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Have a Press Inquiry? Get in Touch!

Press inquiries can be directed to Brand and Communications Director Angela Hursh.

Email: Angela.Hursh@chpl.org

Phone: 513-369-6074

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

Grab Your Headphones! June is Audiobook Month

June is Audiobook Month, and if you ask us, listening to reads while poolside, on walks, or during sunny commutes is ideal.

Writing Mighty Girls and the Heroine’s Journey

Ahead of her Sept. 19 workshop, Intisar Khanani reflects on writing mighty girls in her own way.

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month with the Library

June marks LGBTQIA+ Pride Month! Celebrate with Library resources, featured events, recommended reading, and more.

West End Branch Library's Essay Contest Returns

The contest is open West End students and residents in grades 5-10. Submissions will be accepted until 6 p.m. on Friday, July 31.
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