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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, Sep 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 02 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 05 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Mon, Sep 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 02 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 05 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; 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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Once Upon a Storytime
Fri, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Join us for this enchanting, fairytale-themed storytime! We will read books, sing songs, and play games. Fairytale costumes encouraged but not required.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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!
Pajama Party Evening Storytime
Tue, Oct 07, 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, Oct 08, 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!
From Store to Door: Using Apps for Shopping & Transit
Wed, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B
Learn how to order groceries online, check local bus routes, and make everyday errands easier with apps.
Teen Service Council
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room
Looking to earn community service hours or gain volunteer experience for a job? Join us!
Five Nights at Freddy's Party!
Wed, Oct 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Are you a FNAF fan? Join us for an afternoon full of activities related to FNAF.
The Final Chapter: A Teen Escape Room
Fri, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
A zombie outbreak has started in the library...and they're getting closer. Solve spooky puzzles, dodge undead librarians, and escape before they check you out -- for good.
Northside Branch Homeschool Hangout
Tue, Oct 14, 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.
Teen Romantasy Craft Party
Tue, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Join us at the Northside Branch for a fun night of crafts, snacks, and discussing your favorite romantic fantasy books!
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 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!
Teentober: Macrame Ghosts
Wed, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Get ready to add some spooky charm to your decor! The hands-on class will teach you the basics of macrame. No experience is necessary. All materials provided.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 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!
Fall Plant Swap and Macrame Workshop
Mon, Oct 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Myers Meeting Room,Patio
Getting your garden ready for winter? Don?t toss your extra plants or bulbs?trade them instead! Bring houseplants, perennials, or bulbs and swap them for something new to grow.
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Tue, Oct 21, All day
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!
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Wed, Oct 22, All day
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!
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Oct 22, 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!
Fam or Scam? How to Stay Safe Online
Wed, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Protect yourself from online scams, phishing, and digital dangers with easy tips for safer browsing.
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Thu, Oct 23, All day
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!
Book Buddies Book Club
Thu, Oct 23, 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
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Fri, Oct 24, All day
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!
Preschool Halloween Party!
Fri, Oct 24, 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!
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Sat, Oct 25, All day
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!
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Sun, Oct 26, All day
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!
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Mon, Oct 27, All day
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!
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Oct 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.
Cancelled
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Oct 27, 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!
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Tue, Oct 28, All day
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!
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Wed, Oct 29, All day
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!
Cancelled
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Oct 29, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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!
Cancelled
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 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!
Pokémon Party!
Wed, Oct 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon filled with Pokémon activities and a special snack!
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Thu, Oct 30, All day
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!
Build It!
Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Love building? Come Build It! with us! We'll have LEGO, Keva planks, Perler Beads and more for you to build whatever you can dream up.
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Fri, Oct 31, All day
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!
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda Art Show
Sat, Nov 01, All day
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!
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