College Hill Branch Library

10/30/2026

The ATLA - Anderson Township Library Association Holiday Used Book Sale is next week! Shop books, gifts, games, puzzles, media, and more. Proceeds from the sale support the Anderson and Mt. Washington branch libraries.

📍 Comboni Missionaries (1318 Nagel Road)
➡️ Thursday, November 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
➡️ Friday, November 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
➡️ Saturday, November 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

10/30/2026

Enjoy the beautiful weather with a StoryWalk at the Blue Ash Nature Park! In partnership with the City of Blue Ash, Ohio - Government, follow the story of "Leif and the Fall" by Allison Sweet Grant and Adam Grant, a tale about a leaf who is determined to avoid the inevitable fall from his tree. 🍂

10/29/2026

Please share! Save the date for Warming Cincinnati, November 19 at the Downtown Main Library. Those in need can enjoy free food, access to clothing, medical care, and other resources (while supplies last). In partnership with Turner Construction Cincinnati and Holden Hands.

10/29/2026

In the latest Checked Out podcast episode, guests Trinity Johnson (Director of Holocaust Programs & Museum Experiences) and Cori Silbernagel (Barbash Family Director of Collections & Exhibitions) from the Holocaust & Humanity Center discuss the upcoming Stories of Kristallnacht program and current exhibit. Listen with link in bio.

➡️ Stories of Kristallnacht
📍 Downtown Main Library
📆 Sunday, November 8, 2-3 p.m.

10/28/2026

Bestselling author, acclaimed surgeon, and public health leader Atul Gawande, M.D., provided an insightful talk to a sold-out crowd at the annual Mary S. Stern Lecture Series. Gawande discussed how medicine, families, and communities can better support quality of life in our most vulnerable moments.

The Mary S. Stern Lecture Series is possible through an endowment to The Library Foundation of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.

10/28/2026

In celebration of Día de los Mu***os (Day of the Dead), a Mexican tradition honoring loved ones who have died, the Forest Park Branch Library invited the community to share a photo of loved ones (including pets). Check out the community ofrenda through November 3!

10/27/2026

Books by the Banks: Cincinnati Regional Book Festival returns to the Downtown Main Library on November 14!

📝 Meet over 120 authors
📚 Experience headliners Pierce Brown, Kate Quinn, and George M. Johnson
📖 Visit panels and book signings
🔖 Enjoy the Family Fun Zone and storytimes

10/26/2026

🚨Atul Gawande tickets giveaway🚨

We're giving away five pairs of tickets to the sold out Mary S. Stern Lecture, featuring Atul Gawande! Comment below with the word "interested" for a chance to win a pair of tickets. Alternatively, you can send an email to [email protected]. Comments on this post and emails must be received by 10 p.m. EST tonight (Oct. 26, 2026).

Join the bestselling author, acclaimed surgeon, and public health leader on Tuesday, Oct. 27 (7 p.m. at the Aronoff Center) for a powerful evening exploring how medicine, families, and communities can better support quality of life in our most vulnerable moments.

10/26/2026

The Library is partnering with LingoMix Cincy to host a free cultural exchange and language exchange event at the Downtown Main Library!

Language learners of all ages will have the opportunity to practice their language skills with their community by meeting and mingling with other learners and native users of the language. There will be complimentary snacks and drinks; as well as free books & programming for children. Learn more with link in bio.

10/25/2026

Check out Halloween events across CHPL! Explore all events with pinned *Library Links* post.

09/30/2026

Join us for a special Storytime featuring Natalie Rahn from Musikgarten!

Musikgarten is a music and movement program designed for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers. This is a great way for families to bond and gain fundamental music skills. We will sing, dance, listen, wiggle, and play!

09/29/2026

We had a successful Customer Appreciation Celebration this past Saturday! We used that a pajama storytime theme throughout our activities which included decorating your own dream catcher, customizing a pillowcase, make your own pressed flower bookmark, button making and an appearance by Looney Ballooney Ohio! Thanks for attending!

09/28/2026

Join us and College Hill Forum's Quality of Life Committee this Saturday for Cards of Kindness Family Storytime! No registration required.

Bring the entire family to enjoy books, songs, and activities focusing on kindness. Afterwards join College Hill Forum's Quality of Life Committee as we create cards of kindness and kindness rocks that will help spread joy throughout our community.

Saturday, October 3rd, from 11-12 at the College Hill Branch Library

09/04/2026

Here's a first look at some renderings and the floor plan of our new library!

*Final design subject to change.

08/26/2026

We can't wait to move into our new space! Our new branch will have three study rooms, a community room, kids area for multi-generational use, areas for quiet work, and additional computers.

08/17/2026

Update: Power has been restored and we are open!

08/17/2026

Due to a power outage, we are closed for the remainder of the evening (8/17).

07/28/2026

We had a wonderful time with yoga!

05/30/2026

Thanks for joining us at Patrick's Park and our branch for Summer Reading fun!