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Read to a Listening Dog
2023-09-25 15:00:00 2023-09-25 17:00:00 America/New_York Read to a Listening Dog 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. Northside Branch - Conference Room, Myers Meeting Room

Monday, September 25
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-25 15:00:00 2023-09-25 17:00:00 America/New_York Read to a Listening Dog 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. Northside Branch - Conference Room, Myers Meeting Room

Northside Branch

Conference Room, Myers Meeting 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.

Reading to a licensed therapy dog allows children to develop their skills by reading aloud in a therapeutic, no-pressure environment. He is great with kids and very gentle, and he loves to listen!

AGE GROUP: | School Age |

EVENT TYPE: | Child Development |

TAGS: | school age |

Northside Branch
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
Mon, Sep 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Northside Library is a wonderful place to relax and convene. It features several meeting spaces which are available for nonprofit use; an outdoor patio, shelterhouse, and children's play area; programs for all ages; and is home to our Beyond Books collection of unique items for circulation.

Upcoming Events

Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Thu, Sep 12, All day
Main Library - Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Sep 12, 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.
The Bee Mobile Library at Westland Estates
Thu, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.
Bitten Apple Craft
Thu, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
It's hard to resist a big read apple! Join us and make a bitten apple that any teacher would love to display.
Minecraft Club
Thu, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Meeting Room B
Mark your calendars! The third Thursday of every month is Minecraft Club at the Northside Branch. You will use creative mode to build anything you want or choose our monthly theme.
Horror Book Club
Thu, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room E
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!
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Fri, Sep 13, All day
Main Library - Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Taylor Tots! Pre-K Swiftie Storytime
Fri, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Tiny Swifties, join us for a special preschool storytime celebrating all things Taylor Swift! There will be dancing, singing, crafting, and games. Costumes welcome!
Leaf Chalk Drawing
Fri, Sep 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
The leaves display many beautiful colors in the fall. Join us to create your own colorful leaf masterpiece using chalk.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Sat, Sep 14, All day
Main Library - Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Roald Dahl Day Craft
Sat, Sep 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Meeting Room
Celebrate the life and works of author Roald Dahl with Big Friendly Giant-inspired sensory bottles!
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Sun, Sep 15, All day
Main Library - Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Mon, Sep 16, All day
Main Library - Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room,Shelterhouse
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, Sep 16, 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 in Massieville
Mon, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Massieville BookHive
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the new Massieville BookHive located at 2410 Massieville Road.
Howl's Moving Castle: Calcifer Plush Craft
Mon, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Studio Ghibli film "Howl's Moving Castle" by crafting a hand-sewn Calcifer plush!
Pumpkin Chalk Drawings
Mon, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Release your creativity and join us to draw a beautiful pumpkin using chalk. Your imagination is the only thing you need to bring to this program.
Autumn Tree Art
Mon, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Make your own unique tree art. Color it with markers, then blend it using cotton swabs and rubbing alcohol.
Playdough Party!
Mon, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Join us as we celebrate National Play-Doh Day! Whether you use playdough to hone your artistic skills, play make-believe, or something in between, we'll have an activity perfect for you.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Tue, Sep 17, All day
Main Library - Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Sep 17, 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.
Creative Aging Art Class
Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Annex Room A
In this inclusive 8-week program for adults aged 55 and up, participants will learn how to use batik resist technique on a tote bag in a fun, creative, and supportive environment.
Register
Sing and Stomp Music for Toddlers
Tue, Sep 17, 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!
Red Panda Book Club
Tue, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
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.
Fall Button Tree Art
Tue, Sep 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Let's get ready for fall and make a portrait out of buttons! Display your finished artwork at your fall get-togethers.
Quiet Night In: Diamond Painting
Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Meeting Room
Relax and craft with us, then after take home your very own bejeweled masterpiece. This is our first craft in our adult crafting series, keep an eye out for more! All supplies provided.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Wed, Sep 18, All day
Main Library - Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Tai Chi
Wed, Sep 18, 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, Sep 18, 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 Fun at the Library!
Wed, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
This month's theme will be all about movement! Join us for stories, crafts, and songs!
The Bee Mobile Library in Clarksburg
Wed, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Zurma Court in Clarksburg.
STEM Learning with Ohio University
Wed, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Come explore science and technology! Ohio University will be bringing some of their fun equipment to try out at the library this fall. These events are best suited to grades 3-6.
