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  • Solar Eclipse at CRCPL
  • Teen Retro Game Night 3/21
  • FOL Book Sale
  • Ohio Historical Newspapers
  • Visit the Bee

  

Upcoming Events
Tue, Mar 19, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room B
Come join Ms. Ashley from the Pioneer Center for Sing and Stomp Music Time and stimulate your child through music and movement!

Tue, Mar 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Clothing Bank
The Children's Clothing Bank, located in the Main Library Annex and operated by the First Presbyterian Church of Chillicothe, provides clothes for children ranging in size from infant to teens.

Tue, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Meeting Room
Bring a puzzle from home and swap for a new one! (Please make sure your jigsaw has all its pieces before swapping.) Stop by the Main library 1-2PM or 5:30-6:30PM for a chance to exchange puzzles!

Tue, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room D
Did you know that on April 8th, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible in some cities in Ohio? Join us to learn about the eclipse and participate in fun activities to get you ready!

Tue, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room E
Hey teens! Ever wanted to learn how to embroider? Join us at the Main Library for some fun and educational embroidery lessons. No previous embroidery experience is necessary.

Tue, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Main Library Meeting Room
Bring a puzzle from home and swap for a new one! (Please make sure your jigsaw has all its pieces before swapping.) Stop by the Main library 1-2PM or 5:30-6:30PM for a chance to exchange puzzles!

Wed, Mar 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library - Annex Room B
Join us at the Main Library Annex and try this gentle form of exercise.

Wed, Mar 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Area
Come listen to some great stories and songs. Storytime helps develop a young child's literacy skills and nurtures a love of reading.

Wed, Mar 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Meeting Room
Our Brown Bag Book Club meets at lunch time on the third Wednesday of each month at the Main Library on Paint Street. Feel free to bring your lunch to enjoy as we talk.

Wed, Mar 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Zurma Court
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Zurma Court in Clarksburg.

Wed, Mar 20, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job? Join us! In March, you'll help with our Stuffed Animal Sleepover event, and stay at the library after-hours!

Wed, Mar 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Bring your treasured stuffed pals to the library for a special sleepover. We'll read stories together, make a craft, and then leave them behind for the night in the library. Open to all children!

Wed, Mar 20, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
The Budding Bookworms you know and love, but at night! We'll have stories, songs, and activities to help little ones wind down for the night.

Thu, Mar 21, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.

Thu, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Drop in anytime from 3-6 and pick up your stuffed animal friend and enjoy a slideshow of photos from the sleepover! You'll also get a link to photos so that you can share them with friends.

Thu, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Twin Dairy Hut
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the Twin Dairy Hut, 11673 US Rt. 50, Bourneville.

Thu, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Meeting Room B
Mark your calendars! The third Thursday of every month is "Minecraft Club" at the Northside Branch Library. You will use creative mode to build anything you want or choose our monthly theme.
This event is full

Thu, Mar 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Come together with friends and family to play the best video games of decades past.

Sat, Mar 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Reference Area
A total solar eclipse is coming to Ohio this year! Learn the different ways you can safely view the solar eclipse! All supplies provided.

Mon, Mar 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - 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.

Mon, Mar 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Fork Village Park
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the North Fork Village Park, 9 Coventry Drive, Chillicothe.

Mon, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
This month for our interactive movie, we will be watching The Super Mario Bros. Movie! (PG). While we watch we will sing, dance, and act along with the movie! Popcorn will be provided.

Mon, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Let's kick off hatching chickens at the Northside Branch! OSU Extension Office will be joining us to explain all about eggs, and they'll help set our eggs to hatch at the library!

Mon, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Before there were telescopes, people recorded an eclipse by drawing it on paper. Join us in drawing your total eclipse.

Mon, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Make and embellish a decorated rope container for spring.

Mon, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us to create a dragonfly made out of clothespins.

Mon, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
For the first time since 1806, Ohio will be in the path of totality to see the 2024 eclipse. Join us for a Totally Solar fun event. Snacks, crafts, and more!

Tue, Mar 26, All day
Northside Branch
Visit the Northside Branch and check out our chicken eggs in the incubator inside the library! Each day a new photo of the egg process will be displayed and you'll be able to check on them.

Tue, Mar 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Clothing Bank
The Children's Clothing Bank, located in the Main Library Annex and operated by the First Presbyterian Church of Chillicothe, provides clothes for children ranging in size from infant to teens.

Canceled
Tue, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Having a rough day? Wish you had a compantion to talk or read to? Visit the library for a one-on-one session with a licensed therapy dog!

