AARP Safe Driver Class

May 6 & 7 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Refresh your driving skills and learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety strategies, and new traffic laws and rules of the road. Upon completion of the two-day class, you could receive a multi-year discount on your car insurance (oth......More

May 6 & 7 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Refresh your driving skills and learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety strategies, and new traffic laws and rules of the road. Upon completion of the two-day class, you could receive a multi-year discount on your car insurance (other restrictions may apply. Consult your agent for details). AARP members must bring AARP cards. $20 for AARP members, $25 for non-members (cash or check, collected in class). To register, stop by the library, call 309-274-2719, or visit bit.ly/3uX9G4w. For more info about the course, visit www.aarp.org/drive.

Chillicothe Public Library District, 430 N Bradley Ave, Chillicothe, IL 61523, USA

Knots of Fun

Stitch, chat, and create with us! 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. Open to adul......More

Stitch, chat, and create with us! 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. Open to adults & teens.

Chillicothe Public Library District, 430 N Bradley Ave, Chillicothe, IL 61523, USA

Spanish Conversation Café

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

Chillicothe Public Library District, 430 N Bradley Ave, Chillicothe, IL 61523, USA

Music & Movement Storytime

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.

Chillicothe Public Library District, 430 N Bradley Ave, Chillicothe, IL 61523, USA

Lego Club

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.

Chillicothe Public Library District, 430 N Bradley Ave, Chillicothe, IL 61523, USA

Cooking around the World

Location: Public Meeting Room Expand your horizons—and your palate! Register at bit.ly/3uX9G4w or call 309-274-2719. Visit cpldcooking.weebly.com for recipes and photos from past programs. ......More

Location: Public Meeting Room Expand your horizons—and your palate! Register at bit.ly/3uX9G4w or call 309-274-2719. Visit cpldcooking.weebly.com for recipes and photos from past programs. 

Chillicothe Public Library District, 430 N Bradley Ave, Chillicothe, IL 61523, USA

Music & Movement Storytime

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.

Live at the Library: Marcia & Friends

Join violinists Marica Henry Liebenow, Hyo-Jung Chun, and Molly Nogaj for an engaging program of classical and modern chamber music.

Chillicothe Public Library District, 430 N Bradley Ave, Chillicothe, IL 61523, USA

Sign & Sing Story Time

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

Books & Brew

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.o......More

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!

Chillicothe Public Library District, 430 N Bradley Ave, Chillicothe, IL 61523, USA

What the Tech?! Computer Basics: Windows, Part 2

Learn how to save and delete files, manage and organize files and folders, and more. Prerequisite: Comp. Basics Part 1, or prior knowledge of how to use a mouse, open apps, and manipulate windows (resize, scroll, etc.). Register at ......More

Learn how to save and delete files, manage and organize files and folders, and more. Prerequisite: Comp. Basics Part 1, or prior knowledge of how to use a mouse, open apps, and manipulate windows (resize, scroll, etc.). Register at bit.ly/3uX9G4w or call 309-274-2719. New to using a computer or want to build more confidence? Check out these free classes, taught by friendly library staff.  DigitalLearn.org Workshops and Modules were created by the Public Library Association, with support from AT&T.

Chillicothe Public Library District, 430 N Bradley Ave, Chillicothe, IL 61523, USA

Bingo!

Join us for some rousing rounds of Bingo, plus prizes and snacks.

Chillicothe Public Library District, 430 N Bradley Ave, Chillicothe, IL 61523, USA

Spanish Conversation Café

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

Chillicothe Public Library District, 430 N Bradley Ave, Chillicothe, IL 61523, USA

Music & Movement Storytime

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.

Chillicothe Public Library District, 430 N Bradley Ave, Chillicothe, IL 61523, USA

Lego Club

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.

Chillicothe Public Library District, 430 N Bradley Ave, Chillicothe, IL 61523, USA

Music & Movement Storytime

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.