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Library Information

Main Library

Today's hours

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

Tomorrow's hours

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

We're closed Monday February 17 due to Presidents Day
Mon, Feb 17 Closed
(Presidents Day)
Tue, Feb 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Mon, Feb 17 Closed
(Presidents Day)
Tue, Feb 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 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 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
A Very Merry Unbirthday Tea Party
Fri, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room B
Celebrate your unbirthday at the Main Library! Follow in the whimsical footsteps of Alice in Wonderland and celebrate with a tea party and fun STEAM activities.
Library Prom Closet
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Annex Room B,Annex Room B-1,Annex Room B-2
Come to the library to choose from our graciously donated dresses, suits, dress shirts, and accessories for your formal occasion for FREE!
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Feb 24, 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, Feb 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.
Sing and Stomp Music for Toddlers
Tue, Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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 Crochet 101
Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Annex Room D
Have you ever wanted to learn how to crochet? Join us for this monthly, beginner-friendly program.
All About Coffee: Latte Art Demo
Tue, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Annex Room A
Learn about coffee, see a latte art demonstration, and enjoy a hot drink.
Tai Chi
Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 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.
Fortnite Jamboree
Wed, Feb 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Annex Room B
Celebrate your love of Fortnite with crafts, snacks, an emote dance party, and more!
Discovery Garden
Thu, Feb 27, 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.
Vinyl Exchange and Listening Party
Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room A
Are you a music fan interested in vinyl? Join us for a vinyl-listening session! Bring a record to share a favorite track, swap vinyl with new friends, or just enjoy the music. Snacks will be served.
Build-O-Rama
Fri, Feb 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room B-1
Preschoolers join us and create several different building activities!
Doodle Hour: Zentangle
Sat, Mar 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reference Area
Unwind, focus, and spark your creativity with this enjoyable doodling practice! Learn how to draw structured patterns that transform into stunning works of art while expanding your imagination.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Mar 03, 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.
Paint Your Own Puzzle!
Mon, Mar 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Annex Room B-1
Get creative and design your own unique puzzle! Join us at the library for this fun, hands-on program where you?ll paint a blank puzzle to make it truly one-of-a-kind. All materials provided!
Friends of Dorothy Book Club
Mon, Mar 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.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Mar 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.
Sing and Stomp Music for Toddlers
Tue, Mar 04, 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!
Faux Stained Glass Bookmarks
Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Annex Room B-1
Get creative and create your bookmarks that look like stained glass. All supplies provided.
CPR Course
Tue, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Annex Room A
In this course you will learn life saving skills of CPR and how to use an AED along with choking protocols, as well as basic first aid skills to keep you and your family safe in case of an emergency.
Tai Chi
Wed, Mar 05, 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, Mar 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.
Red Panda Book Club
Wed, Mar 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Annex Room D
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.
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Wed, Mar 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Annex Room A
No experience necessary. Drop in for a one-shot campaign for players of any level.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Mar 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.
SCOJFS Family Resource Fair
Thu, Mar 06, 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.
Teen Blind Taste Test
Thu, Mar 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Annex Room D
Put your taste buds to the test! Teens will be blindfolded and challenged to guess a variety of snacks in this fun and delicious guessing game. Can you figure out the flavors?
Seed Starting Workshop
Thu, Mar 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Annex Room A
Learn how and when to plant seeds to start growing plants indoors for transplanting into the outdoor garden.
Craft and Chill
Sat, Mar 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Annex Room D
Come craft with us! Bring a project you're working on, or use our craft supplies to start a new one!
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Mar 10, 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.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Mon, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room A
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library.
Learn To Line Dance
Mon, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room B
Have you ever wanted to learn to line dance? This will be an instructor-led line dancing class. Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Registration opens Monday, February 24 2025 at 6:00pm
Adult Activities For All Abilities
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Annex Room A,Annex Room D
Join us monthly for an adapted program for adults with disabilities and their accompanying care partners. We will enjoy crafts, play games, create art, do literacy activities, and more!
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Mar 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.
Sing and Stomp Music for Toddlers
Tue, Mar 11, 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, Mar 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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
Tai Chi
Wed, Mar 12, 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, Mar 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, Mar 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Culp Trustee Room
CRCPL's monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
Teen Trivia Night: Fantasy Edition
Wed, Mar 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Annex Room D
Travel to different worlds while putting your knowledge to the test with this fantasy-themed trivia night.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Mar 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.
Minecraft Club
Thu, Mar 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Annex Room D
Mark your calendars! Minecraft is now on the second Thursday of the month this quarter. You will use creative mode to build anything you want or choose our monthly theme.
Registration opens Thursday, February 27 2025 at 9:00am
Fiero Code Club
Thu, Mar 13, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Annex Room D
Code alongside your friends and fellow coders with Fiero Code - an interactive, gamified program that turns learning into an exciting adventure.
Registration opens Thursday, February 27 2025 at 9:00am
Horror Book Club
Thu, Mar 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reference Area
Love horror? Join us for chilling reads and thrilling discussions!
Preschool Prom Starry Night
Fri, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room B-1
Bring your toddler and preschoolers to their own prom! Teen volunteers will help chaperone as your little one enjoys songs, snacks, and games. Dressing up is encouraged!
Learn About Butterflies Day
Fri, Mar 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Annex Room D
Celebrate National Learn About Butterflies Day at the library! Join us for an informative and fun program to discover fascinating facts about butterflies and their life cycle.
Family Storytime
Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Can't come to storytime during the week? No worries! Come to our storytime on Saturday! We will have half an hour of short stories, music, movement, and our favorite thing to do -- bubbles!
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Mar 17, 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, Mar 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.
Sing and Stomp Music for Toddlers
Tue, Mar 18, 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!
Homeschool Meet-Up
Tue, Mar 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room A
Calling all homeschoolers! We would love to have you hangout with us. We will do various activities each month.
Sketch at the Library
Tue, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Annex Room A
Practice your drawing skills in this beginner-friendly workshop.
Tai Chi
Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 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.
Anxiety Toolbox Workshop
Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room B-2
A workshop on the symptoms and cycle of anxiety and different ways to cope with it.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Mar 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.
Meet the Artist: Pottery Demo
Thu, Mar 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Annex Room A
In this live art demonstration, meet a local artist and learn how she creates unique works of art from clay.
Storytime and STEAM: Spring Edition!
Fri, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room B
Enjoy a special story and then try fun STEAM activities all about spring.
Snarky Cross Stitch
Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Annex Room A
Join us for a hilariously irreverent workshop where we'll transform your stitching skills into a snarky expression of creativity.
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