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Thank You Cards for Veterans
2025-11-10 17:00:00 2025-11-10 18:00:00 America/New_York Thank You Cards for Veterans Families are invited to show appreciation for our veterans by making handmade thank-you cards. Don?t know a veteran? Leave your card with us, and we?ll share it with our local VFW post. Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room

Monday, November 10
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-10 17:00:00 2025-11-10 18:00:00 America/New_York Thank You Cards for Veterans Families are invited to show appreciation for our veterans by making handmade thank-you cards. Don?t know a veteran? Leave your card with us, and we?ll share it with our local VFW post. Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room

Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch

Frankfort Meeting Room

Families are invited to show appreciation for our veterans by making handmade thank-you cards. Don?t know a veteran? Leave your card with us, and we?ll share it with our local VFW post.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Community |

TAGS: | veteran's appreciation | all ages |

Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
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We're closed Monday October 13 due to Staff Training Day
Mon, Oct 13 Closed
(Staff Training Day)
Tue, Oct 14 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 15 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Oct 16 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 17 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 18 Closed
Sun, Oct 19 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

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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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
The Bee at the Farmer's Market
Sat, Oct 18, 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!
Craft and Chill
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Let's craft. Bring a project you're working on or use our supplies to start on something new.
African Drumming Workshop
Sat, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Drumming is fun, therapeutic, and promotes unity in a group setting. Let's get connected while playing with others in this class. 
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Mon, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 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!
Mug Cakes and Creative Painting
Mon, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Come make a mug cake to enjoy while painting a canvas. There are no painting instructions, paint whatever you like!
Festive Pumpkins
Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
We will be creating festive little pumpkins to add to your holiday decor.
Fall Plant Swap and Macrame Workshop
Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room,Patio
Getting your garden ready for winter? Don?t toss your extra plants or bulbs?trade them instead! Bring houseplants, perennials, or bulbs and swap them for something new to grow.
Stuffie Storytime
Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the library for a nocturnal animal-themed storytime. Your stuffie can enjoy the story, craft, and sensory activity right along with you. Pajamas welcomed!
Kids Halloween Party!
Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch
Kids are invited to dress up and join us for a Halloween party filled with games, crafts, and snacks!
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Tue, Oct 21, All day
Northside Branch
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Tue, Oct 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
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, Oct 21, 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!
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Wed, Oct 22, All day
Northside Branch
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Oct 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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.
Fam or Scam? How to Stay Safe Online
Wed, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Protect yourself from online scams, phishing, and digital dangers with easy tips for safer browsing.
Pumpkin Painting at the Library
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
It?s that time of year again! Bring your own pumpkin?we?ll provide everything else you need to decorate it. Each child will receive a free book, and the top-voted pumpkins will win library swag!
Cowabunga! Ninja Turtles Party
Wed, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Test your turtle power on our ninja obstacle course, enjoy pizza snacks, and dress like a hero in a half shell.
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Thu, Oct 23, All day
Northside Branch
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Thu, Oct 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!
Discovery Garden
Thu, Oct 23, 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 Westland Estates
Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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!
Oil Pastel Witch Hats
Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Come and create wacky, silly, and/or spooky witches' hats using oil pastels. Your finished art piece can be displayed in your house for all to see.
Pumpkin Painting at the Library
Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
It?s that time of year again! Bring your own pumpkin?we?ll provide everything else you need to decorate it. Each child will receive a free book, and the top-voted pumpkins will win library swag!
Free Legal Advice Clinic
Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Volunteer attorneys are available to answer your civil legal questions. Service provided by LASCO.
Pet Ghost in a Jar
Thu, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Book Buddies Book Club
Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Play board games, retro video games, and beginner-friendly D&D. Game, snack, and meet new friends!
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Fri, Oct 24, All day
Northside Branch
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!
Digital Navigator at the Resource Center
Fri, Oct 24, 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!
Preschool Halloween Party!
Fri, Oct 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Join us in your costume to read a story, create a trick-or-treat bag, and trick-or-treat in the library!
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Fri, Oct 24, 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!
Teentober: After Hours Lock-In
Fri, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Reference Area
We're wrapping up Teentober with a special after-hours party at the Main Library. It's sure to be spooktacular!
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Sat, Oct 25, All day
Northside Branch
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!
LEGO Challenge!
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Calling all LEGO lovers! Put your master building skills to the test during this afternoon of imaginative fun.
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Sun, Oct 26, All day
Northside Branch
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Mon, Oct 27, All day
Northside Branch
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!
Cancelled
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Mon, Oct 27, 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!
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Oct 27, 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, Oct 27, 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!
Popcorn and Puzzles Drop-In
Mon, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Pop in anytime to enjoy a popcorn snack while combining fun and brain training with the various puzzles provided.
Sip and Chat
Mon, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Come enjoy an evening of relaxation with us at the Kingston Branch. Light snacks and beverages will be served. We will have coloring sheets and puzzles, or bring something of your own to work on.
Death By Chocolate
Mon, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch
A fun evening for adults to eat chocolate and play some Halloween games.
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