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School Age Crafts & Hobbies

Dino Bone Builders
2026-07-14 16:00:00 2026-07-14 17:00:00 America/New_York Dino Bone Builders Become a paleontologist for the day! Each child will receive a dinosaur outline on black construction paper and use cotton swabs to fill in the bones, creating their very own dino skeleton. South Salem Branch - In the Library

Tuesday, July 14
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-14 16:00:00 2026-07-14 17:00:00 America/New_York Dino Bone Builders Become a paleontologist for the day! Each child will receive a dinosaur outline on black construction paper and use cotton swabs to fill in the bones, creating their very own dino skeleton. South Salem Branch - In the Library

South Salem Branch

In the Library

Become a paleontologist for the day! Each child will receive a dinosaur outline on black construction paper and use cotton swabs to fill in the bones, creating their very own dino skeleton.

AGE GROUP: | School Age |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts & Hobbies | Bookworm Summer Reading |

TAGS: | school age |

South Salem Branch
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
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Mon, Jun 08 Closed
(School building maintenance)
Tue, Jun 09 Closed
(School building maintenance)
Wed, Jun 10 Closed
(School building maintenance)
Thu, Jun 11 Closed
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Fri, Jun 12 Closed
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Sat, Jun 13 Closed
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Sun, Jun 14 Closed
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About the branch

The South Salem Branch, located in Buckskin Elementary, offers storytimes and programming to the students at the school, and also offers walk-in hours for the general public. Public services include books and movies, computer access, free WiFi, and programs for all ages.

Upcoming Events

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Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
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.
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
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.
Digital Navigator Appointments at Main
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
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.
Storytime
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us for a dino-themed storytime!
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.
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.
Nature Journaling with Wild Ones South Central Ohio
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.
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
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.
The Bee Mobile Library at Paint Creek Station
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.
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
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.
Discovery Garden Family Playgroup
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.
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.
Register
Storytime
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us for a dino-themed storytime!
The Bee Mobile Library at Gleason's Mobile Home Park
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!
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.
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.
Library Closed: Juneteenth
Fri, Jun 19, All day
Main Library
All library locations are closed in observance of Juneteenth.
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
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.
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!
This event is full
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
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.
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
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.
Paint a Patriotic Wine Glass
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.
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 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.
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.
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
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!
Budding Bookworms Storytime
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.
Storytime
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us for a dino-themed storytime!
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.
Teen T-Rex Cross Stitch
Tue, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Teen Space
Join us for a hands-on, creative craft workshop designed especially for teens to learn and practice basic cross-stitch techniques while working on a fun dinosaur-inspired project.
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Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Main Library
Tue, Jun 23, 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!
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
Wed, Jun 24, 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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Jun 24, 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.
Discover Genealogy
Wed, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Learn about tracing your roots and explore library resources.
Stop Motion Animation: Dino Edition
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Work together to make a Jurassic creation using stop-motion animation.
Digging It: Science Heroes
Wed, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Unearth your love for Science in this interactive STEM show for the whole family!
Nonfiction Book Club
Wed, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ross County Historical Society
Join us each month as we explore engaging nonfiction titles ranging from recent releases to timeless classics and biographies.
Summer Music Series: Hey Alveh
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Northside Branch - Northside Shelterhouse
Hey Alveh brings a dreamy mix of alt-rock, shoegaze, indie, and surf-inspired sounds for a laid-back summer evening.
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
Thu, Jun 25, 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.
Creative Aging Class Series
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
The Creative Aging series is an art exploration class open to those aged 55+. No prior experience is needed. Participants are asked to commit to all 6 class dates. With Teaching Artist Jessica Held.
Storytime
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us for a dino-themed storytime!
Dino Adoption Day
Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Ever wanted to adopt a dino? Adopt one at the library! We'll have dinos to adopt, adoption paperwork to fill out, and information on your new dino friend!
Frozen Dino Dig
Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Let your child become a junior paleontologist as they chip and dig a mini dinosaur out of a frozen "egg." This hands-on excavation activity is sure to be a dino-mite time!
The Bee Mobile Library at Westland Estates
Thu, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 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, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Volunteer attorneys are available to answer your civil legal questions. Service provided by LASCO.
Game Cafe: Board Games, Video Games, and D&D
Thu, Jun 25, 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!
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
Fri, Jun 26, 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.
Preschool Messtival!
Fri, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Northside Reading Garden
We will have several sensory stations where you can prepare to get messy! You will also have the opportunity to make a piece of art you can take with you. Wear appropriate clothing!
Free Pool Day!
Fri, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Join CRCPL's Youth Services staff for a fun day at the Chillicothe City Pool. We'll bring some games to play from 1-3pm, plus a few fun giveaways!
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
Sat, Jun 27, 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.
Lego Challenge!
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Area
Think you have what it takes to complete a Lego challenge? Join us for a relaxing morning of Lego building and challenges.
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
Sun, Jun 28, 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.
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