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Pet Ghost in a Jar
2025-10-23 16:30:00 2025-10-23 17:30:00 America/New_York Pet Ghost in a Jar Celebrate the spookiest month of the year by creating your own glowing pet ghost in a jar! When we're done, we'll gather to read a couple of ghost stories with our new ghostly friends. Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room

Thursday, October 23
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-23 16:30:00 2025-10-23 17:30:00 America/New_York Pet Ghost in a Jar Celebrate the spookiest month of the year by creating your own glowing pet ghost in a jar! When we're done, we'll gather to read a couple of ghost stories with our new ghostly friends. Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room

Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch

Frankfort Meeting Room

Celebrate the spookiest month of the year by creating your own glowing pet ghost in a jar! When we're done, we'll gather to read a couple of ghost stories with our new ghostly friends.

AGE GROUP: | School Age |

EVENT TYPE: | Craft |

TAGS: | story | school age | halloween | craft |

Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
Mon, Sep 22 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 23 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 24 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Sep 25 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 27 Closed
Sun, Sep 28 Closed
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About the branch

The Howard S. Young Branch, located in the heart of the Village of Frankfort, offers something for everyone, with a robust collection, patron computers, public meeting room, free WiFi, and programs for all ages.

Upcoming Events

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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Mon, Sep 29, 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 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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Thu, Oct 02, 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 02, 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.
SCOJFS Family Resource Fair
Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Sherman Park Apartments in Chillicothe.
Cross Stitch 101
Thu, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-2
Have you ever wanted to learn how to cross-stitch? We can teach you at this monthly, beginner-friendly program.
From Store to Door: Using Apps for Shopping & Transit
Thu, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Learn how to order groceries online, check local bus routes, and make everyday errands easier with apps.
Cemetery Tour
Thu, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Tour the cemetery grounds and learn about the history of those who have shaped Ross County on a guided walking tour.
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.
African Drumming Workshop
Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
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.
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
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 Monday, September 29 2025 at 3:00pm
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.
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.
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.
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