Ross County Parks District on Wheels!

Meet & Make: All Abilities

Tue, Jun 09, All day

Main Library - Annex Art Gallery

Art that honors local LGBTQ+ history, leadership, and legacy will be on display in the Main Library Annex throughout June. The newest inductee will be announced June 11 at our celebration event.

Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Annex Room A

An inclusive space for crafts, activities, and connection.

Tue, Jun 09, 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.

Ross County Parks District on Wheels!

Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room D

It's our annual summer reading Art Camp! Learn how to make beautiful "grandma" crafts. Registration is limited to first 10 registrants.

Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Fifth Street Reading Garden

Visit the Ross County Parks District Mobile Nature Center aka Wilderness On Wheels. WOW for short! Come check it out and experience nature and learning in a new way.

Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Main Library

Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library

Join us for a dino-themed storytime!

Tue, Jun 09, 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!

Registration is now closed

D&D Crafting: Dice Tower

Tue, Jun 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room B-1

Guarantee every roll is a success with your very own custom-painted dice tower.

Registration is now closed

Friends of Dorothy Book Club - **new day and location!**

Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Main Library Programming Room,Main Library Telehealth Room

Join us the second Tues of the month to discuss a variety of LGBTQ+ literature, everything from fantasy to memoirs. We'll meet in the Main Library building.

Wed, Jun 10, All day

Main Library - Annex Art Gallery

Art that honors local LGBTQ+ history, leadership, and legacy will be on display in the Main Library Annex throughout June. The newest inductee will be announced June 11 at our celebration event.

Wed, Jun 10, 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.

Dino Dig Storytime

Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room

Join us for a dinosaur-themed storytime and dig for your own dinos and fossils.

STEM Learning with Ohio University

Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library

Hear fun stories and color with us!

Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room

Come explore science and technology! Ohio University will be bringing some of their fun equipment to try out at the library this summer. These events are best suited to grades 3-6.

The Bee Mobile Library at Carousel Court

Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room D

It's our annual summer reading Art Camp! Learn how to make beautiful "grandma" crafts. Registration is limited to first 10 registrants.

Wed, Jun 10, 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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Jun 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Culp Trustee Room

CRCPL's monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

Beneath the Soil: Bugs, Bones and Beyond

Wed, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Northside Reading Garden

Explore the hidden world beneath our feet! Join us for a fun and interactive hands-on experience. We will dig and explore bones, rocks, worms, and more!

Summer Music Series: The Sun Movers

Wed, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Northside Branch - Northside Shelterhouse

Kick off the Summer Music Series with The Sun Movers, a local band blending folk-punk, indie, alternative, and punk influences into a lively, energetic sound.

Discovery Garden Family Playgroup

Thu, Jun 11, All day

Main Library - Annex Art Gallery

Art that honors local LGBTQ+ history, leadership, and legacy will be on display in the Main Library Annex throughout June. The newest inductee will be announced June 11 at our celebration event.

Thu, Jun 11, 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.

Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room D

It's our annual summer reading Art Camp! Learn how to make beautiful "grandma" crafts. Registration is limited to first 10 registrants.

The Bee Mobile Library at Westland Estates

Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library

Join us for a dino-themed storytime!

Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

The Bee Mobile Library

Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.

Glow Art Paint & Sip

Thu, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Annex Room B-1

Experiment with color and light using blacklights and washable UV paint in this kid-friendly paint and sip party.

Teen Charm Soap Bars

Thu, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room

Create your very own custom-scented soap, complete with surprise charms hidden inside!

Horror Book Club

Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room B-2

Do you love to be scared? We'll be discussing the most terrifying books the library has to offer. Read our suggested monthly book or bring a horror book recommendation to share with the group!

Pride Hall of Fame Celebration

Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room A

Join the First Capital Pride Coalition for a special evening honoring LGBTQ+ history, leadership, and legacy in recognition of America 250, the United States Semiquincentennial.

Fri, Jun 12, All day

Main Library - Annex Art Gallery

Art that honors local LGBTQ+ history, leadership, and legacy will be on display in the Main Library Annex throughout June. The newest inductee will be announced June 11 at our celebration event.

Sun & Sand Storytime

Fri, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Northside Shelterhouse

Join us for a fun-filled, beach-themed storytime! We'll read stories, sing songs, and play.

Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room D

It's our annual summer reading Art Camp! Learn how to make beautiful "grandma" crafts. Registration is limited to first 10 registrants.

Preschool Dinosaur Mask

Fri, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room

Have a roaring good time turning a paper plate into your very own Triceratops mask!

Fossil or Rock? Intro to Fossil Identification

Sat, Jun 13, All day

Main Library - Annex Art Gallery

Art that honors local LGBTQ+ history, leadership, and legacy will be on display in the Main Library Annex throughout June. The newest inductee will be announced June 11 at our celebration event.

Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Annex Room A

Ever wondered if the rock you found might be a fossil? Learn techniques for identifying fossils and understand how they are formed in this hands-on program. Bring a fossil or rock to show and tell!

Sun, Jun 14, All day

Main Library - Annex Art Gallery

Art that honors local LGBTQ+ history, leadership, and legacy will be on display in the Main Library Annex throughout June. The newest inductee will be announced June 11 at our celebration event.

Digital Navigator Appointments at Main

Mon, Jun 15, All day

Main Library - Annex Art Gallery

Art that honors local LGBTQ+ history, leadership, and legacy will be on display in the Main Library Annex throughout June. The newest inductee will be announced June 11 at our celebration event.

Mon, Jun 15, 9:00am - 3:00pm

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, Jun 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Northside Branch - Northside Reading Garden

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.

The Bee Mobile Library at Serenity Wellness Center

Mon, Jun 15, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

The Bee Mobile Library

Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Serenity Wellness Center 901 Toledo St, Chillicothe, OH

Tea Rex Party

Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library

Enjoy a storytime featuring Tea Rex by Molly Idle, then step into the story for a tea party of your own! Share drinks and snacks while celebrating with Mr. Rex.

Paint-a-Saurus

Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room

Bring a gentle giant to life as you paint a long-neck dinosaur using watercolors. Explore blending colors and simple brush techniques while creating your own prehistoric masterpiece to take home!

From Feast to Famine: Root Vegetables in the Diet

Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room

Unearth the history and health benefits of root vegetables with OSU Extension. Discover their nutritional value, get practical preparation tips, and try tasty recipe ideas to use at home.

Pet Rock Pals

Mon, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room

Give a simple rock a big personality by creating your very own pet rock! Use paint, googly eyes, felt, and more to design a one-of-a-kind "'pet" that's full of character. All supplies provided.

Spanish Learners Lab

Mon, Jun 15, 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!

Leaping Lizard Adventure

Mon, Jun 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

South Salem Branch

Join the Leaping Lizard Adventure program and get up close and personal with real reptiles.

Tue, Jun 16, All day

Main Library - Annex Art Gallery

Art that honors local LGBTQ+ history, leadership, and legacy will be on display in the Main Library Annex throughout June. The newest inductee will be announced June 11 at our celebration event.

Tue, Jun 16, 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.

Paint Your Own Dino

Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

South Salem Branch - In the Library

Kick off Bookworm Summer Reading by painting your very own little dino! Take home a colorful companion who can listen to all your stories this summer.

Nature Journaling with Wild Ones South Central Ohio

Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library

Join us for a dino-themed storytime!

Dino Disco Party!

Tue, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room B

Ever wanted to disco like a dino? Get ready for a dino-mite time at our Dino Disco Party! Stomp, shake, and dance under black lights for a glowing good time.

Teen Book Club

Tue, Jun 16, 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.

Tue, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Schlegel Meeting Room

This hands-on workshop, led by Wild Ones South Central Ohio, offers an inviting introduction to nature journaling; no art or writing experience is required.

Writers Group

Tue, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room

Calling 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.

Wed, Jun 17, All day

Main Library - Annex Art Gallery

Art that honors local LGBTQ+ history, leadership, and legacy will be on display in the Main Library Annex throughout June. The newest inductee will be announced June 11 at our celebration event.

The Bee Mobile Library at Paint Creek Station

Wed, Jun 17, 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.

Wed, Jun 17, 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.

STEAM Explorers!

Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room B-2

Join us on the third Wednesday of each month to explore the world of science and creation.

Teen Throwback Night!