Tue, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sherman Park Apartments
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Sherman Park Apartments in Chillicothe.

Tue, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room B,Annex Room B-1,Annex Room B-2
"Every now and then" we get to see the fascinating phenomena of the solar eclipse. Join us as we prepare for the upcoming eclipse with themed activities, crafts, experiments, and retro fun!

Tue, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ohio University Chillicothe
In celebration of Women's History Month, please join us for a screening of the documentary Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics, followed by a panel discussion.

Wed, Mar 27, All day
Northside Branch
Visit the Northside Branch and check out our chicken eggs in the incubator inside the library! Each day a new photo of the egg process will be displayed and you'll be able to check on them.

Wed, Mar 27, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library - Annex Room B
Join us at the Main Library Annex and try this gentle form of exercise.

Wed, Mar 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Area
Come listen to some great stories and songs. Storytime helps develop a young child's literacy skills and nurtures a love of reading.

Wed, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New venue Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Join us to learn about tracing your roots and explore the resources the library has to offer.

Wed, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adelphi UMC
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the Adelphi United Methodist Church, 11879 Main St., Adelphi.

Wed, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Stressed out from the never-ending grind of adulthood? We'll be making calming jars, a fast and easy-to-make trinket to brighten your day!

Thu, Mar 28, All day
Northside Branch
Visit the Northside Branch and check out our chicken eggs in the incubator inside the library! Each day a new photo of the egg process will be displayed and you'll be able to check on them.

Thu, Mar 28, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.

Thu, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Westland Estates
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.

Thu, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
Join us for a fun time making solar eclipse viewers out of Pringles cans that are a safe way to view the eclipse.

Thu, Mar 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Come and make an adorable lollipop bunny! This simple spring craft is easy and fun to make.

Thu, Mar 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room E
Throw it back to the Renaissance and create unique flower crowns with us! We'll have everything you need to make a beautiful spring flower crown.

Thu, Mar 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room,Conference Room,Children's Area,Northside Reading Garden
Enjoy games, crafts, pizza, and more... if you're brave enough.

Fri, Mar 29, All day
Northside Branch
Visit the Northside Branch and check out our chicken eggs in the incubator inside the library! Each day a new photo of the egg process will be displayed and you'll be able to check on them.

Fri, Mar 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room,Myers Meeting Room
Bring your toddler and preschoolers to their own prom! Teen volunteers will help chaperone as your little one enjoys songs, snacks, and games! Dress up is encouraged!

Fri, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Teens, drop by the Teen Room anytime from 1-4 for beach-themed fun!

Sat, Mar 30, All day
Northside Branch
Visit the Northside Branch and check out our chicken eggs in the incubator inside the library! Each day a new photo of the egg process will be displayed and you'll be able to check on them.

Sun, Mar 31, All day
Northside Branch
Visit the Northside Branch and check out our chicken eggs in the incubator inside the library! Each day a new photo of the egg process will be displayed and you'll be able to check on them.

Mon, Apr 01, All day
Northside Branch
Visit the Northside Branch and check out our chicken eggs in the incubator inside the library! Each day a new photo of the egg process will be displayed and you'll be able to check on them.

Mon, Apr 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - 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.

Mon, Apr 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Park Apartments
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Lincoln Park Apartments in Chillicothe.

Mon, Apr 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New venue Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
This is a book club for anybody interested in reading books and meeting new people.

Mon, Apr 01, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Come celebrate the start of spring with us! Caregivers and their preschoolers are invited to attend storytimes to encourage a love of reading with fun stories and a craft.

Mon, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library.

Mon, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Join us the first Monday of the month to discuss a variety of LGBTQ+ literature, everything from fantasy to memoirs.

Tue, Apr 02, All day
Northside Branch
Visit the Northside Branch and check out our chicken eggs in the incubator inside the library! Each day a new photo of the egg process will be displayed and you'll be able to check on them.

Tue, Apr 02, 9:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room B
Come join Ms. Ashley from the Pioneer Center for Sing and Stomp Music Time and stimulate your child through music and movement!

Tue, Apr 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Clothing Bank
The Children's Clothing Bank, located in the Main Library Annex and operated by the First Presbyterian Church of Chillicothe, provides clothes for children ranging in size from infant to teens.

Tue, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library - Main Library Meeting Room
Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job or college application? Stop into our monthly meetings and find out how you can help. There will be snacks!

Tue, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Annex Room E
Come join us for some friendship bracelet fun! Make a bracelet for you and your bestie to show everyone you're friends for life.

Tue, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
In celebration of the solar eclipse, join us for a craft night. We will paint a wooden garland to look like the phases of the eclipse.

  

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