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Northside Branch

Today's hours

We're open 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Tomorrow's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 7:00PM

Mon, Apr 06 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 12 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Mon, Apr 06 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 12 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Address
550 Buckeye Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Tel: 740-702-4145
About the branch

The Northside Library is a wonderful place to relax and convene. It features several meeting spaces which are available for nonprofit use; an outdoor patio, shelterhouse, and children's play area; programs for all ages; and is home to our Beyond Books collection of unique items for circulation.


On-Site Services

Get lost browsing our stacks while searching for your next read! The Northside Branch houses fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, audiobooks, magazines, large print, books for kids and teens, music, movies, and much more, including:

  • Drive-through window with book return slot
  • Computers and laptops with high-speed Internet and Microsoft Office software
  • Photocopy and Remote Printing services – black & white and color prints, $.10 page for black and white, $.50 per page for color
  • Faxing service – All local and toll-free faxing is free.  For long distance faxes, the charge is $1 for every five pages, with a maximum cost per fax of $3.  No international faxes. 
  • Reference service
  • Free, open WiFi in our library and parking lot
  • Large and small meeting rooms as well as a shelter house available for community non-profit use
  • Programs for all ages
  • An Art Gallery Space for public exhibits
  • Book-a-Bike and explore the downtown area
  • Beyond Books Collection – Browse our ever-growing collection of nontraditional items available for checkout. Borrow a Chromebook, a WiFi hotspot, a telescope, or take home some seeds from the Seed Library!
  • Free 1-1 appointments with our Digital Navigator
  • Teacher, Parent & Caregiver Collections – Let us curate a collection of children’s books for your little ones, specific to any topic or interest.
  • Book Match – Tell us your preferences, and we'll help you find the perfect next read.
  • Bookworm Summer Reading Program for all ages

Also check out our robust offering of Online Resources, available for free with your library card.


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Events
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Sun, Apr 12, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.

Mon, Apr 13, All day
Chicken eggs are back at the Northside Branch. Visit our incubator to check in on the eggs, see a daily photo of the egg process, and watch our new friends start to hatch.

Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Myers Meeting Room
Join us for half an hour of music, movement, and short stories! On the last Monday of each month, we'll offer a bilingual storytime in both English and Spanish.

Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Homeschool Hangout is a fun way to get out, meet other homeschool families, and participate in various hands-on activities.

Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Wind down with us during this cozy evening storytime.

Fri, Apr 17, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Schlegel Meeting Room
Need help with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help you get online and up-to-speed. One-hour appointments are available to help you with devices, connectivity, and digital skills.

Fri, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room,Myers Meeting Room
Designed for children 3 to 5 years old and preparing for kindergarten, this series of fun classes help build the skills needed for their next exciting chapter.

Mon, Apr 20, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Are you an artist? Do you draw, paint, sculpt, write poetry, or make any other form of art? Now is your time to shine! We're hosting a Teen Art Show. Opening reception: Monday, April 20, 5:30pm

Mon, Apr 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Myers Meeting Room
Join us for half an hour of music, movement, and short stories! On the last Monday of each month, we'll offer a bilingual storytime in both English and Spanish.

Mon, Apr 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Are you an artist? Drawing, painting, sculpture, poetry, or any other form of art, the library is hosting a teen art show!

Tue, Apr 21, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Are you an artist? Do you draw, paint, sculpt, write poetry, or make any other form of art? Now is your time to shine! We're hosting a Teen Art Show. Opening reception: Monday, April 20, 5:30pm

Tue, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Calling all writers, aspiring or experienced! Join our monthly writers group to connect with fellow storytellers, sharpen your craft, and share your work in a supportive environment.

Wed, Apr 22, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Are you an artist? Do you draw, paint, sculpt, write poetry, or make any other form of art? Now is your time to shine! We're hosting a Teen Art Show. Opening reception: Monday, April 20, 5:30pm

Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
Meeting other teens can be hard when you're homeschooled. Let us help! Come hang out for an hour of games, crafting, and relaxed socializing in our safe space.