Wed, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room

Enjoy old-school crafts and classic snacks, plus retro video games and photo booth fun! Dress in your favorite decade for an extra blast from the past!

Summer Music Series: The Tippy

Wed, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Northside Branch - Northside Shelterhouse

Get ready for a fun, high-energy show with The Tippy, a cover band performing crowd-favorite hits from the 80s through today.

Discovery Garden Family Playgroup

Thu, Jun 18, All day

Main Library - Annex Art Gallery

Art that honors local LGBTQ+ history, leadership, and legacy will be on display in the Main Library Annex throughout June. The newest inductee will be announced June 11 at our celebration event.

Vision Van

Thu, Jun 18, 9:00am - 2:30pm

Northside Branch - Northside Shelterhouse

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.

Thu, Jun 18, 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.

The Bee Mobile Library at Gleason's Mobile Home Park

Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library

Join us for a dino-themed storytime!

Thu, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

The Bee Mobile Library

Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Gleason's Mobile Home Park, 1667 Stone Rd.

Mystery at the Library

Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room B,Annex Room D

Put your detective skills to the test in this interactive murder mystery game just for teens. Examine clues, analyze evidence, and work together to solve the case before time runs out!

Sustainable Kids: Homemade Papermaking

Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room,Patio

Learn about our local papermaking history and create your own paper.

Dinosaur Silhouette

Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room

Create a bold and fun dinosaur silhouette using simple shapes and creative color techniques.

Geodes and Dinosaur Egg Adventures

Thu, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room,Frankfort Shelterhouse

Dig into discovery and explore some of the coolest treasures ever unearthed! Create your own sparkling geodes and dinosaur eggs, then compare your creations to real-life fossils and geological finds.

Library Closed: Juneteenth

Fri, Jun 19, All day

Main Library

All library locations are closed in observance of Juneteenth.

The Bee at the Farmers Market

Sat, Jun 20, All day

Main Library - Annex Art Gallery

Art that honors local LGBTQ+ history, leadership, and legacy will be on display in the Main Library Annex throughout June. The newest inductee will be announced June 11 at our celebration event.

Sat, Jun 20, 8:00am - 12:00pm

Adelphi BookHive

Visit "The Bee" the libraries Bookmobile at the Farmers Market on Western Ave on the 3rd Saturday of the month!

Family Portrait Sessions

Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Main Library - Reference Area

Family photoshoots are a wonderful way to preserve memories, especially when they include multiple generations. Reserve your family's spot today!

Sun, Jun 21, All day

Main Library - Annex Art Gallery

Art that honors local LGBTQ+ history, leadership, and legacy will be on display in the Main Library Annex throughout June. The newest inductee will be announced June 11 at our celebration event.

Paint a Patriotic Wine Glass

Mon, Jun 22, All day

Main Library - Annex Art Gallery

Art that honors local LGBTQ+ history, leadership, and legacy will be on display in the Main Library Annex throughout June. The newest inductee will be announced June 11 at our celebration event.

Wiggle Worms

Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Northside Branch - Northside Reading Garden

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.

Teen Origami Night

Mon, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room

Join us to learn how to make some fun and simple origami crafts. All materials provided.

DIY Foot Spa

Mon, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library

Create an easy homemade foot soak using simple ingredients you can recreate at home.

DIY Clay Diffusers

Mon, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room

Craft air dry clay into discs and decorate them. After drying, add a few drops of essential oils to them and either wear around your neck or set out in your home.

Mon, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room

Design and paint your own decorative patriotic wine glass using festive red, white, and blue colors. Create a fun, personalized piece perfect for summer celebrations or displaying your American pride.

Tue, Jun 23, All day

Main Library - Annex Art Gallery

Art that honors local LGBTQ+ history, leadership, and legacy will be on display in the Main Library Annex throughout June. The newest inductee will be announced June 11 at our celebration event.

Coffee & Crafts

Tue, Jun 23, 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!

Tue, Jun 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Annex Room B-2

Come listen to some great stories and songs. Storytime helps develop a young child's literacy skills and nurtures a love of reading.

Eat Like a Dinosaur

Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

South Salem Branch - In the Library

Not all dinosaurs were fierce meat-eaters, many loved their greens! OSU Extension will help us create a fresh, tasty salad fit for today's herbivores while sharing fun food facts along the way.