Events
Stars, Stripes & Smarts Trivia
In ProgressAll day,Stop in each week this month and answer our trivia questions. You might just win a prize!
The winner will be drawn on Wednesday, July 1.
June’s theme will be Ohio Outdoors: Exploring Ohio's Natural Resources.
Recommended for teens, adults,…
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Join The Reading Historical Society as they welcome Jack Dominic. Mr. Dominic will discuss the role of the Voice of America in WWII and the Cold War. Jack Dominic was the Executive VP and station manager at WCET before retiring. He is…
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The historical archive of the Queen City is marked by silences and absences that leave early Asian and Pacific Islander Cincinnatians flattened, fragmented, or missing from the larger narrative of the city. Public historian Jim Tecco…
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Look at the river today and you see a wide calm peaceful river, but just over a hundred years ago it was very different. Travel on the river could be treacherous due to sandbars and snags, and low water conditions could shut down the river…
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Join us for an introductory, interactive one-hour session on how to get started on your family tree with Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest, both of which are free with your library card. Having trouble pinpointing the exact date…
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Join author Greg Phegley as he shares information about Cincinnati legend and icon, Joe Nuxhall. Greg will share Joe’s accomplishments and the impact he had on the community of Cincinnati.
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Explore the intersection of history and culture with our monthly Library Lunch & Learn series for older adults, presented in collaboration with Cincinnati’s cultural hubs, historians, and Meals on Wheels of Southwest OH & Northern KY. This…
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Celebrate 250 years of American history with us! We'll watch a screening of An American Tail and enjoy some pizza. You might even win a prize!
Registration is not necessary, but if you do, we will send you a reminder. For all…
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Stop in each week this month and answer our trivia questions. You might just win a prize!
The winner will be drawn on Saturday, August 1.
July’s theme will be Ohio Gathers: Statewide Homecoming & Picnics
Recommended for teens, adults, and…
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Join us for an interactive one-hour session on how our Magazine and Newspaper databases can help expand your genealogical research. Trying to find the exact death date of a relative? Are there rumors in your family about the misdeeds of a…
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Explore the life of an American Girl and the fun of tea parties through crafts, activities, and snacks.
Ages 6-12.
If you are interested in discovering your family history, if you want to share tips with other genealogy enthusiasts in an informal setting, or if you just want to learn genealogical research strategies, join us at the monthly Genealogy…
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In celebration of America 250, explore how young people spent their playtime in the 19th century as history presenter Dana Gagnon shares stories, demonstrations and classic toys from the past.
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Explore the intersection of history and culture with our monthly Library Lunch & Learn series for older adults, presented in collaboration with Cincinnati’s cultural hubs, historians, and Meals on Wheels of Southwest OH & Northern KY. This…
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Learn about some of the disasters that tested and revealed the resilience of Cincinnatians. Hear about 19th and 20th-century events caused by earthquakes, blizzards, floods and megafires. Many of the tragic situations created positive…
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Stop in each week this month and answer our trivia questions. You might just win a prize!
The winner will be drawn on Tuesday, September 1st.
August’s theme will be Ohio Goes to the Fair: The Ohio State Fair & County Fairs.
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Visit some of the more than 100 parks and green spaces developed in the city of Cincinnati for the health and enjoyment of its citizens. View the architecture and art in such diverse places as the city’s first park, Piatt Park; Eden Park;…
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Discover Your Roots: Introduction to Genealogy
An introduction to the library's genealogy resources and databases that can help you explore your family history. Led by department Reference librarians.
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Our Digital Library consists of digitized, rare material, much of which is of local significance. There’s so much variety that you’re bound to find a topic that fascinates you. Let’s explore what it has to offer, and find the parts of this…