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Friends of Dorothy Book Club
2025-08-04 19:00:00 2025-08-04 20:00:00 America/New_York Friends of Dorothy Book Club Join us the first Monday of the month to discuss a variety of LGBTQ+ literature, everything from fantasy to memoirs. Main Library - Annex Room A

Monday, August 04
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-04 19:00:00 2025-08-04 20:00:00 America/New_York Friends of Dorothy Book Club Join us the first Monday of the month to discuss a variety of LGBTQ+ literature, everything from fantasy to memoirs. Main Library - Annex Room A

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.

Meetings are held at our Main Library Annex (directly behind the Main Library) at 140 S Paint St., Chillicothe OH. New members always welcome! 

Check out our upcoming picks at the Main Library or access them digitally:

August 4: Tomorrow Will be Different by Sarah McBride(eBook, eAudiobook)

September 1: Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin (eBook, eAudiobook)

October 6: When We Rise: My Life in the Movement by Cleve Jones (eBook, eAudiobook)

Presented in partnership with the First Capital PRIDE Coalition.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club |

TAGS: | lgbtq+ | lgbtq | friends of dorothy | book club | adults |

Main Library
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
Mon, Jul 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jul 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 27 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
Sat, Jul 26, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.
Origami Critters
Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room D
Learn about the art of origami paper folding and make recreations of your favorite animals.
Grandview Cemetery Tour
Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Tour the cemetery grounds and learn about the history of those who have shaped Ross County on a guided walking tour.
Art Spaces: Community Quilt Show
Mon, Jul 28, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Northside Reading Garden
A half hour of music, movement, and short stories! On the last Monday of the month, a bilingual storytime is offered in English and Spanish.
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Mon, Jul 28, 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.
Book Chat
Mon, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Join us to chat about our favorite topic - BOOKS! We will meet monthly to share what we've been reading, what's popular and trade ideas for your next read.
Quirky Bird Paintings
Mon, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Come and learn to paint simple colorful blob shapes and turn them into adorable quirky birds.
Wooden Block Magnets
Mon, Jul 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Get creative and make some cute magnets using tower blocks and paint.
Art Spaces: Community Quilt Show
Tue, Jul 29, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.
Cancelled
Ribbon Coasters
Tue, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mt. Logan Branch
Come and make coasters out of curling ribbons. All supplies provided.
Rescheduled
Ribbon Coasters
Tue, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Tuesday, July 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mt. Logan Branch
Come and make coasters out of curling ribbons. All supplies provided.
Watercolor for Beginners
Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Participants will learn basic watercolor techniques. All supplies provided.
Art Spaces: Community Quilt Show
Wed, Jul 30, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Quilts from the community will be on display during June and July.
Let's Walk Together
Wed, Jul 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library - Annex Room A,Main Green
Let's enjoy a walk together around our neighborhood this summer. Meet at the Main Library community garden. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
Storytime Fun!
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Join us each month for stories, crafts, and songs. In celebration of our Bookworm theme "Color Our World," this month's storytime is all about exploring the art of music.
Libraries Transforming Communities: Community Conversation
Wed, Jul 30, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Share feedback and discuss ideas for potential projects to pursue with grant funding that will improve library accessibility. Open to the public.
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Wed, Jul 30, 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.
Discovering Genealogy
Wed, Jul 30, 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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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