Library Events

Come inside to cool off and make slime with us; it's a little messy and a lot of fun! Registration encouraged. Ages 10-14.

Come inside to cool off and make slime with us; it's a little messy and a lot of fun! Registration encouraged. Ages 6-9.

Dust off that guitar, fiddle, banjo, or other acoustic instrument and bring it to the library for a jam session on 1st Tuesdays. Music lovers of all ages are encouraged to come play, listen, and/or sing along.

This is a ticketed event. Stop by the library or call 309-274-2719 to reserve your tickets!Find out how each animal has special tools and behaviors that help it level up to survive perfectly in its environment. 

Join us 1st & 3rd Wednesdays to stitch, chat, and create! Whether you’re a crochet pro, knitting newbie, or sewing enthusiast, all skill levels are welcome. Bring your project, share tips, and enjoy some creative camaraderie! Facilitated by Amy Thompson of Evergreen Senior Living.

Bring your friends or come make new ones!On June 19 & July 3, our partners from One for All games will teach Magic: The Gathering, or you can opt to play an assortment of tabletop games from the library's collection.On July 17, Cabbages & Kings Games will host, offering a wide selection ...read more

Come check out our collection of board games! Whether you want to try a new adventure or revisit a classic game, we have fun options for the whole family. Door prize donated by Just for Fun Games.

Expand your horizons—and your palate—as you learn about Indian cuisine and culture and sample some recipes! Visit cpldcooking.weebly.com for recipes and photos from past programs.

Make fun crafts to take home based on some of your favorite games, including Pokémon, Sonic, and Minecraft! Registration encouraged. Ages 6+.

This free 3-day camp will provide middle school students the opportunity to learn basic coding and engineering design principles through the process of designing and programming a robot to compete in a Sumo Wrestling-like competition. Campers will be guided in the process by high school members of l...read more

(2022, NR, 1h 34m) Based on the true story of Roger Sharpe, a GQ journalist and real-life pinball wizard who, in 1976, helped overturn New York City’s 35-year ban on pinball.Popcorn served; feel free to bring your own snack or sack lunch.

This is a ticketed event. Stop by the library or call 309-274-2719 to reserve your tickets!DoArt brings interactive drawing, live music, comedy, juggling, a unicycle, and plenty of audience participation to this entertaining celebration of creativity! 

Did you know you can make this refreshing beverage in your own kitchen? We'll show you how! Registration encouraged. Ages 10-14.

Did you know you can make this refreshing beverage in your own kitchen? We'll show you how! Registration encouraged. Ages 6-9.

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 a...read more

Join us to discuss books while enjoying the company of other readers and your favorite brew (we'll provide tea, coffee, and assorted adult bevs). Copies of the current book are available for checkout at the library, and are often also available as e-books or e-audiobooks through one of the libra...read more

Help restore historic Root Cemetery and Nature Preserve! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Water, tools, work gloves, and good conversation provided. Youth groups welcome. Meet at Root Cemetery, a mile northwest of Chillicothe on Ratcliffe Rd. For more inf...read more

Learn what QR codes are and how to scan them using your smartphone, then use your knowledge to participate in a treasure hunt!

Join us 1st & 3rd Wednesdays to stitch, chat, and create! Whether you’re a crochet pro, knitting newbie, or sewing enthusiast, all skill levels are welcome. Bring your project, share tips, and enjoy some creative camaraderie! Facilitated by Amy Thompson of Evergreen Senior Living.

Who says only younger kids can play with slime? The same fun craft, but for teens. 

Bring your friends or come make new ones!On June 19 & July 3, our partners from One for All games will teach Magic: The Gathering, or you can opt to play an assortment of tabletop games from the library's collection.On July 17, Cabbages & Kings Games will host, offering a wide selection ...read more

At Shore Acres ClubhouseThe River Valley Big Band brings traditional big band sound to music from the 1920s through today.1:15-1:45 pm - Beginners East Coast Swing dance lesson (optional)2:00-4:00 pm - Concert (listeners & dancers welcome)Sponsored by Jon Young Dance, Inc. and Chillicothe Park D...read more

Join us for some rousing rounds of Bingo, plus prizes and snacks. 

Throw it back with some classic console games from before 2010! Bring a friend, come ready to play, and fuel up with some free pizza. Ages 10-19.

Jul 25-26Fri., Jul 25 @ 9 am - 4 pmSat., Jul 26 @ 9 am - 3 pmTwo days only! Books, media, and more, just $0.25/each.Want to volunteer? Call Lisa for information: 309-274-2719.

Location: Evergreen Senior Living, 404 Stillwater Drive, ChillicotheTalk a stroll down memory lane and reminisce about different topics each month.

Jul 25-26Fri., Jul 25 @ 9 am - 4 pmSat., Jul 26 @ 9 am - 3 pmTwo days only! Books, media, and more, just $0.25/each.Want to volunteer? Call Lisa for information: 309-274-2719.

(2024, PG-13, 1h 47m) In 10 days and 435 miles, a pro adventure racer forms a bond with a scrappy street dog named Arthur. As his team of fellow athletes are pushed to the limits of endurance in the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic, Arthur redefines loyalty, friends...read more

From taxis to cargo ships to personal cars, learn about current vehicle trends, technologies, and innovations being developed around the world. Rich Radochia, a retired structural engineer with 41 years in the power generation industry, will be behind the wheel.Tacos served, courtesy of Taco Bell. R...read more

Learn how to declutter your inbox by organizing your emails with labels/folders and deleting what you no longer need.Note: Make sure you konw your email address & password so you can log in to your account at the library. Need help? Call 309-274-2719 to make a 1-on-1 appointment ahead of the pro...read more