Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Book Buddies Book Club

Book Buddies Book Club
2026-09-03 16:30:00 2026-09-03 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, September 03
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-09-03 16:30:00 2026-09-03 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:

August 6th: New Friends Rule! by Jenny Alvarado (eBook)

September 3rd: The Mystery at Emerald Pond by Henry Winkler (eBook, Audiobook)

October 1st: Troubling Tonsils by Aaron Reynolds (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 | Book Club |

TAGS: | school age | ELL Friendly |

Northside Branch
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
Skip Hours widget
We're closed Sunday June 28 due to Closed Sundays for the summer
Mon, Jun 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 28 Closed
(Closed Sundays for the summer)
previous
this week
next
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

Skip Upcoming Events widget
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.
Vision Van
Thu, Jun 25, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Outside the Library
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
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!
Rescheduled
Free Pool Day!
Fri, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Monday, June 29, 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.
Free Pool Day!
Mon, Jun 29, 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Chillicothe Municipal Pool
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!
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.
This event is full
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.
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.
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.
Storytime
Tue, Jun 30, 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 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.
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.
Vision Van
Thu, Jul 02, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Kingston Branch - Outdoor Patio
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Jul 06, 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.
Art Camp: Grandma Crafts!
Mon, Jul 06, 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
Tiny Art: Beaded Curtain
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Design your own mini beaded curtain artwork using colorful beads and string. You'll create a small beaded curtain that can be displayed on a wall, window, locker, or shelf.
Dinosaur Family Fingerprint Art
Mon, Jul 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Children will use ink to make fingerprints and then turn them into a family of dinosaurs.
Check 'Em Out! Book Club
Mon, Jul 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
This book club is for anybody interested in reading books and meeting new people!
DIY Dinosaur Terrarium Night Light
Mon, Jul 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Create a fun dinosaur terrarium that doubles as a night light! All supplies provided.
Spanish Learners Lab
Mon, Jul 06, 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!
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Tue, Jul 07, 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!
Tue, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us for a dinosaur-themed storytime!
Ross County Parks District on Wheels!
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kingston Branch
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.
Secrets of the Lost Library: A Teen Escape Room
Tue, Jul 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Calling all code-breakers, mystery solvers, and curious minds! Test your skills and work with other teens in the collaborative escape room. Can you make it out in time?
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Jul 08, 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.
Storytime
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Hear fun stories and color with us!
Storytime
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Celebrate America's 250th birthday. We'll read stories, do crafts and have fun activities.
STEM Learning with Ohio University
Wed, Jul 08, 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!
Wed, Jul 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
The Bee Mobile Library at Carousel Court
Wed, Jul 08, 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.
American Girl Day at the Library
Wed, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, crafts and snacks inspired by the different time periods featured in the American Girl series. Feel free to bring any doll you'd like!
Summer Music Series: Hillbilly Chic
Wed, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Northside Branch - Northside Shelterhouse
Hillbilly Chic delivers a high-energy blend of old-time, bluegrass, and country folk with a soulful, driving sound.
See all events