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Northside Branch

Today's hours

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

Tomorrow's hours

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

Mon, Dec 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 14 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Mon, Dec 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 14 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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; an outdoor patio, shelterhouse, and children's play area; 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, 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 telescope, or take home some seeds from the Seed Library!
  • Free 1-1 appointments 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

Also check out our robust offering of Online Resources, available for free with your library card.


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Book a meeting space at Northside

Events
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Thu, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
A book club for kids who are just beginning and/or reading beginner chapter books. Each month, there is a book that has been specially selected and is available at the Northside Branch.

Fri, Dec 12, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.

Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Calling all writers, aspiring or experienced! Join our monthly writers group to connect with fellow storytellers, sharpen your craft, and share your work in a supportive environment.

Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Area,Conference Room,Schlegel Meeting Room
Santa is coming to the Library! Everyone who visits Santa at the library gets a candy cane and a free book.

Fri, Dec 19, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.

Cancelled
Fri, Dec 26, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.

Mon, Dec 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Can't make it to midnight? Bring the family and ring in the New Year early with games, crafts, snacks, and a festive countdown to noon!

Fri, Jan 02, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.

Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Schlegel Meeting Room
Learn essential tips to keep your personal information safe and secure in the digital world.

Mon, Jan 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 each month, we'll offer a bilingual storytime in both English and Spanish.

Thu, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
A book club for kids who are just beginning and/or reading beginner chapter books. Each month, there is a book that has been specially selected and is available at the Northside Branch.

Fri, Jan 09, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Frustrated with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help! From phones, tablets, and laptops to cybersecurity and more, we want to help you meet your digital goals.

Fri, Jan 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Join us for a story and fun winter-themed art activities.