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Library Information

Main Library

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Tomorrow's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Aug 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 Closed
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Mon, Aug 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 Closed
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Address
140 South Paint Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Tel: 740-702-4145
About the branch

You can do it all at the Main Library. The Main Library features a robust collection on three floors, several meeting rooms for public reservation, library and community-sponsored programs for all ages, a computer and reference lab, children's room, genealogy and local history room, our Book-a-Bike program and more!

On-Site Services

Get lost browsing our stacks while searching for your next read! The Main Library houses fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, audiobooks, magazines, large print, books for kids and teens, music, movies, and much more, including:

  • 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 
  • External book return on Paint Street
  • Genealogy and Local History Room with microfilm collection
  • A telehealth room available for community non-profit use
  • Programs for all ages
  • An Art Gallery Space for public exhibits
  • Beyond Books Collection – Check out a Chromebook, a WiFi hotspot, a telescope, some seeds from the Seed Library, or even a bicycle!
  • Free tech training with our Digital Navigator
  • 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)

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Events
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Fri, Aug 08, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Fri, Aug 08, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Annex Room A
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Mon, Aug 11, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Tue, Aug 12, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Tue, Aug 12, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Adult Activities For All Abilities
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Annex Room A
You're invited to a monthly adapted program for adults with disabilities and their accompanying care partners. Enjoy crafts, play games, create art, explore literacy activities, and more.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Main Library
Tue, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
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!
Beginner's Guide to the Galaxy
Tue, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Annex Room A
Discover stars, planets, constellations, and how to examine the night sky from your own backyard. Learn astronomy basics, no telescope needed.
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Wed, Aug 13, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.
Cancelled
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Aug 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
CRCPL's monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
Cinderella Painting Lecture
Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Reference Area
Join us for an evening with Dr. Andrew Shelton, Professor in the Department of History of Art at The Ohio State University, as he explores the history of the painting Cinderella and Her Sisters.
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Thu, Aug 14, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Thu, Aug 14, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Horror Book Club
Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room A
Love horror? So do we. Join us for chilling reads and thrilling discussions...if you dare.
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Mon, Aug 18, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Mon, Aug 18, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Tue, Aug 19, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Tue, Aug 19, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Wed, Aug 20, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Thu, Aug 21, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Thu, Aug 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Mastering Your Mobile
Thu, Aug 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Annex Room D
Learn the basics of Android and iPhone devices, from texting and calling to apps, photos, and settings.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Fri, Aug 22, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Seniors & Me Storytime
Fri, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room B
Celebrate National Senior Citizens Day with this special intergenerational storytime. Local nursing homes will join us to read books, sing songs, and play games together.
Rockhounding 101: Discover, Share, Swap
Sat, Aug 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Annex Room A
Dig into rockhounding with this hands-on introduction to the world of rocks, minerals, and local geology.
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Mon, Aug 25, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Mon, Aug 25, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Tue, Aug 26, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Tue, Aug 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Aug 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Main Library
Tue, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
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!
Registration opens Tuesday, August 19 2025 at 3:00pm
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Wed, Aug 27, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Thu, Aug 28, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Scioto Valley Forward: Workforce Hub
Thu, Aug 28, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Annex Room B
Looking for your next opportunity? The Workforce Hub is here to help you take the next step in your career journey. Get help with job searches, resume building, and other related services.
Game Cafe: Board Games, Video Games, and D&D
Thu, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room A
Play board games, retro video games, and beginner-friendly D&D. Game, snack, and meet new friends!
Free Legal Advice Clinic
Thu, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Annex Room B
Volunteer attorneys are available to answer your civil legal questions. Service provided by LASCO.
Game Cafe: Board Games, Video Games, and D&D
Thu, Aug 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Play board games, retro video games, and beginner-friendly D&D. Game, snack, and meet new friends!
Meet and Greet: Civic Theatre's Charlotte's Web Cast!
Sat, Aug 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room A
Pull back the curtain and meet the Charlotte's Web cast from the Chillicothe Civic Theatre. They will be center stage to share a story and pose for photos. Enjoy a fun craft and refreshments.
Fantasy Football 101
Sat, Aug 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Annex Room B
Calling all teen football fans. Whether you're new to fantasy football or want a refresher, join us for a crash course on how to build your team, strategize, and score.
Fantasy Football League: Draft Day
Sat, Aug 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Calling all football fans, join our teen Fantasy Football League for a season full of fun and friendly competition.
Friends of Dorothy Book Club
Mon, Sep 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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 Drop-In Hours
Tue, Sep 02, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Tai Chi
Wed, Sep 03, 9:00am - 10:00am
Annex Room B
Improve your physical and mental health at the Main Library Annex with this gentle form of exercise.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Sep 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Plant the seeds for a life-long love of learning with stories, songs, and socializing. A great way to nurture early literacy and make new friends, all while having fun.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Thu, Sep 04, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Discovery Garden
Thu, Sep 04, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room A
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.
SCOJFS Family Resource Fair
Thu, Sep 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room B
Each month, county resource providers will be in attendance to provide a wide arrangement of local services. This is a community-sponsored event.
Cross Stitch 101
Thu, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Annex Room B-2
Have you ever wanted to learn how to cross-stitch? We can teach you at this monthly, beginner-friendly program.
WiFi & Your Wallet: Find the Right Plans for Your Budget
Thu, Sep 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Annex Room D
Discover affordable internet and TV options and how to qualify for assistance programs that can help you stay connected and entertained. 
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Fri, Sep 05, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Programming Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, the Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Build It!
Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room D
If you love building, come Build It! with us. We have LEGO, Keva planks, Perler Beads, and more. Prepare to build whatever you can dream up.
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