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Canceled

The Red Panda Book Club

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.

Books will be available for checkout at the Northside and Main locations.

Books TBD

November 10 - Meet Yasmin! Ebook

December 22 - No books -- just a winter party! Come play winter games, enjoy snacks, make up silly stories together, and read some cozy short stories as a group. 

January 5 - King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats Ebook, Audiobook

January 19 - Unicorn Diaries #1: Bo's Magical New Friend! Ebook

AGE GROUP: | School Age |

EVENT TYPE: | Games | Entertainment | Educational | Craft | Child Development | Book Club |

TAGS: | school age |

Northside Branch
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Hours
Mon, Dec 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 06 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 10 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, programs for all ages, and is home to our Beyond Books collection of unique items for circulation.

Upcoming Events

Wiggle Worms: Winter Playtime!
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!
Read to a Listening Dog at Northside Branch
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
The Bee at North Fork Village Park
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.
Letters To Santa Workshop
Mon, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mt. Logan Branch
Write a letter to Santa before having your picture taken with him!
Santa Visits the Library!
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!
DIY Luminaries
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.
This event is full
Painted Mason Jars
Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Create a holiday decoration using a mason jar and pine branches.
Rescheduled
Waterless Snow Globes
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.
Adult and Teen Paint Night
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.
Registration is now closed
The Bee Mobile Library at Hope Clinic
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.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Mon, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library.
Santa Visits 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.
Jaycees Special Santa Distribution
Mon, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Gift distribution to the public: Monday, 12/4 to Thursday 12/7, 6 to 7:30pm; Monday 12/11 to Thursday 12/14, 6 to 7:30pm
Children's Clothing Bank
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.
Read to a Listening Dog at Main Library
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.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Workshop
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.**
Jaycees Special Santa Distribution
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Gift distribution to the public: Monday, 12/4 to Thursday 12/7, 6 to 7:30pm; Monday 12/11 to Thursday 12/14, 6 to 7:30pm
Budding Bookworms: Winter Shenaningans!
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.
The Bee Mobile Library in Adelphi
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.
Santa Visits the Bee in 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!
Handprint Ornament Craft
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.
Library Board Meeting
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.
Science Lab: Holidays!
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 candy cane coding!
Evening Budding Bookworms
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.
Jaycees Special Santa Distribution
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Gift distribution to the public: Monday, 12/4 to Thursday 12/7, 6 to 7:30pm; Monday 12/11 to Thursday 12/14, 6 to 7:30pm
Discovery Garden
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.
The Bee Mobile Library at Westland Estates
Thu, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Westland Estates
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.
Santa Visits the Bee at Westland Estates
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!
Teen Game Night
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!
Bluey Birthday Bash
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
Horror Book Club
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!
Craft Evening: Gnomes
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.
Horror Book Club
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!
Jaycees Special Santa Distribution
Thu, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Gift distribution to the public: Monday, 12/4 to Thursday 12/7, 6 to 7:30pm; Monday 12/11 to Thursday 12/14, 6 to 7:30pm
The Bee Mobile Library at Fredneck's Mini Mart
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).
Adult Crafty Afternoon
Fri, Dec 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
New venue 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
The Bee Mobile Library at the Mighty Children's Museum Rink!
Fri, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mighty Children's Museum Rink - 1 Enderlin Circle, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Visit the Bee Mobile Library at the Mighty Children's Museum Skating Rink. Admission and skate rental are free for the weekend, so come enjoy the rink and visit the library while you're there!
Budding Bookworms: Saturday Shenanigans!
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!
Christmas in Massieville
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!
Storytime at the Mighty Children's Museum Rink!
Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mighty Children's Museum Rink - 1 Enderlin Circle, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Take a break from skating to hear stories and sing songs with us! Admission and skate rental are free for the weekend, which makes it the perfect time to enjoy!
Wiggle Worms: Winter Playtime!
Mon, Dec 18, 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!
The Bee Mobile Library at Yoctangee Park
Mon, Dec 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Yoctangee Park
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Yoctangee Park! Sign up for a library card, browse the collection, check out books and DVDs, and use the Bee's built-in WiFi.
The Bee Mobile Library in Massieville
Mon, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Historic South Scioto School Building
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the Historic South Scioto School Building, 1808 Massieville Rd., Massieville.
Cookie Mix in a Jar
Mon, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Make a sweet gift they will be sure to enjoy! Ingredients are provided as you create a mix to give as a gift.
Teen Paint Night
Mon, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Come and paint a Christmas Tree to display in your home or give as a gift.
Fabric Angel Craft
Mon, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Make a darling angel out of fabric strips.
This event is full
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Dec 19, 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.
Create with Keva Planks
Tue, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch
Expand your imagination and challenge your engineering skills! We will use Keva Planks to invent and build structures together.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Your mission is to choose a graphic novel and read! We will then share our thoughts about our books with other enthusiasts.
Budding Bookworms: Winter Shenaningans!
Wed, Dec 20, 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.
Brown Bag Book Club **New Location**
Wed, Dec 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Our Brown Bag Book Club meets at lunch time on the third Wednesday of each month at the Main Library on Paint Street. Feel free to bring your lunch to enjoy as we talk.
The Bee at Huntington Township Family Dollar
Wed, Dec 20, 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.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Dec 21, 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.
Little Artists: Sing, Read, Create!
Fri, Dec 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room,Myers Meeting Room
Get creative and learn at the same time! Together, we'll read a book, sing songs, dance, and make awesome art. Each month we'll feature rotating "creation stations" where kids can try new things!
The Red Panda Book Club
Fri, Dec 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Cozy Movie Night
Fri, Dec 22, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Come get cozy at the Main Library and watch a holiday classic with us: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe! Cozy pajamas and blankets are welcome.
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