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Elf on the Shelf

Elf on the Shelf visits the Frankfort Branch
2022-12-13 00:00:00 2022-12-13 23:59:00 America/New_York Elf on the Shelf The Elf is back! During the month of December (1st-22nd) stop in and search for the library elf. Once you have found him you will get a prize Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - In the Library

Tuesday, December 13
All day

Add to Calendar 2022-12-13 00:00:00 2022-12-13 23:59:00 America/New_York Elf on the Shelf The Elf is back! During the month of December (1st-22nd) stop in and search for the library elf. Once you have found him you will get a prize Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - In the Library

The Elf is back! During the month of December (1st-22nd) stop in and search for the library elf. Once you have found him you will get a prize

This December at the Howard S. Young Frankfort Public Library there will be an elf reading his way through the library. We invite you to stop by and find the Elf. When you find him you get a surprise!

AGE GROUP: | Teens | School Age | Preschool | Pre-Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Family Fun |

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Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch
Phone: 740-702-4145
Hours
Mon, Nov 27 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 28 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Nov 29 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Nov 30 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 02 Closed
Sun, Dec 03 Closed
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About the branch

The Howard S. Young Branch, located in the heart of the Village of Frankfort, offers something for everyone, with a robust collection, patron computers, public meeting room, free WiFi, and programs for all ages.

