Northside Branch
🏢 Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library · CHILLICOTHE, Ohio
Northside Branch
The Northside Branch brings the full Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library experience to the north side of the city — with an outdoor patio, community meeting rooms, an art gallery, a children's play area, and the distinctive Book-a-Bike program that lets patrons pedal through downtown after their visit.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 550 Buckeye Street, CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601
Phone: 7407024145
Website: crcpl.org
📖 About Northside Branch
<p>Northside Branch serves the neighborhoods north of downtown Chillicothe, providing Ross County residents with a relaxed space that goes well beyond books. The branch features multiple meeting rooms available free to local nonprofits, a shaded outdoor patio and shelterhouse, and a children's play area that makes it a genuine community gathering spot year-round. An in-house art gallery rotates public exhibits throughout the year, and the popular Book-a-Bike program loans bicycles alongside library materials — giving patrons a unique way to explore downtown Chillicothe. The Beyond Books collection expands borrowing to Chromebooks, Wi-Fi hotspots, and telescopes, and a Digital Navigator on staff offers free one-on-one tech help appointments.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Art gallery space with rotating public exhibits
- Book-a-Bike program — borrow a bike and explore downtown Chillicothe
- Beyond Books collection: Chromebooks, Wi-Fi hotspots, and telescopes to borrow
- Community meeting rooms and outdoor shelterhouse available free for nonprofits
- Children's play area and outdoor patio
📱 Free with a Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library Card
A CRCPL card is free to Ross County residents and unlocks borrowing plus statewide Ohio digital services:
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Book-a-Bike program at the Northside Branch?
Book-a-Bike lets Northside Branch patrons borrow a bicycle alongside their library materials so they can explore the downtown Chillicothe area on two wheels. The program is available to library cardholders at no cost; ask at the desk for availability.
Are the Northside Branch meeting rooms open to the public?
Yes. Northside Branch has large and small meeting rooms as well as an outdoor shelterhouse available at no charge for nonprofit community use. To reserve a room, visit crcpl.org/reserve or contact the branch at 740-702-4145.
Does Northside Branch have items beyond books I can borrow?
Yes. Through the Beyond Books collection you can borrow Chromebook laptops, Wi-Fi hotspots, and telescopes in addition to standard library materials. The branch also has a Seed Library so you can borrow seeds for your garden.