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Storytime & Bubbles
2023-08-02 10:30:00 2023-08-02 11:30:00 America/New_York Storytime & Bubbles Come listen to stories and play with bubbles out on the patio! Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room

Wednesday, August 02
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2023-08-02 10:30:00 2023-08-02 11:30:00 America/New_York Storytime & Bubbles Come listen to stories and play with bubbles out on the patio! Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room

Kingston Branch

Kingston Meeting Room

Come listen to stories and play with bubbles out on the patio!

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | toddlers | preschool |

Kingston Branch
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
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We're closed Friday July 03 due to Independence Day Holiday
We're closed Saturday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 29 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 30 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Jul 02 1:00PM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 Closed
(Independence Day Holiday)
Sat, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sun, Jul 05 Closed
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About the branch

The Kingston Branch offers books, movies, programs and more for all ages. It has a computer lab, public meeting room, free WiFi, and quiet reading space. The new patio is a great place to read and relax!

Upcoming Events

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Library Closed: Independence Day
Fri, Jul 03, All day
Main Library
All library locations are closed in observance of Independence Day.
Library Closed: Independence Day
Sat, Jul 04, All day
Main Library
All library locations are closed in observance of Independence Day.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Northside Reading Garden
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.
Art Camp: Grandma Crafts!
Mon, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
It's our annual summer reading Art Camp! Learn how to make beautiful "grandma" crafts. Registration is limited to first 10 registrants.
Register
Tiny Art: Beaded Curtain
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Design your own mini beaded curtain artwork using colorful beads and string. You'll create a small beaded curtain that can be displayed on a wall, window, locker, or shelf.
Dinosaur Family Fingerprint Art
Mon, Jul 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Children will use ink to make fingerprints and then turn them into a family of dinosaurs.
DIY Dinosaur Terrarium Night Light
Mon, Jul 06, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Create a fun dinosaur terrarium that doubles as a night light! All supplies provided.
Check 'Em Out! Book Club
Mon, Jul 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
This book club is for anybody interested in reading books and meeting new people!
Spanish Learners Lab
Mon, Jul 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Schlegel Meeting Room
Ready to learn a new language or brush up on your high school Spanish? This is the event for you! We'll learn and practice Spanish together and have fun!
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Tue, Jul 07, 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.
Art Camp: Grandma Crafts!
Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
It's our annual summer reading Art Camp! Learn how to make beautiful "grandma" crafts. Registration is limited to first 10 registrants.
Register
Storytime
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us for a dinosaur-themed storytime!
Ross County Parks District on Wheels!
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kingston Branch
Visit the Ross County Parks District Mobile Nature Center aka Wilderness On Wheels. WOW for short! Come check it out and experience nature and learning in a new way.
Secrets of the Lost Library: A Teen Escape Room
Tue, Jul 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Calling all code-breakers, mystery solvers, and curious minds! Test your skills and work with other teens in the collaborative escape room. Can you make it out in time?
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Jul 08, 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.
Storytime
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Hear fun stories and color with us!
Storytime
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Celebrate America's 250th birthday. We'll read stories, do crafts and have fun activities.
STEM Learning with Ohio University
Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Come explore science and technology! Ohio University will be bringing some of their fun equipment to try out at the library this summer. These events are best suited to grades 3-6.
Art Camp: Grandma Crafts!
Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
It's our annual summer reading Art Camp! Learn how to make beautiful "grandma" crafts. Registration is limited to first 10 registrants.
Register
The Bee Mobile Library at Carousel Court
Wed, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Carousel Court 20544 US Route 23 N Chillicothe OH.
American Girl Day at the Library
Wed, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, crafts and snacks inspired by the different time periods featured in the American Girl series. Feel free to bring any doll you'd like!
Summer Music Series: Hillbilly Chic
Wed, Jul 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Northside Branch - Northside Shelterhouse
Hillbilly Chic delivers a high-energy blend of old-time, bluegrass, and country folk with a soulful, driving sound.
Vision Van
Thu, Jul 09, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Main Library - Main Green
The Vision Van will be visiting some of our libraries this summer, to perform free eye exams and provide free glasses for students aged 4-18 years old.
Register
Creative Aging Class Series
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
The Creative Aging series is an art exploration class open to those aged 55+. No prior experience is needed. Participants are asked to commit to all 6 class dates. With Teaching Artist Jessica Held.
Registration is now closed
Tecumseh! Meet and Greet
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Join local Tecumseh! actors as we look back on what life was like in Ohio on the frontier. You will also get to examine rare items curated by the Ross County Historical Society.
Art Camp: Grandma Crafts!
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
It's our annual summer reading Art Camp! Learn how to make beautiful "grandma" crafts. Registration is limited to first 10 registrants.
Register
Ross County Parks District on Wheels!
