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Teen Book Club

2025-12-16 17:00:00 2025-12-16 18:00:00 America/New_York Teen Book Club 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. Main Library - Annex Room D

Tuesday, December 16
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-16 17:00:00 2025-12-16 18:00:00 America/New_York Teen Book Club 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. Main Library - Annex Room D

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.

Join us on the third Tuesday of each month as we explore different genres, from gripping dystopians to heartfelt contemporaries and everything in between. Share your thoughts, or just listen in, no pressure!

Upcoming Books:

November: Off Menu: A Graphic Novel by Oliver Gerlach (eBook)

December: Five Total Strangers by Natalie D. Richards (eBook, Audio
Content Warnings: Mentions of death and grief, vehicle-related trauma, threats of violence 

January: Choose your own book! Share your latest favorite (or least favorite) read and hear what others have been reading as well!  

Share your thoughts and help us pick our next read by filling out this form!

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club |

TAGS: | teens | teen | book club |

Main Library

contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons

Hours
Mon, Sep 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 25 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 28 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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
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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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
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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Sherman Park Apartments in Chillicothe.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Create a beautiful spider decoration with just beads and wire.

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. 

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.

Cancelled
Mon, Oct 06, 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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

Wed, Oct 08, 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.

Wed, Oct 08, 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!

Wed, Oct 08, 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.

Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Join us as we read stories, sing songs, and play together. We will paint an apple tree using cotton balls.

Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Join us for a storytime and coloring.

Wed, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Meeting Room B
Learn how to order groceries online, check local bus routes, and make everyday errands easier with apps.

Wed, Oct 08, 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.

Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job? Join us!

Wed, Oct 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Are you a FNAF fan? Join us for an afternoon full of activities related to FNAF.

Thu, Oct 09, 9:00am - 12:00pm
New venue Roger Kline's Pumpkin Farm
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.

Thu, Oct 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!

Thu, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.

Thu, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Do you need some help deciding on what to do with your family in the fall? Join us as we create a fall bucket list that will ease that task!

Thu, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
We are hosting a Wicked-themed paint night that is sure to offer unlimited fun. Teens, come get creative to celebrate the upcoming premiere of the sequel.

Thu, Oct 09, 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.

Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Step into the shadows of Ohio history with author and paranormal investigator James A. Willis as he shares eerie tales from his book Ohio's Historic Haunts.

Fri, Oct 10, 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!

Fri, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Have you ever heard of a square pumpkin? Our friend Spookley is just that -- square. Hear his story, make a craft, enjoy activities, and have a pumpkin snack.

Fri, Oct 10, 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!

Fri, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
We will be creating cute spider rings out of pipe cleaners and pom poms.

Fri, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
A zombie outbreak has started in the library...and they're getting closer. Solve spooky puzzles, dodge undead librarians, and escape before they check you out -- for good.