Chillicothe Public Library

Location: Youth Activity Room
A place for little ones to explore music & movement as cornerstones of early literacy! Experiment together with songs, dances, and stories to develop foundational skills in music, motor skills, literacy, and communication. Ages 0-5.

Location: Youth Activity Room


A space for teens to read and discuss books from a wide range of perspectives. This month’s book will be This Winter by Alice Oseman. Come ready to discuss and bring a friend! Register at bit.ly/3uX9G4w or call 309-274-2719.

A Street Cat Named Bob (2016, NR, 1h 42m) 
A Gift from Bob (2020, TV-PG, 1h 32m)
Based on the best-selling book, A Street Cat Named Bob depicts the true story of a drug-addicted London street musician whose ill-fated life takes a surprising turn after a ginger tabby turns up in his kitchen. We’ll be showing this film back-to-back with its sequel, A Gift from Bob. Come for one, or stay for both!

Popcorn served; feel free to bring your own snack or sack lunch.

Public Meeting Room

Location: Study Room 1 & 2
 
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.

Location: Study Room

**We’ll be starting early at 6:00 pm on December 16 for our holiday party! Feel free to bring a treat to share.**

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). More info at chillicothepubliclibrary.org/books-brew.

Copies of our current book are available to check out at the library. 

January 21 – The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store, by James McBride
Available on Boundless (e-book/e-audiobook) and Libby (e-book/e-audiobook).

February 18 – The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking), by Katie Mack

March 18 – The Calculating Stars, by Mary Robinette Kowal
Available on Boundless (e-book).

April 15 – You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World, by Ada Limón
Available on Hoopla (e-book/e-audiobook).

May 13 (2nd Tuesday) – Poverty, by America, by Matthew Desmond
Available on Boundless (e-book/e-audiobook) and Libby (e-audiobook).

June 17 – Dust Tracks on a Road, by Zora Neale Hurston
Available on Hoopla (e-book/e-audiobook).

July 15 – When the Emperor Was Divine, by Julie Otsuka
Available on Boundless (e-book/e-audiobook) and Libby (e-book/e-audiobook).

August 19 – True Biz, by Sara Nović
Available on Boundless (e-book/e-audiobook).

September 16 – All the Young Men, by Ruth Coker Burks
Available on Hoopla (e-book).

October 21 – Firekeeper’s Daughter, by Angeline Boulley
Available on Hoopla (e-audiobook), Boundless (e-book/e-audiobook), and Libby (e-audiobook).

November 18 – Good Night, Irene, by Luis Alberto Urrea
Available on Hoopla (e-book/e-audiobook) and Libby (e-book).

December 16 @ 6 pm – The Serviceberry, by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Available on Boundless (e-book/e-audiobook).
Plus, our annual Holiday Party! Share some treats, chat about what we’ve read this year, and play bookish games. You’re invited to bring a savory or sweet treat to share. We’ll also reveal the 2026 reading list!

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 information, or to schedule additional workdays for two or more people, please contact Dave Pittman at 309-573-2354 or dvdgpittman@gmail.com.

Learn how to share photos via text message or email on an Apple iPhone.
Register at bit.ly/3uX9G4w or call 309-274-2719.

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.

(All ages) Practice your Spanish skills in casual conversation with other learners and native speakers. 
Speakers of all levels are welcome.

Location: Youth Activity Room
A place for little ones to explore music & movement as cornerstones of early literacy! Experiment together with songs, dances, and stories to develop foundational skills in music, motor skills, literacy, and communication. Ages 0-5.

Location: Youth Activity Room
Bring your friends and your imagination! Compete in a timed challenge and show off how creative you can be during the free build. Ages 4 and up.

Location: Youth Activity Room
A place for little ones to explore music & movement as cornerstones of early literacy! Experiment together with songs, dances, and stories to develop foundational skills in music, motor skills, literacy, and communication. Ages 0-5.

Location: Youth Activity Room


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+.

Take a stroll down memory lane and reminisce about different topics each month.