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Read to a Listening Dog at Main Library

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.

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 |

Main Library
contact@crcpl.org
Phone: 740-702-4145
Branch manager
Erin Lyons
Hours
We're closed Monday October 14 due to Staff In-Service Training
Mon, Oct 14 Closed
(Staff In-Service Training)
Tue, Oct 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 20 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

Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Tue, Oct 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.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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.
Ren Faire Night
Tue, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Hear ye, hear ye! All the Lords and Ladies of the land are hereby invited to ye olde Ren Faire Night. Dress in your fave Ren Faire garb and participate in educational Renaissance activities.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Wed, Oct 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.
Tai Chi
Wed, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
We may get a little messy with your preschooler this month! We will have fun with art, read stories, and sing songs!
The Bee Mobile Library in Clarksburg
Wed, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Zurma Court in Clarksburg.
Mummy Jar Luminaries
Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Join us at the South Salem Branch as we turn a baby food jar into a mummy that glows at night!
Family Fear Factor
Wed, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Remember the show "Fear Factor?" Join us and test how much grossness you can handle! All activities are kid friendly!
Blood, Brains, and Lobotomies with Mindy McGinnis
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Ohio author, Mindy McGinnis, will discuss her novel "A Madness So Discreet" and the treatment of brain injuries and mental illness in the 1890s.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Thu, Oct 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.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
The Bee Mobile Library
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.
Spooky Handprint Creations
Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
Join us in turning our handprints into spooky craft creations.
STEAM Challenge: Can You Build It?
Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Can you build it? Join the STEAM Building Challenge at the Main Library. Challenges will include building with popsicle sticks, cups, LEGO, and more!
DIY Halloween Masks for Kids
Thu, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Join us and make your own adorable or scary Halloween mask! You can use the masks for trick-or-treating or just for fun!
Stop Motion Animation: Scary Movie Edition
Thu, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Create your own spooky short film using stop motion animation.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Fri, Oct 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.
Storytime and STEAM: Halloween Edition
Fri, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Join us for Storytime and STEAM at the Main Library! This month we'll be reading a special story and then trying fun STEAM activities all about Halloween.
Library After Dark: Haunted Library
Fri, Oct 18, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Main Library Meeting Room,Reference Area
Shh, it's a library! Rumors say it's haunted. Maybe if you stay quiet enough you'll make it out alive. Our free haunted house lasts one hour and is open to the public! Good luck!
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Sat, Oct 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.
The Bee at the Farmer's Market
Sat, Oct 19, 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!
Fall Lanterns
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Meeting Room
Create a fall lantern for yourself, or to give as a gift. We'll have a few patterns to choose from and talk about fun ways to decorate for fall!
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Sun, Oct 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
Mon, Oct 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.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Oct 21, 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.
Cancelled
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch
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.
The Bee Mobile Library in Massieville
Mon, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Massieville BookHive
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the new Massieville BookHive located at 2410 Massieville Road.
Northside Teen Book Club
Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Share what you're reading in a casual setting with fellow book lovers and enjoy snacks!
STEM Learning with Ohio University
Mon, Oct 21, 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.
DIY Halloween Masks for Teen & Adults
Mon, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Scary or silly? Which type of mask do you prefer? Join us to create your own Halloween mask. Use the mask on trick-or-treat or just have fun with them!
Clay Leaf Dish
Mon, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Make a pretty dish with clay and leaves.
Halloween Door Hanger
Mon, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Come and make a decorative door hanger using twine and bells to hang from your door knob.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Tue, Oct 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.
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Tue, Oct 22, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 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
Build a Shoe Box City
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Learn about how cities are made and build your very own mini city in a shoe box!
Teen Time Tuesday: HalloTeen After Hours!
Tue, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch
Stop by and make a spooky fairy garden craft, then stay after we close the library for a "Hallo-Teen" spooktacular event. Wear your favorite costume if you dare!
Is My House Haunted? Property Research Basics
Tue, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Are you interested in learning more about your home and its past residents? Learn how to locate and use library resources to research your home.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Wed, Oct 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.
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Wed, Oct 23, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!
Tai Chi
Wed, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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.
Pumpkin Painting
Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Join us for our annual pumpkin painting at the Library. Bring your own pumpkin and we'll supply the rest. Join the contest -- teachers will vote on their favorite pumpkins.
Rescheduled
STEM Learning with Ohio University
Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Monday, October 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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.
Spooky Pudding Cups
Wed, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon where we turn pudding cups into deliciously eerie treats. Let's get creative with edible markers and decorations to transform our snacks into spooky tombstones!
The Bee Mobile Library in Adelphi
Wed, Oct 23, 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, Oct 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.
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Thu, Oct 24, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!
Discovery Garden
Thu, Oct 24, 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.
Pumpkin Painting
Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Join us for our annual pumpkin painting at the Library. Bring your own pumpkin and we'll supply the rest. Join the contest -- teachers will vote on their favorite pumpkins.
Terror-iums
Thu, Oct 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room E
Create a fa-BOO-lous Halloween-themed scene inside a glass jar using craft supplies, miniatures, and your imagination.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Fri, Oct 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.
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Fri, Oct 25, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!
Preschool Halloween Party!
Fri, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Join us in your costume to read a story, create a trick-or-treat bag, and trick-or-treat in the library!
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Sat, Oct 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.
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Sat, Oct 26, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!
Night of the Living Dead...Barbies?
Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B-2
Upcycle old Barbie dolls by turning them into a zombie army.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Sun, Oct 27, 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.
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Sun, Oct 27, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Mon, Oct 28, 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.
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Mon, Oct 28, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Oct 28, 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.
Cancelled
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch
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.
Puffy Ghosts
Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Join us and make your own little spooktacular ghost out of construction paper and cotton balls!
Diamond Painting
Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Come learn how to do diamond painting with us!
Paxton Book Witches
Mon, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 6:45pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Double, double toil & trouble! Create a witch using book pages -- make them scary, adorable, or somewhere in between.
Bad Art Night: Halloween Edition
Mon, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Celebrate Halloween in bad art style! Create something spooky with random crafting items. Feel free to bring any craft items you want to get rid of to share.
Board Game Night for Adults
Mon, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
Play new games with new friends! Choose from one of our games: Catan, King of Tokyo, Fluxx, Sushi Go Party, Codenames, and Gloom. Or bring your own game to play with the group!
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Tue, Oct 29, 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.
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Tue, Oct 29, All day
Northside Branch - Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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!
Dragon Eye Clay Sculptures
Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Meeting Room
Join us and create a dragon eye out of air dry clay! No experience is needed.
Quiet Night In: Book Fore-Edge Painting
Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Relax and craft with us at our adult crafting series as we practice painting and designing book edges. All supplies provided.
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