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Main Library

Today's hours

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

Tomorrow's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Oct 27 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 02 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Mon, Oct 27 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 31 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 02 1:00PM 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 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 telescope, some seeds from the Seed Library, or even a bicycle!
  • Free tech training with our Digital Navigator
  • 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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Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Thu, Oct 30, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Cancelled
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Fri, Oct 31, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Storytime & STEAM: Halloween Edition!
Fri, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room B
Bring your mummy and all your ghoul friends for a not-so-scary storytime and Halloween-themed STEAM activities.
Teen Paint and Sip
Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Annex Room A
Enjoy an afternoon of painting and punch. You can follow along with our tutorial or make an original masterpiece of your own.
Friends of Dorothy Book Club
Mon, Nov 03, 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.
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Main Library
Tue, Nov 04, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Nov 04, 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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime 2
Wed, Nov 05, 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.
DINOvember
Wed, Nov 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Annex Room B-1,Annex Room B-2
Celebrate all things dinosaurs with us! Enjoy dino-themed activities, including a fun craft for kids, a dino dig, and a chance to explore what it?s like to be a paleontologist!
Discovery Garden
Thu, Nov 06, 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.
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Main Library
Thu, Nov 06, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.
Recipe Swap & DIY Community Cookbook
Thu, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room A
Join us for a cozy recipe swap and make your own cookbook to take home. Bring your favorite recipes to share, browse your neighbors' favorites, and create your own spiral-bound community cookbook.
Preschool Groovy Dino Friday!
Fri, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room B-1,Annex Room B-2
Get ready to boogie! We will have a story, fun activities, and a special guest!
K-Pop Demon Hunters Party!
Fri, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Unleash your inner idol and help take on the forces of darkness! Come to the Main Library for a golden celebration of our favorite demon-hunting pop stars, complete with music, games, and activities!
Okandada Spirit Wind Drum Presentation
Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Annex Room B
Learn about the cultural and historical practice of drumming with members of the Okandada Spirit Wind Drum group. Members of the group will share a selection of drum and flute, and answer questions.
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Main Library
Mon, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Nov 11, 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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime 2
Wed, Nov 12, 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.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Culp Trustee Room
CRCPL's monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
Spongebob Mania!
Wed, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Annex Room B-1,Annex Room B-2
Are ya ready, kids? Join us under the sea for a SpongeBob SquarePants adventure! We?ll have ocean-inspired crafts and lots of fun activities celebrating your favorite Bikini Bottom friends.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Nov 13, 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.
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Main Library
Thu, Nov 13, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.
Horror Book Club
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room A
Dive into a different chilling title each month and discuss the spine-tingling themes, unforgettable characters, and dark worlds we love to explore.
Paint a Book Brick
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room A
Turn an ordinary brick into a book lover's masterpiece!
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Main Library
Mon, Nov 17, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room A
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library.
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Main Library
Tue, Nov 18, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Nov 18, 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.
Budding Bookworms
Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Teen Book Club
Tue, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Budding Bookworms Storytime 2
Wed, Nov 19, 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.
Fiero Code Club
Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Annex Room D
Learn to code alongside your friends and fellow coders using Fiero Code, an interactive, gamified program that turns coding into an exciting adventure.
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Main Library
Thu, Nov 20, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Nov 20, 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.
Minecraft Club
Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Annex Room D
If you yearn for the mines, mark your calendars for the third Thursday of each month and make your way to the Main Library Annex. Build on our theme in Creative Mode or create something all your own.
Registration opens Thursday, October 30 2025 at 4:00pm
Wicked for Good: Fandom Party!
Thu, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room B
Celebrate the magic of Wicked: Part Two with Oz-themed crafts, games, and fun! Costumes welcome. Come feel Popular and Defy Gravity with us!
Labubu and La Boba
Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library Teen Space
Get crafty and creative as we make our own Labubu-inspired creations, then enjoy a sweet treat with a sample of La Boba Milk Tea. A perfect mix of art and flavor!
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Main Library
Mon, Nov 24, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Main Library
Tue, Nov 25, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.
Budding Bookworms
Tue, Nov 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Nov 25, 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.
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Main Library
Tue, Nov 25, 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!
Registration opens Tuesday, November 18 2025 at 3:00pm
Budding Bookworms Storytime 2
Wed, Nov 26, 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.
Geode Pour Art
Wed, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Annex Room B-1
Love geodes? Love acrylic paint pours? Combine them both in this creative program! Design your own one-of-a-kind acrylic pour, then add sparkling geode pieces to make a truly original work of art.
Build It!
Sat, Nov 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Love building? Come Build It! with us! We'll have LEGO, Keva planks, Perler Beads and more for you to build whatever you can dream up.
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