Cincinnati Writers
CHPL's Story Center explores the works of prominent Cincinnati writers, historical and contemporary.
Voices of Liberation
Explore the stories of six Cincinnatians who became eyewitnesses to the genocide at the end of World War II. Some wrote about their experiences in letters and diaries, while others would later share their memories with the Veterans History Project.
Perceptions of Home: The Urban Appalachian Spirit is the migration stories of twenty-two Appalachian families and individuals who, through choice or circumstances, made the greater Cincinnati their home away from home.
Photographs in this exhibit are by Malcolm J. Wilson; interviews were conducted by Don Corathers; the exhibit was completed in 1996.
English Language Learning in Cincinnati
A brief history of English as a second language instruction in Cincinnati through public schools and community centers.
The History of CHPL
View high-resolution digital photos, interviews of former library staff, original documentation, and more capturing the legacy of the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library.
The 1937 Ohio River Flood
View the impact of the historic 1937 flood through an interactive online experience featuring rare photos, interviews, and more.
The Library's Photo Collections
View examples of photographic formats, the history of Cincinnati and its surrounding rivers, the Cincinnati Enquirer Archive, and an interactive history map tour in a historical story through the intersection of time, place, and medium.
Learn about the landscapes we inhabit and peel back the layers of history using the rare and detailed maps housed in the CHPL collection.
Between 1872 and 1894, five inclined plane railroads were constructed in Cincinnati, lifting residents of the city were eager to escape the industrial smog and cramped living conditions of the basin to the city's scenic hilltops. Get a new view of Cincinnati and the iconic "inclines" through an interactive online experience featuring rare photos, interviews, and more sourced from CHPL's Digital Library.
Digital Library
Explore over 80 curated collections and thousands of rare photos and print materials, especially those of local significance.