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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 7:00PM

Mon, Oct 02 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 03 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Mon, Oct 02 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 03 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 08 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, 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
Mon, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Myers Meeting Room
Join us for a half hour of music, movement, and stories. Each session ends with a few minutes of open play with music, developmentally-appropriate toys, and everyone's favorite: the bubble machine!

Mon, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room,Myers Meeting Room
Reluctant readers or kids first learning to read are encouraged to pay a visit to our listening dog. Call the library to reserve your 15-minute time slot each Monday.

Tue, Oct 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Teens, create some ghoulish or gorgeous tiny art!

Wed, Oct 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Learn alphabet, numbers, and general greetings in this ASL for Beginners for adults.

Thu, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room,Myers Meeting Room
Neurodivergent children and their caregivers are invited to sing, move, and play in a welcoming and supportive environment. Please contact us for any accommodations or information.

Tue, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Want to be an author or artist when you grow up? Love graphic novels and comics? Kids and teens, come to local author Wes Molebash's engaging workshop to learn more!

Fri, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room,Conference Room
Come meet your community's leaders and helpers! We'll read a story, sing songs, play, and learn about how our guest reader makes our community great and how you can follow in their footsteps!

Fri, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Read books, eat snacks, play games, and more! Designed for emerging readers who want to build a love for literacy. Each month we'll read one short nonfiction book and the first book of a series!

Mon, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Myers Meeting Room
Join us for a half hour of music, movement, and stories. Each session ends with a few minutes of open play with music, developmentally-appropriate toys, and everyone's favorite: the bubble machine!

Mon, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Reluctant readers or kids first learning to read are encouraged to pay a visit to our listening dog. Call the library to reserve your 15-minute time slot each Monday.

Mon, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Join us and make a fall welcome sign using wooden cookies!
Registration opens Monday, October 2 2023 at 9:00am

Tue, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Learn and practice your Spanish skills while eating snacks, playing games, and making friends!

Wed, Oct 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Try something new (or an old favorite!) each month at Taste Test: International Edition. Each month, we'll try new snacks from around the world and vote for our favorites.

Sat, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Enjoy stories, songs, games, dances, and more about fall!

Mon, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Myers Meeting Room
Join us for a half hour of music, movement, and stories. Each session ends with a few minutes of open play with music, developmentally-appropriate toys, and everyone's favorite: the bubble machine!

Mon, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room,Myers Meeting Room
Reluctant readers or kids first learning to read are encouraged to pay a visit to our listening dog. Call the library to reserve your 15-minute time slot each Monday.

Tue, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B
Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job or college application? Help us and enjoy snacks, too! Drop in at 4 before the meeting to watch anime and talk manga!

Fri, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room,Conference Room
Get creative and learn at the same time! Together, we'll read a book, sing songs, dance, and make awesome art. Each month we'll feature rotating "creation stations" where kids can try new things!

Fri, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Read books, eat snacks, play games, and more! Designed for emerging readers who want to build a love for literacy. Each month we'll read one short nonfiction book and the first book of a series!

Mon, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Myers Meeting Room
Join us for a half hour of music, movement, and stories. Each session ends with a few minutes of open play with music, developmentally-appropriate toys, and everyone's favorite: the bubble machine!

Mon, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room,Myers Meeting Room
Reluctant readers or kids first learning to read are encouraged to pay a visit to our listening dog. Call the library to reserve your 15-minute time slot each Monday.

Wed, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Come and learn about Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and the importance it holds in Mexico.