Chillicothe Public Library

Location: Public Meeting Room
A librarian helps a group of homeless people take refuge from a brutal winter night by staging a sit-in at the free public library. A misunderstanding causes his noble act to wrongly escalate into a hostage situation with a political candidate and a TV reporter stoking the drama for their own agendas.
PG-13, 2hr.
Popcorn served; feel free to bring your own snack or sack lunch.

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: create your own blackout poetry (all month), board game challenge (9/12), Harry Potter Trivia (9/19) stress free coloring & yoga (9/26). You can drop in anytime after school alone or with friends/family. Ages 13+.

Visit the library the second Tuesday of every month to learn about STEM with a delicious twist! This month we will engineer marble tracks out of common household items. Of course, snacks will be provided! Please register at http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2335&EventID=499373We will be meeting in the Youth Activity Room!

Location: Public Meeting Room
Author Bob Cmolik discusses his novel, The Boy in the Fan, and the history behind it, including the Bialystok Ghetto uprising and Nazi Germany in 1943. He’ll also touch on what it takes to become a writer and conventional publishing vs. self-publishing. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

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: Public Meeting Room
For appointments, call the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/give. You are eligible to donate at this drive if your last whole blood donation was on orbefore July 19, 2023.

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: Part 1, Study Room 1 & 2; Parts 2 & 3, Public Meeting Room

In this three-part series, learn how to build from the bottom up to create a strong and secure financial future.

Sep 13: Building the Foundation (budgeting & risk)
Sep 20: Accumulation (saving, investing & goal setting)
Sep 27: Retirement (plan types, Social Security, Medicare, tax-efficient distributions)

Presented by volunteers with the Association of Financial Educators: Kelly Holloway, CFP, and Matt Rupert, CPA, ChFC, both advisors with PalomarWealth. This is an educational workshop only, and no products will be sold.

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

Location: Parking Lot
Support our local farmers and artisans! Shop produce, baked goods, handicrafts, and more, while enjoying music by The Mountain Men (5-6pm), and munchies from Swanee’s Pretzels, DeMarchi’s Espresso, Grill Em All, and Triple Dipple’s. Adoptable pets will also be available for meet-and-greets with potential families.

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.

Location: Public Meeting Room


Whether you are new to parenting, or just have young kids, come out to the library to learn about the resources in your community! We will have informational booths from local organizations and groups about pregnancy, affordable childcare, homeschooling resources, and so much more! This is a great fair to attend if, like many of us parents, you need both new resources and a community to support you and your growing family!

Location: Youth Activity Room
Use leaves and paint with stamp and resist techniques to make unique pieces of art or the perfect autumn greeting cards. RSVP appreciated athttps://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2335&BranchID=1000003089&Branch=&EventID=500073&PK=.

Come to our young adult department for a special teen based activity every Tuesday! This month we will have: create your own blackout poetry (all month), board game challenge (9/12), Harry Potter Trivia (9/19) stress free coloring & yoga (9/26). You can drop in anytime after school alone or with friends/family. Ages 13+.

Learn to measure and mix, then munch on snacks you make yourself! Ages 8+.

Location: Study Room 1 & 2

This support group, led by a volunteer trained with the Alzheimer’s Association, offers a safe, confidential, supportive environment and a chance for caregivers to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. Participants also learn about dementia and build problem-solving methods and skills.

This group meets monthly on 3rd Tuesdays, and is open to caregivers and others who have loved ones with dementia.

Registration is requested but not required: call (800) 272-3900 or visit bit.ly/3MtEUcp.

Come out to the library and enjoy free cookies and checkers! We wil be using cookies to create a delicious twist to a game everybody loves! And YES you can eat the cookies! Ages 8+ Sign up athttp://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2335&EventID=499318Public Library District&EventID=499318. We will meet in the Youth Activity Room!

Location: Study Room 3


Reading this month:Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth, by Wole Soyinka.
Join our eclectic book club for adults at the library. Copies of our current book are available to check out at the library.
More info at https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/adult-family-events/books-tea/or on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/events/1524553781384548.

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.

Location: Part 1, Study Room 1 & 2; Parts 2 & 3, Public Meeting Room

In this three-part series, learn how to build from the bottom up to create a strong and secure financial future.

Sep 13: Building the Foundation (budgeting & risk)
Sep 20: Accumulation (saving, investing & goal setting)
Sep 27: Retirement (plan types, Social Security, Medicare, tax-efficient distributions)

Presented by volunteers with the Association of Financial Educators: Kelly Holloway, CFP, and Matt Rupert, CPA, ChFC, both advisors with PalomarWealth. This is an educational workshop only, and no products will be sold.

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!