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Winter Storytime and Hot Chocolate
2027-01-05 16:00:00 2027-01-05 17:00:00 America/New_York Winter Storytime and Hot Chocolate Preschoolers will join us to read The Mitten and Cozy by Jan Brett and while enjoying some hot chocolate. Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library

Tuesday, January 05
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Richmond Dale Branch

In the Library

Preschoolers will join us to read The Mitten and Cozy by Jan Brett and while enjoying some hot chocolate.

AGE GROUP: | School Age | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | preschool |

Richmond Dale Branch
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
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Mon, Oct 19 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 20 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 Closed
Sun, Oct 25 Closed
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The Richmond Dale Branch is just a short stop off of US Route 35, and offers books and movies, computer access, free WiFi, and programs for all ages.

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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.
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Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Royal Tea Party
Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
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Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wiggle Worms
Mon, Oct 26, 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.
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Mon, Oct 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Pumpkin Moon Painting
Mon, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Main Library - Annex Room B
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Main Library - Annex Room D
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Registration opens Tuesday, October 20 2026 at 3:00pm
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Main Library - Annex Room B
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Main Library - Children's Area
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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.
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Nature Clay Impressions
Mon, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Check 'Em Out! Book Club
Mon, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Puzzle Piece Pumpkins
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Edible Play-Doh Fun
Mon, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
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Spanish Conversation Group
Mon, Nov 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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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 03, 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.
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Tue, Nov 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - Outside the Library
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Tue, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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