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

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

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.

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. 

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

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.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

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 l......More

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.

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

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

Volunteer Opportunity: Root Cemetery and Nature Preserve

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 ......More

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 [email protected].

Root Cemetery Prairie, 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.

Remember When...

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

Evergreen Senior Living - Chillicothe, 404 Stillwater Dr, Chillicothe, IL 61523, USA