Expanded Deer Park Branch Library Now Open

You're invited to visit the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library’s newest Next Generation Library! A grand opening celebration at the new Deer Park Branch Library, opens a new window, 3970 E. Galbraith Rd. in the Dillonvale Shopping Center, took place Friday. The branch is now open to customers with expanded materials and services in a brand new space.

Celebrate In-Person and Virtually

This celebration was too big to keep to ourselves. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place outside the branch in the morning.

Customers attending the grand opening shared what they love about the new space on a wall-sized display inside the branch's large conference room, which has reservable meeting space for 100 people.

Attendees also took advantage of CHPL-themed selfie station for photoshoots commemorating the occasion!

Spread the celebration online by posting on social media using #DeerParkNextGen and #NextGenLibrary. We’ll be sharing your photos and comments and giving you an even closer look at the Deer Park Branch on CHPL’s Facebook, opens a new window, Twitter, opens a new window, and Instagram.

A Place for All Ages to Discover

With more than 25,000 square feet bursting with materials, resources, and technology including a laptop kiosk, the Deer Park Branch is now a place where collaboration and connection can take place between all ages. In fact, some of our youngest customers have already summitted what they call "Mt. Deer Park" located in the spacious children's area.

The new Deer Park Branch has loud areas, quiet spaces, and everything in-between. The seven colorful study rooms will be a popular space for customers, and some are already using them to make buttons with the guidance of CHPL staff!

More to Explore

The new Deer Park Branch was designed for all customers to have a space to explore and discover. Half of the space is devoted to teens and kids. The children’s area of the branch features a stroller garage for families visiting the library as well as two family restrooms.

Customers not only have more space to explore at the Deer Park Branch Library, but also more time with expanded hours. Visit the Deer Park Branch location page, opens a new window to view hours, directions, upcoming events, and more.

Continue the Celebration

Customers attending Friday's grand opening took home free CHPL gear including tote bags, magnets, bookmarks, and books for all ages.

Views of the Newest CHPL Next Generation Library

If you couldn’t make it to the grand opening in person, take a look through these photos of the Deer Park Branch Library. There’s so much to explore at CHPL! Come and visit the branch and start your journey of discovery.

Thank You, CHPL Customers!

This Next Generation Library was made possible thanks to the dedication and commitment of CHPL customers. Everything in the new Deer Park Branch from its floorplan to the wall colors was based on input from record-breaking community engagement sessions, online comments, and ongoing discussions with community members.  

Stay up to date on CHPL's other Building the Next Generation Library projects.

Thank you to all CHPL customers for your dedication and support as we connect people with the world of ideas and information. We look forward to serving Deer Park and Hamilton County through this Next Generation Library.

We want to hear from you! Comment below on your favorite things about the new Deer Park Branch Library.