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Weird, Wonderful, Wacky Wildlife
2023-06-12 17:30:00 2023-06-12 18:30:00 America/New_York Weird, Wonderful, Wacky Wildlife Ohio Nature Education will be joining us to explore the stranger side of wildlife, from animals that eat their mates to those who use vomit as a defense mechanism. South Salem Branch - In the Library

Monday, June 12
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-12 17:30:00 2023-06-12 18:30:00 America/New_York Weird, Wonderful, Wacky Wildlife Ohio Nature Education will be joining us to explore the stranger side of wildlife, from animals that eat their mates to those who use vomit as a defense mechanism. South Salem Branch - In the Library

South Salem Branch

In the Library

Ohio Nature Education will be joining us to explore the stranger side of wildlife, from animals that eat their mates to those who use vomit as a defense mechanism.

They'll take a look at the darker side of nature and, of course, give you a close-up view of some live animals.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Educational | Bookworm |

TAGS: | school age |

South Salem Branch
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
We're closed Monday November 11 due to Veteran's Day
Mon, Nov 11 Closed
(Veteran's Day)
Tue, Nov 12 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 Closed
Sat, Nov 16 Closed
Sun, Nov 17 Closed
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About the branch

The South Salem Branch, located in Buckskin Elementary, offers storytimes and programming to the students at the school, and also offers walk-in hours for the general public. Public services include books and movies, computer access, free WiFi, and programs for all ages.

Upcoming Events

Free Skating Weekend at the Mighty Skating Rink!
Sun, Nov 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Mighty Children's Museum Ice Rink
The library is co-sponsoring FREE admission to the Mighty Children's Museum Rink in Yoctangee Park on November 16-17. Come say hi to library staff at the rink from 12-2pm on Sunday!
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Nov 18, 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 the month, we'll offer a bilingual storytime offered in English and Spanish.
What Every Garden Should Have - Chillicothe Garden Club Meeting
Mon, Nov 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Join the Chillicothe Garden Club for their monthly meeting. CRCPL Access Director Jenn Slone will share gardening wisdom about "What Every Garden Should Have."
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Do you need someone to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs that can accompany you to make your day better.
Register
The Bee Mobile Library at Massieville
Mon, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
New venue The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the Massieville BookHive, 2410 Massieville Rd., Chillicothe.
Will It Waffle? Fall Dinner Edition
Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
We'll take different fall dinner themed foods and see if they'll make good waffles.
Among Us at the Library!
Mon, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Love the game Among Us? Ever wanted to play it in real life? Now's your chance! Decide who is sus, and find the Imposter among us!
Paper Plate Owl
Mon, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Join us to make an adorable owl craft out of a paper plate.
Teens DIY Fabric Pumpkin
Mon, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Learn basic hand sewing and make a pumpkin using scrap fabric and stuffing.
Dinovember Storytime
Mon, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch
Celebrate Dinosaurs in November with us! Join us for storytime, play games, and make a craft.
Cancelled
Learn To Line Dance
Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Have you ever wanted to learn to line dance? This will be an instructor-led line dancing class. Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Nov 19, 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.
Sing and Stomp Music for Toddlers
Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - Annex Room B
Come join Ms. Ashley from the Pioneer Center for Sing and Stomp Music Time and stimulate your child through music and movement!
Teen Game Night / Hora de Juegos Para Adolescentes
Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Calling all teens to join us for game night! It's just not any game night -- we will also be learning to play using Spanish!
Outlander: Calling All Sassenachs!
Tue, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Spend an evening with fellow fans celebrating all things Outlander. Discuss details of the book and TV series. Season 7, expected release date: November 22, 2024.
Tai Chi
Wed, Nov 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library - Annex Room B
Join us at the Main Library Annex and try this gentle form of exercise.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Nov 20, 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.
The Bee Mobile Library at Clarksburg
Wed, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clarksburg BookHive
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the BookHive in Clarksburg, located at 10849 Main St.
Cancelled
The Bee Mobile Library at Clarksburg
Wed, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clarksburg BookHive
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the BookHive in Clarksburg, located at 10849 Main St.
Cancelled
The Bee Mobile Library at Clarksburg
Wed, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clarksburg BookHive
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the BookHive in Clarksburg, located at 10849 Main St.
Teen Service Council at Main Library
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job? Join us! In November, we will be having a Fossil Science program that will need assistance.
Blacklight Putt Putt!
Wed, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D,Annex Room B
Bring the family and come play blacklight putt putt inside the library!
Discovery Garden
Thu, Nov 21, 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.
Paper Plate Scarecrow Craft
Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
Create a scarecrow out of construction paper and a paper plate.
Pumpkin Turkey Craft
Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Join us and create a cute Thanksgiving display out of real pumpkins!
Acting for Non-Actors
Thu, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
If you've ever wanted to try acting, this class is for you! A fun, non-judgmental class that will allow you to explore your creative side with improv and scene study. Beginners welcome.
Diamond Art Drop-In for Teens
Thu, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Drop in during the hour and make a diamond art keychain. Give it to your friend or keep it for your own. Beginner friendly!
Sensory Explore and Play
Fri, Nov 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
With an assortment of sensory bins, this hands-on activity allows children to engage their senses while having fun and getting a bit messy.
Grandview Cemetery Tour
Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Tour the cemetery grounds and learn about the history of those who have shaped Ross County on a guided walking tour.
Family Storytime
Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Can't come to storytime during the week? No worries! Come to our storytime on Saturday! We will have half an hour of short stories, music, movement, and our favorite thing to do -- bubbles!
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Nov 25, 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 the month, we'll offer a bilingual storytime offered in English and Spanish.
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Do you need someone to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs that can accompany you to make your day better.
Register
Choose Your Own Story: Can You Survive on a Pirate Ship?
Mon, Nov 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Take on the seas and work as a team as you decide your fate in this choose-your-own-story style game.
Pinecone and Mums Arrangement
Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Create a stunning mum flower arrangement using paint, pinecones, and greenery.
Paper Roll Owls
Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Join us to create a cute owl out of a paper roll. Your creativity and imagination are all you need to bring. Registration is required.
Copper Scrubbing Pad Pumpkin
Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Join us to make your own pumpkin using a copper scrub pad, wire, felt, and a cinnamon stick.
DIY Holiday Wreath
Mon, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Make your own wreath to decorate your home for the winter season. We've already foraged the greenery needed and all other supplies. Just bring your creativity and join us for a fun night. 
Cancelled
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
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 Listening Dog at Main Library
Tue, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Do you need someone to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs that can accompany you to make your day better.
Register
Cozy Game Night
Tue, Nov 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
'Tis the season for cozy! Come join us at the Main Library for Cozy Game Night. We'll have cozy board games, snacks, and puzzles for you to enjoy.
Pajama Party Family Storytime
Tue, Nov 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Wear your pajamas and wind down for the evening with us during this cozy storytime.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Nov 27, 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.
Discovering Genealogy
Wed, Nov 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Join us to learn about tracing your roots and explore the resources the library has to offer.
The Bee Mobile Library in Adelphi
Wed, Nov 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the Adelphi United Methodist Church, 11879 Main St., Adelphi.
Closed for the Holiday
Thu, Nov 28, All day
Main Library
All library locations are closed for the holiday.
Paint A Gingerbread House
Fri, Nov 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
'Tis the season for Gingerbread Houses and gifting. Come paint your very own gingerbread house and give it as a gift or keep it for yourself.
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