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Registration opens:
April 15th, 2026

Bike and Roll to School: Main Library
2026-05-06 06:15:00 2026-05-06 07:00:00 America/New_York Bike and Roll to School: Main Library Celebrate Bike and Roll to School day with us at the library! Meet up before school and we'll ride to school together. All bike riders must wear a helmet. Main Library - Main Green

Wednesday, May 06
6:15am - 7:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-05-06 06:15:00 2026-05-06 07:00:00 America/New_York Bike and Roll to School: Main Library Celebrate Bike and Roll to School day with us at the library! Meet up before school and we'll ride to school together. All bike riders must wear a helmet. Main Library - Main Green

Main Library

Main Green

Celebrate Bike and Roll to School day with us at the library! Meet up before school and we'll ride to school together. All bike riders must wear a helmet.

Students must be able to ride confidently on their own and stay with the group. Adult volunteers will lead the group to Chillicothe Primary School and Chillicothe Intermediate School. Parents are welcome to ride with us. We'll also return to school at the end of the day.

Some helmets will be available at the information session on May 5th at 5pm at Main Library.

We will also ride and walk back to the library after school. Please let us know when registering if your student will be joining us after school as well.

In the event of rain, the Bike and Roll event will be rescheduled for May 7th.

AGE GROUP: | School Age |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Community |

TAGS: | school age |

Main Library
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
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Mon, Apr 06 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 12 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!

