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Library Information

Main Library

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 7:00PM

Tomorrow's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 7:00PM

Mon, Oct 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Mon, Oct 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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 meeting room and 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 cake pan, some seeds from the Seed Library, or even a bicycle!
  • 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 the Main Library

Events
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Tue, Oct 22, All day
Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Oct 22, 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.
Creative Aging Art Class
Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Annex Room E
In this inclusive 8-week program for adults aged 55 and up, participants will learn how to use batik resist technique on a tote bag in a fun, creative, and supportive environment. Register
Sing and Stomp Music for Toddlers
Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
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!
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Main Library
Tue, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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
Is My House Haunted? Property Research Basics
Tue, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Annex Room B
Are you interested in learning more about your home and its past residents? Learn how to locate and use library resources to research your home.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Wed, Oct 23, All day
Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Tai Chi
Wed, Oct 23, 9:00am - 10:00am
Annex Room B
Join us at the Main Library Annex and try this gentle form of exercise.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Rescheduled
STEM Learning with Ohio University
Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Monday, October 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Come explore science and technology! Ohio University will be bringing some of their fun equipment to try out at the library this fall. These events are best suited to grades 3-6.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Thu, Oct 24, All day
Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Oct 24, 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.
Terror-iums
Thu, Oct 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Annex Room E
Create a fa-BOO-lous Halloween-themed scene inside a glass jar using craft supplies, miniatures, and your imagination.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Fri, Oct 25, All day
Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Sat, Oct 26, All day
Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Night of the Living Dead...Barbies?
Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Annex Room B-2
Upcycle old Barbie dolls by turning them into a zombie army.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Sun, Oct 27, All day
Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Mon, Oct 28, All day
Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Bad Art Night: Halloween Edition
Mon, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Annex Room B
Celebrate Halloween in bad art style! Create something spooky with random crafting items. Feel free to bring any craft items you want to get rid of to share.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Tue, Oct 29, All day
Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Oct 29, 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.
Creative Aging Art Class
Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Annex Room E
In this inclusive 8-week program for adults aged 55 and up, participants will learn how to use batik resist technique on a tote bag in a fun, creative, and supportive environment. Register
Sing and Stomp Music for Toddlers
Tue, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
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!
Dragon Eye Clay Sculptures
Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library Meeting Room
Join us and create a dragon eye out of air dry clay! No experience is needed.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Wed, Oct 30, All day
Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Tai Chi
Wed, Oct 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
Annex Room B
Join us at the Main Library Annex and try this gentle form of exercise.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Surveyor: Matt Day Photography Art Show
Thu, Oct 31, All day
Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Oct 31, 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.
Will It Waffle? Halloween Candy Edition
Fri, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Annex Room B
Learn how to use up all of your leftover Halloween candy while making delicious waffles. Experiment with different combinations to find your favorite!
LEGO Challenge!
Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room A
Who can build the tallest right angle tower? Can you create a circle using rectangles? Come practice problem solving and show off your LEGO prowess!
Friends of Dorothy Book Club
Mon, Nov 04, 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.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Nov 05, 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.
Sing and Stomp Music for Toddlers
Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
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!
Tai Chi
Wed, Nov 06, 9:00am - 10:00am
Annex Room B
Join us at the Main Library Annex and try this gentle form of exercise.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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.
Sphero Obstacle Challenge
Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Come play with the Sphero, an app-enabled robotic ball that we will code, drive, and race around. Test your skills on our Sphero obstacle course!
Closed for the Holiday
Mon, Nov 11, All day
All library locations are closed for the holiday.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Nov 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.
Adult Activities For All Abilities
Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
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!
Sing and Stomp Music for Toddlers
Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
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!
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Main Library
Tue, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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
Drop-In Craft: Make Your Own Buttons!
Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library Meeting Room
Drop by and make your own buttons out of a variety of options!
Tai Chi
Wed, Nov 13, 9:00am - 10:00am
Annex Room B
Join us at the Main Library Annex and try this gentle form of exercise.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Culp Trustee Room
CRCPL's monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
Fossil Science
Wed, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Annex Room B-1
It's DINOvember! We will have several fossil activities including a dino excavation!
Teen Movie Night
Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Annex Room A
Join us for a fantastic film and snacks!
Discovery Garden
Thu, Nov 14, 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.
Horror Book Club
Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Drop-In Craft: Make Your Own Buttons!
Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library Meeting Room
Drop by the Main Library to make some fun buttons with our button maker.
Learn To Line Dance
Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Registration opens Monday, October 28 2024 at 9:00am
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Nov 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.
Sing and Stomp Music for Toddlers
Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
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!
Outlander: Calling All Sassenachs!
Tue, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Annex Room B
Spend an evening with fellow fans celebrating all things Outlander. Discuss details of the book and TV series. Season 7, expected release date: November 22, 2024.
Tai Chi
Wed, Nov 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Annex Room B
Join us at the Main Library Annex and try this gentle form of exercise.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Teen Service Council at Main Library
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Annex Room A
Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job? Join us! In November, we will be having a Fossil Science program that will need assistance.
Blacklight Putt Putt!
Wed, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Annex Room D,Annex Room B
Bring the family and come play blacklight putt putt inside the library!
Discovery Garden
Thu, Nov 21, 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.
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