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Junk Journals
2026-11-24 17:30:00 2026-11-24 19:00:00 America/New_York Junk Journals Create your own unique journal with repurposed everyday materials. Northside Branch - Schlegel Meeting Room

Tuesday, November 24
5:30pm - 7:00pm

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Northside Branch

Schlegel Meeting Room

Create your own unique journal with repurposed everyday materials.

Bring your own junk journal or customize one of ours. We will have a variety of old books, magazines, stickers, scrapbook paper, and more to help create the junk journal of your dreams.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Adults | adult |

Northside Branch
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
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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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Little ones will have a spooky-good time creating a fluffy ghost using cotton balls, glue, and construction paper! This fun Halloween craft helps build fine motor skills while encouraging creativity.
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Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Mon, Oct 12, All day
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Meet & Make: All Abilities
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Tue, Oct 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join us the second Tuesday of the month to discuss a variety of LGBTQ+ literature, everything from fantasy to memoirs. We'll meet in the Main Library building.
Ghost Stories of Chillicothe
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
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Wed, Oct 14, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library - Annex Room B
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Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
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Hear fun stories and color with us!
Homeschool Teen Chill & Chat
Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Meeting other teens can be hard when you're homeschooled. Let us help! Come hang out for an hour of games, crafting, and relaxed socializing in our safe space.
The Bee Mobile Library Visits Carousel Court
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Wed, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
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Main Library - Annex Room A
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Create unique Halloween art with us using nails, wood blocks, and string.
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Thu, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Join us for relaxed conversation and light refreshments. Have a favorite craft project you're working on? Bring it with you. Not into crafts? Come hang out with us anyway.
Discovery Garden Family Playgroup Reunion
Fri, Oct 16, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
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Fri, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Halloween Costume Closet
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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You may drop off costumes prior to the event at Main Library or Northside Branch before October 15.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Oct 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
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.
Pumpkin Canvas Art
Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Mon, Oct 19, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
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Mon, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
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Spooky Jars
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Blindfolded Art
Mon, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Budding Bookworms Storytime
Tue, Oct 20, 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.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Oct 20, 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.
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Tue, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Writers Group
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
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Tai Chi
Wed, Oct 21, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library - Annex Room B
Improve your physical and mental health at the Main Library Annex with this gentle form of exercise.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Oct 21, 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.
Seated Tai Chi
Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Ease lower back discomfort with gentle seated Tai Chi. Follow along with a series as we practice relaxing movements designed to improve flexibility, reduce tension, and promote overall well-being.
The Bee Mobile Library at Paint Creek Station
Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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STEAM Explorers
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
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Teen Haunted Gingerbread Houses
Wed, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
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Discovery Garden Family Playgroup
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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.
The Bee Mobile Library at Westland Estates
Thu, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.
Free Legal Advice Clinic
Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Volunteer attorneys are available to answer your civil legal questions. Service provided by LASCO.
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Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Ladies and gentlemen, you are cordially invited to a royal tea party adventure at the Main Library Annex. Dress your best and we'll take care of the rest. Tea and scones provided.
Preschool Halloween Party!
Fri, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room,Myers Meeting Room
Join us in your costume to read a story, create a trick-or-treat bag, and trick-or-treat in the library!
Art in the Afternoon
Fri, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Northside Branch - Schlegel Meeting Room
Join for an hour of artistic expression! Either bring a project you are working on, or start a new one! All materials will be provided to you. No registration required.
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