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Library Information

Northside Branch

Today's hours

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

Tomorrow's hours

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

Mon, Aug 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 Closed
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Mon, Aug 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Aug 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 Closed
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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, 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 telescope, or take home some seeds from the Seed Library!
  • Free 1-1 appointments 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

Also check out our robust offering of Online Resources, available for free with your library card.

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Events
Sustainable Living: Drinks from the Garden
Mon, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Myers Meeting Room,Patio
Learn practical gardening tips and discover how to use herbs and plants to create delicious drinks. Make the most of your garden harvest! We?ll finish by making drinks together in the library garden.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Aug 27, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Mastering Your Mobile
Wed, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Learn the basics of Android and iPhone devices, from texting and calling to apps, photos, and settings.
Book Buddies Book Club
Thu, Aug 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
A book club for kids who are just beginning and/or reading beginner chapter books. Each month, there is a book that has been specially selected and is available at the Northside Branch
Teen Crochet: Hedgehog Fidgets
Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Learn to crochet an adorable hedgehog fidget! Suitable for all skill levels.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Sep 03, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Roblox Unplugged Party!
Wed, Sep 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of several activities based around the games you love on Roblox.
Nature Storytime and Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Sep 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Celebrate the start of autumn with us! Enjoy cozy stories, sing songs, and create a colorful scavenger hunt board inspired by the beauty of fall.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Sep 08, 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
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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!
Sustainable Living: Food Preservation Basics with OSU
Mon, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Myers Meeting Room,Patio
From canning to freezing to drying, we will cover a variety of methods to help you make the most of your harvest or your favorite seasonal produce.
Northside Branch Homeschool Hangout
Tue, Sep 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Calling all homeschoolers! We would love to have you hangout with us. We will do various hands on activities each month.
Stickers and Chill Drop-In
Tue, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
Swap, trade, create art, bond, and share your love of stickers with other sticker enthusiasts.
Pajama Party Evening Storytime
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Wear your pajamas and wind down for the evening with us during this cozy storytime.
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Sep 10, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
WiFi & Your Wallet: Find the Right Plans for Your Budget
Wed, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B
Discover affordable internet and TV options and how to qualify for assistance programs that can help you stay connected and entertained. 
Teen Service Council
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room
Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job? Join us!
Fall Open House
Wed, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Shelterhouse
Fall is almost here! Join us for an afternoon to celebrate. We will have a maze, lawn games, sensory bins, and more!
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Sep 15, 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
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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!
Sonic the Hedgehog Vs. Super Mario
Mon, Sep 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
If you love all things Sonic the Hedgehog and Super Mario Bros., then you've gotta go fast to get to this library program!
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Sep 17, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Cancelled
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Sep 17, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Rescheduled
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Wednesday, September 17, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Overwhelmed by technology? Need help navigating devices, Internet, and tech skills? Drop in and chat with our Digital Navigator to see how we can help!
Preschool: Holy Guacamole!
Fri, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
In honor of Guacamole Day, we will have a storytime, craft, and most importantly, make guacamole! Salsa will also be provided.
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