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch
Visit the Ross County Parks District Mobile Nature Center aka Wilderness On Wheels. WOW for short! Come check it out and experience nature and learning in a new way.
Storytime
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us for a dinosaur themed-storytime!
The Bee Mobile Library at Westland Estates
Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.
American Flag Craft
Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Little ones will create their own American flag using paper, glue, and plenty of red, white, and blue.
Book Buddies Book Club
Thu, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Calling all kids ready to read - or already reading - beginner chapter books! This is a book club just for you.
Teen Paint Night
Thu, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Teens are invited to join us for a relaxing evening of painting and snacks.
Horror Book Club
Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
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!
Dino Paint Playdate
Fri, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-1
Join us for a roaring good time as we play with paint and learn about dinosaurs.
Art Camp: Grandma Crafts!
Fri, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
It's our annual summer reading Art Camp! Learn how to make beautiful "grandma" crafts. Registration is limited to first 10 registrants.
Register
Saturday Storytime!
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Area
Join us for half an hour of music, movement, and short stories!
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Jul 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Northside Reading Garden
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.
The Bee Mobile Library at Hopeton Village
Mon, Jul 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
The Bee Mobile Library
Stop by Hopeton Village and visit the bookmobile! 153 University Dr., Chillicothe, OH
Fireworks Painting With Straws
Mon, Jul 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Create a colorful firework display using a fun and unique painting technique! Learn how to use straws to blow paint across the page and design your own bursting fireworks masterpiece.
Pokemon GO at the Library!
Mon, Jul 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Come celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pokemon G) with us! Bring your phone to play along or try out our new scavenger hunt instead!
Flag Painting
Mon, Jul 13, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Join us to paint the American Flag on a wooden block.
Archaeology: Can You Dig It?
Mon, Jul 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room,Frankfort Shelterhouse
Come release your inner archaeologist at the Frankfort branch. We will have multiple activities available, including, making potsherds, amber and clay fossils, and digging for ancient treasure.
Flower Pressing for Beginners
Mon, Jul 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Press pause on nature by saving blooms to enjoy for years to come. Join us to learn basic knowledge of pressing flowers and to create a unique pressed flower piece to take home.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Tue, Jul 14, 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.
Meet & Make: All Abilities
Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room A
An inclusive space for crafts, activities, and connection.
Storytime
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us for a dinosaur-themed storytime!
Ross County Parks District on Wheels!
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch
Visit the Ross County Parks District Mobile Nature Center aka Wilderness On Wheels. WOW for short! Come check it out and experience nature and learning in a new way.
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Main Library
Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!
Registration opens Tuesday, July 7 2026 at 3:00pm
Dino Bone Builders
Tue, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Become a paleontologist for the day! Each child will receive a dinosaur outline on black construction paper and use cotton swabs to fill in the bones, creating their very own dino skeleton.
Teen Book Club
Tue, Jul 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
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.
Let's Jam: How to make Strawberry Jam
Tue, Jul 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-2
Learn the basics of jam making with OSU Extension, and take home a sweet treat! Supplies provided!
Friends of Dorothy Book Club - **new day and location!**
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming Room
Join us the second Tues of the month to discuss a variety of LGBTQ+ literature, everything from fantasy to memoirs. We'll meet in the Main Library building.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Jul 15, 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 Paint Creek Station
Wed, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Paint Creek Station, 101 W.M. Trotter Dr., Chillicothe.
STEAM Explorers!
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-2
Join us on the third Wednesday of each month to explore the world of science and creation.
Summer Music Series: Steve "Stache" & Jordan Hensley 
Wed, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Northside Shelterhouse
Come and enjoy Steve "Stache" & Jordan Hensley, an indie alternative duo known for their engaging performances and original sound.
Creative Aging Class Series
Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
The Creative Aging series is an art exploration class open to those aged 55+. No prior experience is needed. Participants are asked to commit to all 6 class dates. With Teaching Artist Jessica Held.
Registration is now closed
Storytime
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us for a dinosaur themed-storytime!
Candy Sushi Bar: Dino Edition!
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Schlegel Meeting Room
Join us as we make colorful candy sushi reimagined as different types of dinosaurs!
The Bee Mobile Library at Gleason's Mobile Home Park
Thu, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Gleason's Mobile Home Park, 1667 Stone Rd.
Podcasting 101 for Teens
Thu, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Hey, Teens! Have you ever wanted to make a podcast? Join us and learn all you need to know to get started!
Flag Painting
Thu, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Join us to paint the American Flag on a wooden block.
Preschool Water Day
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Northside Reading Garden
Join us for fun water activities outside! Please be sure to be prepared to get wet.
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