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…

We will meet 3 times to listen to and discuss: Orbital by Samantha Harvey

This book club will take place at Kuliga Park: 6717 Bridgetown Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45248 (Pavilion/Amphitheater area)

Each week, we will walk together while listening…

Join our storytime with songs, rhymes, stories, movement, and crafts.

Recommended for ages 1-6. Registration not required.

Enjoy books, songs, activities, and more, while building early literacies and social emotional skills. Recommended for ages 3-6. No registration required.

Do you have unfinished needlecraft projects sitting around? Would you like to learn a new needlecraft, e.g. knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross-stitch, etc.? Most of all, would you like to make new friends while working with your…

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

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

This event will take place at the Wyoming Village Green Pavillion, at the corner of Wyoming and Oak Avenues.

Cancelled if raining, or temperatures…

This program is designed to help you understand how to use a computer for work tasks, personal enjoyment and more. Feel free to bring your own laptop, use one that we provide or check one out with your library card.

Registration required.

Enjoy a visit from balloon sculptor, Looney Ballooney, and witness her balloon twisting skills before enjoying your own free twisted balloon creation!  

For children & teens.  No registration required. 

*Balloon…