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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

Remembering Literacy Advocate Dolly Parton

The Library is saddened to learn of Dolly Parton's death. A singer-songwriter and actress, Dolly was also a lifelong literacy advocate.

How ‘Being Mortal’ Guided a Librarian’s Caregiving Journey

CHPL Youth Librarian Chris Dennis Myers shares her story as a caregiver for her dad ahead of The Library Foundation’s Mary S. Stern Lecture.

Thank You for Giving to Operation Backpack

Because of the generosity of our community, hundreds of local children are starting the school year with the supplies they need.

How Camp Read Helped 32,000+ Kids Keep Learning

Kids and teens from across Cincinnati and Hamilton County participated in Camp Read this summer. Here’s the impact that program had.