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The Northside Branch will be closed from monday, December 9, 2024, through April 20, 2025 for a building renovation.  Read more here.

Library Information

Northside Branch

Today's hours

Closed

Tomorrow's hours

Closed

Mon, Apr 14 Closed
(Building Renovation)
Tue, Apr 15 Closed
(Building Renovation)
Wed, Apr 16 Closed
(Building Renovation)
Thu, Apr 17 Closed
(Building Renovation)
Fri, Apr 18 Closed
(Building Renovation)
Sat, Apr 19 Closed
(Building Renovation)
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Building Renovation)
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Mon, Apr 14 Closed
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Wed, Apr 16 Closed
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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; 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 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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Book a meeting space at Northside

Events
Touch A Truck
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Reading Garden,Shelterhouse
Calling truck fans of all ages! Here's your chance to see big and small rigs up close and learn about their role in our community.
CRCPL Computer College
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
Participate in a 6-week Computer College to develop and strengthen digital skills. Complete all 6 classes and earn a Chromebook to keep and WiFi Internet provided by the library for 1 year.
Bluey-Palooza!
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Join us for a storytime about beloved Bluey! We will also have crafts, games, and a snack.
Teen Service Council
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job? Join us!
Pop-Tart Taste Test
Wed, Apr 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Join us for a delicious taste test as we sample a variety of Pop-Tart flavors and rank them from worst to best. Which flavor will take the top spot? Come find out!
Butterfly Watch!
Thu, May 01, All day
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Young Poets Reception
Thu, May 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Come celebrate the students who participated in our 2025 Contest for Young Poets. We will honor the winning poets in each age category, and they will have an opportunity to read their submitted poems.
CRCPL Computer College
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
Participate in a 6-week Computer College to develop and strengthen digital skills. Complete all 6 classes and earn a Chromebook to keep and WiFi Internet provided by the library for 1 year.
Butterfly Watch!
Fri, May 02, All day
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Butterfly Watch!
Sat, May 03, All day
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Butterfly Watch!
Sun, May 04, All day
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Butterfly Watch!
Mon, May 05, All day
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, May 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!Register
The Library Awakens: Star Wars
Mon, May 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Celebrating all things Star Wars. Crafts, games, activities, and more!
Butterfly Watch!
Tue, May 06, All day
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Butterfly Watch!
Wed, May 07, All day
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Grad Cap Decorating & Button Making
Wed, May 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Graduating seniors & parents of seniors! Bring and decorate your graduation cap or make a senior button. We'll have paint, glue, embellishments, ribbon, and our button maker!
Butterfly Watch!
Thu, May 08, All day
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Chillicothe High School Jazz Band Performance
Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Shelterhouse
We are happy to welcome the Chillicothe High School Jazz Band to the Northside Branch Shelterhouse. Bring your favorite lawn chair and enjoy the show!
CRCPL Computer College
Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
Participate in a 6-week Computer College to develop and strengthen digital skills. Complete all 6 classes and earn a Chromebook to keep and WiFi Internet provided by the library for 1 year.
Butterfly Watch!
Fri, May 09, All day
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Butterfly Watch!
Sat, May 10, All day
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Butterfly Watch!
Sun, May 11, All day
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Butterfly Watch!
Mon, May 12, All day
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, May 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!Register
Butterfly Watch!
Tue, May 13, All day
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Butterfly Watch!
Wed, May 14, All day
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, May 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Culp Trustee Room
CRCPL's monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
Butterflies & Bees: Winged Wonders in Your Backyard
Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Myers Meeting Room,Northside Reading Garden
A member of the Wild Ones South Central Ohio Chapter will be discussing native plants and about how your lawn can become a wildlife sanctuary.
Butterfly Watch!
Thu, May 15, All day
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.
Sustainable Laundry Solutions Workshop
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Learn how to save money, reduce waste, and clean sustainably! Make your own reusable dryer sheets in this hands-on workshop.
CRCPL Computer College
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
Participate in a 6-week Computer College to develop and strengthen digital skills. Complete all 6 classes and earn a Chromebook to keep and WiFi Internet provided by the library for 1 year.
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