Thu, Apr 23, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Are you an artist? Do you draw, paint, sculpt, write poetry, or make any other form of art? Now is your time to shine! We're hosting a Teen Art Show. Opening reception: Monday, April 20, 5:30pm

Fri, Apr 24, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Are you an artist? Do you draw, paint, sculpt, write poetry, or make any other form of art? Now is your time to shine! We're hosting a Teen Art Show. Opening reception: Monday, April 20, 5:30pm

Fri, Apr 24, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Need help with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help you get online and up-to-speed. One-hour appointments are available to help you with devices, connectivity, and digital skills.

Sat, Apr 25, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Are you an artist? Do you draw, paint, sculpt, write poetry, or make any other form of art? Now is your time to shine! We're hosting a Teen Art Show. Opening reception: Monday, April 20, 5:30pm

Sun, Apr 26, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Are you an artist? Do you draw, paint, sculpt, write poetry, or make any other form of art? Now is your time to shine! We're hosting a Teen Art Show. Opening reception: Monday, April 20, 5:30pm

Mon, Apr 27, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Are you an artist? Do you draw, paint, sculpt, write poetry, or make any other form of art? Now is your time to shine! We're hosting a Teen Art Show. Opening reception: Monday, April 20, 5:30pm

Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Myers Meeting Room
Join us for half an hour of music, movement, and short stories! On the last Monday of each month, we'll offer a bilingual storytime in both English and Spanish.

Mon, Apr 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Myers Meeting Room
The end of the school year is finally near! Take a break from finals and chill with board games and free tasty boba!

Tue, Apr 28, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Are you an artist? Do you draw, paint, sculpt, write poetry, or make any other form of art? Now is your time to shine! We're hosting a Teen Art Show. Opening reception: Monday, April 20, 5:30pm

Wed, Apr 29, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Are you an artist? Do you draw, paint, sculpt, write poetry, or make any other form of art? Now is your time to shine! We're hosting a Teen Art Show. Opening reception: Monday, April 20, 5:30pm

Wed, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Enter an enchanted world without leaving the library. Complete activities to build your skills and enjoy an evening of magic!

Thu, Apr 30, All day
Northside Art Gallery
Are you an artist? Do you draw, paint, sculpt, write poetry, or make any other form of art? Now is your time to shine! We're hosting a Teen Art Show. Opening reception: Monday, April 20, 5:30pm

Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Come celebrate the students who participated in our 2026 Contest for Young Poets. We will honor the winning poets in each age category, and they will have an opportunity to read their submitted poems.

Fri, May 01, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Fri, May 01, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Need help with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help you get online and up-to-speed. One-hour appointments are available to help you with devices, connectivity, and digital skills.

Sat, May 02, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Mon, May 04, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Mon, May 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Schlegel Meeting Room
Ready to learn a new language or brush up on your high school Spanish? This is the event for you! We'll learn and practice Spanish together and have fun!

Tue, May 05, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Wed, May 06, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Wed, May 06, 6:15am - 7:00am
Northside Shelterhouse
Celebrate Bike and Roll to School day with us at the library! Meet up before school and we'll walk or ride to school together. All bike riders must wear a helmet.
Registration opens Wednesday, April 15 2026 at 6:15am

Wed, May 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Myers Meeting Room,Northside Shelterhouse
We are happy to welcome the Chillicothe High School Jazz Band to the Northside Branch Shelterhouse. Bring your favorite lawn chair and enjoy the show!

Thu, May 07, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Thu, May 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
Calling all kids ready to read - or already reading - beginner chapter books! This is a book club just for you.

Fri, May 08, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Fri, May 08, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Conference Room
Need help with technology? Our Digital Navigator can help you get online and up-to-speed. One-hour appointments are available to help you with devices, connectivity, and digital skills.

Sat, May 09, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Mon, May 11, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Mon, May 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Myers Meeting Room
A member of the Wild Ones South Central Ohio Chapter will be discussing native plants and about how your lawn can become a wildlife sanctuary.

Mon, May 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Schlegel Meeting Room
Ready to learn a new language or brush up on your high school Spanish? This is the event for you! We'll learn and practice Spanish together and have fun!

Tue, May 12, All day
In the Library
Watch caterpillars transform into butterflies up close! The Butterfly Center will be set up for anyone interested in watching their metamorphosis.

Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Myers Meeting Room
Bring your stroller or wagon and join us for a walk around the beautiful neighborhood. We will meet at the Northside Branch in the Myers Room and then head out for our walk.