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Library Information

Main Library

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Tomorrow's hours

Closed

We're closed Sunday May 19 due to Closed on Sundays throughout the Summer
Mon, May 13 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 19 Closed
(Closed on Sundays throughout the Summer)
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Mon, May 13 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 19 Closed
(Closed on Sundays throughout the Summer)
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Address
140 South Paint Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Tel: 740-702-4145
About the branch

You can do it all at the Main Library. The Main Library features a robust collection on three floors, several meeting rooms for public reservation, library and community-sponsored programs for all ages, a computer and reference lab, children's room, genealogy and local history room, our Book-a-Bike program and more!

On-Site Services

Get lost browsing our stacks while searching for your next read! The Main Library houses fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, audiobooks, magazines, large print, books for kids and teens, music, movies, and much more, including:

  • 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 
  • External book return on Paint Street
  • Genealogy and Local History Room with microfilm collection
  • A meeting room and telehealth room available for community non-profit use
  • Programs for all ages!
  • An Art Gallery Space for public exhibits
  • Beyond Books Collection – Check out a Chromebook, a WiFi hotspot, a cake pan, some seeds from the Seed Library, or even a bicycle!
  • 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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All locations, hours, and holidays/closings (printable PDF)

Book a meeting space at the Main Library

Events
Plant Swap!
Sat, May 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room A,Main Green
Calling all plant enthusiasts! Bring a plant to share or take home a new one. All experience levels are welcome.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, May 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Clothing Bank
The Children's Clothing Bank, located in the Main Library Annex and operated by the First Presbyterian Church of Chillicothe, provides clothes for children ranging in size from infant to teens.
Tai Chi
Wed, May 22, 9:00am - 10:00am
Annex Room B
Join us at the Main Library Annex and try this gentle form of exercise.
Get Growing @ the Library! - Beginner's Gardening Series
Wed, May 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Annex Room A
Have you wanted to grow your own beautiful flowers and fresh produce, but don't know where to start? Join us for a series of gardening programs this summer, for beginners just like you!
Discovery Garden
Thu, May 23, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Annex Room A
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.
Stress Re-DUCK-tion
Sat, May 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room A
With some paint and a bit of imagination, you can customize your very own little rubber ducky to help you get through these stressful times.
Closed for the Holiday
Mon, May 27, All day
All library locations are closed for the holiday.
VolunTeen Training
Tue, May 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Annex Room D
Have you finished 6th grade? Do you want to have something cool to put on applications? Love the library? Like helping younger kids? Want a really cool t-shirt? Sign up to be a VolunTeen!
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Main Library
Tue, May 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Do you need someone to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs that can accompany you to make your day better.
VolunTeen Training
Wed, May 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Annex Room D
Have you finished 6th grade? Do you want to have something cool to put on applications? Love the library? Like helping younger kids? Want a really cool t-shirt? Sign up to be a VolunTeen!
Columbus Symphony Orchestra Ensemble
Wed, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room B
Enjoy a beautiful performance featuring an ensemble of musicians from the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
Discovery Garden
Thu, May 30, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Annex Room A
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.
VolunTeen Training
Thu, May 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Annex Room D
Have you finished 6th grade? Do you want to have something cool to put on applications? Love the library? Like helping younger kids? Want a really cool t-shirt? Sign up to be a VolunTeen!
VolunTeen Training
Fri, May 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Annex Room D
Have you finished 6th grade? Do you want to have something cool to put on applications? Love the library? Like helping younger kids? Want a really cool t-shirt? Sign up to be a VolunTeen!
VolunTeen Training
Sat, Jun 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Annex Room D
Have you finished 6th grade? Do you want to have something cool to put on applications? Love the library? Like helping younger kids? Want a really cool t-shirt? Sign up to be a VolunTeen!
VolunTeen Training
Mon, Jun 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Annex Room D
Have you finished 6th grade? Do you want to have something cool to put on applications? Love the library? Like helping younger kids? Want a really cool t-shirt? Sign up to be a VolunTeen!
VolunTeen Training
Tue, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Annex Room D
Have you finished 6th grade? Do you want to have something cool to put on applications? Love the library? Like helping younger kids? Want a really cool t-shirt? Sign up to be a VolunTeen!
Teen Blacklight Paint Afternoon
Thu, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Annex Room D
It doesn't matter if you are an experienced painter or not! Join us for a paint afternoon using blacklights and see your glowing results!
Preschool Messy Playdate
Fri, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room B,Main Green
Let your preschooler explore their world through messy playtime. You make the mess, we'll clean it up!
Bookworm for Adults Kickoff: Silent Reading Party
Fri, Jun 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reference Area
Bookworm is for everyone, and this after-hours party will help our adult readers to kick off their summer! BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) or pick up one of our suggestions.
Family Storytime
Sat, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area
Can't come to storytime during the week? No worries! Come to our storytime on Saturday! We will have half an hour of short stories, music, movement, and our favorite thing to do -- bubbles!
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Main Library
Tue, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area
Do you need someone to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs that can accompany you to make your day better.
Draw Your Own Fantasy Maps!
Tue, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Annex Room D
Ever wanted to create your own fantasy book map but didn't know where to start? Join us at the Main Library Annex to make fantasy book maps using coffee and rice!
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Come listen to some great stories and songs. Storytime helps develop a young child's literacy skills and nurtures a love of reading.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wed, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Culp Trustee Room
CRCPL's monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
Horror Book Club
Thu, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room D
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!
A Royal Tea Party
Fri, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Annex Room B
Hear ye, hear ye! You are cordially invited to a royal tea party adventure at the Main Library Annex. Dress in your best and we'll take care of the rest. Tea and scones will be provided.
Summer Windchimes
Sat, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library Meeting Room
Come and learn about windchimes! We'll provide everything you need to create a sweet set of chimes for yourself or for someone special.
Conductor Cody's Magical Railway Adventures at Main Library
Mon, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room B
Please join us for a performance by Cody Clark Magic at the Main Library. He will take us on a magical railway adventure filled with humor, magic, and real railway history and science!
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