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Library Information

Main Library

Today's hours

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

Tomorrow's hours

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

Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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
Closed for the Holiday
Tue, Dec 24, All day
All library locations are closed for the holiday.
Closed for the Holiday
Wed, Dec 25, All day
All library locations are closed for the holiday.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Dec 26, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room A
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.
Noon Year's Eve Party
Mon, Dec 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room B-1
Unable to stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve? No worries! Come celebrate with fun games, good snacks, and a count down to noon!
Cancelled
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Dec 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Jan 02, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room A
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.
SCOJFS Family Resource Fair
Thu, Jan 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room B
Each month, county resource providers will be in attendance to provide a wide arrangement of local services. This is a community-sponsored event.
Art Camp: Cozy Edition!
Thu, Jan 02, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Annex Room D
Join us for Art Camp: Cozy Edition! We'll paint cozy scenes on glass while we watch movies and eat snacks.Register
Art Camp: Cozy Edition!
Fri, Jan 03, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Annex Room D
Join us for Art Camp: Cozy Edition! We'll paint cozy scenes on glass while we watch movies and eat snacks.Register
Family Storytime
Sat, Jan 04, 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!
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Annex Room D
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.
Friends of Dorothy Book Club
Mon, Jan 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Annex Room A
Join us the first Monday of the month to discuss a variety of LGBTQ+ literature, everything from fantasy to memoirs.
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Jan 07, 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.
Teen Dream Boards
Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library Meeting Room
Come to the library and make a dream board with various crafting supplies and magazines!
How To Bullet Journal
Tue, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room A
Want to get organized but don't know where to start? Join us as we learn the basics of bullet journaling to manage our busy lives.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Jan 08, 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.
Red Panda Book Club
Wed, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Annex Room D
Read books, eat snacks, play games, make art, and more! We'll read a variety of graphic novels, amazing true stories, magical adventures, and more, with a mix of chapter books and leveled readers.
Teen Art Night: Mini Paint and Pop
Wed, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Annex Room A
Hey, Teens! Come and have fun painting a mini art painting while sipping on soda pop! Light refreshments provided.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Jan 09, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room A
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.
Minecraft Club
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Annex Room D
Mark your calendars! Minecraft is now on the second Thursday of the month this quarter! You will use creative mode to build anything you want or choose our monthly theme.
Registration opens Thursday, December 26 2024 at 9:00am
Horror Book Club
Thu, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room B-2
Are you a horror fan? We'll be discussing the most terrifying books the library has to offer. Read our suggested monthly book and join us for an evening of casual discussion.
Preschool Snow Day!
Fri, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room B
It's a snow day at the Main Library! Join us for all kinds of winter fun!
Winter Silent Book Club
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reference Area
What better way to spend a chilly winter day than cozied up with a good book? Gathering with other bibliophiles, of course! Join us for tea and some reading company.
Wiggle Worms
Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Annex Room D
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.
Learn To Line Dance
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room B
Have you ever wanted to learn to line dance? This will be an instructor-led line dancing class. Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Adult Activities For All Abilities
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Annex Room A
Join us monthly for an adapted program for adults with disabilities and their accompanying care partners. We will enjoy crafts, play games, create art, do literacy activities, and more!
Children's Clothing Bank
Tue, Jan 14, 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.
Sing and Stomp Music for Toddlers
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Annex Room B
Come join Ms. Ashley from the Pioneer Center for Sing and Stomp Music Time and stimulate your child through music and movement!
Hang Out with Listening Dog at Main Library
Tue, Jan 14, 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. Register
STEAM Magic!
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Annex Room D
Have you ever wanted to know what was behind your favorite magic tricks? Join us at Main Library for STEAM Magic! We'll learn cool magic tricks and the science behind them.
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Wed, Jan 15, 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.
Teen Trivia Night: Pop Culture Edition
Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Annex Room D
Come put your pop culture knowledge to the test while enjoying a light snack.
Discovery Garden
Thu, Jan 16, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room A
Imaginative play, stories, games, art & music. This program is a partnership between the library and Easterseals of Central and Southeast Ohio.
Easy Hand-Sewn Dino Stuffie
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Annex Room D
Every wanted to learn how to hand sew a stuffie? Join us at the Main Library and learn how to hand-sew a cute dino!
Hygge Night
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Annex Room B-2
Hygge is the Danish lifestyle that embraces everything cozy and comforting. Join us for a calming evening full of crafts, hot drinks, and comfy activities.
Dragons Love Tacos!
Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Annex Room D
Join us for a program inspired by the popular book "Dragons Love Tacos" by Adam Rubin. We will have storytime and activities!
Winter Games: Indoor Field Day
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Annex Room B
Come enjoy a little bit of summer to chase away those winter blues with an indoor field day!
Onyx Storm Midnight Release Party
Mon, Jan 20, 11:00pm - 11:55pm
Annex Room B
Join us for a late night at the library to celebrate the release of Onyx Storm (Empyrean Series) by Rebecca Yarros. There will be themed activities, snacks, crafts, and more!
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