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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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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

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Library

National Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic Americans.

The Library is How You Discover Where You Came From

October is National Family History Month in the United States. The Library is one of the best ways to explore your family roots!

Meet the Winners: CHPL's Delivery Trucks Have Names!

Thousands of customers cast their votes. Now it's time to meet the newly named trucks that help keep CHPL connected.

Apply to Be CHPL’s 2027 Writer-in-Residence!

Be the Library’s literary ambassador while fostering engagement between the Library and the community’s writers and readers.