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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

We're closed Monday May 29 due to Memorial Day
We're closed Sunday June 04 due to Library closed on Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Mon, May 29 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 31 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 04 Closed
(Library closed on Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day.)
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Mon, May 29 Closed
(Memorial Day)
Tue, May 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 31 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 04 Closed
(Library closed on Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day.)
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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
Perler Bead Club
Thu, Jun 01, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Annex Room D
Come make some awesome Perler Bead creations with us at the Main Library Annex! All materials to make a fabulous Perler Bead masterpiece is provided.
Library Closed
Sun, Jun 04, All day
The library is closed on Sundays between Memorial Day (Monday, May 29, 2023) and Labor Day (Monday, September 4, 2023).
The ABCs of LGBTQIA+
Tue, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room A
The First Capital PRIDE Coalition leads us in general education, definition, Q&A, and discussion of the LGBTQIA+ community. Bring your questions and we'll bring the answers.
Air Dry Clay Art
Thu, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Annex Room D
Hey kids! Do you love creating your own masterpieces? Join us at the Main Library Annex for Air Dry Clay Art! We'll provide all the materials for you to make a unique creation.
Library Closed
Sun, Jun 11, All day
The library is closed on Sundays between Memorial Day (Monday, May 29, 2023) and Labor Day (Monday, September 4, 2023).
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Jun 14, 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 Meeting
Wed, Jun 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Annex Room B
Library board meetings are typically held the second Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Main Library Annex.
STEM: Mixing Things Together
Wed, Jun 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Annex Room A
We will be conducting several experiments where we will be mixing different things together for different reactions.
Perler Bead Club
Thu, Jun 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Annex Room D
Come make some awesome Perler Bead creations with us at the Main Library Annex! All materials to make a fabulous Perler Bead masterpiece is provided.
Library Closed
Sun, Jun 18, All day
The library is closed on Sundays between Memorial Day (Monday, May 29, 2023) and Labor Day (Monday, September 4, 2023).
How to Be a Better Ally
Tue, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room A
The First Capital PRIDE Coalition gives tips and pointers for how to be a better LGBTQ+ ally this Pride Month.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Jun 21, 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.
Bring the Farm to You!
Thu, Jun 22, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Annex Room B,Main Green
Visit with live farm animals when Bring the Farm to You comes to the Main Library!
Teen Game Night
Thu, Jun 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Annex Room E
Hey Teens! Join us at the Main Library Annex for Teen Game Night. We'll have a large selection of games, puzzles, and more to choose from!
Library Closed
Sun, Jun 25, All day
The library is closed on Sundays between Memorial Day (Monday, May 29, 2023) and Labor Day (Monday, September 4, 2023).
Teen Paint Night: All Together Now!
Mon, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Annex Room D
Teens can join us at the Main Library Annex for Teen Paint Night: All Together Now Edition! Paint a painting for yourself or gift it to someone you love.
Registration opens Thursday, June 1 2023 at 9:00am
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Jun 28, 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.
Perler Bead Club
Thu, Jun 29, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Annex Room D
Come make some awesome Perler Bead creations with us at the Main Library Annex! All materials to make a fabulous Perler Bead masterpiece is provided.
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