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Library Information

Northside Branch

Today's hours

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

Tomorrow's hours

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

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
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
VolunTeen Training
Thu, Jun 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B
Have you finished 6th grade? Do you want to have something cool to put on applications? Love the library? Like helping younger kids? Want a really cool t-shirt? Sign up to be a VolunTeen!
Registration is now closed
VolunTeen Training
Fri, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B
Have you finished 6th grade? Do you want to have something cool to put on applications? Love the library? Like helping younger kids? Want a really cool t-shirt? Sign up to be a VolunTeen!
This event is full
VolunTeen Training
Sat, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B
Have you finished 6th grade? Do you want to have something cool to put on applications? Love the library? Like helping younger kids? Want a really cool t-shirt? Sign up to be a VolunTeen!
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).
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Myers Meeting Room
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.
Read to the Listening Dog
Mon, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Myers Meeting Room,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.
VolunTeen Training
Mon, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B
Have you finished 6th grade? Do you want to have something cool to put on applications? Love the library? Like helping younger kids? Want a really cool t-shirt? Sign up to be a VolunTeen!
Sounds Around
Tue, Jun 06, 9:00am - 10:30am
Shelterhouse
Sounds Around is back outdoors for the summer! 
VolunTeen Training
Tue, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B
Have you finished 6th grade? Do you want to have something cool to put on applications? Love the library? Like helping younger kids? Want a really cool t-shirt? Sign up to be a VolunTeen!
Bookworm Kickoff!
Wed, Jun 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B,Shelterhouse
It's Bookworm Time! Help us kick off eight weeks of summer reading with snow cones, face painting, games, and tons of FUN!
Let's Make Friendship Bread
Thu, Jun 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
We will be making a friendship bread starter, sharing friendship bread recipes and samples, as well as making homemade butter!
Frozen in Summer!
Fri, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room,Myers Meeting Room
Stay cool at the library at our Frozen in Summer party! Children can enjoy games, crafts, stories, songs and more. Costumes are encouraged!
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).
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Myers Meeting Room
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.
Read to the Listening Dog
Mon, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Myers Meeting Room,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.
Sounds Around
Tue, Jun 13, 9:00am - 10:30am
Shelterhouse
Sounds Around is back outdoors for the summer! 
Tiny Art for Teens: Paint Your Pride!
Tue, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Celebrate Pride Month though (tiny) art! Teens can take home their masterpieces or leave them at the library to be displayed throughout the month.
Summer Music Series
Tue, Jun 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Shelterhouse
Join us for our Summer Music Series! Once a week, talented local musicians you know & love will be playing at the Northside Branch. Bring a friend and some lawn chairs or a blanket & enjoy the show.
Sensory Storytime
Sat, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Myers Meeting Room,Conference Room
Neurodivergent children and their caregivers are invited to sing, move, read, and play in a welcoming environment. Please contact us for any accommodations or information. This event is open to all!
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).
Sounds Around
Tue, Jun 20, 9:00am - 10:30am
Shelterhouse
Sounds Around is back outdoors for the summer! 
Taste Test: International Edition
Wed, Jun 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Try something new (or an old favorite!) each month at Taste Test: International Edition. Each month, we'll try new snacks from around the world and vote for our favorites.
Summer Music Series
Wed, Jun 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Shelterhouse
Join us for our Summer Music Series! Once a week, talented local musicians you know & love will be playing at the Northside Branch. Bring a friend and some lawn chairs or a blanket & enjoy the show.
Tie Dye for Tye: In Memory of Tye the Listening Dog
Thu, Jun 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Shelterhouse
Celebrate Tye the Listening Dog's memory with a fun tie-dye program and cupcakes! Feel free to bring a donation to the Ross County Humane Society in honor of Tye!
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).
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Myers Meeting Room
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.
Read to the Listening Dog
Mon, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Myers Meeting Room,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.
Sounds Around
Tue, Jun 27, 9:00am - 10:30am
Shelterhouse
Sounds Around is back outdoors for the summer! 
Sensory Friendly Spectacular by Cody Clark Magic
Tue, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Please join us for a performance by Cody Clark Magic. He will remove the loud noises, bright lights, and complex plots but still have loads of fun!
Círculo Español / Spanish Circle
Wed, Jun 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Learn and practice your Spanish skills while eating snacks, playing games, and making new friends!
Summer Music Series
Wed, Jun 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Shelterhouse
Join us for our Summer Music Series! Once a week, talented local musicians you know & love will be playing at the Northside Branch. Bring a friend and some lawn chairs or a blanket & enjoy the show.
The Underground Railroad Featuring Beverly Gray
Thu, Jun 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Local historian Beverly Gray from the David Nickens Heritage Center will be talking about the Underground Railroad and its connection to Chillicothe.
Dream Boards & Boxes
Fri, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B
Manifest your dreams, teens, by designing your own dream board and painting gorgeous dream boxes while you listen to lo-fi music. You can also pick out a crystal or stone to keep for good luck.
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