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"It's a Hard Back Life" has arrived at the Downtown Main Library! The vehicle will be used by our Outreach Services team to delivery materials to seniors across Hamilton County. A group of people standing in front of a Cincinnati Public Library van, parked on a city street. The group consists of diverse individuals, all smiling and posing for the photo. Buildings and trees are visible in the background. by @cincylibrary

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Our Elmwood Place Branch Library staff ran backward with a book, and we reversed it. by @cincylibrary

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Create art celebrating Cincinnati History in this year's Teen Art Contest! 🎨

Teens (13-18) are invited to design bookmarks that celebrate "local history" in Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Submissions are accepted October 5-31, but entries forms are available now. The top three winning designs will be printed and distributed at all CHPL locations! Learn more with link in bio. A hand holds three intricately drawn bookmarks against a wooden background. The left bookmark features a detailed cityscape. The middle bookmark shows a person surrounded by flames, with the word "Wrong" at the top. The right bookmark depicts someone walking on water, surrounded by expressive faces and notes. by @cincylibrary

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Have you ever wondered how a book makes its way to your holds shelf? From selecting materials to adding them to the Library's collection to delivering them to branch locations, this is part two of a series taking you on the Journey of a Book.

Learn more with link in bio. by @cincylibrary

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UPDATE: All passes are reserved.

The Library is partnering with @tctcincinnati to offer a limited selection of free tickets to Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. with a Discovery Pass! This image features a promotional poster for "Mary Poppins Jr." with a silhouette of the iconic character holding an umbrella. Text below promotes free tickets to The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, alongside the logos for The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Public Library. by @cincylibrary

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Need a new book? We have a few. by @cincylibrary

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Ohio loves to read!

In the most recent compiled data (2024), Ohio ranks #1 in library material checkouts per person. Keep the borrows coming! 📖 🎉

Learn more with link in bio. The image is a map of the United States showing the average number of library materials checked out per person in 2004. Different shades of blue represent varying checkout rates, with darker blues indicating higher numbers. Washington D.C. shows a rate of 13.5, while the U.S. average is 6.5. Data source: Institute of Museum and Library Services. by @cincylibrary

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I'd love to share the Library Blog. LINK IN COMMENTS. Can't wait for Saturday. Will you be there? by @cincylibrary

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Big shoutout to our Distribution Center, which recently celebrated seven years at its current facility! 🎉 A social media post by cincylibrary on a dark blue background. The post highlights that the library's Cataloging and Processing team handles 5,000-6,000 books weekly, estimating half are by James Patterson. Icons for engagement options are displayed below the text. by @cincylibrary

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Have you ever wondered how a book makes its way to your holds shelf? From selecting materials to adding them to the Library's collection to delivering them to branch locations, this is part one of a series taking you on the Journey of a Book.

Learn more with link in bio. by @cincylibrary

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with CHPL! Explore history, music, events, and books that celebrate the history and culture of the Hispanic community, with link in bio. The image is a colorful collage for "Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2026," featuring vibrant flowers such as zinnias and roses. It includes artistic representations of Amelia Earhart and Frida Kahlo, as well as bold text curving around the composition. by @cincylibrary

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Tickets for the R.L. Stine Author Talk go on sale Wednesday, September 16, at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.! Stine will visit the Downtown Main Library on October 15 at 7 p.m.

⭐ General Admission ($30)
➡️ Admission to the author talk
➡️ One copy of Goosebumps: House of Shivers #7: "What We Do at Night"
➡️ One copy of "Nightmare on Nightmare Street"

⭐ Admission with Book Signing ($50)
➡️ Admission to the author talk
➡️ One copy of Goosebumps: House of Shivers #7: "What We Do at Night"
➡️ One copy of "Nightmare on Nightmare Street"
➡️ Access to book signing and photo op with R.L. Stine

Learn more about tickets and the event with link in bio.

This event is made possible by the Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Fund at @supportchpl. by @cincylibrary

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