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Library Information

Main Library

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 7:00PM

Tomorrow's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 7:00PM

Mon, Apr 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Mon, Apr 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Address
140 South Paint Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Tel: 740-702-4145
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!

On-Site Services

Get lost browsing our stacks while searching for your next read! The Main Library houses fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, audiobooks, magazines, large print, books for kids and teens, music, movies, and much more, including:

  • Computers and laptops with high-speed Internet and Microsoft Office software
  • Photocopy and Remote Printing services – black & white and color prints, $.10 page for black and white, $.50 per page for color
  • Faxing service – All local and toll-free faxing is free.  For long distance faxes, the charge is $1 for every five pages, with a maximum cost per fax of $3.  No international faxes. 
  • Reference service
  • Free notary public service (Please call ahead at 740-702-4145)
  • Free, open WiFi in our library and parking lot 
  • External book return on Paint Street
  • Genealogy and Local History Room with microfilm collection
  • A meeting room and telehealth room available for community non-profit use
  • Programs for all ages!
  • An Art Gallery Space for public exhibits
  • Beyond Books Collection – Check out a Chromebook, a WiFi hotspot, a cake pan, some seeds from the Seed Library, or even a bicycle!
  • Free 1-1 Tech Tutoring and Northstar Digital Learning Assessment proctoring
  • Teacher, Parent & Caregiver Collections – Let us curate a collection of children’s books for your little ones, specific to any topic or interest.
  • Book Match – Tell us your preferences, and we'll help you find the perfect next read.
  • Bookworm Summer Reading Program for all ages
  • Peer Recovery Support - Our Peer Recovery Supporter is here to listen and provide helpful resources.

Also check out our robust offering of Online Resources, available for free with your library card.

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All locations, hours, and holidays/closings (printable PDF)

Book a meeting space at the Main Library

Events
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Annex Room A
Come join Ms. Ashley from the Pioneer Center for Sing and Stomp Music Time and stimulate your child through music and movement!
Cancelled
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Main Library
Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Teen Crochet 101
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Annex Room A
Have you ever wanted to learn how to crochet? Join us for this monthly, beginner-friendly program.
Tai Chi
Wed, Apr 23, 9:30am - 10:30am
Annex Room A
Join us at the Main Library Annex and try this gentle form of exercise.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room B
Mark your calendars! It's time again for our HUGE Annual Book Sale!
Discovery Garden
Thu, Apr 24, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room A
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Thu, Apr 24, 9:00am - 7:00pm
Annex Room B
Mark your calendars! It's time again for our HUGE Annual Book Sale!
Free Legal Advice Clinic
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Annex Kitchenette,Annex Room A
Volunteer attorneys are available to answer your civil legal questions. We cannot help with criminal or traffic cases. Offered the 4th Thursday of every month. Service provided by LASCO
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Fri, Apr 25, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Annex Room B
Mark your calendars! It's time again for our HUGE Annual Book Sale!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Apr 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room B
Mark your calendars! It's time again for our HUGE Annual Book Sale!
Plant Swap
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fifth Street Reading Garden
Calling all plant enthusiasts! Bring a plant to share or take home a new one. All experience levels welcome.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Annex Room D
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.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
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!
Books, Brews & Haikus
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Unwind with tea, books, and haikus. Enjoy a mini workshop, poetry sharing, and creative book recommendations.
Tai Chi
Wed, Apr 30, 9:30am - 10:30am
Annex Room B
Join us at the Main Library Annex and try this gentle form of exercise.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Discovery Garden
Thu, May 01, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room A
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.
SCOJFS Family Resource Fair
Thu, May 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room B
Each month, county resource providers will be in attendance to provide a wide arrangement of local services. This is a community-sponsored event.
Kentucky Derby Party!
Thu, May 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Annex Room A
The Kentucky Derby has been around 150 years! Let's celebrate with a Derby party -- we'll make the famous hats, play games, and sip on a mint julep mocktail.
Superhero Training Academy
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Annex Room A
Think you've got what it takes to be a superhero? Join our superhero training academy to put your skills to the test and see if you have superhero potential!
Friends of Dorothy Book Club
Mon, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Annex Room A
Join us the first Monday of the month to discuss a variety of LGBTQ+ literature, everything from fantasy to memoirs.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
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 Cross Ready! Disaster Preparedness Training
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room B
Learn how to prepare for and respond appropriately to disasters that are relevant to our community.
Tai Chi
Wed, May 07, 9:30am - 10:30am
Annex Room B
Join us at the Main Library Annex and try this gentle form of exercise.
Discovery Garden
Thu, May 08, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room A
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.
Garden Time
Thu, May 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Green
In this series of hands-on event, we will plant and care for our library garden. Wild Ones South Central Ohio will be joining us to talk about including native plant species in your garden.
Horror Book Club
Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room D
Dive into a different chilling title each month and discuss the spine-tingling themes, unforgettable characters, and dark worlds we love to explore.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room A
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Adult Activities For All Abilities
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Annex Room A
This is an adapted program for adults with disabilities and their accompanying care partners. Enjoy crafts, play games, create art, do literacy activities, and more!
Sing and Stomp Music for Toddlers
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
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, May 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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!Register
Tai Chi
Wed, May 14, 9:30am - 10:30am
Annex Room B
Join us at the Main Library Annex and try this gentle form of exercise.
Discovery Garden
Thu, May 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room A
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Sketch at the Library
Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Annex Room A
Practice your drawing skills in this beginner-friendly workshop.
Tai Chi
Wed, May 21, 9:30am - 10:30am
Annex Room A
Join us at the Main Library Annex and try this gentle form of exercise.
Discovery Garden
Thu, May 22, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room A
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.
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