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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, Mar 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Mon, Mar 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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, 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
  • 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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Book a meeting space at Northside

Events
Art Show: Betsy Parker
Thu, Mar 23, All day
Northside Art Gallery
On the Run: Photography by Betsy Parker is viewable in the Myers Room at Northside Branch in February and March.
Art Show: Betsy Parker
Fri, Mar 24, All day
Northside Art Gallery
On the Run: Photography by Betsy Parker is viewable in the Myers Room at Northside Branch in February and March.
Art Show: Betsy Parker
Sat, Mar 25, All day
Northside Art Gallery
On the Run: Photography by Betsy Parker is viewable in the Myers Room at Northside Branch in February and March.
Sensory Storytime
Sat, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Myers Meeting Room,Conference Room
Neurodivergent children and their caregivers are invited to sing, move, read, and play in a welcoming environment. Please contact us for any accommodations or information. This event is open to all!
Art Show: Betsy Parker
Sun, Mar 26, All day
Northside Art Gallery
On the Run: Photography by Betsy Parker is viewable in the Myers Room at Northside Branch in February and March.
Art Show: Betsy Parker
Mon, Mar 27, All day
Northside Art Gallery
On the Run: Photography by Betsy Parker is viewable in the Myers Room at Northside Branch in February and March.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Mar 27, 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.
Art Show: Betsy Parker
Tue, Mar 28, All day
Northside Art Gallery
On the Run: Photography by Betsy Parker is viewable in the Myers Room at Northside Branch in February and March.
Círculo Español / Spanish Circle
Tue, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Learn and practice your Spanish skills while eating snacks, playing games, and making friends!
Art Show: Betsy Parker
Wed, Mar 29, All day
Northside Art Gallery
On the Run: Photography by Betsy Parker is viewable in the Myers Room at Northside Branch in February and March.
Art Show: Betsy Parker
Thu, Mar 30, All day
Northside Art Gallery
On the Run: Photography by Betsy Parker is viewable in the Myers Room at Northside Branch in February and March.
Art Show: Betsy Parker
Fri, Mar 31, All day
Northside Art Gallery
On the Run: Photography by Betsy Parker is viewable in the Myers Room at Northside Branch in February and March.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Apr 03, 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.
Read to the Listening Dog
Mon, Apr 03, 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.
Minecraft Club
Wed, Apr 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Mark your calendars! The first Wednesday of every month is "Minecraft Day" at the Northside Branch Library. You will use creative mode to build anything you want or choose our monthly theme.
Preschool Party!
Fri, Apr 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Stay tuned for updates on theme for the month!
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Apr 10, 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.
Terracotta Pot Painting
Tue, Apr 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Celebrate spring by personalizing a pot for your plants! All supplies provided. Registration required.
Taste Test: International Edition
Wed, Apr 12, 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.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Apr 17, 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.
Prism
Tue, Apr 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Want a place to be yourself and meet other teens? Drop in at Prism! Each month we watch anime, eat snacks, play games, make art, discuss our favorite YouTubers/streamers, and hang out.
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