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”
With school starting back up again, we compiled some of the ways we are prepared to help students of all ages. Be sure to check out our calendar of upcoming events, too! Literacy Library Collection: We have an extensive collection of books, DVDs, video, board, and card games, of all different formats and genres. Give Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
Book challenges in America are not new, however recently there has been an unprecedented increase in their numbers. An April report in PEN America cites 1,586 instances of individual books being banned between July 2021 and March 2022. The sheer number of books being banned raises numerous concerns over improper censorship and infringement of First Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
Join Chilli Bear around town for a Scavenger Hunt through some of Chillicothe’s local businesses. Start at the library to pick up your score card to keep track of where you’ve been and where you still need to go. Then you will be ready to embark on your journey! The locations for the Scavenger Hunt Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
Chillicothe Public Library strives to be a point of clarity and a provider of accurate information. Science has shown that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and everyone over the age of 12 is able to receive one of the three approved vaccine options. If you still need to be vaccinated, we will be hosting Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
“Freedom’s Eve,” January 1, 1863, came after the Emancipation proclamation address by Abraham Lincoln, which freed enslaved people in the United States. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, it could not be implemented in places still under Confederate control. Freedom finally came on June 19, 1865, when the remaining enslaved black Continue reading “https://www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
