Chillicothe Public Library

Location: Public Meeting Room
Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in Barbie Land. But when they go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. 2023. PG-13, 1hr 56min. Popcorn served; feel free to bring your own snack or sack lunch.

Location: Youth Activity Room
A place for little ones to explore music and movement! Experiment together with new sounds, instruments, songs, dances and friends while learning the fundamentals of music. Ages 0-5.

Come to our young adult department for a special teen based activity every Tuesday! This month we will have: a gratitude paper chain (all month), Thanksgiving card making (11/14), Super Smash Bros. tournament (11/21), and salt dough crafting (11/28). You can drop in anytime after school alone or with friends/family. Ages 13+.

Location: Computer Lab
Learn how to navigate Windows 10, open and close applications, resize and move windows, and more.
Please register at bit.ly/3CmbZ4m or call 309-274-2719.
Presented through the PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T.

Location: Computer Lab
Learn how to navigate Windows 10, open and close applications, resize and move windows, and more.
Please register at bit.ly/3CmbZ4m or call 309-274-2719.
Presented through the PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T.

Location: Youth Activity Room
Create fun crafts to take home and enjoy! Ages 8+.

Come practice your Spanish and/or English skills in casual conversation with other learners and native speakers! Gain confidence while growing your vocabulary and grammar skills. Speakers of all levels are welcome. Half the hour will focus on Spanish conversation, and half on English, but this may change depending on preferences of attendees.

Venga practicar su habilidades de español o inglés en conversación casual. Gane confianza y aumente su vocabulario y habilidades de gramática. Los que hablan en cualquier nivel son bienvenidos. Medio del tiempo será para conversación en español, y medio para inglés, pero este podría cambiar dependiente de las preferencias de los asistentes.

Location: Online
Register for the Zoom link at bit.ly/ILP_LoriGottlieb.

Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, and co-host of the “Dear Therapists” podcast joins us for a thought-provoking conversation about mental health in anticipation of the winter holiday season.

Gottlieb will share tools to help in everyday life and especially as you prepare for the holidays. Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, which has sold over a million copies and is currently being adapted into a television series. In addition to her clinical practice, she is co-host of the popular “Dear Therapists” podcast and writes The Atlantic’s “Dear Therapist” advice column. She has been on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, and NPR’s “Fresh Air” as a therapy expert and her 2019 TED Talk was one of the most watched of the year.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Location: Public Meeting Room
Stock up on books, magazines, media, & more, just in time for the holidays! Bring a bag and fill it for $5.
Want to volunteer? Call Lisa for information: 309-274-2719.

Location: Youth Activity Room
An introduction to storytime for our littlest audience- babies! Learn important pre-literacy skills through nursery rhymes, stories, puppets, and play. Ages 0-2 years old. Siblings are welcome!

Location: Youth Activity Room
Bring your friends and your imagination! Compete in a timed challenge and show off how creative you can be during the free build. Ages 4 and up.

Location: Public Meeting Room
Stock up on books, magazines, media, & more, just in time for the holidays! Bring a bag and fill it for $5.
Want to volunteer? Call Lisa for information: 309-274-2719.

Location: Youth Activity Room
Join us for some fun with stories, songs, and a craft that encourages development of early literacy skills. Targeted to ages 2-6. Siblings are welcome! **Crafts can be a little messy- please come prepared.

Location: Public Meeting Room
Stock up on books, magazines, media, & more, just in time for the holidays! Bring a bag and fill it for $5.
Want to volunteer? Call Lisa for information: 309-274-2719.

Join our friends from Communication Junction for an in-person story time filled with stories, songs, movement, and bubbles! Ages 0-5. 

Come to our young adult department for a special teen based activity every Tuesday! This month we will have: a gratitude paper chain (all month), Thanksgiving card making (11/14), Super Smash Bros. tournament (11/21), and salt dough crafting (11/28). You can drop in anytime after school alone or with friends/family. Ages 13+.

Location: Study Room 1 & 2
Readers from all our library book clubs (and anyone else who’s interested!) are invited to gather, share some treats, chat about what we’ve read this year, and play bookish games. We’ll also reveal our reading list for 2024, and introduce you to our reimagined book club, Books & Brew!

Location: Computer Lab
Learn how to save and delete files, manage and organize files and folders, and more. Prerequisite: Computer Basics Part 1, or prior knowledge of how to use a mouse, open apps, and manipulate windows (resize, scroll, etc.).
Please register at bit.ly/3CmbZ4m or call 309-274-2719.
Presented through the PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T.

Location: Computer Lab
Learn how to save and delete files, manage and organize files and folders, and more. Prerequisite: Computer Basics Part 1, or prior knowledge of how to use a mouse, open apps, and manipulate windows (resize, scroll, etc.).
Please register at bit.ly/3CmbZ4m or call 309-274-2719.
Presented through the PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T.

Come practice your Spanish and/or English skills in casual conversation with other learners and native speakers! Gain confidence while growing your vocabulary and grammar skills. Speakers of all levels are welcome. Half the hour will focus on Spanish conversation, and half on English, but this may change depending on preferences of attendees.

Venga practicar su habilidades de español o inglés en conversación casual. Gane confianza y aumente su vocabulario y habilidades de gramática. Los que hablan en cualquier nivel son bienvenidos. Medio del tiempo será para conversación en español, y medio para inglés, pero este podría cambiar dependiente de las preferencias de los asistentes.

Location: Youth Activity Room
An introduction to storytime for our littlest audience- babies! Learn important pre-literacy skills through nursery rhymes, stories, puppets, and play. Ages 0-2 years old. Siblings are welcome!

Location: Youth Activity Room
Bring your friends and your imagination! Compete in a timed challenge and show off how creative you can be during the free build. Ages 4 and up.

Location: Public Meeting Room
Expand your horizons—and your palate—as you learn about chocolate and sample some recipes! Register by Dec 9 atbit.ly/3uX9G4wor call 309-274-2719.
Visit cpldcooking.weebly.com for recipes and photos from past programs.

Location: Youth Activity Room
Join us for some fun with stories, songs, and a craft that encourages development of early literacy skills. Targeted to ages 3-6. Siblings are welcome! **Crafts can be a little messy- please come prepared.