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Registration opens:
October 01st, 2025

Minecraft Club
2025-10-16 16:00:00 2025-10-16 17:00:00 America/New_York Minecraft Club 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! Main Library - Annex Room D

Thursday, October 16
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-16 16:00:00 2025-10-16 17:00:00 America/New_York Minecraft Club 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! Main Library - Annex Room D

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!

Don't forget to register—we have a limited number of laptops available! If you're running late, no worries—we'll hold your spot for up to 10 minutes. After that, we may offer it to someone on the waitlist so as many as possible have a chance to join in the fun!

AGE GROUP: | School Age |

EVENT TYPE: | Games | Entertainment |

TAGS: | school age |

Main Library
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
Mon, Sep 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Wed, Sep 17, 9:00am - 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.
Cancelled
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Sep 17, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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!
Tai Chi
Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 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!
Rescheduled
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, September 17, 12:00pm - 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Learn to code alongside your friends and fellow programmers using Fiero Code. This interactive, gamified platform turns coding into an exciting adventure.
Registration is now closed
Discovery Garden
Thu, Sep 18, 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.
Rescheduled
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Thu, Sep 18, 9:00am - 12:00pm
New date Thursday, September 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library
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
Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm
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!
The Bee Mobile Library at Gleason's Mobile Home Park
Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Gleason's Mobile Home Park, 1667 Stone Rd.
Back-to-School Magic Bookmarks
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Create colorful scratch-off bookmarks using special black-coated paper that reveals bright designs underneath as they draw. A fun and creative way to kick off the school year!
Colorful Fall Trees
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
We will be making colorful trees using watercolors and coffee filters.
Minecraft Club
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
If you yearn for the mines, mark your calendars for the third Thursday of each month and make your way to the Main Library Annex. Build on our theme in Creative Mode or create something all your own.
More Than eBooks: Discover eResources You Didn't Know About
Thu, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-1
Your library card unlocks more than just books! Explore free streaming, eBooks, tech tools, and more.
Make Your Own Book Safe
Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Create a secret safe using a book, glue, and craft knife.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Fri, Sep 19, 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, Sep 19, 9:00am - 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.
Preschool: Holy Guacamole!
Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
In honor of Guacamole Day, we will have a storytime, craft, and most importantly, make guacamole! Salsa will also be provided.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Fri, Sep 19, 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!
The Bee at the Farmer's Market
Sat, Sep 20, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Chillicothe Farmer's Market
Come and visit the Bee at Chillicothe's Farmer's Market! We will have books to check out, sign up for a library card, and use the Bee's free WiFi!
Perler Bead Drop-In
Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
If you've never made Perler Bead art, then you're missing out. Come create real-life 8-bit art with us. Follow one of our many patterns or make a design all your own.
Cancelled
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Mon, Sep 22, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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
Mon, Sep 22, 9:00am - 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.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Sep 22, 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.
Cancelled
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Sep 22, 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!
Second Breakfast Bash: A Hobbit Day Party
Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Come celebrate all things Lord of the Rings! There will be games, crafts, and snacks fit for a hobbit.
The History of Kingston
Mon, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Join us at the Kingston Branch and learn all about the history of Kingston. We will have a guest speaker, and light refreshments will be served.
Keep Kids Creative!
Mon, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Discover fun ways to spark imagination through building, painting, dramatic play, and music. Join us as we explore hands-on activities that nurture creativity in every child.
DIY Hobbit Door Wreath
Mon, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch
Create and make your own hobbit door wreath out of a grapevine wreath and moss.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Tue, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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!
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Main Library
Tue, Sep 23, 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!
Are You Smarter Than a Librarian? Trivia Night
Tue, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Think you're smarter than a CRCPL librarian? Join us at the Northside Branch for some fun trivia and test your knowledge!
Colorful Window Clings
Tue, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Paint a one-of-a-kind design that will shine brightly in the sunlight and scatter a beautiful rainbow of colors around the room.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 9:00am - 3:00pm
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.
Tai Chi
Wed, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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.
Discover Genealogy
Wed, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Join us to learn about tracing your roots and explore the resources the library has to offer.
More Than eBooks: Discover eResources You Didn't Know About
Wed, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Your library card unlocks more than just books! Explore free streaming, eBooks, tech tools, and more.
Meet and Greet: Chase and Skye from Paw Patrol!
Wed, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room A,Annex Room B
Chase and Skye are visiting the library! Meet and take photos with your favorite furry friends.
Rescheduled
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Thu, Sep 25, 9:00am - 12:00pm
New date Thursday, September 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Library
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, Sep 25, 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.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm
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!
The Bee Mobile Library at Westland Estates
Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.
Game Cafe: Board Games, Video Games, and D&D
Thu, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Play board games, retro video games, and beginner-friendly D&D. Game, snack, and meet new friends!
Boo! Teen Black & White Ghost Painting
Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Join us to paint a black and white ghost?perfect for spooky season fun. All supplies provided!
Free Legal Advice Clinic
Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Volunteer attorneys are available to answer your civil legal questions. Service provided by LASCO.
Book Buddies Book Club
Thu, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
A book club for kids who 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
Game Cafe: Board Games, Video Games, and D&D
Thu, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Play board games, retro video games, and beginner-friendly D&D. Game, snack, and meet new friends!
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Fri, Sep 26, 9:00am - 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 at the Resource Center
Fri, Sep 26, 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!
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Fri, Sep 26, 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!
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Area
Looking for something fun to do with your toddler on the weekend? Bring them to the library. We will read, sing, dance, play, and enjoy our favorite thing -- bubbles!
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Mon, Sep 29, 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!
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Sep 29, 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.
Cancelled
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Sep 29, 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!
Canvas Pumpkin Art
Mon, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch
Make a beautiful fall decoration using a canvas board and a foam pumpkin, perfect for the season. All supplies provided.
What's It Worth? Antique Appraisals
Mon, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-1,Annex Room B-2
Curious about the value of your family heirloom or antique? Let professional appraiser take a look.
Mixed Media Leaf Art
Mon, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
We will use a mixed set of tools (colored pencils, leaves, and/or oil pastels) to create a unique piece of art!
Fall Leaf Book Page Garland
Mon, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Join us and make a fall garland using leaf cutouts and book pages to add to your fall decor.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Tue, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 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!
Bad Art Night
Tue, Sep 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-1
If you're not an artist but love making art anyway, join us. It's an art night that's so bad, it's good!
Tai Chi
Wed, Oct 01, 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.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Oct 01, 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!
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Oct 01, 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.
Rescheduled
Storytime
Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
New date Wednesday, October 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kingston Branch
Join us as we read stories, sing songs, and play together. We will paint an apple tree using cotton balls.
The Book Bunch Book Club
Wed, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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!
Paper Plate Spiders
Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Preschoolers are invited to the library to make their own adorable (and slightly spooky) paper plate spiders. A fun, hands-on craft perfect for little hands!
Teentober: Ghost Needle Felting
Wed, Oct 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Hey Teens! Get in the spooky spirit with this fun needle felt ghost. All materials and step-by-step instructions are provided. Add your own touch and take home a spooky creation.
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