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Upcoming Events
Mon, Jul 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northside Branch - Myers Meeting Room,Shelterhouse
Join us for half an hour of music, movement, and short stories, followed by open play until 11. On the last Monday of the month, we'll offer a bilingual storytime offered in English and Spanish.

Mon, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Visit "The Bee," CRCPL's mobile library, while you pick up lunch!

Mon, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Fork Village Park
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the North Fork Village Park, 9 Coventry Drive, Chillicothe.

Mon, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Do you love cats and kittens? The Cat Roundup Rescue will be visiting the Kingston Branch and will be bringing some of their furry friends. Donations of cat food and supplies will also be accepted.

Mon, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Have you always wanted to try watercolors? Here is your chance! Join us and create a pretty lavender bookmark with watercolors!
This event is full

Mon, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Get creative by making your own wreath out of a bicycle wheel wreath form.

Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Main Green,Annex Room B-1
Join us in the Main Green between the Annex and the Main Library! We will have several bubble activities, so prepare to get messy!

Tue, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Do you need someone to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs that can accompany you to make your day better.

Tue, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Outside the Library
The Bee is taking Bookworm to a branch near you! Tour the Bee, listen to a story, and - weather permitting - play fun outdoor games.

Tue, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Come and create your very own bug jar to start collecting those lightning bugs!

Tue, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Northside Branch
In the grassy lawn behind our Northside library, we hold a summer music series showcasing different local musicians! Bring a chair, a snack, and relax for an hour of music.

Wed, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adelphi UMC & BookHive
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at the Adelphi United Methodist Church and BookHive, 11879 Main St., Adelphi.

Wed, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Offsite
You read the books, you completed the activities, now come get your trophy and enjoy the best party of the summer!

Thu, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Visit "The Bee," CRCPL's mobile library, while you pick up lunch!

Thu, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
Join us for some out-of-this-world fun as we create our own aliens aboard their ships.

Thu, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Westland Estates
Catch the Bee, CRCPL's Mobile Library, at Westland Estates, 2441 Anderson Station Rd., Chillicothe.

Thu, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Too hot to go outside or just want a creative day? Join us in making your own bookmark. We will have samples of kawaii, Minecraft, kites, flowers, butterflies & more for you to create your bookmark!

Thu, Jul 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Visit CRCPLS's mobile library when we stop by Performances in the Park at the Adelphi Park.

Fri, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
The Bee Mobile Library
Stop by the city pool, get lunch and check out a book from our bookmobile!

Fri, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
South Salem Branch - In the Library
Come and learn to make kid-friendly snacks with Extension Educator Lisa Barlage of OSU Extension. Please call the library at 740-701-4145 with questions about allergies.

Fri, Jul 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Experience tabletop RPGs (Role-Playing Games) of all types and skill levels. Games like Dungeons and Dragons, Honey Heist, and Call of Cthulhu will be available. The adventure is here!

Sat, Jul 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Main Library Meeting Room
Whether you're seeing how tall you can stack them, or building an awesome structure, Keva Planks are a fun way to stretch your imagination! Come build with us.

Mon, Jul 29, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
This month for movie night, we will be watching Lilo & Stitch (PG). While we watch we will sing, dance, and act along with the movie! Popcorn will be provided.

Mon, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingston Branch - Kingston Meeting Room
Create your own button tree on canvas. No sewing involved.

Canceled
Wed, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Come listen to some great stories and songs. Storytime helps develop a young child's literacy skills and nurtures a love of reading.

Wed, Jul 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Richmond Dale Branch - In the Library
Join us for our Book Club for adults! At each meeting, we will discuss the previous month's book and enjoy hearing everyone's thoughts and opinions.

Wed, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - In the Library
Join us to learn about tracing your roots and explore the resources the library has to offer.

Wed, Jul 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room A
Have you wanted to grow your own beautiful flowers and fresh produce, but don't know where to start? Join us for a series of gardening programs this summer, for beginners just like you!

Thu, Aug 01, All day
Main Library - Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.

Thu, Aug 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Annex Room B
Each month, county resource providers will be in attendance to provide a wide arrangement of local services. This is a community-sponsored event.

Thu, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Paxton (Bainbridge) Branch - Paxton Meeting Room
Calling all superheroes! Join us & create your favorite superhero out of a lollipop. Will you create a traditional superhero (Spiderman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel) or a new superhero?

Thu, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mt. Logan Branch - In the Library
Let your inner artist out. Come and paint a stack of books and add your favorite titles.

Fri, Aug 02, All day
Main Library - Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.

Fri, Aug 02, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Mt Logan Parking Lot
The Vision Van will be at the library offering free vision exams for kids in K-12th grade. If a child needs glasses, the Vision Van will order those for free as well. Appointments are required.

Sat, Aug 03, All day
Main Library - Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.

Sun, Aug 04, All day
Offsite
Come and see the Bee at Ross County Fair! Check out books, sign up for library cards, fun giveaways and more!

Sun, Aug 04, All day
Main Library - Annex Art Gallery
Local photographer Matt Day will have his latest artwork on display in the Main Library Annex from August through October.

  

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