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Intisar Khanani Named as Library's 2026 Writer-in-Residence

Jan. 22, 2026

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Have a Press Inquiry? Get in Touch!

Press inquiries can be directed to Brand and Communications Director Joe Armstrong.

Email: Joe.Armstrong@chpl.org

2026 Board of Trustees Meeting Dates

  • Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – Mariemont Branch Library
  • Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – Downtown Main Library
  • Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – Harrison Branch Library
  • Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – Main Library
  • Tuesday, October 13, 2026 – Symmes Branch Library
  • Tuesday, December 8, 2026 (Annual and Regular) – Downtown Main Library

All meetings 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

Intisar Khanani is Welcomed as Next Writer-in-Residence

A crowd gathered at the Mariemont Branch on Saturday, Feb. 7 to celebrate the outgoing and incoming Writers-in-Residence.

Spend a Day with a Library Worker: Monitor Mentor Jody Jones

Take a look into a typical workday of Jody Jones, Monitor Mentor at the Norwood Branch.

There’s Still Time to Earn the Winter Checkout Challenge Mug

The Winter Checkout Challenge runs through Feb. 28. Get started today!

Celebrate Black History Month with the Library

Connect with Black history and culture with the Library by reading about notable people, checking out featured books, and attending events.
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