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

Frankengames

Bring the whole family (2nd grade through adults) to create new board games out of old bits and pieces! Materials provided, but feel free to bring any extra board game parts you may have lying around. Hosted by Cabbages & Kings Games. Registration appreciated at bit.ly/......More

Bring the whole family (2nd grade through adults) to create new board games out of old bits and pieces! Materials provided, but feel free to bring any extra board game parts you may have lying around. Hosted by Cabbages & Kings Games. Registration appreciated at bit.ly/3uX9G4w or by calling 309-274-2719.

Chillicothe Public Library, 430 N. Bradley Ave., Chillicothe, IL 61523

Last Day: Fall Reading Challenge

Read one book from three different genres between September 1 and October 31 to get a special prize! Pick up a reading log at the library.

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

Accelerated Weeders

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-......More

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 [email protected] to arrange a time to volunteer.)

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: The Sweet Lillies

With an acoustic string-band lineup of guitar, viola, and upright bass and ethereal vocal harmonies, this Colorado band has an old-time soul with a forward-looking eye. Made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois.

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

Movie: When Fall is Coming: Quand vient l'automne

(2024, TV-14, 1h 43m) Michelle is enjoying a peaceful retirement in Burgundy, when her antagonistic daughter and young grandson come to visit. A twisty and destabilizing thriller beneath a deceptively placid surface.   Popcorn served; feel free to bring your own snack ......More

(2024, TV-14, 1h 43m) Michelle is enjoying a peaceful retirement in Burgundy, when her antagonistic daughter and young grandson come to visit. A twisty and destabilizing thriller beneath a deceptively placid surface.   Popcorn served; feel free to bring your own snack or sack lunch. Public Meeting Room

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

Youth Craft: Fall Bean Mosaics

Location: Youth Activity Room Make colorful mosaics in fun fall shapes! Ages 6-14. Register at bit.ly/3uX9G4w or call 309-274-2719.

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

Old-Time Folk & Country Jam

Location: Public Meeting Room Dust off that guitar, fiddle, banjo, or other acoustic instrument and bring it to the library for a jam session. Music lovers of all ages are encouraged to come play, listen, and/or sing along.

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

What the Tech?! Microsoft Word Basics I

Learn how to create a document with Microsoft Word (just in time for those holiday letters!). Register at bit.ly/3uX9G4w or call 309-274-2719.

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

Knots 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 Sen......More

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.

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

The Indigenous Story of Chillicothe

Join Jo Lakota and Jimmy Lakota Edwards to learn about the indigenous history of our local area. What Native nations used to—and still—live here? Where are their descendants now? What historical events and current issues should we be aware of that are impacting these co......More

Join Jo Lakota and Jimmy Lakota Edwards to learn about the indigenous history of our local area. What Native nations used to—and still—live here? Where are their descendants now? What historical events and current issues should we be aware of that are impacting these communities? Jimmy will also share some songs and dancing. Jo and Jimmy are of Walla Walla and Lakota descent, and also have Shawnee and Cherokee ancestors. Public Meeting Room

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

Accelerated Weeders

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-......More

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 [email protected] to arrange a time to volunteer.)

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.

Wicked Sing-along

Location: Public Meeting Room Get ready for Wicked: For Good by revisiting the first film! Costumes are encouraged. Register at bit.ly/3uX9G4w or call 309-274-2719. (2024, PG, 160 minutes) Elphaba, a young woman ridiculed for her gr......More

Location: Public Meeting Room Get ready for Wicked: For Good by revisiting the first film! Costumes are encouraged. Register at bit.ly/3uX9G4w or call 309-274-2719. (2024, PG, 160 minutes) Elphaba, a young woman ridiculed for her green skin, and Galinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.

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