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Mon, Apr 06, All day
Northside Branch
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Wiggle Worms
Mon, Apr 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 each month, we'll offer a bilingual storytime in both English and Spanish.
Construction STEAM Storytime
Mon, Apr 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Make your way to Frankfort for a fun story and activities all related to building and construction vehicles.
DIY Hummingbird Feeder
Mon, Apr 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Learn how to transform a recycled water bottle into a hummingbird feeder.
Check 'Em Out! Book Club
Mon, Apr 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
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Small Business Startup with OSU Extension
Mon, Apr 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Friends of Dorothy Book Club
Mon, Apr 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.
Chicken Hatching!
Tue, Apr 07, All day
Northside Branch
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Digital Navigator Appointments at Main
Tue, Apr 07, 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 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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room D
Listen to great stories and songs while building literacy skills and a love of reading.
Touch-A-Truck
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Fifth Street Reading Garden
Truck fans of all ages, this is for you! Here's your chance to see big and small rigs up close and learn about their role in our community.
Bicycle Repair 101: Basics
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room,Northside Shelterhouse
Learn the basics of Bicycle Repair with Ted Hagarman from the Ross County Park District. Gain new skills and confidence in this hands-on learning environment.
Chicken Hatching!
Wed, Apr 08, All day
Northside Branch
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Tai Chi
Wed, Apr 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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime 2
Wed, Apr 08, 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 08, 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.
Storytime
Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Hear fun stories and color with us!
The Bee Mobile Library at Carousel Court
Wed, Apr 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.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Culp Trustee Room
CRCPL's monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
Taste Test: Goldfish Crackers
Wed, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Come and sample different flavors of the beloved cheesy Goldfish crackers, then rank them from worst to best.
Springtime Baskets
Wed, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Impress your guests with this cute, creative centerpiece. Perfect for any springtime gathering.
Chicken Hatching!
Thu, Apr 09, All day
Northside Branch
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Discovery Garden Family Playgroup
Thu, Apr 09, 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 09, 10:00am - 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.
The Bee Mobile Library at Westland Estates
Thu, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
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Puppy Paw-ty!
Thu, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Northside Shelterhouse
Bring your best furry friend for some supervised socialization at this afternoon happy hour! All dogs must remain on a leash and play well with others. No aggressive dogs, please.
Pixel Pet
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Teens, create your own 3D pet out of fuse beads. The only limit is your imagination!
Horror Book Club
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Dive into a different chilling title each month and discuss the spine-tingling themes, unforgettable characters, and dark worlds we love to explore.
Chicken Hatching!
Fri, Apr 10, All day
Northside Branch
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Storytime and STEAM: The Lorax Edition!
Fri, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Enjoy a reading of the popular children's book The Lorax and explore the story through fun STEAM activities.
Chicken Hatching!
Sat, Apr 11, All day
Northside Branch
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
True Crime for Teens
Sat, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Can you solve the case? Look at unsolved crimes, examine the evidence, and discuss your theories about who is to blame!
Chicken Hatching!
Sun, Apr 12, All day
Northside Branch
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Chicken Hatching!
Mon, Apr 13, All day
Northside Branch
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Apr 13, 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.
The Bee Mobile Library at Hopeton Village
Mon, Apr 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
The Bee Mobile Library
Stop by Hopeton Village and visit the bookmobile! 153 University Dr., Chillicothe, OH
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Digital Navigator Appointments at Main
Mon, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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.
Reusable T-Shirt Bag
Mon, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
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Intro to Reiki
Mon, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Come meet Sharon Thompson, Reiki Master Teacher, as she explains how energy flows through and around your body. Reiki translates as "universal life energy" and is an ancient system of healing.
Super Mario Galaxy Fun
Mon, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Speed into the Frankfort Branch for games and activities to rev you up for the Super Mario Galaxy movie. It will be out of this world!
Friends of the Library Meeting
Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library.
Digital Navigator Appointments at Main
Tue, Apr 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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 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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room D
Listen to great stories and songs while building literacy skills and a love of reading.
Meet & Make: All Abilities
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room A
An inclusive space for crafts, activities, and connection.
Northside Homeschool Hangout
Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Homeschool Hangout is a fun way to get out, meet other homeschool families, and participate in various hands-on activities.
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Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Main Library
Tue, Apr 14, 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!
Paint Your Own Puzzle
Tue, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Design and create your own unique puzzle in this fun, hands-on program. All materials provided.
Spring Fence Scene
Tue, Apr 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Create a spring fence to add color to any room, or prep as a gift for Mother's Day!
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Wind down with us during this cozy evening storytime.
Tai Chi
Wed, Apr 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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime 2
Wed, Apr 15, 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 15, 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.
The Bee Mobile Library at Paint Creek Station
Wed, Apr 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.
Fiero Code Club
Wed, Apr 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.
Discovery Garden Family Playgroup
Thu, Apr 16, 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 16, 10:00am - 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.
The Bee Mobile Library at Gleason's Mobile Home Park
Thu, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Gleason's Mobile Home Park, 1667 Stone Rd.
Minecraft Club
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
If you yearn for the mines, mark your calendars for the third Thursday of each month and make your way to the Main Library Annex. Build on our theme in Creative Mode or create something all your own.
Earth Day Heart
Thu, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day by weaving a heart to celebrate!
Cybersecurity Basics
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-1
Just say no to spam and scams! This class will give you the skills to identify and avoid common cyber threats and stay safe online.
Digital Navigator Appointments at Northside
Fri, Apr 17, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Schlegel 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.
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
Fri, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room,Myers Meeting Room
Designed for children 3 to 5 years old and preparing for kindergarten, this series of fun classes help build the skills needed for their next exciting chapter.
Drop-In Craft: Make Your Own Button!
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Stop by the Main Library Children's Room and get creative with our button maker! Customize your creation by choosing from a variety of supplies.
Teen Art Show
Mon, Apr 20, 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 20, 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 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 each month, we'll offer a bilingual storytime in both English and Spanish.
Field Day Fun!
Mon, Apr 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A,Main Green
Field Day is the most anticipated day of the school year! Double the fun by joining us for giant board games, traditional field day games, and more!
Book Edge Painting
Mon, Apr 20, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Design and paint your own book edges. Bring a book from home and add a personal touch to your collection. **Books not provided.**
Tile Coasters
Mon, Apr 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Customize these tile coasters with images of your choosing.
Teen Art Show Opening Reception
Mon, Apr 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Are you an artist? Drawing, painting, sculpture, poetry, or any other form of art, the library is hosting a teen art show!
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