Name: Black History Month Program
Start: 2024-02-15T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-02-15T20:00:00-05:00
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Black History Month Program

African Americans and the Arts

2024-02-15 18:00:00 2024-02-15 20:00:00 America/New_York Black History Month Program Our annual Black History Month Event will celebrate African American arts and artists in our community. Please join us in Bennet Hall starting at 6pm for a social hour. Ohio University Chillicothe - Bennett Hall Auditorium

Thursday, February 15
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-15 18:00:00 2024-02-15 20:00:00 America/New_York Black History Month Program Our annual Black History Month Event will celebrate African American arts and artists in our community. Please join us in Bennet Hall starting at 6pm for a social hour. Ohio University Chillicothe - Bennett Hall Auditorium

Ohio University Chillicothe

Bennett Hall Auditorium

Our annual Black History Month Event will celebrate African American arts and artists in our community. Please join us in Bennet Hall starting at 6pm for a social hour.

You'll have the opportunity to talk to local artists and enjoy light refreshments.

This event is presented in partnership with the Ross County NAACP and OU Chillicothe.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Educational | Community |

TAGS: | All Ages |

Offsite

Hours

About the branch

Sometimes, library events are held offsite at locations around the community. You might find us with a storytime at Yoctangee Park, or a book club at the local coffee shop!

Upcoming Events

Children's Clothing Bank

Tue, Dec 10, 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.

Adult Activities For All Abilities

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library - Annex Room A

Join us monthly for an adapted program for adults with disabilities and their accompanying care partners. We will enjoy crafts, play games, create art, do literacy activities, and more!

Hang Out with Listening Dog at Main Library

Tue, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Children's Area

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

Visit with Santa! - South Salem Branch

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

South Salem Branch - In the Library

Santa is coming to the Library! Santa will also join the Bee Mobile Library on some stops in the community. Everyone who visits Santa gets a candy cane and a free book.

The Bee at Northside Branch

Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

The Bee Mobile Library

Visit the Bee outside the Northside Branch while it is closed for renovation.

Teen Service Council at Main Library!

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Annex Room A

Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job? Join us! In December, you'll help with our Jingle Bell Bash Program at our Main Library location.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Culp Trustee Room

CRCPL's monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

Mason Jar Christmas Vase

Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

South Salem Branch - In the Library

Turn an ordinary mason jar into a festive Christmas vase! Come and paint a holiday scene to display of give away.

Jingle Bell Bash!

Wed, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Annex Room A

Bring the family and join us for a holiday bash! We will have several holiday themed activities and a snack.

Discovery Garden

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Visit with Santa! - Westland Estates with The Bee Mobile Library

Thu, Dec 12, 3:15pm - 4:00pm

Westland Estates - 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe

Santa is coming to the Library! Santa will also join the Bee Mobile Library on some stops in the community. Everyone who visits Santa gets a candy cane and a free book.

Acting for Non-Actors

Thu, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room

If you've ever wanted to try acting, this class is for you! A fun, non-judgmental class that will allow you to explore your creative side with improv and scene study. Beginners welcome.

Horror Book Club

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room D

Are you a horror fan? We'll be discussing the most terrifying books the library has to offer. Read our suggested monthly book and join us for an evening of casual discussion.

The Bee at Northside

Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

The Bee Mobile Library

Visit the Bee at Northside while we are closed for renovation.

Santa Tissue Paper Craft

Fri, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room

Join us to create Santa using tissue paper. This is a good craft for improving motor skills.

Holiday Card Making

Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room A

Learn techniques to create three unique holiday cards to send to loved ones this holiday season.

Embroidery Hoop Ornaments

Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library

Come and make festive ornaments using ribbon and embroidery hoops.

Winter Painted Bottle Art

Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room

Create a magical snow scene on a bottle to display on your mantle or table.

Wine Bottle Candle Centerpiece

Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room

Joins us to make a table centerpiece from a wine bottle, a candle and some fresh pine. We will also show you how to make a DIY pine cleaner to give your house a fresh holiday scent.

Storybook Christmas at the Library

Mon, Dec 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch - Frankfort Meeting Room

Stop in with your kids as we read a classic Christmas storytime, then grab a holiday photo with your kids in our holiday "photo op" area. We will also make a Christmas craft. Hot cocoa provided!

Learn To Line Dance

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room B

Have you ever wanted to learn to line dance? This will be an instructor-led line dancing class. Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Children's Clothing Bank

Tue, Dec 17, 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.

Visit with Santa! - Mt Logan Branch

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library

Santa is coming to the Library! Santa will also join the Bee Mobile Library on some stops in the community. Everyone who visits Santa gets a candy cane and a free book.

The Bee at Northside Branch

Tue, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

The Bee Mobile Library

Visit the Bee outside the Northside Branch while it is closed for renovation.

Macramé Gnome Ornament

Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Library - Annex Room D

You will "knot" want to miss out on making a whimsical macrame gnome.

This event is full

Discovering Genealogy

Wed, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library

Join us to learn about tracing your roots and explore the resources the library has to offer.

Discovery Garden

Thu, Dec 19, 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.

Visit with Santa! - Gleason's Mobile Home Park with The Bee Mobile Library

Thu, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Gleason's Mobile Home Park - 1667 Stone Rd, Chillicothe, OH 45601

Santa is coming to the Library! Santa will also join the Bee Mobile Library on some stops in the community. Everyone who visits Santa gets a candy cane and a free book.

Winter Evergreen Tree Craft

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library

Create winter evergreen trees from tissue paper, construction paper, and a little paint.

Waterless Snowglobes

Thu, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

South Salem Branch

Come and create a mini Christmas scene the kids will love to shake up.

Acting for Non-Actors

Thu, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room

If you've ever wanted to try acting, this class is for you! A fun, non-judgmental class that will allow you to explore your creative side with improv and scene study. Beginners welcome.

The Bee at Northside

Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

The Bee Mobile Library

Visit the Bee at Northside while we are closed for renovation.

Christmas Tree Art

Mon, Dec 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room

Join us and paint a fun Christmas tree. Your imagination and creativity are all that is needed.

Closed for the Holiday

Tue, Dec 24, All day

Main Library

All library locations are closed for the holiday.

Children's Clothing Bank

Tue, Dec 24, 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.

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