Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library

06/06/2026

It's Staff Pick Saturday! This week's pick comes from Abigail, Library Customer Adviser at the Downtown Main Library. One of Abigail's favorite books is "Chlorine" by Jade Song. "It was one of the first q***r books that made me really think more intellectually about the way q***rness works in day-to-day lives and women specifically." Check out the book today --> https://bit.ly/43DmrBe

06/05/2026

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06/04/2026

America turns 250, and Hamilton County is ready to celebrate! The Hamilton County Clerk of Courts and the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library invite you to take part in this historic milestone.

Explore our shared history and connect with your community. There are so many ways to get involved this summer!

06/04/2026

Check out a Gold Star Feature Program at select CHPL locations, presented in partnership with Gold Star. Enjoy extra reading fun with giveaways while supplies last! Explore more upcoming events --> https://bit.ly/4uIhsLI

06/03/2026

The Cincinnati Book Arts Society exhibit runs through September 5 at the Downtown Main Library! The exhibit features books created by more than a dozen artists and include original structure, binding, and content.

06/03/2026

Local photographer Hakam shared these amazing photos of the Clifton Branch Library!

06/02/2026

See Bestselling Author Maggie Stiefvater at the Downtown Main Library! Tickets are $25.99 each and include a copy of the book and an exclusive button pack from Maggie's tour.

Stiefvater will discuss and sign "The Dream Thieves: The Graphic Novel."

Get more info and buy tickets through our event partner, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, using the link below.

06/02/2026

Summer is almost here, and what better way to cool down than films from the Library! 🎬

Written by Mackenzie Manley, Content Specialist, Downtown Main Library  Summer is upon us, and so are rising temperatures. And what’s…

06/01/2026

The 2026 Finley & Ferguson Memorial Essay Contest returns to the West End Branch Library! This year's prompt is: "Imagine the West End without a library. What would be different? Explain how the library currently impacts people’s lives in the West End and why it should continue to exist."

The contest is opens to West End students in grades 5-10 through July 31. Learn more --> https://bit.ly/3RHSg9t

06/01/2026

Celebrate Pride Month with CHPL! Explore book lists, history, events, and more --> https://bit.ly/4u2XERX