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Santa Visits the Library!
2026-12-15 17:30:00 2026-12-15 18:30:00 America/New_York Santa Visits the Library! Santa is shining up his sleigh and heading to the library! Bring the whole family to make him feel welcome. Santa even has an extra surprise, everyone who visits gets a free book! Main Library - Children's Area

Tuesday, December 15
5:30pm - 6:30pm

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Main Library

Children's Area

Santa is shining up his sleigh and heading to the library! Bring the whole family to make him feel welcome. Santa even has an extra surprise, everyone who visits gets a free book!

There are multiple chances to see Santa on his library tour.

Santa's Full Schedule:

Monday, November 30: 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Bridge St. Landing with The Bee Mobile Library - 1920 N. Bridge St. Ste. 800, Chillicothe

Thursday, December 3: 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Sherman Park with The Bee Mobile Library - Sherman Park Apartments at Steele Street and King Street, Chillicothe

Monday, December 7: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Richmond Dale Branch Library - 770 Main Street, Richmond Dale

Thursday, December 10: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

South Salem Branch Library - 4297 Broadway Street, South Salem

Monday, December 14: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Paxton Branch Library - 113 Dewey Avenue, Bainbridge

Tuesday, December 15: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Special Storytime with Santa at the Main Library - 140 S. Paint Street, Chillicothe

AGE GROUP: | School Age | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Family Fun |

TAGS: | school age |

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Phone: 740-702-4145
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Erin Lyons
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About the branch

You can do it all at the Main Library. The Main Library features a robust collection on three floors, several meeting rooms for public reservation, library and community-sponsored programs for all ages, a computer and reference lab, children's room, genealogy and local history room, our Book-a-Bike program and more!

Upcoming Events

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Saturday Storytime!
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Area
Join us for half an hour of music, movement, and short stories!
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Nov 16, 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.
Community Arts & Crafts Supplies Swap
Mon, Nov 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Want to refresh your craft supply stash or declutter it? Bring new or gently used arts and crafts materials to the library and swap them out for something new.
The Bee Mobile Library on Toledo Street
Mon, Nov 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Serenity Wellness Center 901 Toledo St, Chillicothe, OH Next to Mary Lou Patton Park
Affirmation Art
Mon, Nov 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Explore the power of positive self-talk and create art that celebrates what makes you special.
Coffee Filter Turkeys
Mon, Nov 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Make your own turkey craft just in time for Thanksgiving!
Felt Pie Slice Banners
Mon, Nov 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Pie is one of the best parts of the holiday season. Learn to make a delicious-looking pie slice banner from felt to compliment your holiday decor.
Flower Pot Turkeys
Mon, Nov 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Trot on in and create an adorable turkey out of a flower pot. You can use it as a decoration or a treat holder.
Spanish Conversation Group
Mon, Nov 16, 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! Beginners are always welcome.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Nov 17, 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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Tue, Nov 17, 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.
Perler Bead Palooza!
Tue, Nov 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
If you love pixel art, you'll love creating with Perler Beads. Join us at the Main Library Annex for an 8-Bit-Art-Creating-Extravaganza! All materials provided.
Nonfiction Book Club
Tue, Nov 17, 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.
Writers Group
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Calling all 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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Ease lower back discomfort with gentle seated Tai Chi. Follow along as we practice relaxing movements designed to improve flexibility, reduce tension, and promote overall well-being.
Homeschool Teen Chill & Chat
Wed, Nov 18, 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 at Paint Creek Station
Wed, Nov 18, 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.
Pumpkin Canvas Art
Wed, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
The only thing better than carving pumpkins is painting them. Join Shannon for a festive evening of painting fun and create a new fall decoration to display.
Bundts, Boba, & Bedazzling
Wed, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
What better way to unwind after school than with sweet treats, custom drinks, and pure sparkle? Bring your appetite and imagination. We've got the rest!
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Culp Trustee Room
CRCPL's monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
Movie Release Party: Sunrise on the Reaping
Wed, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Welcome, welcome, welcome! Come celebrate The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, the latest film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' best-selling dystopian series. May the odds be ever in your favor!
Discovery Garden Family Playgroup
Thu, Nov 19, 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.
Game Cafe: Board Games, Video Games, and D&D
Thu, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Play board games, retro video games, and beginner-friendly D&D. Game, snack, and meet new friends!
Minecraft Club
Thu, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
If you yearn for the mines, mark your calendars for the third Thursday of each month and make your way to the Main Library Annex. Build on our theme in Creative Mode or create something all your own.
Gather and Gab
Thu, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Gather with us for light refreshments and fun conversation. If you have a craft project you are working on, bring it with you. Not into crafts? Just come and hang out with us.
Game Cafe: Board Games, Video Games, and D&D
Thu, Nov 19, 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!
Dino Dance and Glow!
Fri, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-1,Annex Room B-2
Get your boogie on at our dino-stomping dance party! Turn down the lights and turn up the glow as we dance, stomp, and roar our way through glow-in-the-dark activities.
Money Smarts for Older Adults
Fri, Nov 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Money Smart for Older Adults is designed to provide you with information and tips to help prevent common frauds, scams and other types of elder financial exploitation in your community.
LEGO Build Challenge!
Sat, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Meeting Room
Who can build the tallest right angle tower? Can you create a circle using rectangles? Find out as we practice problem solving and our LEGO building skills!
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Nov 23, 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.
The Bee Mobile Library at Bridge Street Landing
Mon, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Bridge Street Landing, 1920 N Bridge St. Ste 800, Chillicothe.
Bad Art Night
Mon, Nov 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Not an artist, but love making art? We get that. Join us for an art night that's so bad, it's good!
Teen Movie Release Party: Sunrise on the Reaping
Mon, Nov 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Celebrate the release of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Come dressed as your favorite character and enjoy themed challenges, snacks, crafts, and more. May the odds be ever in your favor!
All About the Process Art Night
Mon, Nov 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Calling all preschoolers! Come create art that is more about the joy of making, and not the end result. Experiment with paint and various materials to see what designs and textures you can create.
Hopewell Inspired Pottery
Mon, Nov 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
We are observing National Native American Heritage Month by learning about the ancient Hopewell Culture and making pottery inspired by their own.
Thankful Storytime
Mon, Nov 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
We're thankful for good stories and great people to share them with! Join us for a storytime and craft about giving thanks.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Tue, Nov 24, 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.
Coffee & Crafts
Tue, Nov 24, 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!
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Nov 24, 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, Nov 24, 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!
Registration opens Tuesday, November 17 2026 at 3:00pm
Will It Waffle: Friendsgiving Edition
Tue, Nov 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-1
Will It Waffle meets Friendsgiving! Come together for a deliciously fun-filled evening making imaginative waffle creations.
Cardboard Scarecrows
Tue, Nov 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Turn everyday items into adorable fall scarecrows at the Library. All materials provided.
Junk Journals
Tue, Nov 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Schlegel Meeting Room
Create your own unique journal with repurposed everyday materials.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Learn about tracing your roots and explore the resources the library has to offer.
Library Closed: Thanksgiving
Thu, Nov 26, All day
Main Library
All library locations are closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Library Closed: Thanksgiving
Fri, Nov 27, All day
Main Library
All library locations are closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
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