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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

We're closed Sunday May 17 due to Closed Sundays for the summer
Mon, May 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 13 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 17 Closed
(Closed Sundays for the summer)
Mon, May 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 13 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 17 Closed
(Closed Sundays for the summer)

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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Tue, May 12, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Myers Meeting Room
Bring your stroller or wagon and join us for a walk around the beautiful neighborhood. We will meet at the Northside Branch in the Myers Room and then head out for our walk.

Wed, May 13, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Thu, May 14, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Fri, May 15, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Sat, May 16, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Mon, May 18, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Tue, May 19, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Calling 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.

Wed, May 20, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Northside Shelterhouse
Visit with live farm animals when Bring the Farm to You comes to the the Northside Branch Library!

Thu, May 21, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Fri, May 22, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Fri, May 22, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Conference Room
Need help with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help you get online and up-to-speed. One-hour appointments are available to help you with devices, connectivity, and digital skills.

Sat, May 23, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Tue, May 26, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Wed, May 27, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Thu, May 28, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Fri, May 29, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Fri, May 29, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Need help with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help you get online and up-to-speed. One-hour appointments are available to help you with devices, connectivity, and digital skills.

Sat, May 30, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Reading Garden
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.

Mon, Jun 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Schlegel Meeting Room
Ready to learn a new language or brush up on your high school Spanish? This is the event for you! We'll learn and practice Spanish together and have fun!

Wed, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room,Myers Meeting Room,Northside Shelterhouse,Schlegel Meeting Room
It's Bookworm time! Help us kick off summer reading with snow cones, face painting, and more!

Thu, Jun 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Calling all kids ready to read - or already reading - beginner chapter books! This is a book club just for you.

Cancelled
Fri, Jun 05, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Need help with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help you get online and up-to-speed. One-hour appointments are available to help you with devices, connectivity, and digital skills.

Fri, Jun 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Join us at the library for a tea party with a special guest! We will have activities and drinks/snacks will be provided.

Mon, Jun 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Reading Garden
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.

Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Come explore science and technology! Ohio University will be bringing some of their fun equipment to try out at the library this summer. These events are best suited to grades 3-6.

Wed, Jun 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Reading Garden
Explore the hidden world beneath our feet! Join us for a fun and interactive hands-on experience. We will dig and explore bones, rocks, worms, and more!

Wed, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Northside Shelterhouse
Kick off the Summer Music Series with The Sun Movers, a local band blending folk-punk, indie, alternative, and punk influences into a lively, energetic sound.

Thu, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Create your very own custom-scented soap, complete with surprise charms hidden inside!