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Friday the 13th: Lucky or Not?
2026-02-13 15:30:00 2026-02-13 16:30:00 America/New_York Friday the 13th: Lucky or Not? Explore the origins of superstitions with trivia, hands-on activities, and a few playful "bad luck" challenges, plus ways to bring a little good luck into your day. Main Library - Annex Room B

Friday, February 13
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-13 15:30:00 2026-02-13 16:30:00 America/New_York Friday the 13th: Lucky or Not? Explore the origins of superstitions with trivia, hands-on activities, and a few playful "bad luck" challenges, plus ways to bring a little good luck into your day. Main Library - Annex Room B

Main Library

Annex Room B

Explore the origins of superstitions with trivia, hands-on activities, and a few playful "bad luck" challenges, plus ways to bring a little good luck into your day.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Pre-Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment | Educational | Craft |

TAGS: | teens | superstitions | preteens | friday the 13th |

Main Library
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
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Mon, Jan 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jan 13 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 18 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

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Saturday Storytime!
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Area
Join us for half an hour of music, movement, and short stories!
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Main Library
Tue, Jan 20, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Jan 20, 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.
Budding Bookworms
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room D
Come listen to some great stories and songs. Storytime helps develop a young child's literacy skills and nurtures a love of reading.
Teen Book Club
Tue, Jan 20, 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.
Writers Group
Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Calling all writers, aspiring or experienced! Join our monthly writers group to connect with fellow storytellers, sharpen your craft, and share your work in a supportive environment.
Tai Chi
Wed, Jan 21, 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 2
Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Area
Come listen to some great stories and songs. Storytime helps develop a young child's literacy skills and nurtures a love of reading.
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Paxton Branch
Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.
The Bee Mobile Library at Paint Creek Station
Wed, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 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.
Snowflake Soap
Wed, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Wash away the winter blahs with a fresh bar of snowflake soap! Join us to create an easy coconut oil soap using snowflake molds.
Dolly Day at the Library!
Wed, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Happy Birthday, Dolly Parton! Join us for games, crafts, stories, and music as we celebrate all the joy Dolly Parton brings.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Jan 22, 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.
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Main Library
Thu, Jan 22, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.
The Bee Mobile Library at Westland Estates
Thu, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.
Free Legal Advice Clinic
Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Volunteer attorneys are available to answer your civil legal questions. Service provided by LASCO.
Bling your Books!
Thu, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Ready to give your favorite reads a dazzling new look? Join us in transforming ordinary book covers into dazzling pieces of art! You can bring a favorite book, or we will supply one from our discards.
Storytime
Thu, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us each month for stories and fun activities designed to spark a love of reading. Perfect for young children and their caregivers to enjoy together.
Scholarship Workshop
Thu, Jan 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Learn effective tips for searching, completing, and prioritizing scholarships that match your interests. Discover how to stay organized and boost your chances of success!
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Northside Branch
Fri, Jan 23, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.
Storytime & STEAM: Winter Edition!
Fri, Jan 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Enjoy a storytime all about winter and snow, and explore fun STEAM activities.
Art after Dark: Glow Paint and Sip Night
Fri, Jan 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Let's light up the night and make some glowing works of art after we close the library. Make it a date or bring a friend. Enjoy snacks and glowing drinks.
This event is full
Family Fort Party
Fri, Jan 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Join us for a cozy, after-hours party. Build a fort with your family and enjoy books, games, and crafts in your new creation.
LEGO Challenge!
Sat, Jan 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming Room
Who can build the tallest right angle tower? Can you create a circle using rectangles? Come practice problem solving and show off your LEGO prowess!
Cancelled
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Main Library
Mon, Jan 26, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Jan 26, 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 each month, we'll offer a bilingual storytime in both English and Spanish.
Soup's On!
Mon, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Warm up for National Soup Month with Lisa Barlage from OSU Extension. Learn how to make healthy, low-cost soups and enjoy tasty samples perfect for chilly winter days.
Winter Yarn Wreath
Mon, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Get cozy and crafty as we make wreaths from soft, chunky yarn. Create a warm and welcoming decoration to take home and enjoy!
Decoupage Trinket Holders
Mon, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Creativity and imagination are the tools needed for this program! You will create your own unique trinket holder to be used how you wish.
Reverse Coloring Night
Mon, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxing evening of reverse coloring. The colors are already on the page, you simply add the lines and details.
Winter Sowing with "The Wild Ones"
Mon, Jan 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Plan ahead for your 2026 garden! Learn the basics of winter sowing for native plants and veggies, then try your hand at making herbal soap with a presenter from Wild Ones.
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Main Library
Tue, Jan 27, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Jan 27, 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.
Cancelled
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Main Library
Tue, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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!
Watercolor Geometric Painting
Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Schlegel Meeting Room
Create a unique piece of artwork with tape and watercolor paints!
Tealight Snowman Ornament
Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Brighten up snowy nights with a cheerful LED tealight snowman. All supplies provided.
Tea for Teens!
Tue, Jan 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
January is National Tea Month! Celebrate with us by sampling a variety of teas -- hot, cold, or boba. Mix and match your favorites, and bring a friend to join the fun!
Tai Chi
Wed, Jan 28, 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 2
Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Area
Come listen to some great stories and songs. Storytime helps develop a young child's literacy skills and nurtures a love of reading.
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Paxton Branch
Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.
Discover Genealogy
Wed, Jan 28, 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.
Ice Cream Taste Test
Wed, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-1
Join us to sample a variety of different ice cream flavors, then vote for your favorites!
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ross County Historical Society
Join us each month as we explore engaging nonfiction titles ranging from recent releases to timeless classics and biographies.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Jan 29, 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.
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Main Library
Thu, Jan 29, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.
Game Cafe: Board Games, Video Games, and D&D
Thu, Jan 29, 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!
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Northside Branch
Fri, Jan 30, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.
Winter Games: An Indoor Field Day
Fri, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Want a little taste of summer? Join us for an indoor field day filled with games and fun!
Enchanted Library: A Fairy Ball
Fri, Jan 30, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Reference Area
Hey grownups! Step into a world of magic at the Enchanted Library's Fairy Ball. Join us for an evening of whimsy with fae, crafts, dancing, and more. Costumes encouraged!
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition!
Sat, Jan 31, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A,Annex Room B
Calling all puzzle lovers! Bring your team and compete to solve a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle.
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