Upcoming Events

Drop-in Art: Air Dry Clay Art
Sat, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Kids, drop in from 2-3 pm and make air dry clay art! We'll have pre-colored clay for you to use. There's no pressure to make something perfect, so bring your imagination and join us!
Wiggle Worms: Winter Playtime!
Mon, Dec 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Children's Area,Conference Room
While our regular storytime takes a break in December, you and your child can make friends, play with toys, do a scavenger hunt, and enjoy simple crafts and bubbles in our children's area. Join us!
Read to a Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Reluctant readers or kids first learning to read are encouraged to pay a visit to our listening dog. Call the library to reserve your 15-minute time slot each Monday.
Christmas in South Salem
Mon, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Get in the Christmas Spirit as retired music teacher Joann Brown leads us on the piano. There will be cookies and punch to follow!
Check 'Em Out! Book Club
Mon, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
This is a book club for anybody interested in reading new books and meeting new people. Anyone can join! Stop in to pick up your book, or you can select the audio or ebook.
Santa Woodslice Ornament
Mon, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Paint the face of a wood slice to look like Santa! These adorable wooden ornaments look perfect on a Christmas tree.
Waterless Snow Globes
Mon, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Come make a waterless snow globe using jars and bottle brush trees.
Cookie Decorating for Santa
Mon, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Show Santa your best decorating skills! Join us as we decorate cookies. Stick around to visit with Santa when he arrives at 6pm.
Santa Visits the Library!
Mon, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Santa is coming to the Library! Everyone who visits Santa at the library gets a candy cane and a free book!
Friends of Dorothy Book Club
Mon, Dec 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Join us the first Monday of the month to discuss a variety of LGBTQ+ literature, everything from fantasy to memoirs.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Dec 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Main Library - Annex Room C
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.
Snowman Ornament Craft
Tue, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
Make a cute snowman ornament with a clear, round ornament, cotton balls, and felt!
Northside Teen Service Council
Tue, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room,Teen Space
Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job or college application? Help us and enjoy snacks, too!
Winter Cards & Cookie Decorating
Tue, Dec 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Make holiday cards and decorate cookies you can give as gifts (or keep for yourself). We'll have vegan, allergy-friendly, and gluten-free options on hand -- just ask!
Budding Bookworms: Winter Shenaningans!
Wed, Dec 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Area
The weather outside might be frightful, but Budding Bookworms is nice and cozy at the Main Library! Join us for crafts, playtime, and bubbles while the stories take a break for December.
Storytime
Wed, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Join us for storytime and coloring.
Storytime
Wed, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Come read some stories and make a gingerbread man craft.
The Book Bunch: Adult Book Club
Wed, Dec 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us for our Book Club for adults! At each meeting, we will discuss the previous month's book and enjoy hearing everyone's thoughts and opinions.
Canceled
The Bee at Huntington Township Family Dollar
Wed, Dec 06, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Huntington Township Family Dollar
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the Huntington Township Family Dollar, 6169 Blain Hwy, Chillicothe.
Duct Tape Gifts
Wed, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Snack, chat, & make presents with us! Yes, that includes for yourself.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Dec 07, 9:30am - 12:30pm
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.
Reindeer Painted Rocks
Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Kids, come and create a cute reindeer out of rocks. You can place them in your room or add a ribbon to create an ornament.
TAB: Teen Advisory Board
Thu, Dec 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room E
Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job or college application? Help us plan (and pull off) shenanigans while you eat snacks!
Santa Visits the Library!
Thu, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room,Children's Area
Santa is coming to the Library! Everyone who visits Santa at the library gets a candy cane and a free book.
Adult Crafty Afternoon
Fri, Dec 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Calling all crafty adults! Embrace your artistic side during our crafty afternoon. All materials provided. November - Canvas Embroidery December - Stamp Carving January - Wood Burning Craft
Canceled
The Red Panda Book Club
Fri, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch
Read books, eat snacks, play games, make art, and more! We'll read a variety of graphic novels, amazing true stories, magical adventures, and more, with a mix of chapter books and leveled readers.
Wiggle Worms: Winter Playtime!
Mon, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Children's Area,Conference Room
While our regular storytime takes a break in December, you and your child can make friends, play with toys, do a scavenger hunt, and enjoy simple crafts and bubbles in our children's area. Join us!
Read to a Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Reluctant readers or kids first learning to read are encouraged to pay a visit to our listening dog. Call the library to reserve your 15-minute time slot each Monday.
Canceled
The Bee at North Fork Village Park
Mon, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northfork Village Park
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the North Fork Village Park, 9 Coventry Drive, Chillicothe.
Letters To Santa Workshop
Mon, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mt. Logan Branch
Write a letter to Santa before having your picture taken with him!
Santa Visits the Library!
Mon, Dec 11, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
Santa is coming to the Library! Everyone who visits Santa at the library gets a candy cane and a free book!
DIY Luminaries
Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Come and create a beautiful luminary to add to your Christmas decor this year.
Painted Mason Jars
Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Create a holiday decoration using a mason jar and pine branches.
Rescheduled
Waterless Snow Globes
Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Monday, December 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch
Come make a waterless snow globe using jars and bottle brush trees.
Adult and Teen Paint Night
Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Join us for a fun night of holiday themed painting. All supplies are provided. No painting experience is needed.
This event is full
The Bee Mobile Library at Hope Clinic
Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hope Clinic
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the Hope Clinic of Ross County, 610 Central Center, Chillicothe.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Mon, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library.
Santa Visits the Library!
Mon, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Santa is coming to the Library! Everyone who visits Santa at the library gets a candy cane and a free book.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Dec 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Main Library - Annex Room C
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.
Read to a Listening Dog at Main Library
Tue, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Reluctant readers or kids first learning to read are encouraged to pay a visit to our listening dog. Call the library to reserve your 15-minute time slot on the available Tuesdays at the Main Library.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Workshop
Tue, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
You bring the sweater, we bring the ugly. Perfect for making a last minute ugly Christmas sweater for that holiday party you forgot about. **Sweaters will not be provided, only crafting supplies.**
Budding Bookworms: Winter Shenaningans!
Wed, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Area
The weather outside might be frightful, but Budding Bookworms is nice and cozy at the Main Library! Join us for crafts, playtime, and bubbles while the stories take a break for December.
The Bee Mobile Library in Adelphi
Wed, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adelphi UMC
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the Adelphi United Methodist Church, 11879 Main St., Adelphi.
Santa Visits the Bee in Adelphi
Wed, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
The Bee in Adelphi
Santa is coming to the Bee Mobile Library! Everyone who visits Santa at the library gets a candy cane and a free book!
Handprint Ornament Craft
Wed, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Want a memory that will last a lifetime? Join us as we make handprint ornaments. Enjoy these ornaments each Christmas and see how your little one has grown.
Library Board Meeting
Wed, Dec 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Library board meetings are typically held the second Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Main Library Annex.
Science Lab: Holidays!
Wed, Dec 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Join us at Northside this quarter for Science Lab! We will be conducting several STEM activities relating to the holidays, such as gum drop engineering and candy cane coding!
Evening Budding Bookworms
Wed, Dec 13, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
The Budding Bookworms you know and love but in the evening! We'll have stories, songs, and activities to help little ones wind down from the day.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Dec 14, 9:30am - 12:30pm
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, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Westland Estates
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.
Santa Visits the Bee at Westland Estates
Thu, Dec 14, 3:45pm - 4:30pm
The Bee at Westland Estates
Santa is coming to the Bee Mobile Library! Everyone who visits Santa at the library gets a candy cane and a free book!
Teen Game Night
Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room E
Hey Teens! Join us at the Main Library Annex for Teen Game Night. We'll have a large selection of games, puzzles, and more to choose from!
Bluey Birthday Bash
Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Join us for one big birthday celebration with Bluey and his Heeler family!
Rescheduled
Horror Book Club
Thu, Dec 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Thursday, December 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Do you love to be scared? We'll be discussing the most terrifying books the library has to offer. Read our suggested monthly book or bring a horror book recommendation to share with the group!
Craft Evening: Gnomes
Thu, Dec 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Meeting Room B
Calling all crafty patrons looking for a winter craft! We will be creating a gnome that you can keep or give away as a gift.
Horror Book Club
Thu, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Do you love to be scared? We'll be discussing the most terrifying books the library has to offer. Read our suggested monthly book or bring a horror book recommendation to share with the group!
The Bee Mobile Library at Fredneck's Mini Mart
Fri, Dec 15, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Fredneck's Mini Mart
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Fredneck's Mini Mart, 144 Ohio 772, Bainbridge (Nipgen).
Budding Bookworms: Saturday Shenanigans!
Sat, Dec 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Children's Area
The Budding Bookworms you know and love, but on Saturday! We'll have stories, songs, and activities to help little ones have a fun weekend!
Christmas in Massieville
Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Historic South Scioto School Building
Join the library's Outreach Department for Christmas in Massieville with Santa and a movie!
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