Storytimes near NORTHSIDE BRANCH

Main Library, Main Green

The Vision Van will be visiting some of our libraries this summer, to perform free eye exams and provide free glasses for students aged 4-18 years old. These are the dates the Vision Van will be at the library: Thursday June 18: Northside Branch (550 Buckeye St, Chillicothe, OH 45601) Thursday June 25: Paxton Branch (113 Dewey Ave. Bainbridge, OH 45612) Thursday July 2: Kingston Branch (29 N. Main St. Kingston, OH 45644) Thursday July 9: Main Library (140 S. Paint St. Chillicothe, OH 45601) Appointments for eye exams will be between 9:00 am and 2:30 pm each day, and will fill up fast! Use this link to sign up: https://bit.ly/CRCPL_Eye_Exams If your child has a current prescription for glasses, you can also request a free pair of glasses during any of the Vision Van stops. If you are only requesting glasses, you don't need to make an appointment. Just stop by before 2pm so we can work you in to pick your frames and measure for glasses.

Northside Branch, Myers Meeting Room

The Creative Aging series is an art exploration class open to those aged 55+. No prior experience is needed. Participants are asked to commit to all 6 class dates. With Teaching Artist Jessica Held. The series is designed to encourage participants to learn, create, and experiment together while building social connections through shared creative experiences. During the first four meetings, participants will explore Suminagashi monotype printmaking and cyanotype photograms. These processes are accessible, flexible, and allow participants to discover new materials and techniques. The fifth meeting will include an art opening that is open to the public, as well as family members and friends of participants. This celebration will give participants the opportunity to share their work, connect with their community, and experience the joy of seeing their artwork displayed. Artwork will remain on display until August 27, when participants will gather for a reunion meeting. This final session will provide time to pick up artwork, reconnect with fellow participants, and participate in an art activity. This class is taught by Teaching Artist Jessica Held, and is supported with grant funding through the IMLS and State Library of Ohio.

Main Library, Annex Room D

It's our annual summer reading Art Camp! Learn how to make beautiful "grandma" crafts. Registration is limited to first 10 registrants. This session of Art Camp will teach fiber arts techniques including: knitting and crochet. If you already know how to do either of these, that's great! You can still register to attend if you know any of these techniques and want to hang out with others who are also interested in that craft.

Northside Branch, Myers Meeting Room

Join local Tecumseh! actors as we look back on what life was like in Ohio on the frontier. You will also get to examine rare items curated by the Ross County Historical Society. To learn more about Tecumseh: https://tecumsehdrama.com/ To learn more about the Ross County Historical Society: https://rosscountyhistorical.org/

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch

Visit the Ross County Parks District Mobile Nature Center aka Wilderness On Wheels. WOW for short! Come check it out and experience nature and learning in a new way.

Richmond Dale Branch, In the Library

Join us for a dinosaur themed-storytime!

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch, Paxton Meeting Room

Little ones will create their own American flag using paper, glue, and plenty of red, white, and blue.

The Bee Mobile Library

Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.

Northside Branch, Myers Meeting Room

Calling all kids ready to read - or already reading - beginner chapter books! This is a book club just for you. Meetings include an icebreaker, discussion of the book, and fun book-related activities. Our upcoming books are: May 7th: Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express by Megan McDonald ( eBook ) June 4th: The Raptor Rescue by Gertrude Chandler Warner ( Audiobook ) ( eBook ) July 9th: Seashell Key by Lourdes Heuer ( Audiobook ) ( eBook ) Each month's pick is selected with care and physical copies will be available at the Northside Branch.

Richmond Dale Branch, In the Library

Teens are invited to join us for a relaxing evening of painting and snacks.

