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Bring the Farm to You!
2026-05-20 16:00:00 2026-05-20 18:00:00 America/New_York Bring the Farm to You! Visit with live farm animals when Bring the Farm to You comes to the the Northside Branch Library! Northside Branch - Northside Shelterhouse

Wednesday, May 20
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-20 16:00:00 2026-05-20 18:00:00 America/New_York Bring the Farm to You! Visit with live farm animals when Bring the Farm to You comes to the the Northside Branch Library! Northside Branch - Northside Shelterhouse

Northside Branch

Northside Shelterhouse

Visit with live farm animals when Bring the Farm to You comes to the the Northside Branch Library!

AGE GROUP: | School Age | Preschool | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Family Fun |

TAGS: | all ages |

Northside Branch
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
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Mon, Apr 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Northside Library is a wonderful place to relax and convene. It features several meeting spaces which are available for nonprofit use; an outdoor patio, shelterhouse, and children's play area; programs for all ages; and is home to our Beyond Books collection of unique items for circulation.

Upcoming Events

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Teen Art Show
Sun, Apr 26, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Are you an artist? Do you draw, paint, sculpt, write poetry, or make any other form of art? Now is your time to shine! We're hosting a Teen Art Show. Opening reception: Monday, April 20, 5:30pm
Teen Art Show
Mon, Apr 27, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Are you an artist? Do you draw, paint, sculpt, write poetry, or make any other form of art? Now is your time to shine! We're hosting a Teen Art Show. Opening reception: Monday, April 20, 5:30pm
Digital Navigator Appointments at Main
Mon, Apr 27, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming Room
Need help with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help you get online and up-to-speed. One-hour appointments are available to help you with devices, connectivity, and digital skills.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Apr 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 each month, we'll offer a bilingual storytime in both English and Spanish.
Board Games & Boba
Mon, Apr 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
The end of the school year is finally near! Take a break from finals and chill with board games and free tasty boba!
Balloon Games
Mon, Apr 27, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Shelterhouse
A little friendly competition featuring balloon races and games. Pop in for fun!
Paper Hyacinths
Mon, Apr 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Learn to create paper hyacinth flowers and turn them into a beautiful bouquet. They take a little time, but are easy to make!
Tree Walk
Mon, Apr 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - In the Library
Explore the village to learn about the trees that grow in Kingston and how to identify them! All ages welcome. Children must have adult supervision.
Teen Art Show
Tue, Apr 28, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Are you an artist? Do you draw, paint, sculpt, write poetry, or make any other form of art? Now is your time to shine! We're hosting a Teen Art Show. Opening reception: Monday, April 20, 5:30pm
Digital Navigator Appointments at Main
Tue, Apr 28, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming Room
Need help with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help you get online and up-to-speed. One-hour appointments are available to help you with devices, connectivity, and digital skills.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Apr 28, 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.
Coffee & Crafts
Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room A
Hands-on projects, good company, and a warm cup of coffee. Does it get any better? Bring your own craft to work on or try one of ours and start your day creatively!
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room D
Listen to great stories and songs while building literacy skills and a love of reading.
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Main Library
Tue, Apr 28, 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!
Craft & Chill
Tue, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Main Library Teen Space
Bring a project you're working on or use what we have to start something new! We'll be in the Main Library Teen Room with movies and supplies.
Teen Art Show
Wed, Apr 29, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Are you an artist? Do you draw, paint, sculpt, write poetry, or make any other form of art? Now is your time to shine! We're hosting a Teen Art Show. Opening reception: Monday, April 20, 5:30pm
Tai Chi
Wed, Apr 29, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library - Annex Room A
Improve your physical and mental health at the Main Library Annex with this gentle form of exercise.
Budding Bookworms Storytime 2
Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Area
Listen to great stories and songs while building literacy skills and a lifelong love of reading.
Digital Navigator Appointments at Paxton
Wed, Apr 29, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Need help with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help you get online and up-to-speed. One-hour appointments are available to help you with devices, connectivity, and digital skills.
Discover Genealogy
Wed, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Learn about tracing your roots and explore all the resources the library has to offer.
Wizarding Camp
Wed, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Enter an enchanted world without leaving the library. Complete activities to build your skills and enjoy an evening of magic!
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ross County Historical Society
Where a love of history meets a passion for reading. Monthly nonfiction titles range from recent releases to timeless classics and biographies.
Teen Art Show
Thu, Apr 30, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Are you an artist? Do you draw, paint, sculpt, write poetry, or make any other form of art? Now is your time to shine! We're hosting a Teen Art Show. Opening reception: Monday, April 20, 5:30pm
Discovery Garden Family Playgroup
Thu, Apr 30, 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 Appointments at Main
Thu, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming Room
Need help with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help you get online and up-to-speed. One-hour appointments are available to help you with devices, connectivity, and digital skills.
Young Poets Reception
Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Come celebrate the students who participated in our 2026 Contest for Young Poets. We will honor the winning poets in each age category, and they will have an opportunity to read their submitted poems.
