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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

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

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

Wed, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Join us for storytime and coloring.

Wed, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Come read some stories and make a gingerbread man craft.

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
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.

Wed, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Snack, chat, & make presents with us! Yes, that includes for yourself.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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
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.

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!

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
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.

Mon, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mt. Logan Branch
Write a letter to Santa before having your picture taken with him!

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!

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.

Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Create a holiday decoration using a mason jar and pine branches.

Rescheduled
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.

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

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.

Mon, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Monthly meeting of the Friends of 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.

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.

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.

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.**

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Thu, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Westland Estates
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.

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!

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!

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
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!

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.

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!

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).

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!

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!