Language literacy at Chillicothe Public Library goes beyond English. Learning a new language introducescountless new ways of seeing the world and interacting with other people—plus, it’s good for yourbrain!—and the library loves to be a part of making those connections through our materials collectionand programming. Browsing the library shelves, you may have come across formal Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
Pollinators around the world are in a state of decline due to loss of habitat, pesticide use,climate change, parasites, and diseases. Among these vulnerable pollinators are honey bees. Though notnative to the United States, honey bees have become crucial to pollinating many of our crops: 80% of allflowering plants and over 130 food crops are Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
In 1926, in response to the lack of information on the accomplishments of Black people available to the public, Carter G Woodson co-founder of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History declared the second week of February as Negro History Week. This week was chosen because it includes the birthdays of both Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
The new year can be a prime time to start on a reading goal, like reading more books, branching out to new kinds of books, being more intentional about digesting what you read, or joining a book club. That last one can also be a means of reaching the other goals, by providing focus, accountability, Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
All the books listed here are available at the library. Stop in, give us a call, or use the online catalog to place a hold and check one out. National Science Fiction Day is Jan 2! Celebrate by reading a science fiction book this month. We’ve listed classic and contemporary titles for you to browse. Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
