Genealogy and Local History
Genealogy and
Local History
The Genealogy and Local History Department provides research-level resources and services in local history and culture, river history, genealogy, and African American history. Visit us in person.
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CHPLÂ has acquired the photo archive of the Cincinnati Enquirer for permanent preservation in the Library's collection. Help prioritize the digitization of these photos to view anytime on CHPL's Digital Library.
Featured Research Databases
CHPL's Digital Library
Ancestry Library Edition
Ohio Historical Newspapers
HeritageQuest
CHPL's Digital Library
Ancestry Library Edition
Ohio Historical Newspapers
HeritageQuest
The 1848 Panorama
On September 24, 1848, Charles Fontayne and William S. Porter set up their camera on a rooftop in Newport, Kentucky and panned across the Ohio River capturing on eight separate daguerreotype plates a panorama of the nation's sixth largest city, Cincinnati. Visit in person | Visit the digital exhibit, opens a new window
Have questions or need help with genealogical or other informational needs? Reach out!
Email us at research@CHPL.org, opens a new window or call 513.369.6909. We’d love to help!
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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To locate your holds, log in to your account using the "Log In / My CHPL" link in the top right corner of the page.
Once you are logged in, click on your name in the top right corner of the page. Then, in the dropdown bar under your name click "On Hold" under the "My Borrowing" category. This brings up your holds list.
To place a hold, use our search to find a book or material you would like to check out. Then, click the green "Place a Hold" button.
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Learn how to borrow a book or other physical material from the Library during COVID-19.Â1. Log in to the Library's website, then search our catalog to find the book or other physical materials you would like to borrow.Â2. Click the green "Place a Hold" button next to the item.Â3. Select one of our open locations where you want to pick up your book.Â4. You'll receive an email when your book or material is available for pickup. Read about Library safety during COVID-19.Â5. Visit the branch you selected to pick up your holds at, and check them out.
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Physical material (books, CDs, magazines, etc.):
- Unlimited checkouts
- Lucky Day materials: Up to 3 at a time (includes both books and/or movies)
New release feature film DVDs and Blu-rays:
- Up to 10 items at a time
Digital material:
- Overdrive: Up to 20 items at a time
- Hoopla: Up to 10 downloads per month
- Freading: Up to 3 items per week
- RBdigital audiobooks: Up to 20 items at a time
- RBdigital magazines: Unlimited checkouts
- Flipster: Unlimited checkouts
- Freegal: Download up to 7 songs or videos per week; unlimited streaming
- Kanopy: Up to 12 plays per month
Equipment
- Hotspots: 1 at a time
- Laptops: 1 at a time and must be used inside a library location
Educator cards are limited to 200 items at any one time. DVDs may not be checked out on Educator cards.Â
Book club cards are limited to 60 items at any one time. DVDs may not be checked out on Book club cards.
Neither the Educator card nor the Book club card may be used to check out items through SearchOhio and OhioLINK.
Limits may also be set for special demand materials or formats..
