Downtown Main Library

Downtown Main Library This is the official page of the Downtown Main Library of the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library.

Enjoy a live performance from dream pop group Serenity Fisher and the Cardboard Hearts on Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m. as ...
06/22/2026

Enjoy a live performance from dream pop group Serenity Fisher and the Cardboard Hearts on Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m. as part of our monthly Sunday on the Stairs concert series.

Thank you for joining us at the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame celebration! Visitors celebrated Black Music Month, ...
06/18/2026

Thank you for joining us at the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame celebration! Visitors celebrated Black Music Month, explored the newly unveiled exhibit, met past and present Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Influencers, received commemorative posters, and signed up for or update their library cards.

Special thanks to Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece!

Join Youth Librarian Korinne for Family Storytime at Washington Park tomorrow from 10:30–11 a.m. (and the fourth Friday ...
06/18/2026

Join Youth Librarian Korinne for Family Storytime at Washington Park tomorrow from 10:30–11 a.m. (and the fourth Friday of every month this summer!). Enjoy songs, puppets, stories, and activities for toddlers and preschoolers, then stay for playtime and socialization until 11:30 a.m.

Poetry and reflection shape this month’s Downtown Q***r Book Club pick. Join the discussion on Wednesday, July 8, from 6...
06/17/2026

Poetry and reflection shape this month’s Downtown Q***r Book Club pick. Join the discussion on Wednesday, July 8, from 6–7 p.m. as we read “A Minor Chorus” by Billy-Ray Belcourt, a moving collection that explores love, loss, and Indigenous q***r life.

Reserve your copy --> https://bit.ly/4fKElcL

Turn up the heat on your TBR! Join us at Revel OTR Urban Winery on Tuesday, July 14 at 7 p.m. for conversation, connecti...
06/17/2026

Turn up the heat on your TBR! Join us at Revel OTR Urban Winery on Tuesday, July 14 at 7 p.m. for conversation, connection, and a discussion of our latest pick. Next month, participants can read their choice of two different Jackie Lau books: “Timeloops and Meet Cutes” or “Love, Lies, and Cherry Pie.” Adults only.

Registration suggested --> https://bit.ly/4uDLWgO

Explore how history is shaped—and reshaped—on Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m.–noon as public historian Jim Tecco examine...
06/16/2026

Explore how history is shaped—and reshaped—on Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m.–noon as public historian Jim Tecco examines gaps in Cincinnati’s archives and shares a community memory mapping project centered on Asian and Pacific Islander American histories.

Celebrate the sounds, stories, and legacy of Black music in Cincinnati on Wednesday, June 17, from 1–2 p.m., with an eve...
06/15/2026

Celebrate the sounds, stories, and legacy of Black music in Cincinnati on Wednesday, June 17, from 1–2 p.m., with an event featuring exhibit highlights, appearances by inductees, and local music influencers. Explore Cincinnati’s rich Black music history up close, enjoy music from celebrity DJ Don Juan Fasho, and grab a limited-edition poster while supplies last.

Butterflies, crafts, and pollinator fun filled the Downtown Main Library today at Pollinator Palooza! Thanks to everyone...
06/15/2026

Butterflies, crafts, and pollinator fun filled the Downtown Main Library today at Pollinator Palooza! Thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate native pollinators, explore hands-on activities, and witness a beautiful butterfly release.

Slow down and connect with nature through Mindful Birdwatching on Saturday, June 20, from 9–11 a.m. at the Civic Garden ...
06/13/2026

Slow down and connect with nature through Mindful Birdwatching on Saturday, June 20, from 9–11 a.m. at the Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati. Join the CHPL Bird Nerds for a calm, intentional approach to birdwatching that focuses on presence over checklists.

Looking for work or ready to level up your career? Stop by Monday’s Career Essentials at the Downtown Main Library this ...
06/13/2026

Looking for work or ready to level up your career? Stop by Monday’s Career Essentials at the Downtown Main Library this summer from 10 a.m.–noon. Each week will feature a different skill to support your job search and professional development:

• First Mondays: Resume Building
• Second Mondays: Interview Tips & Practice
• Third Mondays: Soft Skills in the Workplace
• Fourth Mondays: Digital Skills in the Workplace

No registration required.

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800 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH
45202

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+15133696900

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