Written by Mary Kay Carson, Writer-in-Residence CHPL's 2025 Writer-in-Residence is Mary Kay Carson, award-winning author of children’s nonfiction books. Attend her upcoming workshops and writers' office hours. And listen to her as host of CHPL's "Inside the Writer's Head" podcast. In this podcast episode, 2025 Writer-in-Residence Mary Kay Carson hosts a roundtable discussion with three children’s…
Taking the Library to Class: How CHPL Serves Local Students
Krista Hiatt, alongside other outreach staff, takes CHPL to the community, including schools across Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Polls Are Open for Today’s Primary and Special Election
Written by Rae Vuic, Government Relations Coordinator, Downtown Main Library The polls are open today, Tuesday, May 6, until 7:30 p.m. for the 2025 primary and special election. Hamilton County residents have the opportunity to choose candidates to represent their party in the November general election in a number of local offices, including mayor of…
Library Tips and Tricks: Track Your Borrowing History
Written by Shawn Farrell, Integrated Library Systems Analyst, Downtown Main Library If you regularly check out books, music, or other materials from the Library, give CHPL's borrowing trackers a try. ➡️ For eBooks, audiobooks, and other digital materials, the trackers are built into the respective apps. ➡️ For print books and other physical materials, use…
CHPL is Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month this May!
Written by Mackenzie Manley, Content Specialist, Downtown Main Library May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and the Library is celebrating with special events, impactful people, staff-recommended reads, and more. This annual event recognizes the broad cultures from across the Asian continent, the Pacific islands of Melanesia, and Polynesia. With roots dating back…
Get in the Fast Lane to Meet Author Madge Maril!
Fast cars? Thrilling drama? Sizzling romance? Author Madge Maril’s debut novel, Slipstream, from Simon & Schuster, checks all three boxes. Catch her at Downtown’s Main Library on Sunday, June 1, from 2-4 p.m. for an exclusive ticketed event. Event Details Meet the Author: Madge Maril will take readers behind the scenes of her…
Learn About Career Training Opportunities at the Forest Park Branch
In-Demand Jobs Week is May 5–9, 2025! The Library is proud to participate in this annual celebration of jobs, industries, and skills that are in-demand in Ohio.
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month 2025 with CHPL
Written by Mackenzie Manley, Content Specialist, Downtown Main Library Celebrate the inspiring history and vibrant living culture of Jewish Americans this May by learning about featured Jewish Americans with Cincinnati ties, reading staff-recommended books, and more. Established in 2006 by former President George W. Bush, this month-long recognition honors the significant contributions of Jewish…
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