Main Library, Annex Room A

Do you love to be scared? We'll be discussing the most terrifying books the library has to offer. Read our suggested monthly book or bring a horror book recommendation to share with the group! Do you love to be scared? Do horrifying tales help you sleep at night? On the 2nd Thursday of the month, we’ll be discussing the most terrifying books the library has to offer. Read our suggested monthly book or bring a horror book recommendation of your own to share with the group! Join us… If you dare! Upcoming Books: May : Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake ( book ) ( audiobook ) ( eBook ) A ghost hunter meets his match when he encounters Anna, a vengeful spirit who brutally kills anyone who enters her abandoned house. Except him. A story of curses, love, and what it means to be human after death. Subgenre: Paranormal Horror, Gothic Horror, Young Adult June : Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir ( book ) ( audiobook ) ( eBook ) In a decaying world of necromancers and crumbling houses, Gideon, a foul-mouthed swordswoman, must team up with her lifelong enemy to survive a deadly trial. A genre-bending story that is as funny as it is gruesome. Subgenre: Gothic Horror, Science Fiction Horror, Dark Fantasy July : The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix ( book ) ( audiobook ) ( eBook ) A suburban mom's book club suspects that a charming new neighbor may be something far more sinister. Set in the American South of the 90s, this novel mixes vampire horror with sharp social commentary that examines friendship, gaslighting, and what happens when women aren't believed. Subgenre: Vampire Horror, Contemporary Horror, Satirical Horror eBook and audiobook versions are available on Libby on Hoopla, free with your library card! Or pick up a physical copy at Main Library or Northside Branch.

Main Library, Annex Room B-1

Join us for a roaring good time as we play with paint and learn about dinosaurs.

Main Library, Annex Room D

It's our annual summer reading Art Camp! Learn how to make beautiful "grandma" crafts. Registration is limited to first 10 registrants. This session of Art Camp will teach fiber arts techniques including: knitting and crochet. If you already know how to do either of these, that's great! You can still register to attend if you know any of these techniques and want to hang out with others who are also interested in that craft.

Main Library, Children's Area

Join us for half an hour of music, movement, and short stories! Each session ends with a few minutes of open play with music, developmentally appropriate toys, and everyone's favorite: the bubble machine!

Northside Branch, Northside Reading Garden

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. Each session ends with a few minutes of open play with music, developmentally appropriate toys, and everyone's favorite: the bubble machine!

The Bee Mobile Library

Stop by Hopeton Village and visit the bookmobile! 153 University Dr., Chillicothe, OH

Northside Branch, Myers Meeting Room

Press pause on nature by saving blooms to enjoy for years to come. Join us to learn basic knowledge of pressing flowers and to create a unique pressed flower piece to take home. The art of pressing flowers has been around for centuries. This art form is accessible to almost anyone and allows for capturing the beauty of nature all around you, the making of great art, and relieving stress all at the same time. We will introduce the methods of flower pressing and then get creative making a piece to take home. Flowers will be provided.

Kingston Branch, Kingston Meeting Room

Come celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pokemon G) with us! Bring your phone to play along or try out our new scavenger hunt instead!

Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch, Paxton Meeting Room

Join us to paint the American Flag on a wooden block.

Richmond Dale Branch, In the Library

Create a colorful firework display using a fun and unique painting technique! Learn how to use straws to blow paint across the page and design your own bursting fireworks masterpiece.

Howard S. Young (Frankfort) Branch, Frankfort Meeting Room,Frankfort Shelterhouse

Come release your inner archaeologist at the Frankfort branch. We will have multiple activities available, including, making potsherds, amber and clay fossils, and digging for ancient treasure.

Main Library, Annex Room A

An inclusive space for crafts, activities, and connection. Meet & Make: All Abilities is a monthly program for adults of all abilities, meeting on the second Tuesday of the month. This program is designed to be inclusive, social, and fun. Whether you're looking to get creative, play games, enjoy music, or spend time in good company, this program is for you! Activities are adapted to be accessible and welcoming for everyone, including those with disabilities and their caregivers. All adults are welcome! Each month features a new mix of crafts, games, and opportunities to connect. May - Spring fun. We will learn how to make our own paper flowers, do a spring sound meditation, and play BINGO. June - We will create abstract paintings with watercolors, play Would You Rather Summer Edition, and do a rhythm circle. July - Summer fun! We will learn how to tie-dye and listen to summer tunes. Drop in and make new friends in a welcoming, inclusive space!

