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Northside Branch

Today's hours

We're open 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Tomorrow's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 7:00PM

Mon, Mar 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Mon, Mar 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 15 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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Book a meeting space at Northside

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Wiggle Worms
Mon, Mar 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Myers Meeting Room
Join us for half an hour of music, movement, and short stories! On the last Monday of each month, we'll offer a bilingual storytime in both English and Spanish.
Barn Quilt Painting Workshop
Mon, Mar 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Join us to celebrate the joy, artistry, and tradition of quilting by painting a mini barn quilt.
Writers Group
Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Calling all writers, aspiring or experienced! Join our monthly writers group to connect with fellow storytellers, sharpen your craft, and share your work in a supportive environment.
Digital Navigator Appointments at Northside
Fri, Mar 20, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Schlegel Meeting Room
Need help with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help you get online and up-to-speed. One-hour appointments are available to help you with devices, connectivity, and digital skills.
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
Fri, Mar 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room,Myers Meeting Room
Designed for children 3 to 5 years old and preparing for kindergarten, this series of fun classes help build the skills needed for their next exciting chapter.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Mar 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Myers Meeting Room
Join us for half an hour of music, movement, and short stories! On the last Monday of each month, we'll offer a bilingual storytime in both English and Spanish.
Intro to Chicken Hatching
Mon, Mar 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
It's hatching season at the Northside Branch! Let's learn all about eggs from the OSU Extension Office while they help set our eggs to hatch at the library!
Chicken Hatching!
Tue, Mar 24, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Black Light Bubble Party!
Tue, Mar 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Schlegel Meeting Room
Celebrate spring with a black light bubble party. It's sure to be glowing!
Chicken Hatching!
Wed, Mar 25, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Chicken Hatching!
Thu, Mar 26, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Chicken Hatching!
Fri, Mar 27, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Digital Navigator Appointments at Northside
Fri, Mar 27, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Need help with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help you get online and up-to-speed. One-hour appointments are available to help you with devices, connectivity, and digital skills.
Chicken Hatching!
Sat, Mar 28, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Chicken Hatching!
Sun, Mar 29, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Chicken Hatching!
Mon, Mar 30, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Myers Meeting Room
Join us for half an hour of music, movement, and short stories! On the last Monday of each month, we'll offer a bilingual storytime in both English and Spanish.
Mini Spring Wreath Workshop
Mon, Mar 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Bring on spring by decorating a mini wreath to welcome warmer weather. All materials provided.
Chicken Hatching!
Tue, Mar 31, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Teen Paint Night
Tue, Mar 31, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Celebrate the coming of spring with a colorful, beginner-friendly paint night! All materials provided.
Chicken Hatching!
Wed, Apr 01, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Chicken Hatching!
Thu, Apr 02, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Book Buddies Book Club
Thu, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Calling all kids ready to read - or already reading - beginner chapter books! This is a book club just for you.
Chicken Hatching!
Fri, Apr 03, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Ready, Set, Kindergarten!
Fri, Apr 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room,Myers Meeting Room
Designed for children 3 to 5 years old and preparing for kindergarten, this series of fun classes help build the skills needed for their next exciting chapter.
Chicken Hatching!
Sat, Apr 04, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Chicken Hatching!
Sun, Apr 05, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Chicken Hatching!
Mon, Apr 06, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Apr 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 each month, we'll offer a bilingual storytime in both English and Spanish.
Small Business Startup with OSU Extension
Mon, Apr 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Ready to be your own boss? Join us as we explore what it means to be an entrepreneur, types of legal structures, business planning, finances, and marketing tips for your small business.
Chicken Hatching!
Tue, Apr 07, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Bicycle Repair 101: Basics
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Myers Meeting Room,Northside Shelterhouse
Learn the basics of Bicycle Repair with Ted Hagarman from the Ross County Park District. Gain new skills and confidence in this hands-on learning environment.
Chicken Hatching!
Wed, Apr 08, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Taste Test: Goldfish Crackers
Wed, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Come and sample different flavors of the beloved cheesy Goldfish crackers, then rank them from worst to best.
Chicken Hatching!
Thu, Apr 09, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Puppy Paw-ty!
Thu, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Northside Shelterhouse
Bring your best furry friend for some supervised socialization at this afternoon happy hour! All dogs must remain on a leash and play well with others. No aggressive dogs, please.
Pixel Pet
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Teens, create your own 3D pet out of fuse beads. The only limit is your imagination!
Chicken Hatching!
Fri, Apr 10, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Chicken Hatching!
Sat, Apr 11, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Chicken Hatching!
Sun, Apr 12, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Chicken Hatching!
Mon, Apr 13, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Myers Meeting Room
Join us for half an hour of music, movement, and short stories! On the last Monday of each month, we'll offer a bilingual storytime in both English and Spanish.
Northside Homeschool Hangout
Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Homeschool Hangout is a fun way to get out, meet other homeschool families, and participate in various hands-on activities.
Evening Storytime
Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Wind down with us during this cozy evening storytime.
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