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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

Mon, Sep 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Mon, Sep 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 15 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; 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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All locations, hours, and holidays/closings (printable PDF)

Book a meeting space at Northside

Events
Minecraft Club
Thu, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Mark your calendars! The third Thursday of every month is Minecraft Club at the Northside Branch. You will use creative mode to build anything you want or choose our monthly theme.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Myers Meeting Room,Shelterhouse
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.
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Do you need someone to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs that can accompany you to make your day better. Register
Howl's Moving Castle: Calcifer Plush Craft
Mon, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Studio Ghibli film "Howl's Moving Castle" by crafting a hand-sewn Calcifer plush!
Red Panda Book Club
Tue, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.
Great Ohio Author: David Fierst
Wed, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Join David Fierst on a discussion of his book, "Hidden Disgrace: Revealing the Distress Signals Covered by North American Indian Myths."
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Myers Meeting Room,Shelterhouse
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.
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Do you need someone to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs that can accompany you to make your day better. Register
Freedom to Read Celebration
Tue, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
It's Banned Books Week (September 22- 28) and we're celebrating our Freedom To Read! Join us for an afternoon of activities about banned or challenged books and our freedom to choose what to read.
Fun with Astro Origami
Wed, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Come and learn a new skill with this space-themed origami class.
Teen Service Council at Northside Branch
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room
Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job? Join us! In September, you'll help with our Moana Party at our Northside location.
Moana Luau Party!
Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Join us for snacks, crafts, and games! All inspired by the Disney movie Moana.
Storytime and STEAM
Fri, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime and STEAM! We'll be reading "Rosie Revere, Engineer" by Andrea Beaty and exploring engineering through fun STEAM activities.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Myers Meeting Room,Shelterhouse
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.
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Do you need someone to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs that can accompany you to make your day better. Register
Quiet Night In: Mini Bookshelf Craft
Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Calling all adults: relax and craft with us as we decorate our own mini bookshelves! Supplies provided. Registration required.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 17 2024 at 9:00am
HallowSTEAM
Wed, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Join us and conduct Halloween related experiments, such as static electricity ghosts, spider catapults, mirror writing, and more!
Teen Anime Drop-In
Thu, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Eat snacks, watch anime, discuss your favorite characters, and make cool things with fellow anime fans!
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Oct 07, 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.
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Do you need someone to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs that can accompany you to make your day better. Register
Halloween Costume Closet
Mon, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
You may drop off costumes prior to the event and receive a voucher before October 7.
Custom Reading Checklist
Mon, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Teens, want to create your own custom reading checklist? Join us at Northside to create a fun checklist to get you inspired to read!
Northside Branch Homeschool Meet-Up
Tue, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Calling all homeschoolers! We would love to have you hangout with us. We will do various hands on activities each month.
Minecraft Club
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Mark your calendars! The third Thursday of every month is Minecraft Club at the Northside Branch. You will use creative mode to build anything you want or choose our monthly theme.
Registration opens Thursday, September 26 2024 at 9:00am
PreK Storytime: Teddy Bear Picnic
Fri, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room,Shelterhouse
You and your favorite stuffed animal are invited to a Teddy Bear Picnic! Join us for stories, songs, a craft, and a snack. Bring a blanket, we'll bring the fun!
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