Downtown Main Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 10:00am today
Monday
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday
1:00PM - 5:00PM
800 Vine St.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Phone: (513) 369-6900
Questions: comments@chpl.org
Event Info: 1south@chpl.org
Building the Next Generation Library
Designed by Group 4 Architecture + Champlin Architecture, the Main Library renovation injects the cultural and geographic landscapes of Cincinnati and Hamilton County into the existing mid-century modern buildings.
- The plaza walls in both the South and North Plazas have been removed and the South Plaza has been lowered to street level to create a safer and more welcoming Vine St. entrance.
- Portions of the interior of the library received a light renovation.
- The new, at-grade South Plaza and large glass curtain wall now welcomes library users to the revitalized atrium.
- In 2021, crews replaced the South Building atrium skylight. Throughout 2022, crews replaced several elevators throughout the Main Library.
- The heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) and electrical systems in the South Building - built in the 1950s - were updated in 2020.
- The roof of the North and South buildings were both replaced.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Labor DayMonday, September 1, 2025Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas EveWednesday, December 24, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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New Year's EveWednesday, December 31, 2025Closes early: 5:00pm
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day
About Downtown Main Library
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- Accessible Facilities
- Bike Rack
- Drive-Thru
- Laptop Kiosk
- MakerSpace
- Meeting Room
- Passports
- Study Room
- Sunday Hours
- WiFi
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Download a map of the Downtown Main Library, opens a new window. (PDF) A printed version of this map is available free at the Downtown Main Library.
The 9th St. entrance is closed. Please enter on Vine St. or Walnut St.
Accessible parking is available in a gated parking lot on the north side of 9th Street. Press the button on the intercom with your handicapped parking placard visible to access the lot. If needed, you may request assistance from Library staff to enter the building.
