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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, Sep 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Mon, Sep 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 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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All locations, hours, and holidays/closings (printable PDF)

Book a meeting space at Northside

Events
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!
Cancelled
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Sep 17, 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, 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.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Sep 22, 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 22, 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!
Second Breakfast Bash: A Hobbit Day Party
Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Come celebrate all things Lord of the Rings! There will be games, crafts, and snacks fit for a hobbit.
Are You Smarter Than a Librarian? Trivia Night
Tue, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Think you're smarter than a CRCPL librarian? Join us at the Northside Branch for some fun trivia and test your knowledge!
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Sep 24, 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!
More Than eBooks: Discover eResources You Didn't Know About
Wed, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Your library card unlocks more than just books! Explore free streaming, eBooks, tech tools, and more.
Book Buddies Book Club
Thu, Sep 25, 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
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Sep 29, 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 29, 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!
Digital Navigator Drop-In Hours
Wed, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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!
Teentober: Ghost Needle Felting
Wed, Oct 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Hey Teens! Get in the spooky spirit with this fun needle felt ghost. All materials and step-by-step instructions are provided. Add your own touch and take home a spooky creation.
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.
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room
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!
Registration opens Monday, September 29 2025 at 3:00pm
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.
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