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For the New Year's Holiday, All library locations will close at 5pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and will remain closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.  We'll reopen for regular hours on Friday.

  

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Digital Navigator Open Hours at Main Library
Mon, Dec 29, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming 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.
Noon Year's Eve Celebration
Mon, Dec 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - 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!
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Main Library
Tue, Dec 30, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming 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.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Dec 30, 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.
Bluey for Teens!
Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Think Bluey is just for little kids? Wrong! Teens, this one?s for you. Come hang out and play Bluey-inspired games and activities. Embrace your inner kid for a night!
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Paxton Branch
Wed, Dec 31, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting 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.
Discover Genealogy
Wed, Dec 31, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Join us to learn about tracing your roots and explore the resources the library has to offer.
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Northside Branch
Fri, Jan 02, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - 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.
Cybersecurity Basics
Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Northside Branch - Schlegel Meeting Room
Learn essential tips to keep your personal information safe and secure in the digital world.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Jan 05, 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 each month, we'll offer a bilingual storytime in both English and Spanish.
No-Sew Sock Snowmen
Mon, Jan 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room
Build your very own snowman that won't melt! Using socks, rice, and fun decorations, kids can create a cute and cozy snow friend to take home and enjoy all winter long.
Radiant Rainbow Catchers
Mon, Jan 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Make colorful creations that catch and reflect the sun.
Fun with Oobleck Slime
Mon, Jan 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Come make your own Oobleck slime and play around to see all the cool things it can do!
Check 'Em Out! Book Club
Mon, Jan 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
This is a book club for anybody interested in reading books and meeting new people. Anyone can join!
Friends of Dorothy Book Club
Mon, Jan 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Join us the first Monday of the month to discuss a variety of LGBTQ+ literature, everything from fantasy to memoirs.
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Main Library
Tue, Jan 06, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming 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.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Jan 06, 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.
Budding Bookworms
Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Annex Room D
Come listen to some great stories and songs. Storytime helps develop a young child's literacy skills and nurtures a love of reading.
Shiny: A Moana Glow Party!
Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Do you love all things shiny just like a certain crab from Moana? Join us for a glow party with fun games and activities inspired by the movie!
Tai Chi
Wed, Jan 07, 9:00am - 10:00am
Main Library - Annex Room B
Improve your physical and mental health at the Main Library Annex with this gentle form of exercise.
Budding Bookworms Storytime 2
Wed, Jan 07, 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.
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Paxton Branch
Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting 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.
Storytime
Wed, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Join us for a storytime all about bears! We'll read a bear-themed story together, then make our very own bear puppets to take home.
The Book Bunch Book Club
Wed, Jan 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us for our Adult Book Club. At each meeting, we'll discuss the previous month's book and enjoy hearing everyone's thoughts and opinions.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Jan 08, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Digital Navigator Open Hours at Main Library
Thu, Jan 08, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Programming 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.
The Bee Mobile Library at Westland Estates
Thu, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.
Frosty Fun Craft
Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Create your very own snowman using cupcake liners. These adorable snowmen make the perfect sweet decoration to enjoy all winter long.
Book Buddies Book Club
Thu, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Northside Branch - 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.
Horror Book Club
Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Dive into a different chilling title each month and discuss the spine-tingling themes, unforgettable characters, and dark worlds we love to explore.
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Digital Navigator Open Hours at Northside Branch
Fri, Jan 09, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Northside Branch
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.
Preschool Winter Art
Fri, Jan 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room
Join us for a story and fun winter-themed art activities.
Preschool Coffee Filter Snowman
Fri, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Want to build a snowman! Join us to create a snowman out of coffee filters.
Hamilton Party!
Fri, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Celebrate America?s favorite $10 founding father with us at the library! Dress as your favorite character, sing along to Hamilton hits, and enjoy snacks and crafts, all in true A. Ham style.
Saturday Storytime
Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library - Children's Area
Looking for something fun to do with your toddler on the weekend? Bring them to the library. We will read, sing, dance, play, and enjoy our favorite thing -- bubbles!
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