Chillicothe Public Library

Location: Public Meeting Room


Nothing says Autumn like apples and cinnamon. These tasty treats are perfect for Fall! Ages 8-14. Register at bit.ly/3uX9G4w or call 309-274-2719.

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

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!

Online event: Register at bit.ly/ILPSteveBurns (Unable to attend live? Register anyway to get a link to the limited-access recording after the event.)

Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues. This special interview offers a closer look at Burn’s journey, from the early fame of Blue’s Clues to his personal growth and creative evolution. Arionne Nettles, a Chicago based storyteller and cultural reporter, will join Steve in conversation. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Closed Captioning are provided.

This event is made possible by ILP, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.

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.

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+.

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel by creating a simple budget. 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.

In honor of Constitution Day, join constitutional law professor Dr. Taraleigh Davis for an exploration of why the Constitution’s built-in protections remain essential 238 years after its signing. We’ll examine concepts like separation of powers and checks and balances, and fundamental rights like due process, and how these constitutional safeguards function in today’s world. This Constitution Day presentation will help attendees appreciate both the enduring wisdom and ongoing relevance of America’s foundational document.

Love to work in the garden? Come for an hour of camaraderie while helping to keep the library grounds beautiful. We’ll supply tools and gloves, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you like.

(Want to help out, but can’t come Friday mornings? Contact Catherine at 309-274-2719 or cbarnett@chillipld.org to arrange a time to volunteer.)

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.

(2013, Rated R, 2h 6m)
Set in a future that feels not so very distant, a lonely man develops a relationship with Samantha, an artificially intelligent operating system.
 
Popcorn served; feel free to bring your own snack or sack lunch.


Bonus: Join us on September 30 @ 6:00 pm for Let’s Taco ’bout It: Can We Be Friends? Loneliness, Companionship, and AI. Register here!

Location: Youth Activity Room


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! Register at bit.ly/3uX9G4w or call 309-274-2719.  

Location: Youth Activity Room 
Join our friends from Communication Junction for an in-person story time filled with stories, songs, movement, and bubbles! Ages 0-5.

Want to try journaling, but not sure where to start? Here’s your chance to try out different styles and see which one speaks to you. Bring your journal if you want, or just bring your curiosity! Register at bit.ly/3uX9G4w or call 309-274-2719.