Thu, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Do you need some help deciding on what to do with your family in the fall? Join us as we create a fall bucket list that will ease that task!
Horror Book Club
Thu, Oct 09, 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.
Ohio's Historic Haunts with James Willis
Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Step into the shadows of Ohio history with author and paranormal investigator James A. Willis as he shares eerie tales from his book Ohio's Historic Haunts.
Digital Navigator at the Resource Center
Fri, Oct 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Resource Center
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, Internet, and tech skills? Chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Spookley the Square Pumpkin Storytime
Fri, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Have you ever heard of a square pumpkin? Our friend Spookley is just that -- square. Hear his story, make a craft, enjoy activities, and have a pumpkin snack.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Fri, Oct 10, 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!
Preschool Spider Rings
Fri, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
We will be creating cute spider rings out of pipe cleaners and pom poms.
The Final Chapter: A Teen Escape Room
Fri, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
A zombie outbreak has started in the library...and they're getting closer. Solve spooky puzzles, dodge undead librarians, and escape before they check you out -- for good.
Coffee Caturday with Cats and Company
Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming Room,Reference Area
Cat and coffee lovers, rejoice! Stop by the library for a cat-themed event. Learn about Cats and Company, their local cat rescue efforts, and how to support them. Coffee and crafts provided!
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Mon, Oct 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
CRCPL's monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Tue, Oct 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!
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Oct 14, 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.
Adult Activities For All Abilities
Tue, Oct 14, 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.
Northside Branch Homeschool Hangout
Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Calling all homeschoolers! We would love to have you hangout with us. We will do various hands on activities each month.
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Main Library
Tue, Oct 14, 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, October 7 2025 at 3:00pm
Teen Romantasy Craft Party
Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Join us at the Northside Branch for a fun night of crafts, snacks, and discussing your favorite romantic fantasy books!
Creepy Critters: Animals We Love to Hate
Tue, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Learn all about creepy-crawly animals from the Ohio Nature Education and why they may not be so frightening after all! Get to see a few of these misunderstood animals live and up close.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Oct 15, 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!
Tai Chi
Wed, Oct 15, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library - Annex Room B
Improve your physical and mental health at the Main Library Annex with this gentle form of exercise.
Storytime
Wed, Oct 15, 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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Area
Plant the seeds for a life-long love of learning with stories, songs, and socializing. A great way to nurture early literacy and make new friends, all while having fun.
Cancelled
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch
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!
The Bee Mobile Library at Paint Creek Station
Wed, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Paint Creek Station, 101 W.M. Trotter Dr., Chillicothe.
Fiero Code Club
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Learn to code alongside your friends and fellow coders using Fiero Code, an interactive, gamified program that turns coding into an exciting adventure.
Acorn Marble Necklaces
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Create your own acorn marble necklace with supplies provided.
Teentober: Macrame Ghosts
Wed, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Get ready to add some spooky charm to your decor! The hands-on class will teach you the basics of macrame. No experience is necessary. All materials provided.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Thu, Oct 16, 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!
Discovery Garden
Thu, Oct 16, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite - Annex Room A
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.
The Bee Mobile Library at Gleason's Mobile Home Park
Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Gleason's Mobile Home Park, 1667 Stone Rd.
Jack-O-Lantern Collage
Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
We will be making cool jack-o-lantern collages using magazines and your creativity.
Halloween Craft and Movie
Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Light up the dark fall evenings by crafting a cute ghost from air-dry clay that glows! While we create, enjoy a spooky movie and make your own frightfully fun snack.
Minecraft Club
Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Mark your calendars! Minecraft Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Main Library Annex. Build in Creative Mode - whether you follow our monthly theme or create something all your own!
Fam or Scam? How to Stay Safe Online
Thu, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-1
Protect yourself from online scams, phishing, and digital dangers with easy tips for safer browsing.
Halloween SFX Makeup Demo
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Learn how local experts create gruesome creatures and more in this makeup demo workshop.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Fri, Oct 17, 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!
Paint Playdate
Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Be prepared to get messy in this paint party playdate. Bring your imagination and we'll provide the rest.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Fri, Oct 17, 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!
Back to the Future Bash!
Fri, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Reference Area
Great Scott! Join us after hours for an adults-only night of fun. Packed with retro vibes, science, and hands-on activities.
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