Great Ohio Author: David Fierst
Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Join David Fierst on a discussion of his book, "Hidden Disgrace: Revealing the Distress Signals Covered by North American Indian Myths."
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Thu, Sep 19, All day
Main Library - Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Sep 19, 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.
The Bee Mobile Library at Gleason's Mobile Home Park
Thu, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Gleason's Mobile Home Park - 1667 Stone Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Gleason's Mobile Home Park, 1667 Stone Rd! Sign up for a library card, browse the collection, check out books and DVDs, and use the Bee's built-in WiFi.
Dot Sticker Art
Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
Join us at the Mt. Logan Branch for some colorful art fun.
Fall Leaf Chalk Drawings
Thu, Sep 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
The leaves display many vibrant, beautiful colors in the fall. Join us to create your own vibrant leaf masterpiece using chalk!
Build It!
Thu, Sep 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room E
Love building? Come Build It! with us at the Main Library! We'll have LEGO, Keva planks, Perler Beads and more for you to build whatever you can dream up.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Fri, Sep 20, All day
Main Library - Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Sat, Sep 21, All day
Main Library - Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
The Bee at the Farmer's Market
Sat, Sep 21, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Chillicothe Farmer's Market
Come and visit the Bee at Chillicothe's Farmer's Market! We will have books to check out, sign up for a library card, and use the Bee's free WiFi!
Library Trustee Meeting Room Dedication
Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Culp Trustee Room
Join us for the official dedication of our newest meeting room in honor of the Culp Family.
LEGO Challenge!
Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Meeting Room
Who can build the tallest right angle tower? Can you create a circle using rectangles? Come practice problem solving and show off your LEGO prowess!
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Sun, Sep 22, All day
Main Library - Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Mon, Sep 23, All day
Main Library - Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room,Shelterhouse
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, Sep 23, 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
Easy Hand Sewn Octopus Plushie
Mon, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room E
Every wanted to learn how to hand sew a plushie? Join us at the Main Library and learn how to hand-sew a cute octopus!
Charcoal Leaf Paintings
Mon, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Join us in experimenting with different textures and patterns using leaves and charcoal. Your masterpiece will show your creativity and the beauty of nature.
Clay Pot Scarecrow
Mon, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Create a cute scarecrow using clay pots.
Fall Book Page Art
Mon, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Use book pages to make an adorable apple or pumpkin.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Tue, Sep 24, All day
Main Library - Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Sep 24, 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.
Creative Aging Art Class
Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Annex Room E
In this inclusive 8-week program for adults aged 55 and up, participants will learn how to use batik resist technique on a tote bag in a fun, creative, and supportive environment.
Register
Sing and Stomp Music for Toddlers
Tue, Sep 24, 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!
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Main Library
Tue, Sep 24, 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
Teen Time Tuesday
Tue, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Hey teens! Stop in after school to have pizza with us, play games, read, or just hang out in our Teen Space.
Freedom to Read Celebration
Tue, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
It's Banned Books Week (September 22- 28) and we're celebrating our Freedom To Read! Join us for an afternoon of activities about banned or challenged books and our freedom to choose what to read.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Wed, Sep 25, All day
Main Library - Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Tai Chi
Wed, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Join us to learn about tracing your roots and explore the resources the library has to offer.
LEGO Night
Wed, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
Calling all young builders! Join us for fun challenges, teamwork, and lots of creative building with LEGO. Let's see what amazing creations we can create together!
Fun with Astro Origami
Wed, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Come and learn a new skill with this space-themed origami class.
The Bee Mobile Library in Adelphi
Wed, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adelphi BookHive
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the Adelphi United Methodist Church, 11879 Main St., Adelphi.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Thu, Sep 26, All day
Main Library - Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Sep 26, 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.
The Bee Mobile Library at Westland Estates
Thu, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.
Bubble Wrap Corn Art
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Bubble wrap isn't just for packaging! We're going to make a corn cob painting with it?a fun fall craft!
Teen Service Council at Northside Branch
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job? Join us! In September, you'll help with our Moana Party at our Northside location.
Moana Luau Party!
Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Join us for snacks, crafts, and games! All inspired by the Disney movie Moana.
Foraging In Ohio with Naturalist James Mann
Thu, Sep 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Learn about mindful foraging in our area with a local naturalist.
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