Cincy Public Library

Author Madge Maril holding her book, "Slipstream," in front of an art wall at the Downtown Main Library.

We caught up with @madgemaril.bsky.social, author of "Slipstream," ahead of her event on June 1 at the Main Library! Learn about her journey to publishing "Slipstream," her love for the romance genre, and the novel’s Formula 1 setting.

Tickets are just $25 for author event --> bit.ly/3H0RmiZ

Fredrik Backman author event at the Downtown Main Library.

Fredrik Backman author event at the Downtown Main Library.

Fredrik Backman author event at the Downtown Main Library.

Thank you, Fredrik Backman, for sharing your words of wisdom and writing process at the Main Library!

"Slipstream" novel and author Madge Maril.

Join us for an exciting afternoon with @madgemaril.bsky.social, debut author of "Slipstream," a thrilling Formula 1 romance novel that takes readers behind the scenes of the world’s most elite racing circuits.

Tickets are $25, which includes a copy of the book --> supportchpl.org/slipstream

Summer Reading sun logo and a boat on a river.

Summer Reading begins May 31! ☀️ Kids and teens and pick up a free book, read, attend cool events, and earn free prizes. Learn more --> chpl.org/summer/

Feel Good Friday post.

#FeelGoodFriday

Small telescope on a table with books in the background.

Did you know you can borrow a telescope from 15 CHPL locations? Telescopes can be borrowed for 7 days for free with a valid library card. Learn more --> chpl.org/telescope/

Library staff holding a Big Read Machine sign at the Reds Opening Day Parade.

Let's go @reds.com!

Author Fredrik Backman and book "My Friends."

Here's your chance to see bestselling author Fredrik Backman on May 10 at the Downtown Main Library!

Join Joseph-Beth Cincinnati and @cincylibrary for a discussion with New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman. Purchase tickets --> bit.ly/41O3Cds

Five ways you can support the library graphic, with checkmarks.

CHPL connects Hamilton County residents to books, information, technology, jobs, community resources, and much more. Thank you for your continued support of the Library!

St. Patrick's Day display at the Monfort Heights Branch Library.

Books are better than gold!

It's our birthday! 🥳 Thank you for supporting CHPL for 172 years.

Hate paying late fines for books? Well, we have the perfect place for you!

Congrats to our Winter Checkout Challenge grand prize winners! Nearly 6,400 people signed up for the challenge. One of the most used services was Book Hookup, where staff suggest recommendations based on your reading interests.

CHPL Book Bracket graphic.

It's time for Battle of the Books with CHPL! Choose which 16 classic books will advance and ultimately become champion in this year's Book Bracket. Submit your bracket by March 17 for a chance to win Library prizes! Voting for classic book matchups begins March 18. Learn more --> bit.ly/3Fa9rdz

Kid holding a backpack with buttons at the Forest Park Branch Library.

As part of the Library Visit Challenge, 2-year-old Atticus visited all CHPL locations with his grandmother in just two months! 🎉 He enjoys storytimes and collecting buttons from each location, which are proudly displayed on his backpack.

Congratulations to the winners of the West End Youth Chess Tournament at the West End Branch Library!♟️🎉

Staff member helping a child with the Library Visit Challenge, a large gathering at the Downtown Main Library, and a couple looking at a magazine.

Our 2024 Annual Report is now available! Discover how CHPL connected the community through new welcoming spaces and increased access to new, innovative services and resources --> chpl.org/annual-report/

It's a go-outside-and-listen-to-an-audiobook kind of day.

Didn't finish your books before they're due? We offer a courtesy extension of an additional checkout period for all procrasti-readers.

Staff member wearing an I love my library blanket.

The Winter Checkout Challenge ends this Friday! Complete your activities, pick up a mug at any CHPL location, and be entered to win this plush library blanket.

Live. Laugh. Libby.

Borrow eBooks and audiobooks for free with the @libbyapp.bsky.social and your library card.

Too snowy to visit the library? Borrow eBooks for free with your library card!

Author Taylor Darks reading her book at the Downtown Main Library.

Hey, local and self-published authors! Interested in adding your book to the Library's collection? Learn how with our author submission guidelines --> bit.ly/3QoLNMU

Winter Checkout Challenge mug.

The Winter Checkout Challenge ends on February 28! Complete the challenge, pick up your mug, and be entered to win an "I ❤️ My Library" plush blanket. Learn more --> chpl.org/winter

‘It feels like coming home’ | Inside the Cincinnati library's book club for people with ADHD and autism They call it masking. That’s when someone with ADHD or autism tries to act how you expect them to, but not in a way that makes sense for them. They tell us it can be exhausting.

Learn how the Downtown Main Library is providing social connection with the Late-identified Neurodivergent Book Club.

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Let's keep this same enthusiasm for the Library's Super Bowl, April 6-12 (National Library Week).

We hosted a Galactic & Fantastic Family Tea Party at our Main Library, and it was out of this world!

Cost to watch films without ads:

2011: Library $0, Netflix $7.99
2019: Library $0, Netflix $8.99
2023: Library $0, Netflix $15.49
2025: Library $0, Netflix $17.99

January is finally ending after 176 days, which means you had plenty of time to finish your library books.