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The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library's mission is to connect people with the world of ideas and information.

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Intisar Khanani Named as Library's 2026 Writer-in-Residence

Jan. 22, 2026

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Have a Press Inquiry? Get in Touch!

Press inquiries can be directed to Human Resources Director Kyla Hardin.

Email: Kyla.Hardin@chpl.org

2026 Board of Trustees Meeting Dates

  • February 10 – Mariemont Branch Library
  • April 14 – Downtown Main Library
  • June 9 – Harrison Branch Library
  • August 11 – Downtown Main Library
  • October 13 – Symmes Township Branch Library
  • December 8 – Downtown Main Library (Annual and Regular)

All meetings take place on Tuesdays and begin at 4:30 p.m. at locations listed above, unless otherwise specifically noted.

Meet Our Director

Paula Brehm-Heeger is the Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Director of the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library.

With a focus on expanding access, community and civic engagement and innovation, Paula is a strong and passionate advocate for public libraries. She oversees our community’s 41 location system that includes 40 branches and a Main Library serving more than 800,000 people.

Latest Blog Posts

Win Library Swag in CHPL’s 2026 Battle of the Books Bracket

This month means March Madness, but it also marks the Library's annual literary showdown, Battle of the Books.

Be Internet Awesome with Google and Highlights Magazine!

A partnership between Google and Highlights Magazine, Be Internet Awesome teaches school-age children digital wellness skills.

Inside the Writer's Head Podcast: Beverly Twomey

Listen to the first Inside the Writer's Head episode of 2026! The Library's Writer-in-Residence Intisar Khanani interviews Beverly Twomey.

Celebrate the Symmes Township Branch’s Grand Opening!

Celebrate the opening of the Symmes Township Branch at its new location at 11850 Enyart Rd., Loveland, Ohio, 45140 on April 11, 2026.
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