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Library Information

Northside Branch

Today's hours

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

Tomorrow's hours

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

Mon, Oct 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Mon, Oct 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Address
550 Buckeye Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Tel: 740-702-4145
About the branch

The Northside Library is a wonderful place to relax and convene. It features several meeting spaces which are available for nonprofit use; an outdoor patio, shelterhouse, and children's play area; programs for all ages; and is home to our Beyond Books collection of unique items for circulation.


On-Site Services

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

  • Drive-through window with book return slot
  • 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
  • Large and small meeting rooms as well as a shelter house available for community non-profit use
  • Programs for all ages!
  • An Art Gallery Space for public exhibits
  • Book-a-Bike and explore the downtown area!
  • Beyond Books Collection – Browse our ever-growing collection of nontraditional items available for checkout. Borrow a Chromebook, a WiFi hotspot, a cake pan, or take home some seeds from the Seed Library!
  • 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 Northside

Events
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Mark your calendars! The second Thursday of every month is Minecraft Club at the Northside Branch. You will use creative mode to build anything you want or choose our monthly theme.
This event is full

Fri, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room,Shelterhouse
You and your favorite stuffed animal are invited to a Teddy Bear Picnic! Join us for stories, songs, a craft, and a snack. Bring a blanket, we'll bring the fun!

Tue, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Read books, eat snacks, play games, make art, and more! We'll read a variety of graphic novels, amazing true stories, magical adventures, and more, with a mix of chapter books and leveled readers.

Wed, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Remember the show "Fear Factor?" Join us and test how much grossness you can handle! All activities are kid friendly!

Thu, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Create your own spooky short film using stop motion animation.

Mon, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Cancelled
Mon, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Share what you're reading in a casual setting with fellow book lovers and enjoy snacks!

Tue, Oct 22, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!

Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Learn about how cities are made and build your very own mini city in a shoe box!

Wed, Oct 23, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!

Thu, Oct 24, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!

Fri, Oct 25, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!

Fri, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Join us in your costume to read a story, create a trick-or-treat bag, and trick-or-treat in the library!

Sat, Oct 26, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!

Sun, Oct 27, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!

Mon, Oct 28, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!

Mon, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Cancelled
Mon, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Tue, Oct 29, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!

Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Relax and craft with us at our adult crafting series as we practice painting and designing book edges. All supplies provided.

Wed, Oct 30, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!

Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Make a pumpkin lantern using paper, just in time for Halloween!

Thu, Oct 31, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!

Fri, Nov 01, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!

Sat, Nov 02, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!

Sun, Nov 03, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!

Mon, Nov 04, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Ever wondered what an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos might look like? Come to the library and take a look at our community ofrenda that we will have on display!

Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
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, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room
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

Mon, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Come and learn about Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and its importance in Mexico. We will have activities, crafts, and some popular snacks from Mexico!

Wed, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Read books, eat snacks, play games, make art, and more! We'll read a variety of graphic novels, amazing true stories, magical adventures, and more, with a mix of chapter books and leveled readers.

Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Have a college-bound student in your family? Want to learn more about how financial aid works? A guest speaker from OASFAA will explain college aid and the FAFSA. Light refreshments will be served.

Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Eat snacks, watch anime, discuss your favorite characters, and make cool things with fellow anime fans!

Thu, Nov 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Calling all Percy Jackson and the Olympian Fans! Are you ready to GREEK out at the library?

Fri, Nov 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Love building? Come Build It! with us at the Main Library! We'll have LEGO, Keva planks, and more for you to build whatever you can dream up.