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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.

        
 
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Kids Cooking: Banana Bread
3:30-4:30
 Kids Cooking: Banana Bread
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 3:30-4:30Kids Cooking: Banana
Banana Bread Day is February 23! Celebrate by learning how to bake a loaf to share with friends. Registration encouraged. Ages 8-14.
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Dementia Caregivers Support Group
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Dementia Caregivers Support Group
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
(Monthly on 3rd Tuesdays)Dementia Caregivers
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
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Books & Brew
6:30 pm
 Books & Brew
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 6:30 pmBooks & Brew
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
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Bingo!
1:00 - 2:00 pm
 Bingo!
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1:00 - 2:00 pmBingo!
Join us for some rousing rounds of Bingo, plus prizes and snacks. 
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Knots of Fun
3:00 - 5:00 pm
 Knots of Fun
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 3:00 - 5:00 pmKnots of Fun
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.
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Spanish Conversation Cafe
3:45 - 4:45 pm
 Spanish Conversation Cafe
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 3:45 - 4:45 pmSpanish Conversation
Practice your Spanish skills in casual conversation. Speakers of all levels are welcome.
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American Sign Language 101
6:00 pm
 American Sign Language 101
Thursday, Feb. 19, 6:00 pm
(Thursdays, Feb 19, 26, and Mar 5 @ 6:00 p.m.)American Sign Langua
Learn and practice ASL vocabulary and learn about Deaf culture with experienced instructor Stephanie Lipe. Adults and teens welcome. Attendance at all three sessions strongly encouraged, as concepts build on each other. Registration required.(Attended ASL 101 in the past? You're welcome to join ...read more
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Free Coffee Fridays
9-11 am
 Free Coffee Fridays
Friday, Feb. 20, 9-11 amFree Coffee Fridays
Gather your friends or grab a good book, and sip a free drink from our Chapters cafe! Consider bringing a reusable cup to help reduce waste.
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Remember When...
1:30 - 2:30 pm
 Remember When...
Friday, Feb. 20, 1:30 - 2:30 pmRemember When...
Location: Evergreen Senior Living, 404 Stillwater Drive, ChillicotheTalk a stroll down memory lane and reminisce about different topics each month.
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Local Author Fair
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
 Local Author Fair
Saturday, Feb. 21, 11:00 am - 2:00 pmLocal Author Fair
Meet local authors and browse books for sale! Free drip coffee provided by Dame Fine Coffee.Authors who wish to participate: please find info and apply at bit.ly/authors2026 by Feb. 1.
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Homeschool Library Hour
1:00-2:00
 Homeschool Library Hour
Monday, Feb. 23, 1:00-2:00Homeschool Library H
Join us to connect with other homeschoolers in the community and explore the resources the library has to offer to support your family's educational journey!
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Teen Tuesday
3:00-4:00
 Teen Tuesday
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 3:00-4:00Teen Tuesday
Come hang out at the library after school! Play some games or just chill and eat snacks with your friends. Teens only.
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Let’s Taco ’bout It: Civil Conversations
6:00 pm
Let’s Taco ’bout It: Civil Conversations
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 6:00 pmLet’s Taco &rs
Tacos served, courtesy of Taco Bell. Register to let us know you'd like a taco.Learn how to navigate meaningful—but sometimes difficult—conversations with family and friends this holiday season. Join Chris Kaergard to discuss ways to interact with empathy, respect, curiosity, and int...read more
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Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine
7:00 pm
Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7:00 pmStill Afraid of the
Online event: Register at bit.ly/ILPStine (Note: registration closes at 5 pm on Feb 24. Late registrations will be processed after the event, allowing access to the recording.)Witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L. Stine defined horror for a generation of young readers. Th...read more
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Half-day Hangout
10:45-12:45
 Half-day Hangout
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 10:45-12:45Half-day Hangout
Looking for somewhere to hang out when school gets out early? Come chill at the library! Color, play board games, or just eat snacks with your friends. Ages 8-18.
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What the Tech?! Keyboard Shortcuts
11:00 am
What the Tech?! Keyboard Shortcuts
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 11:00 amWhat the Tech?! Keyb
Learn some handy Windows keyboard shortcuts to achieve common tasks quickly without using the mouse. Have a favorite shortcut? Come ready to share it with others!
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Spanish Conversation Cafe
3:45 - 4:45 pm
 Spanish Conversation Cafe
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 3:45 - 4:45 pmSpanish Conversation
Practice your Spanish skills in casual conversation. Speakers of all levels are welcome.
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American Sign Language 101
6:00 pm
 American Sign Language 101
Thursday, Feb. 26, 6:00 pm
(Thursdays, Feb 19, 26, and Mar 5 @ 6:00 p.m.)American Sign Langua
Learn and practice ASL vocabulary and learn about Deaf culture with experienced instructor Stephanie Lipe. Adults and teens welcome. Attendance at all three sessions strongly encouraged, as concepts build on each other. Registration required.(Attended ASL 101 in the past? You're welcome to join ...read more
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Free Coffee Fridays
9-11 am
 Free Coffee Fridays
Friday, Feb. 27, 9-11 amFree Coffee Fridays
Gather your friends or grab a good book, and sip a free drink from our Chapters cafe! Consider bringing a reusable cup to help reduce waste.
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Live at the Library: Bones Jugs
2:00 pm
 Live at the Library: Bones Jugs
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2:00 pmLive at the Library:
Quirky songwriting, blazing virtuosic xylophone, jug and kazoo buzzing, banjos galore—Bones Jugs is a 21st-century jugband Americana variety show mash-up from Urbana, IL, sure to bring a smile to your face.Made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois.
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