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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

Meet the World Through Languages: LingoMix at the Library

LingoMix will host a language and cultural exchange at the Downtown Main Library on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Your Vote Matters

The future of our community is shaped not only by those who lead, but by those who choose to participate.

A Refreshed Avondale Branch Library Reopens Nov. 7

We are one step closer to welcoming the Avondale community back home.

ATLA's Massive Holiday Book Sale is Coming

The Anderson Township Library Association's November sale will return Nov. 5-7 at Comboni Missionaries on Nagel Road in Anderson.