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Cemetery Tour
2025-10-02 17:30:00 2025-10-02 19:00:00 America/New_York Cemetery Tour Tour the cemetery grounds and learn about the history of those who have shaped Ross County on a guided walking tour. Offsite -

Thursday, October 02
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-02 17:30:00 2025-10-02 19:00:00 America/New_York Cemetery Tour Tour the cemetery grounds and learn about the history of those who have shaped Ross County on a guided walking tour. Offsite -

Tour the cemetery grounds and learn about the history of those who have shaped Ross County on a guided walking tour.

Join us for a special evening edition of our Grandview Cemetery walking tour. As the sun sets, we'll explore a new selection of gravestones and share the histories, symbolism, and lives of the people who helped shape Ross County and Ohio.

Each walk features different graves and stories, so whether it's your first time or a return visit, there's always something new to discover! 

We will meet at the gazebo on the northeastern side of the cemetery. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Walking Tour Location:

Grandview Cemetery

300 Brookside Road

Chillicothe, OH 45601

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Educational | Adult Learning |

TAGS: | Adults | adult |

Offsite
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Hours
We're closed Monday September 01 due to Labor Day
Mon, Sep 01 Closed
(Labor Day)
Tue, Sep 02 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 03 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 06 Closed
Sun, Sep 07 Closed
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About the branch

Sometimes, library events are held offsite at locations around the community.  You might find us with a storytime at Yoctangee Park, or a book club at the local coffee shop!

Upcoming Events

Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Fri, Sep 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!
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Fri, Sep 05, 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.
Nature Storytime and Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Sep 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Celebrate the start of autumn with us! Enjoy cozy stories, sing songs, and create a colorful scavenger hunt board inspired by the beauty of fall.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Fri, Sep 05, 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 Thumbprint Apples
Fri, Sep 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
We will be using our thumbs to create a cute basket of apples to display proudly in your home!
Build It!
Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
If you love building, come Build It! with us. We have LEGO, Keva planks, Perler Beads, and more. Prepare to build whatever you can dream up.
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Mon, Sep 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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!
Mini Golf
Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Join us for a fun evening of mini golf at the Kingston Branch. Snacks will be provided.
Adult Paint Night
Mon, Sep 08, 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.
Messy Play Date
Mon, Sep 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch
Join us to celebrate the end of summer with creative painting and messy outdoor fun! Parents are welcome to bring chairs, coolers, and relax as their little ones play.
Check 'Em Out! Book Club
Mon, Sep 08, 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!
Sustainable Living: Food Preservation Basics with OSU
Mon, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room,Patio
From canning to freezing to drying, we will cover a variety of methods to help you make the most of your harvest or your favorite seasonal produce.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Mon, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Tue, Sep 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!
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 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!
Stickers and Chill Drop-In
Tue, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Teen Space
Swap, trade, create art, bond, and share your love of stickers with other sticker enthusiasts.
Pajama Party Evening Storytime
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Wear your pajamas and wind down for the evening with us during this cozy storytime.
Tai Chi
Wed, Sep 10, 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.
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Wed, Sep 10, 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 Drop-In Hours
Wed, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Join us for a storytime and coloring.
WiFi & Your Wallet: Find the Right Plans for Your Budget
Wed, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Meeting Room B
Discover affordable internet and TV options and how to qualify for assistance programs that can help you stay connected and entertained. 
The Bee Mobile Library at Carousel Court
Wed, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job? Join us!
Leaf Bugs Art
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Have your little one join us in collecting leaves and making artwork with what we find together.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Culp Trustee Room
CRCPL's monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
Fall Open House
Wed, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Shelterhouse
Fall is almost here! Join us for an afternoon to celebrate. We will have a maze, lawn games, sensory bins, and more!
Discovery Garden
Thu, Sep 11, 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 11, 9:00am - 12:00pm
New date Thursday, September 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.
Spy Training
Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Shhh! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to sneak over to the Main Library for some super-secret spy training. Write invisible messages, avoid traps, and get prepared for fun.
Fall Bucket List Craft
Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Come craft a seasonal bucket full of all the fun things you would like to do this fall, and then use it as a decoration. You can also make your own fall-inspired snack mix.
Acting for Non Actors
Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
If you've ever wanted to try acting, this class is for you! A fun, non-judgmental class that will allow you to explore your creative side with improv and scene study. All levels of experience welcome.
Horror Book Club
Thu, Sep 11, 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.
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Fri, Sep 12, 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 at the Resource Center
Fri, Sep 12, 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!
Storytime & STEAM: Fall Edition
Fri, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room B
Autumn is in the air. Leaves falling, wind whistling, and pumpkin flavored everything all around. Come enjoy a story and some fun STEAM activities all about our favorite season.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Fri, Sep 12, 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!
Taste Test: International Edition
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-1
Bring the family and sample different snacks from around the world. Enjoy familiar flavors or discover a brand-new favorite.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Mon, Sep 15, 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
Mon, Sep 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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!
Video Game Night
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Come hang out and play some video games! We'll have the Wii U set up, and snacks will be provided.
Sonic the Hedgehog Vs. Super Mario
Mon, Sep 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
If you love all things Sonic the Hedgehog and Super Mario Bros., then you've gotta go fast to get to this library program!
Takis, Tea, and Trivia
Mon, Sep 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Let's celebrate Hispanic heritage! We will sample items brought to us by our neighbors in Mexico. Try different flavored Takis, taste hibiscus tea, and test our knowledge of Mexico.
History of Serpent Mound
Mon, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Beth Jenkins, History Preservation Manager for the Serpent Mound State Memorial, will provide an overview of its storied history.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Tue, Sep 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!
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Sep 16, 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 16, 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!
Hands-only CPR Workshop
Tue, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Learning this hands-only technique will help prepare you to help in case you witness a cardiac arrest. This class does not provide CPR certification, but it can provide peace of mind.
Teen Book Club
Tue, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Dive into new worlds, discover exciting stories, and meet other teens who love books. Whether you come to chat about the book of the month or share your recent favs, all teens are welcome.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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