‘Meet Me at Main’ for Fun Events this Summer 

Written by Mackenzie Manley, Content Specialist, Downtown Main Library 

The Downtown Main Library is nearing its one-year reopening celebration. While we’re not sure how time flew by so quickly, a celebration is in order. Or multiple celebrations. Cue events for all ages! 

Our Meet Me at Main Summer Series kicked off with a Summer Reading carnival on May 31. We also held a talk and discussion for Library alum and debut author, Madge Maril, on June 1. (Missed the event? No sweat. You can still read her romance Slipstream. It’s available to borrow from the Library and on Libby.)  

From garden parties to self-defense classes, it’s already been a worthwhile early start to the summer season. 

And there’s still time to meet up at Main. Read on for June's lineup.  

Meet Me at Main Summer Series 

• Wildlife Exploration: Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 14, from 2-3 p.m. to experience nature hands-on with the Great Parks. Kids can learn about local wildlife, the Southwestern Ohio ecosystem, and the animals we share our planet with.  
• Paint with Pride: On Sunday, June 15, from 2-4 p.m., come celebrate Pride Month and the Main Library’s anniversary via Paint with Pride! Are you a fan of Keith Haring? Be guided through the process of creating your own pop art masterpiece. This event is at full registration.  
• Repair Fair: Co-hosted by the Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub, Hamilton County ReSource, and Imago, the Repair Fair returns for its fifth annual year on Saturday, June 21, from noon-4 p.m. Bring items like simple electronics, clothing/fabric, jewelry, bikes, small furniture, and tools back to life — and out of the landfill. All ages are welcome. Register.  
• Touch a Truck: This family-friendly event on Sunday, June 22, from 1-3 p.m. will give kids of all ages the opportunity to explore, touch, and learn about the vehicles that keeps our community safe. Participating organizations include the Cincinnati Fire Department, Cincy Metro, Prus Construction, Lester Arborist, and Hamilton County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency.
• Pride on the Plaza: Make your way to the Main Library’s South Plaza on Saturday, June 28, to create buttons. All ages are welcome! Details to come.  
• Sunday on the Stairs – Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: Take in the beauty of Main’s Social Stairs while unwinding to the Cincinnati Pops’ Poptet on Sunday, June 29, from 2-3 p.m.  

Will you meet us at Main this summer?