Chillicothe Public Library

Looking for somewhere to hangout after school? Join us in the Youth Activity Room for snacks, comfy seats, games, video games and/or movies just for YOU. Ages 13 and up. Hangout starts at 2:45 pm, but drop in anytime! Mondays end at 4:45 pm; Tuesdays and Wednesdays end at 5 pm.

Learn the basics of the Chinese language while experiencing festivals, food, and traditions. These free classes, taught by Chinese community member MengMeng, are open to adults and youth ages 10 & up.

Attendees are encouraged to come to all seven sessions, as the concepts will build on each other, but you can also pick which ones fit your schedule. Details & registration at bit.ly/3UTcERh or call 309-274-2719. 

January 25 – Greetings, tones, numbers, Chinese names 
February 1 – Pronunciation I, introductions, age, countries, colors 
February 8 – Pronunciation II, Chinese New Year activities, Chinese calendar, phrases I 
February 15 – Pronunciation III, Dragon Boat festival, sticky dumplings, phrases II 
February 22 – Pronunciation IV, Mid-Autumn festival, moon cakes, dialogues 
March 1 – Chinese characters & calligraphy 
March 15 – Friendly competition (Jeopardy!), additional language resources

Join us for some fun with stories, songs, and a craft that encourages development of Early Literacy skills in young children. Parent/guardian participation with the craft is required. Ages 3 -5.

Looking for somewhere to hangout after school? Join us in the Youth Activity Room for snacks, comfy seats, games, video games and/or movies just for YOU. Ages 13 and up. Hangout starts at 2:45 pm, but drop in anytime! Mondays end at 4:45 pm;  Tuesdays and Wednesdays end at 6 pm.

Pick up a Take & Make Crafternoon kit every 2nd Monday of the month and follow along with the instructions on how to complete your creation!

Looking for somewhere to hangout after school? Join us in the Youth Activity Room for snacks, comfy seats, games, video games and/or movies just for YOU. Ages 13 and up. Hangout starts at 2:45 pm, but drop in anytime! Mondays end at 4:45 pm; Tuesdays and Wednesdays end at 5 pm.

Reading this month: Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism, by Amanda Montell
Life is complex and many-layered, kind of like a taco. Chew on some of the issues facing our world—and on actual tacos, too—in this discussion group. Copies of our current book are available to check out at the library.
More info at https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/adult-family-events/just-us-reading.

Looking for somewhere to hangout after school? Join us in the Youth Activity Room for snacks, comfy seats, games, video games and/or movies just for YOU. Ages 13 and up. Hangout starts at 2:45 pm, but drop in anytime! Mondays end at 4:45 pm; Tuesdays and Wednesdays end at 5 pm.

Learn the basics of the Chinese language while experiencing festivals, food, and traditions. These free classes, taught by Chinese community member MengMeng, are open to adults and youth ages 10 & up.

Attendees are encouraged to come to all seven sessions, as the concepts will build on each other, but you can also pick which ones fit your schedule. Details & registration at bit.ly/3UTcERh or call 309-274-2719. 

January 25 – Greetings, tones, numbers, Chinese names 
February 1 – Pronunciation I, introductions, age, countries, colors 
February 8 – Pronunciation II, Chinese New Year activities, Chinese calendar, phrases I 
February 15 – Pronunciation III, Dragon Boat festival, sticky dumplings, phrases II 
February 22 – Pronunciation IV, Mid-Autumn festival, moon cakes, dialogues 
March 1 – Chinese characters & calligraphy 
March 15 – Friendly competition (Jeopardy!), additional language resources

Register for the Zoom link at bit.ly/ILP_KwameAlexander or come to the library for a watch party.

Join us for an evening of inspiration and conversation with best-selling and award-winning children’s and young adult author and poet, Kwame Alexander, author of the Newbery Award winning book, The Crossover, Newbery Honor/Caldecott Medal winning book, The Undefeated, and most recently, An American Story, for an Illinois Libraries Present event for young people and their families. Kwame will share ways to say yes to your story and persist in the face of rejection as he shares his own publishing journey. As a creator of more than 36 books, Kwame will energize our community to harness the power of words and storytelling for change! 

Please note that this program will be presented live without a recording.

Kwame Alexander Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, publisher, and New York Times Bestselling author of 36 books, including Swing, Becoming Muhammad Ali, co-authored with James Patterson, Rebound, The Undefeated, The Crossover, and The Door of No Return. A regular contributor to NPR’s Morning Edition, Kwame is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award, The Coretta Scott King Author Honor, Three NAACP Image Award Nominations, and the 2017 Inaugural Pat Conroy Legacy Award. In 2018, he opened the Barbara E. Alexander Memorial Library and Health Clinic in Ghana, as a part of LEAP for Ghana, an international literacy program he co-founded. He is the writer and executive producer of The Crossover show on Disney+.

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). ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. 

To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com

Bring your friends and your imagination! Complete a challenge card or show off how creative you can be. New members are always welcome. Ages 4 and up.

Expand your horizons—and your palate—as you learn about the culture and cuisine of Southern India and sample some recipes! Register by Feb. 4 at bit.ly/3uX9G4w or call 309-274-2719. Visit cpldcooking.weebly.com for recipes and photos from past programs. 

Learn to fold beautiful boxes and envelopes out of paper, perfect for sending messages and treats to friends or sweethearts. Ages 12 – adult.

RSVP appreciated athttps://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2335&BranchID=1000003089&Branch=&EventID=484177&PK=.