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”
For over 20 years, October has been recognized as Health Literacy Month. We believe it is important foreveryone to feel confident when receiving and interpreting health information so they are able to makeinformed decisions for themselves and others. What is health literacy? “Personal health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the ability to Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! If you don’t already have a library card and have been waiting for the perfect time to sign-up, now is your chance. Library cards are free to Chillicothe residents and everyone in the family can have one! Here’s what you need know: How can you get your own library Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is the latest violent development in a long and turbulent history between the two countries. This invasion is the largest conflict to erupt in Europe since World War II. The varying perspectives on the complex history of Ukraine have only intensified with the challenges in their post-Soviet, independent state. There Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
The Chillicothe Public Library is committed to providing essential library services while keeping the health and safety of our patrons and staff at the forefront of our minds. We are actively monitoring the latest CDC recommendations and working to ensure that guidelines are being followed. The COVID-19 Community Levels are provided by the CDC and Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
The Chillicothe Public Library is committed to providing essential library services while keeping the health and safety of our patrons and staff at the forefront of our minds. With community transmission and positive cases of COVID-19 being at very high levels, we need to be diligent in protecting ourselves and each other from COVID-19 and Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
Due to the nationwide increase in COVID-19 infection and hospitalization rates a state-wide mask mandate is in place for Illinois. As of August 30, 2021, everyone over the age of two, is required to wear a mask in all indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status. Guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that was put into place during the pandemic to assist families with internet costs. The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households. The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) have opened a COVID-19 Special enrollment Period (SEP) that will be open until August 15, 2021. You can visit healthcare.gov to enroll. Anyone without insurance has access to coverage regardless of your circumstances. No documentation is required and coverage will begin the next month after enrollment. Visit Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
Updated 5/26/2021 The Chillicothe Public Library is committed to providing essential library services while keeping the health and safety of our patrons and staff at the forefront of our minds. We are actively monitoring the latest recommendations and working to ensure that guidelines are being followed. Fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
