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The Human Library
2023-07-15 13:00:00 2023-07-15 16:00:00 America/New_York The Human Library Unjudge someone! Check out one of our human books for a conversation that challenges stigma or stereotypes. Difficult questions are encouraged and answered! Main Library - Annex Kitchenette, Annex Room A, Annex Room B, Annex Room B-1, Annex Room B-2, Annex Room D

Saturday, July 15
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-07-15 13:00:00 2023-07-15 16:00:00 America/New_York The Human Library Unjudge someone! Check out one of our human books for a conversation that challenges stigma or stereotypes. Difficult questions are encouraged and answered! Main Library - Annex Kitchenette, Annex Room A, Annex Room B, Annex Room B-1, Annex Room B-2, Annex Room D

Main Library

Annex Kitchenette, Annex Room A, Annex Room B, Annex Room B-1, Annex Room B-2, Annex Room D

Unjudge someone! Check out one of our human books for a conversation that challenges stigma or stereotypes. Difficult questions are encouraged and answered!

The Human Library is an organization that has been around for 23 years and based out of Copenhagen, Denmark. They have several publishing partners around the world, and we're so excited to be one of them!

How does the Human Library work? The Human Library is a library of people. Readers can borrow human beings serving as "Books" and will be able to engage in interesting conversations on a variety of topics in a safe space where curiosity & understanding are at the heart of the event. All of our human books are volunteers with personal experience with their topic. Each reading with a Book will last roughly 30 minutes each.

What topics will the Books discuss? In the past, the Human library has hosted a variety of Books such as "Recovering Alcoholic, Blind, Native American, Adopted, Intersex, Epileptic, Environmental Activist, Refugee, Bipolar, Autism, Jewish, Politician, Victim of Stalking" and over a hundred more topics from all over the world! We can't announce beforehand what specific topics/titles we'll have at this event, but we'll have several to choose from!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Educational | Bookworm | Adult Learning |

TAGS: | unjudge someone | unjudge | public event | library | human library | human books | conversation | community | bookworm | books | adults | adult |

Main Library
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
Mon, Nov 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

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.
Visit with Santa! - Sherman Park with The Bee Mobile Library
Mon, Dec 02, 3:15pm - 4:00pm
Sherman Park
Santa is coming to the Library! Santa will also join the Bee Mobile Library on some stops in the community. Everyone who visits Santa gets a candy cane and a free book.
Check 'Em Out! Book Club
Mon, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
This is a book club for anybody interested in reading books and meeting new people.
Clay Ornaments
Mon, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Make an ornament using air dry clay, cookie cutters, and paint. All supplies provided.
Merry Mocktails and Masterpiece
Mon, Dec 02, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Enjoy non-alcoholic mocktails and make a painted masterpiece.
Registration opens Monday, November 25 2024 at 9:00am
Friends of Dorothy Book Club
Mon, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Join us the first Monday of the month to discuss a variety of LGBTQ+ literature, everything from fantasy to memoirs.
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