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Library Information

Northside Branch

Today's hours

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

Tomorrow's hours

We're open 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Mon, Nov 27 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Mon, Nov 27 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Nov 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Address
550 Buckeye Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Tel: 740-702-4145
About the branch

The Northside Library is a wonderful place to relax and convene. It features several meeting spaces which are available for nonprofit use, programs for all ages, and is home to our Beyond Books collection of unique items for circulation.

On-Site Services

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

  • Drive-through window with book return slot
  • 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
  • Large and small meeting rooms as well as a shelter house available for community non-profit use
  • Programs for all ages!
  • An Art Gallery Space for public exhibits
  • Book-a-Bike and explore the downtown area!
  • Beyond Books Collection – Browse our ever-growing collection of nontraditional items available for checkout. Borrow a Chromebook, a WiFi hotspot, a cake pan, or take home some seeds from the Seed Library!
  • 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 Northside

Events
Drop-in Art: Air Dry Clay Art
Sat, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Kids, drop in from 2-3 pm and make air dry clay art! We'll have pre-colored clay for you to use. There's no pressure to make something perfect, so bring your imagination and join us!
Wiggle Worms: Winter Playtime!
Mon, Dec 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area,Conference Room
While our regular storytime takes a break in December, you and your child can make friends, play with toys, do a scavenger hunt, and enjoy simple crafts and bubbles in our children's area. Join us!
Read to a Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Reluctant readers or kids first learning to read are encouraged to pay a visit to our listening dog. Call the library to reserve your 15-minute time slot each Monday.
Northside Teen Service Council
Tue, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room,Teen Space
Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job or college application? Help us and enjoy snacks, too!
Winter Cards & Cookie Decorating
Tue, Dec 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Make holiday cards and decorate cookies you can give as gifts (or keep for yourself). We'll have vegan, allergy-friendly, and gluten-free options on hand -- just ask!
Santa Visits the Library!
Thu, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Myers Meeting Room,Children's Area
Santa is coming to the Library! Everyone who visits Santa at the library gets a candy cane and a free book.
Canceled
The Red Panda Book Club
Fri, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Wiggle Worms: Winter Playtime!
Mon, Dec 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area,Conference Room
While our regular storytime takes a break in December, you and your child can make friends, play with toys, do a scavenger hunt, and enjoy simple crafts and bubbles in our children's area. Join us!
Read to a Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Reluctant readers or kids first learning to read are encouraged to pay a visit to our listening dog. Call the library to reserve your 15-minute time slot each Monday.
Science Lab: Holidays!
Wed, Dec 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Join us at Northside this quarter for Science Lab! We will be conducting several STEM activities relating to the holidays, such as gum drop engineering and candy cane coding!
Craft Evening: Gnomes
Thu, Dec 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B
Calling all crafty patrons looking for a winter craft! We will be creating a gnome that you can keep or give away as a gift.
Wiggle Worms: Winter Playtime!
Mon, Dec 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area,Conference Room
While our regular storytime takes a break in December, you and your child can make friends, play with toys, do a scavenger hunt, and enjoy simple crafts and bubbles in our children's area. Join us!
Little Artists: Sing, Read, Create!
Fri, Dec 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room,Myers Meeting Room
Get creative and learn at the same time! Together, we'll read a book, sing songs, dance, and make awesome art. Each month we'll feature rotating "creation stations" where kids can try new things!
The Red Panda Book Club
Fri, Dec 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
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.
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