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Book Buddies Book Club

Book Buddies Book Club
2026-05-07 16:30:00 2026-05-07 17:30:00 America/New_York Book Buddies Book Club Calling all kids ready to read - or already reading - beginner chapter books! This is a book club just for you. Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room

Thursday, May 07
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-07 16:30:00 2026-05-07 17:30:00 America/New_York Book Buddies Book Club Calling all kids ready to read - or already reading - beginner chapter books! This is a book club just for you. Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room

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.

Meetings include an icebreaker, discussion of the book, and fun book-related activities. 

Our upcoming books are:

May 7th: Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express by Megan McDonald (eBook)

June 4th: The Raptor Rescue by Gertrude Chandler Warner (Audiobook) (eBook)

July 9th: Seashell Key by Lourdes Heuer (Audiobook) (eBook)

Each month's pick is selected with care and physical copies will be available at the Northside Branch.

AGE GROUP: | School Age |

EVENT TYPE: | Lifelong Learning | Games | ELL Friendly | Crafts & Hobbies | Bookworm Summer Reading | Book Club |

TAGS: | school age | ELL Friendly |

Northside Branch
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
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Mon, Mar 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 15 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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Saturday Storytime
Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Children's Area
Join us for half an hour of music, movement, and short stories.
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Digital Navigator Appointments at Main
Mon, Mar 16, 9:00am - 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.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Mar 16, 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.
Kandinsky Circle Art
Mon, Mar 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Celebrate Youth Art Month by creating circle art inspired by the work of Wassily Kandinsky.
Board Game Night
Mon, Mar 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
We're busting out the board games. Bring your favorite competitors and play Blank Slate, Apples to Apples, and more. Come prepared for fun.
Barn Quilt Painting Workshop
Mon, Mar 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Join us to celebrate the joy, artistry, and tradition of quilting by painting a mini barn quilt.
Digital Navigator Appointments at Main
Tue, Mar 17, 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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room D
Listen to great stories and songs while building literacy skills and a love of reading.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Mar 17, 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.
Teen Book Club
Tue, Mar 17, 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, Mar 17, 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, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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.
The Baby-Sitters Club Party!
Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Are you a BSC fan? Join us for themed games, snacks, trivia, and crafts, all based around The Baby-Sitters Club book series!
Discovery Garden Family Playgroup
Thu, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 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.
Craft & Chill
Thu, Mar 19, 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.
The Bee Mobile Library at Gleason's Mobile Home Park
Thu, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 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.
Mosaic Pictures
Thu, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Use markers, pens, and colored pencils to create your own mosaic piece.
Rainbow Bracelets
Thu, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Sometimes we all need something to brighten our day. Make a rainbow inspired bracelet and smile every time you look at your wrist.
Mobile Basics
Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-1
Wondering how to get the most out of your smartphone? Join us for this class to learn about important settings, how to get online, and how to use basic apps.
Digital Navigator Appointments at Northside
Fri, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 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.
Make Your Own Magnetic Poetry
Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Celebrate World Poetry Day with a hands-on project. We'll use magazines and magnets to make our own magnetic poetry kit.
Digital Navigator Appointments at Main
Mon, Mar 23, 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, Mar 23, 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.
Intro to Chicken Hatching
Mon, Mar 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
It's hatching season at the Northside Branch! Let's learn all about eggs from the OSU Extension Office while they help set our eggs to hatch at the library!
DIY Fidget Spinners
Mon, Mar 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Create one-of-a-kind fidget spinners out of card stock, craft sticks, ball bearings, and washers. All materials provided.
Book Birdhouses
Mon, Mar 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Create a birdhouse out of old books. All materials provided.
Dried Flower Moon
Mon, Mar 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Use cardboard and dried flowers to create a crescent moon wall hanging.
Chicken Hatching!
Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room D
Listen to great stories and songs while building literacy skills and a love of reading.
Coffee & Crafts
Tue, Mar 24, 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!
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Main Library
Tue, Mar 24, 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 opens Tuesday, March 17 2026 at 3:00pm
Black Light Bubble Party!
Tue, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Schlegel Meeting Room
Celebrate spring with a black light bubble party. It's sure to be glowing!
Chicken Hatching!
Wed, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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.
Taste Test: Pie Edition
Wed, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-1
Pi Day is the yearly celebration of the mathematical constant Pi. We are celebrating with actual pie! Join us to sample different types and pick your favorite.
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, Mar 25, 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.
Chicken Hatching!
Thu, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.
Game Cafe: Board Games, Video Games, and D&D
Thu, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Play board games, retro video games, and beginner-friendly D&D. Game, snack, and meet new friends!
Free Legal Advice Clinic
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Volunteer attorneys are available to answer your civil legal questions. Service provided by LASCO.
Spring Storytime
Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Spring is coming and so are new baby birds. Listen to stories and create your own bird buddy to take home.
Game Cafe: Board Games, Video Games, and D&D
Thu, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Play board games, retro video games, and beginner-friendly D&D. Game, snack, and meet new friends!
Chicken Hatching!
Fri, Mar 27, 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 Northside
Fri, Mar 27, 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.
Women's History Storytime
Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-1
It's Women's History Month! Celebrate with stories about brave, curious, and creative girls and women. We'll read, sing, and make a fun craft together.
Chicken Hatching!
Sat, Mar 28, 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.
Kids Create at the Library
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area,Main Library Teen Space
Creative fun for the whole family. Play with library toys and make cool art. All materials provided.
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