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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, Jul 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed
Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed

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.


View all other library locations

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

Book a meeting space at the Main Library

Events
Wed, Jul 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
Annex Room A,Main Green
Let's enjoy a walk together around our neighborhood this summer. Meet at the Main Library community garden. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

Wed, Jul 30, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Annex Room A
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.

Thu, Jul 31, 9:00am - 2:30pm
The Vision Van will be visiting some of our libraries this summer, to perform free eye exams and provide free glasses for students aged 4-18 years old.Register

Mon, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Annex Room A
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.

Mon, Aug 04, 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.

Tue, Aug 05, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
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!

Wed, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Annex Room A
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.

Thu, Aug 07, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
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!

Thu, Aug 07, 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.

Thu, Aug 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Annex Room D
Build confidence using computers and the internet in this friendly, hands-on class for beginners.

Fri, Aug 08, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
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!

Fri, Aug 08, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Annex Room A
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.

Mon, Aug 11, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.

Tue, Aug 12, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
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!

Tue, Aug 12, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.

Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Annex Room A
You're invited to a monthly adapted program for adults with disabilities and their accompanying care partners. Enjoy crafts, play games, create art, explore literacy activities, and more.

Tue, Aug 12, 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, August 5 2025 at 3:00pm

Tue, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Annex Room A
Discover stars, planets, constellations, and how to examine the night sky from your own backyard. Learn astronomy basics, no telescope needed.

Wed, Aug 13, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.

Wed, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Culp Trustee Room
CRCPL's monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reference Area
Join us for an evening with Dr. Andrew Shelton, Professor in the Department of History of Art at The Ohio State University, as he explores the history of the painting Cinderella and Her Sisters.

Thu, Aug 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
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!

Thu, Aug 14, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room A
Love horror? So do we. Join us for chilling reads and thrilling discussions...if you dare.

Mon, Aug 18, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.

Mon, Aug 18, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
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!

Tue, Aug 19, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
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!

Tue, Aug 19, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.

Wed, Aug 20, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.

Thu, Aug 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
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!

Thu, Aug 21, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.

Thu, Aug 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Annex Room D
Learn the basics of Android and iPhone devices, from texting and calling to apps, photos, and settings.

Fri, Aug 22, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
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!

Fri, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room B
Celebrate National Senior Citizens Day with this special intergenerational storytime. Local nursing homes will join us to read books, sing songs, and play games together.

Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Annex Room A
Dig into rockhounding with this hands-on introduction to the world of rocks, minerals, and local geology.

Mon, Aug 25, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
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!

Mon, Aug 25, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.

Tue, Aug 26, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.

Tue, Aug 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
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!

Tue, Aug 26, 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, August 19 2025 at 3:00pm

Wed, Aug 27, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.

Thu, Aug 28, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
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!

Thu, Aug 28, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.

Thu, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room A
Play board games, retro video games, and beginner-friendly D&D. Game, snack, and meet new friends!

Thu, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Annex Room B
Volunteer attorneys are available to answer your civil legal questions. Service provided by LASCO.