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School Age Crafts & Hobbies

Egg Carton Dinosaurs
2026-07-20 17:00:00 2026-07-20 18:00:00 America/New_York Egg Carton Dinosaurs Use your imagination to create your own unique dinosaur with egg cartons, paint, and googly eyes. Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room

Monday, July 20
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-20 17:00:00 2026-07-20 18:00:00 America/New_York Egg Carton Dinosaurs Use your imagination to create your own unique dinosaur with egg cartons, paint, and googly eyes. Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room

Kingston Branch

Kingston Meeting Room

Use your imagination to create your own unique dinosaur with egg cartons, paint, and googly eyes.

AGE GROUP: | School Age | Pre-Teens |

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

TAGS: | school age |

Kingston Branch
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
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We're closed Friday June 19 due to Juneteenth
Mon, Jun 15 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 Closed
(Juneteenth)
Sat, Jun 20 Closed
Sun, Jun 21 Closed
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About the branch

The Kingston Branch offers books, movies, programs and more for all ages. It has a computer lab, public meeting room, free WiFi, and quiet reading space. The new patio is a great place to read and relax!

Upcoming Events

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Storytime
Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us for a dino-themed storytime!
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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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
Mon, Jun 29, 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 29, 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.
Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Mon, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Join us as we make a pretty pressed flower bookmark, using acrylic bookmarks and modge podge.
Raptor Roadshow
Mon, Jun 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Shelterhouse
Ohio School of Falconry will be joining us at the library! They will bring several birds with them and you could be the lucky participant to have one of them fly to your hand! Gloves Provided!
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
Tue, Jun 30, 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 30, 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.
Presto Prehistoric: Illusions and Storytime
Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
This high-energy comedy illusion show brings dinosaurs and archaeology to life through thrilling illusions and storytelling. Watch as we perform jaw-dropping illusions based on books about dinosaurs.
Ross County Parks District on Wheels!
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Shelterhouse
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.
Storytime
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us for a dino-themed storytime!
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Jul 01, 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.
Book Bunch Book Club
Wed, Jul 01, 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.
America's Birthday Bash: Party likes it's 1776
Wed, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Northside Reading Garden
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday at the library! Join us for games on the lawn, crafts, snacks and more.
Summer Music Series: Shady Ray
Wed, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Northside Branch - Northside Shelterhouse
Enjoy classic rock favorites with Shady Ray, a Chillicothe-based band performing hits from the 70s and 80s.
Creative Aging Class Series
Thu, Jul 02, 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, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us for a dinosaur themed-storytime!
The Bee Mobile Library at Sherman Park
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Sherman Park Apartments in Chillicothe.
Black Light Dino Paint Night
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Teen Paint Night is glowing in a whole new way! Come and paint your favorite dinosaur using glow-in-the-dark paints, then watch it come to life under the black lights.
Library Closed: Independence Day
Fri, Jul 03, All day
Main Library
All library locations are closed in observance of Independence Day.
Library Closed: Independence Day
Sat, Jul 04, All day
Main Library
All library locations are closed in observance of Independence Day.
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