Plant Swap
Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Main Green
Calling all plant enthusiasts! Bring a plant to share and/or take home a new one. All experience levels welcome.
Butterfly Watch!
Fri, May 01, All day
Northside Branch - In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Digital Navigator Appointments at Northside
Fri, May 01, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Need help with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help you get online and up-to-speed. One-hour appointments are available to help you with devices, connectivity, and digital skills.
Butterfly Watch!
Sat, May 02, All day
Northside Branch - In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Ohio is for Writers Book Fest
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A,Annex Room B
Discover new books, meet and chat with Ohio authors, learn about publishing, and more! Chillicothe Comics Center will join for Free Comic Book Day.
Butterfly Watch!
Mon, May 04, All day
Northside Branch - In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Seed Snails
Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Come learn how to grow strong, healthy plants by making your own seed snails. This workshop will show you step by step how to start your own seeds and get them ready for planting.
Check 'Em Out! Book Club
Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
This book club is for anybody interested in reading books and meeting new people!
May the Fourth Be With You
Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
In a library not so far away, we are celebrating Star Wars Day. Join us for crafts and activities such as making yoda puppets and playing with "galaxy dough." A galaxy of fun awaits!
Dinosaur Shadow Box
Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch
Kids and teens will join us outside to collect rocks, sticks, flowers, and more to make shadow boxes for their mini dinosaur.
Spanish Learners Lab
Mon, May 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Schlegel Meeting Room
Ready to learn a new language or brush up on your high school Spanish? This is the event for you! We'll learn and practice Spanish together and have fun!
Butterfly Watch!
Tue, May 05, All day
Northside Branch - In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Digital Navigator Appointments at Main
Tue, May 05, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming Room
Need help with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help you get online and up-to-speed. One-hour appointments are available to help you with devices, connectivity, and digital skills.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, May 05, 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.
Bike and Roll Together Information Session
Tue, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Celebrate Bike and Roll to School Day with us at the library! You'll learn about how to be safe riding to school. We'll also have free helmets, while supplies last!
Butterfly Watch!
Wed, May 06, All day
Northside Branch - In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Bike and Roll Together: Chillicothe Primary School
Wed, May 06, 6:15am - 7:00am
Offsite
Celebrate Bike and Roll to School Day with us at the library! Meet up before and we'll ride to school together, then ride back to the library after school. All bike riders must wear a helmet.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Bike and Roll Together: Chillicothe Intermediate School
Wed, May 06, 6:15am - 7:00am
Offsite
Celebrate Bike and Roll to School Day with us at the library! Meet up before and we'll ride to school together, then ride back to the library after school. All bike riders must wear a helmet.
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Digital Navigator Appointments at Paxton
Wed, May 06, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Need help with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help you get online and up-to-speed. One-hour appointments are available to help you with devices, connectivity, and digital skills.
Book Bunch Book Club
Wed, May 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
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.
Rescheduled
Chillicothe High School Jazz Band Performance
Wed, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Wednesday, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Northside Branch
We are happy to welcome the Chillicothe High School Jazz Band to the Northside Branch Shelterhouse. Bring your favorite lawn chair and enjoy the show!
Chillicothe High School Jazz Band Performance
Wed, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room,Northside Shelterhouse
We are happy to welcome the Chillicothe High School Jazz Band to the Northside Branch Shelterhouse. Bring your favorite lawn chair and enjoy the show!
Butterfly Watch!
Thu, May 07, All day
Northside Branch - In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Discovery Garden Family Playgroup
Thu, May 07, 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 Appointments at Main
Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming Room
Need help with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help you get online and up-to-speed. One-hour appointments are available to help you with devices, connectivity, and digital skills.
The Bee Mobile Library at Sherman Park
Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Sherman Park Apartments in Chillicothe.
Bookmarks for Mom
Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Stop in and make your mother a perfect Mother's Day gift: a wooden bookmark that you color yourself!
Book Buddies Book Club
Thu, May 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Calling all kids ready to read - or already reading - beginner chapter books! This is a book club just for you.
Learning with Rabbits
Thu, May 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room,Frankfort Shelterhouse
Join us and one of our young patrons as we meet a couple of New Zealand rabbits! She will teach us what goes into their care to prepare them for the fair. A story and craft will also be provided.
Butterfly Watch!
Fri, May 08, All day
Northside Branch - In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Digital Navigator Appointments at Northside
Fri, May 08, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Need help with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help you get online and up-to-speed. One-hour appointments are available to help you with devices, connectivity, and digital skills.
D is for Dinosaur!
Fri, May 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Join us to create your dinosaur using the letter D. This program will combine a craft with letter recognition and fine motor skills.
Butterfly Watch!
Sat, May 09, All day
Northside Branch - In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
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