Chillicothe Public Library

Location: Public Meeting Room
Dust off that guitar, fiddle, banjo, or other acoustic instrument and bring it to the library for a jam session. Music lovers of all ages are encouraged to come play, listen, and/or sing along.

Learn how to navigate Windows 10, open & close applications, resize & move windows, and more. Register at bit.ly/3uX9G4w or call 309-274-2719.

New to using a computer or want to build more confidence? Check out these free classes, taught by friendly library staff. 

DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules were created by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T.

Stitch, chat, and create with us! Whether you’re a crochet pro, knitting newbie, or sewing enthusiast, all skill levels are welcome. Bring your project, share tips, and enjoy some creative camaraderie! Facilitated by Amy Thompson of Evergreen Senior Living. Open to adults & teens.

(All ages) Practice your Spanish skills in casual conversation with other learners and native speakers. 
Speakers of all levels are welcome.

Location: Youth Activity Room
A place for little ones to explore music & movement as cornerstones of early literacy! Experiment together with songs, dances, and stories to develop foundational skills in music, motor skills, literacy, and communication. Ages 0-5.

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 sample Chicago-style thin crust pizza and learn how to make it! Register at bit.ly/3uX9G4w or call 309-274-2719. Visit cpldcooking.weebly.com for recipes and photos from past programs. 

Bonus: Stick around to learn about Chicago pizza with Steve Dolinsky at 7 pm!

Location: Public Meeting Room/Online

Two ways to participate:
1) Join us at the library for a watch party and a slice of pizza. Let us know you’re coming at bit.ly/3uX9G4w or call 309-274-2719. (Optional: make an evening of it and also register for Cooking around the World at 6pm! Details above.)

2) Register at bit.ly/ILP_SteveDolinsky for a link to attend from anywhere with an internet connection! Unable to attend live? A recording will be available for 14 days following the event (register at the link above to be notified).

Presenting Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio, and podcast work. Steve co-hosted The Feed podcast with Chicago chef/restaurateur Rick Bayless, and hosts the Pizza City podcast. He’s the creator of Pizza City Fest and author of two books about pizza. Join him to dish on The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A History of Squares & Slices in the Windy City, his comprehensive guide to the styles, locales, and people that make the Windy City a prime destination for slices and pies.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. 

Location: Youth Activity Room
A place for little ones to explore music & movement as cornerstones of early literacy! Experiment together with songs, dances, and stories to develop foundational skills in music, motor skills, literacy, and communication. Ages 0-5.

(2014, PG, 1h 35m)
After his home in Peru is destroyed, a talking bear named Paddington travels to London. There he is taken in by a kindly family, but a museum taxidermist is determined to make a trophy out of him.

Popcorn served; feel free to bring your own snack or sack lunch.

Location: YAR


Join us to connect with other homeschoolers in the community and explore the resources the library has to offer to support your family’s educational journey! Register at https://tinyurl.com/2mducxf2

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

Location: YAR


Do you enjoy reading or writing poetry? Come to the library’s new Teen Poetry Club to meet and discuss with other poets!

Help restore historic Root Cemetery and Nature Preserve! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Water, tools, work gloves, and good conversation provided. Youth groups welcome.
Meet at Root Cemetery, a mile northwest of Chillicothe on Ratcliffe Rd. For more information, or to schedule additional workdays for two or more people, please contact Dave Pittman at 309-573-2354 or dvdgpittman@gmail.com.

Join us for some rousing rounds of Bingo, plus prizes and snacks.

(All ages) Practice your Spanish skills in casual conversation with other learners and native speakers. 
Speakers of all levels are welcome.

Location: Youth Activity Room
A place for little ones to explore music & movement as cornerstones of early literacy! Experiment together with songs, dances, and stories to develop foundational skills in music, motor skills, literacy, and communication. Ages 0-5.

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.