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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 Brand and Communications Director Joe Armstrong.

Email: Joe.Armstrong@chpl.org

2026 Board of Trustees Meeting Dates

  • Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – Mariemont Branch Library
  • Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – Downtown Main Library
  • Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – Harrison Branch Library
  • Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – Main Library
  • Tuesday, October 13, 2026 – Symmes Branch Library
  • Tuesday, December 8, 2026 (Annual and Regular) – Downtown Main Library

All meetings 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

Meet Local Authors at the Forest Park Branch

The Forest Park Branch is hosting a Local Author Fair on Saturday, Feb. 21. Meet local authors and then browse or buy their books!

Now Open! Explore Your Renovated Mt. Washington Branch!

After undergoing renovations, the Mt. Washington Branch (2049 Beechmont Ave.) reopened to the public on Saturday, Feb. 14.

Writer-in-Residence: Building Diverse Worlds

Intisar Khanani, the Library's 2026 Writer-in-Residence, reflects on how to shape diverse worlds when writing ahead of her Feb. 26 workshop.

Need a Last Minute Valentine? CHPL Has You Covered!

Love is in the air, and so is free printing.
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