Written by Jessica Rinaudo, Brand & Communications Manager, and Mackenzie Manley, Content Specialist, Downtown Main Library Audiobooks continue to rise in popularity. In 2024 alone, over 165,000 Cincinnati & Hamilton Public Library (CHPL) customers borrowed more than 6.4 million eBooks and eAudiobooks. There’s a reason for that. Being “on-the-go,” diverse learning styles, performance, and even…
View New Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Exhibit June 18
Written by Mackenzie Manley, Content Specialist, Downtown Main Library Four musical acts have joined the ranks of the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame: Dottie Peoples, Nancy Wilson, The O’Jays, and The Ohio Players. Founded in 2021 by Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece, this year’s inductees join 16 other honored artists. In partnership with the…
Library Catalog and Some Services Down for Maintenance in Mid-June
As part of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library’s ongoing commitment to connecting our community to reliable, up-to-date technology, a scheduled outage will take place on Friday, June 13 starting at 6:15 p.m. across all 41 branches. The outage may last several hours, going into the early morning of Saturday, June 14. What Will be…
Meet a Library Customer: Connecting with Neighbors Over a Hearty Lunch
Written by Liz Foreman, Brand Coordinator, Downtown Main Library We insist on being a library for all. All minds. All modes. All needs. More than 2.4 million visits are made to the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library each year from customers living in and working in our diverse, vibrant, and unique neighborhoods. Our series…
‘Meet Me at Main’ for Fun Events this Summer
Written by Mackenzie Manley, Content Specialist, Downtown Main Library The Downtown Main Library is nearing its one-year reopening celebration. While we’re not sure how time flew by so quickly, a celebration is in order. Or multiple celebrations. Cue events for all ages! Our Meet Me at Main Summer Series kicked off with a Summer Reading…
New Book Scanner Added for Downtown Main Library Users
Written by Larry Richmond, 2 South Department Manager, Downtown Main Library Thanks to the generous support of the Hamilton County Genealogical Society and The Library Foundation, the Downtown Main Library has a new addition: The Bookeye 5, a book scanner capable of scanning 15.3 inches by 18.9 inches from above quickly and easily. Located on…
Library Funding Update: How to Stay Informed
Thanks to your support, the Ohio House has removed a budget provision that would have resulted in a $14.5 million cut to your Library.
This Summer, Soak in the Cincinnati Books Arts Society Exhibit
Written by Ella Uhler, 1 South Department Manager, Downtown Main Library The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library partnered with the Cincinnati Book Arts Society (CBAS) for an exhibit displaying over 40 art books. Located at the Downtown Main Library, the work will be on view through Aug. 29, 2025. Founded in 1998, CBAS is…
Over $1 Million in Refunds Claimed Through Free Tax Prep at the Library
Written by Liz Foreman, Brand Coordinator, Downtown Main Library For the fifth consecutive year, the Library has partnered with the United Way of Greater Cincinnati and AARP to provide free tax preparation to people in need. The totals are in! In 2025, 1,259 individuals and families were served, saving a whopping $346,225 in filing fees…
How to Update Your Contact Preferences for Library Notifications
Written by Liz Foreman, Brand Coordinator, Downtown Main Library On June 17, AT&T will discontinue its email to text service, which about 10,000 people use to receive notifications about their Library accounts via text messaging. Notifications from the Library include messages when items on hold are ready for pickup. If this impacts you, please update…
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