Join us for upcoming events, classes, and programs at Chillicothe Public Library District! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
Tuesday, Mar. 19, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
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 and skills. This group meets monthly on 3rd Tuesdays, and is open to caregivers and others who have loved ones with dementia. Registration is requested but not required: call (800) 272-3900 or visit
bit.ly/3MtEUcp.
Tuesday, Mar. 19, 6:30 pm
Location: Study RoomJoin us to discuss books while enjoying the company of other readers and your favorite brew (we'll provide tea, coffee, and assorted adult bevs). More info at
www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/books-brew.
Wednesday, Mar. 20, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: Public Meeting RoomFor appointments, call the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visit
www.redcrossblood.org/give.
You are eligible to donate at this drive if your last whole blood donation was on or before Jan 24, 2024.
Thursday, Mar. 21, 6:00 pm
Expand your horizons—and your palate—as you learn about the culture and cuisine of Uruguay and sample some recipes!
Register by March 16.
Visit
cpldcooking.weebly.com for recipes and photos from past programs.
Friday, Mar. 22, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Learn simple ways to create interesting textures and effects with watercolor, and make your own miniature works of art.
Wednesday, Mar. 27, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Public Meeting Room
Discover online resources for employment, education & training, and starting a business.
Wednesday, Mar. 27, 1:00-2:30 pm
Location: Public Meeting Room
Discover online resources for employment, education & training, and starting a business.
Monday, Apr. 1, 12 - 2 pm
(1961) G, 2hr 4m
Two identical twin sisters, separated at birth by their parents' divorce, are reunited years later at a summer camp, where they scheme to bring their parents back together.
Popcorn served; feel free to bring your own snack or sack lunch.
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 6:00 pm
Prepare for an extraordinary celestial spectacle as the United States gears up for the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. Renae Kerrigan, Planetarium Director of the Peoria Riverfront Museum discusses how to safely observe this wonderful natural phenomenon, why eclipses happen, and why you should travel to the path of totality!
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 11:00 am
Location: Public Meeting Room
Learn what QR codes are and how to scan them using your smartphone.
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 1:00 pm
Location: Public Meeting Room
Learn what QR codes are and how to scan them using your smartphone.
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 7:00 pm
Location: OnlineRegister for the link at
bit.ly/ILP_TempleGrandinJoin us for a special event with Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Grandin has been at the forefront of research and activism for autism and neurodiversity for decades. In addition, her research and understanding of animal behavior spearheaded a reform in the quality of life for agricultural animals worldwide. Her memoir was published in 1986, and she has continued to write about autism and neurodivergence over the decades. Her most recent book is
Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email
illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
Saturday, Apr. 6, 1:30 pm
Please note earlier time than other concerts.This unique ensemble spreads the joy of the Afro-Brazilian musical bow, known as the berimbau, through the development of innovative and excellent musical repertoire. Their project, Berimbatá, brings together musical traditions from Cuba and Brazil in a magical, synergized performance that will leave audiences astounded.
Check them out at
https://www.arcomusical.com/.
Made possible in part by grants from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Monday, Apr. 8, 1:00-3:00 pm
Looking for a spot to view the eclipse? Come join us at the library! We'll provide solar viewers (while supplies last). You can also try out a pinhole viewer. We'll also run a live stream from NASA indoors, showing the eclipse and providing commentary. If you plan to view the eclipse from elsewhere, you can stop by the library and pick up a viewer ahead of time.
Note: While certain parts of the country will experience a total eclipse, here in Chillicothe, we'll be able to see a partial eclipse of about 94%. Still quite impressive! The eclipse will begin at 12:47 pm, reach its maximum at 2:04 pm, and end at 3:19 pm.
Thursday, Apr. 11, 6:00 pm
Expand your horizons—and your palate!
For this special session, you are invited to bring a dish to share (a family favorite or something from your place of heritage) and a copy of your recipe. We'll taste the dishes and hear each others' stories. Please plan for 25 small samples.Visit
cpldcooking.weebly.com for recipes and photos from past programs.
Friday, Apr. 12, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Create charming and useful plant labels for your garden or houseplants. These won't fade or wash away! Please bring a clean aluminum can.
Monday, Apr. 15, 12:00 - 1:15 pm
(2017) NR, 1hr 12m
After spending his early years in foster care, without access to language, DJ Savarese (“Deej”) found not only a loving family but also a life in words, which he types on a text-to-voice synthesizer. As he dreams of college, he confronts the terrors of his past, society’s obstacles to inclusion and the often-paralyzing beauty of his own senses. In this first-of-its-kind collaboration between a veteran filmmaker and a nonspeaking autistic, Robert Rooy and DJ share editorial control as they navigate the challenges of representing autism. DEEJ is a story told from the inside, not by parents or “experts.”
Popcorn served; feel free to bring your own snack or sack lunch.
Tuesday, Apr. 16, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
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 and skills. This group meets monthly on 3rd Tuesdays, and is open to caregivers and others who have loved ones with dementia. Registration is requested but not required: call (800) 272-3900 or visit
bit.ly/3MtEUcp.
Tuesday, Apr. 16, 6:30 pm
Location: Study RoomJoin us to discuss books while enjoying the company of other readers and your favorite brew (we'll provide tea, coffee, and assorted adult bevs). More info at
www.chillicothepubliclibrary.org/books-brew.
Wednesday, Apr. 17, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Computers
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel by creating a simple budget.