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11/09/2026

Yesterday, the visitors gathered at the Downtown Main Library for the annual Kristallnacht Commemoration, in partnership with the Holocaust & Humanity Center. Guests Judith Wertheim Rapport, Edna Southard, and Steve Coppel shared their families’ stories, and visitors viewed Maria Lugossy's "Crystal Night" sculpture and explored the "Stories of Kristallnacht" digital exhibit.

View "Crystal Night" through January 2027 and the "Stories of Kristallnacht" digital exhibit on the Library's website.

11/09/2026

After nearly 2,500 votes, the results are in for the 2026 Teen Art Contest! This year’s theme, “Local History,” tasked teens to create bookmarks inspired by Cincinnati and Hamilton County's rich history. The three Teen Art Contest winners will have their bookmark designs printed and distributed to all CHPL locations!

🥇 "The Wonder of the Past," by Harper, age 14
🥈 "View from the Library," by Leo, age 14
🥉 "Home," by Linda, age 17

11/09/2026

The Avondale Branch Library has reopened! 🎉

Hundreds of community members attended the grand reopening celebration, and enjoyed music, light bites, children's activities, library materials, new study and meeting rooms, artwork, and more.

11/08/2026

Check out what's happening this week across CHPL! Explore all events with pinned *Library Links* post.

11/07/2026

Ahead of our 68th Veterans Day Commemoration, we spoke with three veterans in our latest Checked Out podcast episode. Listen with link in bio.

11/06/2026

The Avondale Branch Library reopens tomorrow (Nov. 7) at 10 a.m.! 🎉 Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by photo booth fun, music with DJ Essential, face painting and balloon twisting with Little Fox Face Painting, and cookie decorating with New Leaf Kitchen.

11/06/2026

The ATLA - Anderson Township Library Association Holiday Used Book Sale is underway!

📍 Comboni Missionaries (1318 Nagel Rd, Cincinnati)
➡️ Friday, Nov.6, 10 a.m.-.4 p.m.
➡️ Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Shop books, gifts, games, puzzles, media, and more. Proceeds from the sale support the Anderson and Mt. Washington branch libraries. Cash, check, credit card and Apple Pay all accepted.

11/05/2026

L’dor V’dor: Discovering Our Family Stories is a beginner-friendly exploration of Jewish genealogy, family history, and preserving the stories of the generations who came before us. Advanced registration is encouraged with link in bio.

Whether you’re just beginning your family history journey or already have questions you’d like to explore, this program will offer practical tools, resources, and inspiration to help you dig deeper into your Jewish roots.

11/05/2026

Join Michael Wilson at the Downtown Main Library as he discusses his career and share some of his experiences as a photographer.

Michael Wilson discovered a love of photography while attending Northern Kentucky University where he started making pictures in earnest at the end of the 1970s. His work in the music industry is a more recognized face of his work. His photographs have been used on over 400 album covers, working with artists such as Lyle Lovett, B.B. King, Waylon Jennings, Randy Newman, Emmylou Harris, Bill Frisell, David Byrne, Philip Glass, and Doc Watson.

The exhibit Squint: The Music Photography of Michael Wilson is currently on display in the Cincinnati Room at the Downtown Main Library through January 10, 2027.

11/04/2026

Please join us for the 68th Veterans Day Commemoration at the Downtown Main Library. We will honor all veterans with music, a special token, and a talk by Robert M. Viney, former U.S. Navy officer and Procter & Gamble Marketing Director with a passion for civic engagement.

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2994 W. Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, OH
45239

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Monday	10am - 9pm
Tuesday	10am - 9pm
Wednesday	10am - 9pm
Thursday	10am - 9pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm

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(513) 369-4454

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