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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

Booked for the Evening Returns on June 25

For one night only, the Downtown Main Library will trade quiet reading rooms for an unforgettable evening of curiosity and celebration.

The Cincinnati Books Arts Society Exhibit Returns Downtown

The Cincinnati Books Arts Society exhibit will open on May 26 and run through Sept. 5.

Meet a Library Customer: Richard Stenger on MakerSpace

Richard Stenger sees CHPL as a "home away from home," and is an avid user of the Library's MakerSpace and meeting rooms.

In-Demand Jobs Week 2026: Build Career Skills at the Library

Taking place May 4-8, In-Demand Jobs Week highlights Ohio’s fast-growing industries with hiring events, educational activities, and more.
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