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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

What to Know About Maintenance at Madeira Branch

Important improvements at the Madeira Branch are being made to help keep the Library comfortable and welcoming for years to come.

Rockin' into School with Eric Litwin

Everyone's favorite funky feline is making an appearance at the Downtown Main Library on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Inside the Writer's Head Podcast: Jacquelyn Benson

In this episode, 2026 Writer-in-Residence Intisar Khanani interviews Jacquelyn Benson, an author who writes smart historical fantasy.

Embark on Your Own Personal Odyssey at the Library

Can't get enough of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey?' Have your own journey at the Library.
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