Library service to the community began in 1919 as a deposit station inside the Cheviot Building and Loan Company, 3723 Glenmore Ave. The Library's deposit stations, operating from 1899-1954, were small bookshelves inside public buildings or stores where customers could check out books. Cheviot's deposit station location was centrally situated in the neighborhood.

Ten years later, a full-service branch opened in a rental space at 3739 Glenmore Ave. The library relocated to 3727 Glenmore Ave. in the early 1940s. In the mid-1950s, the library moved once again to 3600 Harrison Ave.

In 1962, the current building, 3711 Robb Ave., was dedicated and opened to a grateful community. The Mid-Century Modern ranch design by architects Cellarius & Hilmer was all the rage and a welcome addition to the neighborhood.

The Library is temporarily closed for renovations, expected to reopen in 2025. Read about the plans for the reimagined branch library building on CHPL's Building the Next Generation Library page. The reimagined design honors the Mid-Century Modern elements while planning for future use.

View more historic photos of the Cheviot Branch on CHPL's Digital Library.