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Taste Test: Chocolate Around the World
2026-10-19 16:30:00 2026-10-19 17:30:00 America/New_York Taste Test: Chocolate Around the World Join us to taste chocolate from around the world. We will sample a variety of chocolates comparing flavors, textures, and ingredients. Along the way, we'll explore fun cultural facts. Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room

Monday, October 19
4:30pm - 5:30pm

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Northside Branch

Myers Meeting Room

Join us to taste chocolate from around the world. We will sample a variety of chocolates comparing flavors, textures, and ingredients. Along the way, we'll explore fun cultural facts.

AGE GROUP: | School Age |

EVENT TYPE: | Family Fun | Cooking & Food |

TAGS: | school age |

Northside Branch
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
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We're closed Sunday August 30 due to Closed Sundays for the summer
Mon, Aug 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 25 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 30 Closed
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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.

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Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
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Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Aug 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Clothing Bank
The Children's Clothing Bank, located in the Main Library Annex and operated by the First Presbyterian Church of Chillicothe, provides clothes for children ranging in size from infant to teens.
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Main Library
Tue, Aug 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Genealogy & Research at Ross County Genealogical Society
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Get advice on how to research your family history. Ross County Genealogy Society will be available to help with questions and research ideas all while browsing the society's research collection.
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Wed, Aug 26, All day
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Learn about tracing your roots and explore the resources the library has to offer.
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Wed, Aug 26, 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.
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Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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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.
Registration is now closed
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Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Gift yourself an hour of artistic expression. Bring a project you are working on, or start something new. All materials provided. No registration required.
Library Homecoming Closet
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
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Homecoming Boutonnieres and Corsage Workshop
Sat, Aug 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Reverse Coloring
Mon, Aug 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Learn the art of reverse coloring. The color is already there, you make the outlines and embellishments to create a work all your own.
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Let's get wild with a member of the Wild Ones local gardening group. Discuss ways native gardening can support pollinators and craft something special for the garden. All materials provided.
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Budding Bookworms Storytime
Tue, Sep 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Ross County Parks District on Wheels!
Tue, Sep 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Sewing 101 for Kids
Tue, Sep 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-2
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Wed, Sep 02, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library - Annex Room B
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Wed, Sep 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, Sep 02, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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Discovery Garden Family Playgroup
Thu, Sep 03, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Sep 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Thu, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, Sep 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
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Offsite
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Fri, Sep 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
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Tue, Sep 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
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