Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County

It’s our first summer sidewalk sale of the season! ☀️ 😎

Shop Saturday from 10 am - 6 pm for great deals on children’s picture books, local and religious nonfiction, vintage classics, board games and more! Find your secondhand treasure for as low as 50¢ or $1-$3 and celebrate summer with something new to read or play! ⛱️ 📖

We are getting ready for our first summer sidewalk sale of the season! ☀️ 😎

Visit Saturday from 10 am - 6 pm for great deals on children’s board books and picture books, local titles, games and more.
Celebrate summer with something new to read or play! ⛱️

Wonderful and welcoming programs!

☀️📚 Kick off your summer adventures with a stop at your favorite used bookstore! Whether you’re heading to the beach or your backyard, we’ve got the perfect reads to match your vacay vibes. 😎📖
And when you shop secondhand at , you’re not just bringing home great books – you’re also supporting summer reading programs at our public libraries and helping promote literacy in our community. ❤️

🛍️ Shopping Hours
• Wednesday: 10 am – 5 pm
• Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
• Monday: 2 pm – 7 pm

Today we remember the brave who gave their lives in service of our country. Our special military book collection keeps their memory alive with stories of courage, conflict, and sacrifice.🇺🇸

Open today until 7 pm

Hey Cincy Friends! 📚🌧️ The forecast says it’s the perfect time to stock up on some new reads! 📖 Explore our shelves filled with vintage gems, classic favorites, today’s bestselling fiction & nonfiction, plus games, puzzles, vinyl, and DVDs to brighten any rainy day. 🎶🧩

Welcome summer with something new to read or play! ☀️

We’re open today until 5 pm.

Memorial Day Weekend Hours:
⭐ Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
⭐ Monday: 2 pm – 7 pm

Epic battles. Untold stories. Used‑book prices.📚

Honor the legacy of those who served by exploring our Memorial Day collection of military history, strategy, and firsthand accounts. Discover the books that shaped our understanding of courage, conflict, and sacrifice.🇺🇸

Open Monday until 7 pm • Wednesday: 10 am – 5 pm • Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm

The school year is wrapping up, which means it’s the perfect moment to celebrate grads and show some love to the amazing teachers in your life.

With summer just around the corner, we’re getting our carts ready for our sunny sidewalk sales. Until then, stop by and browse our little “teaser” cart—packed with $1 board books for early readers.

📚 Hours
Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
Monday: 2 pm – 7 pm
Wednesday: 10 am – 5 pm

Our ❤️ for books has healing powers! Reading can ease stress, support better sleep, and boost brain health.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, expand these benefits by diving into powerful voices in wellness, such as Brené Brown, Gary Chapman, and Gretchen Rubin, ready to offer insight and encouragement. 📚

For young readers, explore our collection of books that gently introduce topics like neurodiversity, autism, divorce, and grief. Each title is thoughtfully bookmarked to guide meaningful conversations.

Together, let’s turn pages that foster understanding, reduce stigma, and inspire hope. 💚

Open Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm; Monday: 2 pm – 7 pm; Wednesday: 10 am – 5 pm