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Vision Van
2026-06-18 09:00:00 2026-06-18 14:30:00 America/New_York Vision Van 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. Northside Branch - Northside Shelterhouse

Thursday, June 18
9:00am - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-18 09:00:00 2026-06-18 14:30:00 America/New_York Vision Van 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. Northside Branch - Northside Shelterhouse

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.

These are the dates the Vision Van will be at the library:

Thursday June 18: Northside Branch (550 Buckeye St, Chillicothe, OH 45601)
Thursday June 25: Paxton Branch (113 Dewey Ave. Bainbridge, OH 45612)
Thursday July 2:  Kingston Branch (29 N. Main St. Kingston, OH 45644)
Thursday July 9: Main Library (140 S. Paint St. Chillicothe, OH 45601)

Appointments for eye exams will be between 9:00 am and 2:30 pm each day, and will fill up fast! Register here to get your spot.

If your child has a current prescription for glasses, you can also request a free pair of glasses during any of the Vision Van stops. If you are only requesting glasses, you don't need to make an appointment. Just stop by before 2pm so we can work you in to pick your frames and measure for glasses.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | School Age |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness |

TAGS: | Vision Van |

Northside Branch
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
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We're closed Sunday June 14 due to Closed Sundays for the summer
Mon, Jun 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 14 Closed
(Closed Sundays for the summer)
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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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Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
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.
The Bee Mobile Library at Hopeton Village
Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
The Bee Mobile Library
Stop by Hopeton Village and visit the bookmobile! 153 University Dr., Chillicothe, OH
Art Camp: Grandma Crafts Edition
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.
Register
Dinosaur Painting
Mon, Jun 08, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Paint a picture of your favorite dinosaur.
Live Bugs with BUGMAN Education and Science Show
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!
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
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, 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.
Art Camp: Grandma Crafts Edition
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.
Register
Storytime
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us for a dino-themed storytime!
Ross County Parks District on Wheels!
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!
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.
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
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.
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.
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.
Storytime
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Hear fun stories and color with us!
STEM Learning with Ohio University
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.
Art Camp: Grandma Crafts Edition
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.
Register
The Bee Mobile Library at Carousel Court
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.
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
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.
Discovery Garden Family Playgroup
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.
Art Camp: Grandma Crafts Edition
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.
Register
Storytime
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us for a dino-themed storytime!
The Bee Mobile Library at Westland Estates
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.
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
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.
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.
Art Camp: Grandma Crafts Edition
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.
Register
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!
Pride Hall of Fame Celebration Show
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.
Fossil or Rock? Intro to Fossil Identification
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
The Bee at the Farmers Market
Sat, Jun 20, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Adelphi BookHive
Visit "The Bee" the libraries Bookmobile at the Farmers Market on Western Ave on the 3rd Saturday of the month!
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!
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.
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.
Registration opens Monday, June 8 2026 at 5:00pm
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.
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