Events

Do you love to read but hate deadlines? Or are you just too busy to attend traditional book club meetings? If so, our Passive Book Club is perfect for you! Each month there will be a new book to read and a brand new pin to…

Adults, want to learn about a new spice every month? Grab a bag from the Madisonville Branch Library with a few tablespoons of the spice of the month, history/information on the spice or herb, and some recipes you can try at home. We…

Celebrate this year's Summer Reading theme by creating your own origami boat!

For ages 6-12.  While supplies last.

Submit your original art to staff at the Westwood Branch in-person at the library or in an email to WST@CHPL.org. Include a note with your name, the title of your work, the type of medium you used (pencils, clay, Photoshop, etc.), and…

Join in the third Intergenerational Art Show at the Reading Branch! Fitting with the theme of Summer Reading this year, we're "reading on the river" and showing off the art skills of of our customers of ALL ages by decorating little wooden…

Northside Norman is back! Come to the Northside library and decorate a rock. Add him to our rock snake in the vegetable garden to see how long he grows! 

No registration required.

Find the 5 flavors of cotton candy hiding in our Children’s Section.  Unscramble the letters you see to reveal the name of another favorite food and win a prize!  

Hiding spots, flavors, and favorite food…

July's Theme: Superheroes

Love reading but hate book club meetings? This passive book club is just for you! Each month we'll have a theme with a featured title and alternate options to make it flexible and enjoyable to all! Our featured…

Children are invited to search the library for pictures of famous Cincinnati organizations they can visit for free with the library's Discovery Pass!  Find all nine and pick out a bookmark!

Learn more about the history of Cincinnati as you hunt for our most beloved and impressive landmarks. Candy promised for every completed scavenger hunt!

Do you love manga, but hate in-person book discussions? Try our Manga of the Month Club!

Pick up the first volume of the month's chosen series along with a review sheet. Return a completed review sheet to the Westwood Branch at any time…

Come one, come all to our Community Carnival!  

Stop in our library anytime during open hours from July 7 - July 19 to enjoy games, trivia, a photo booth, flannel board fun, Cotton Candy Eye Spy, and…

Join us for an in-person conversation hour to practice and improve your English speaking skills in a relaxed setting. All levels are welcome. We will meet in the library meeting room.

For adults. No registration required.

Join the Clifton Library and Crunchy Leaves Sustainability Collaborative to learn about recycling options in Cincinnati! We will start with a brief info session about what can be recycled through Rumpke and what can be dropped off at…

Enjoy a themed discussion and a walk in Winton Woods. Discussion topics will be targeted to teens and adults and will be led by Hamilton County Conservation District staff. Library staff will offer children’s activities during the…

Join us for lively discussions of new and classic books. Call 369-6037 for this month’s title. New members are always welcome!

An interactive inclusive storytime geared towards children with special needs and their families, featuring interactive books, singing, music, and sensory activities. Content will be at a preschool level, but all ages are welcome.

Bring your sewing machine (or not)  and any projects you'd like to work on and enjoy a day of sitting & sewing with fellow sewists.

Bring the entire family to enjoy books, songs, and activities, while building literacy skills. 

No registration required.