Pressed Flower Bookmarks

Mon, Jun 01, 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 01, 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.

Cotton Swab Paleontology

Mon, Jun 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Calling all junior paleontologists! Create your own dinosaur skeleton using straws and cotton swabs as you explore the prehistoric world. Make a T-Rex, a Stegosaurus, or invent your own species!

VolunTeen Training

Mon, Jun 01, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Main Library - Annex Room D

Have you finished 6th grade? Do you want to have something cool to put on applications? Love the library? Like helping younger kids? Want a really cool t-shirt? Sign up to be a VolunTeen!

Registration is now closed

Check 'Em Out! Book Club

Mon, Jun 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library

This book club is for anybody interested in reading books and meeting new people!

Spanish Learners Lab

Mon, Jun 01, 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!

Dinosaurs Among Us

Mon, Jun 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room

The Ohio Nature Education will be presenting: Dinosaurs Among Us, a program about modern-day dinosaurs: snakes, turtles, and birds. As always, it will feature live animals.

Tue, Jun 02, 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 02, 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.

VolunTeen Training

Tue, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Main Library - Annex Room D

Have you finished 6th grade? Do you want to have something cool to put on applications? Love the library? Like helping younger kids? Want a really cool t-shirt? Sign up to be a VolunTeen!

Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library

Join us for a dino-themed storytime!

Digital Navigator Appointments at Paxton

Wed, Jun 03, 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 03, 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, Jun 03, 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.

Bookworm Summer Reading Kickoff Party!

Wed, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Northside Branch - Conference Room,Myers Meeting Room,Northside Shelterhouse,Schlegel Meeting Room

It's Bookworm time! Help us kick off summer reading with snow cones, face painting, and more!

Discovery Garden Family Playgroup

Thu, Jun 04, 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 04, 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 04, 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, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library

Join us for a dino-themed storytime!

Thu, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

The Bee Mobile Library

Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Sherman Park Apartments in Chillicothe.

Book Buddies Book Club

Thu, Jun 04, 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.

Edible Excavation

Thu, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library

An adventure you can eat! Grab a cup of Jell-O and a spoon, we're excavating gummy dinosaurs and other animals!

Digital Navigator Appointments at Northside

Fri, Jun 05, 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.

Cancelled

Fri, Jun 05, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Northside Branch

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.

Dino Tea Party!

Fri, Jun 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room

Join us at the library for a tea party with a special guest! We will have activities and drinks/snacks will be provided.

Adult Bookworm Kickoff: Throwback Book Fair!

Fri, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Children's Area,Main Library Programming Room,Main Library Teen Space,Main Library Telehealth Room,Reference Area

Relive the magic of school book fairs at our Bookworm Kickoff -- just for adults!

Sat, Jun 06, 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.

Saturday Storytime

Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:45am

Main Library - Children's Area

Join us for half an hour of music, movement, and short stories.

Sun, Jun 07, 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 Hopeton Village

Mon, Jun 08, 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 08, 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.

Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 11:45am

The Bee Mobile Library

Stop by Hopeton Village and visit the bookmobile! 153 University Dr., Chillicothe, OH

Mon, Jun 08, 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.

Cancelled

Live Bugs with BUGMAN Education and Science Show

Mon, Jun 08, 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.

Dinosaur Painting

Mon, Jun 08, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

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

Paint a picture of your favorite dinosaur.

Mon, Jun 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library

This is an entertaining, informative presentation that is useful and interesting... and funny... for all ages. Live BUGS, observation center, and more!

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.

Meet & Make: All Abilities

Tue, Jun 09, 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.

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

Main Library - Annex Room A

An inclusive space for crafts, activities, and connection.

Budding Bookworms Storytime

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.

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.

Ross County Parks District on Wheels!

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

Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library

Join us for a dino-themed storytime!

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, 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, June 2 2026 at 3:00pm

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.

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

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

Main Library - Main Library Programming 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.

Digital Navigator Appointments at Paxton

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 - 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.

Budding Bookworms Storytime

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.

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!

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.

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, 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.

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.

Digital Navigator Appointments at Northside

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.

Fri, Jun 12, 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.

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!