Main Library, Annex Room D

Come listen to some great stories and songs. Storytime helps develop a young child's literacy skills and nurtures a love of reading. Each week, both "Budding Bookworms" storytimes will use the same stories and the same rhymes. You're welcome to bring your little ones to either or both. The Tuesday version will be in an enclosed meeting room in our Main Library Annex, meaning fewer distractions, and more of a challenge for little escape artists. The Wednesday version will be in the children's room, full of fun things to look at and books to check out. There are lots of early learning benefits to "repeat reading" (or reading the same book over and over), so coming both days is also a great option!

Richmond Dale Branch

Visit the Ross County Parks District Mobile Nature Center aka Wilderness On Wheels. WOW for short! Come check it out and experience nature and learning in a new way.

Richmond Dale Branch, In the Library

Join us for a dinosaur-themed storytime!

Main Library, Children's Area

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! Reading to a licensed therapy dog allows children to develop their skills by reading aloud in a therapeutic, no-pressure environment. Our listening dogs are great with kids and very gentle, and they love to listen!

South Salem Branch, In the Library

Become a paleontologist for the day! Each child will receive a dinosaur outline on black construction paper and use cotton swabs to fill in the bones, creating their very own dino skeleton.

Main Library, Annex Room D

Dive into new worlds, discover exciting stories, and meet other teens who love books! Whether you come to chat about the book of the month or share your recent favs, all teens are welcome. Join us on the third Tuesday of each month as we explore different genres, from gripping dystopians to heartfelt contemporaries and everything in between. Share your thoughts or just listen in. No pressure! Find each of these books in the Teen Space at the Main Library or Northside Branch a month before the meeting. Upcoming Books: May 19th: Dating and Dragons by Kristy Boyce ( audiobook )( eBook ) Musical lover Riley has big aspirations to become a director on Broadway. Crucial to this plan is to bring back her high school’s spring musical, but when Riley takes her mom’s car without permission, she's grounded and stuck with the worst punishment: spending her after-school hours working at her dad’s game shop. June 16th: Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy by Faith Erin Hicks ( eBook ) Alix needs to learn how to control this anger, and she is sure Ezra, the popular and poised theater kid from her grade is the answer. So she asks for his help. But as they hang out and start get closer, Alix learns that there is more to Ezra than the cool front he puts on. And that maybe this friendship could become something more... Content Warnings: Bullying, Domestic Abuse, Violence July 14th: The Bones of Birka by CM Surrisi ( eBook ) When archaeologist Dr. Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson discovers that the bones contained in the most significant Viking warrior grave ever opened are, in fact, female, she and her team upend centuries of historically accepted conclusions and ignite a furious debate around the reality of female Viking warriors and the role of gender in both ancient and modern times. Share your thoughts and help us pick our next read by filling out this form !

Main Library, Annex Room B-2

Learn the basics of jam making with OSU Extension, and take home a sweet treat! Supplies provided!

Main Library, Main Library Programming Room

Join us the second Tues of the month to discuss a variety of LGBTQ+ literature, everything from fantasy to memoirs. We'll meet in the Main Library building. New members always welcome! Here are our summer picks! You can check them out at the Main Library or Northside Branch or access them digitally. May 12: T.J. Klune's Wolfsong ( eBook , eAudiobook ) June 9: Kaveh Akbar's Martyr! ( eBook , eAudiobook ) July 14: M.T. Anderson's Nicked ( eBook , eAudiobook ) Presented in partnership with the First Capital PRIDE Coalition.