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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

We caught up with @madgemaril.bsky.social, author of "Slipstream," ahead of her event on June 1 at the Main Library! Learn about her journey to publishing "Slipstream," her love for the romance genre, and the novel’s Formula 1 setting. Tickets are just $25 for author event --> bit.ly/3H0RmiZ

Author Madge Maril holding her book, "Slipstream," in front of an art wall at the Downtown Main Library.

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Thank you, Fredrik Backman, for sharing your words of wisdom and writing process at the Main Library!

Fredrik Backman author event at the Downtown Main Library.

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Join us for an exciting afternoon with @madgemaril.bsky.social, debut author of "Slipstream," a thrilling Formula 1 romance novel that takes readers behind the scenes of the world’s most elite racing circuits. Tickets are $25, which includes a copy of the book --> supportchpl.org/slipstream

"Slipstream" novel and author Madge Maril.

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Summer Reading begins May 31! ☀️ Kids and teens and pick up a free book, read, attend cool events, and earn free prizes. Learn more --> chpl.org/summer/

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Did you know you can borrow a telescope from 15 CHPL locations? Telescopes can be borrowed for 7 days for free with a valid library card. Learn more --> chpl.org/telescope/

Small telescope on a table with books in the background.

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Here's your chance to see bestselling author Fredrik Backman on May 10 at the Downtown Main Library! Join Joseph-Beth Cincinnati and @cincylibrary for a discussion with New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman. Purchase tickets --> bit.ly/41O3Cds

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

CHPL connects Hamilton County residents to books, information, technology, jobs, community resources, and much more. Thank you for your continued support of the Library!

Five ways you can support the library graphic, with checkmarks.

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

It's our birthday! 🥳 Thank you for supporting CHPL for 172 years.

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Hate paying late fines for books? Well, we have the perfect place for you!

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Congrats to our Winter Checkout Challenge grand prize winners! Nearly 6,400 people signed up for the challenge. One of the most used services was Book Hookup, where staff suggest recommendations based on your reading interests.

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

It's time for Battle of the Books with CHPL! Choose which 16 classic books will advance and ultimately become champion in this year's Book Bracket. Submit your bracket by March 17 for a chance to win Library prizes! Voting for classic book matchups begins March 18. Learn more --> bit.ly/3Fa9rdz

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

As part of the Library Visit Challenge, 2-year-old Atticus visited all CHPL locations with his grandmother in just two months! 🎉 He enjoys storytimes and collecting buttons from each location, which are proudly displayed on his backpack.

Kid holding a backpack with buttons at the Forest Park Branch Library.

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the West End Youth Chess Tournament at the West End Branch Library!♟️🎉

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Our 2024 Annual Report is now available! Discover how CHPL connected the community through new welcoming spaces and increased access to new, innovative services and resources --> chpl.org/annual-report/

Staff member helping a child with the Library Visit Challenge, a large gathering at the Downtown Main Library, and a couple looking at a magazine.

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

It's a go-outside-and-listen-to-an-audiobook kind of day.

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Didn't finish your books before they're due? We offer a courtesy extension of an additional checkout period for all procrasti-readers.

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

The Winter Checkout Challenge ends this Friday! Complete your activities, pick up a mug at any CHPL location, and be entered to win this plush library blanket.

Staff member wearing an I love my library blanket.

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Live. Laugh. Libby. Borrow eBooks and audiobooks for free with the @libbyapp.bsky.social and your library card.

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Too snowy to visit the library? Borrow eBooks for free with your library card!

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Hey, local and self-published authors! Interested in adding your book to the Library's collection? Learn how with our author submission guidelines --> bit.ly/3QoLNMU

Author Taylor Darks reading her book at the Downtown Main Library.

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

The Winter Checkout Challenge ends on February 28! Complete the challenge, pick up your mug, and be entered to win an "I ❤️ My Library" plush blanket. Learn more --> chpl.org/winter

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Let's keep this same enthusiasm for the Library's Super Bowl, April 6-12 (National Library Week).

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

We hosted a Galactic & Fantastic Family Tea Party at our Main Library, and it was out of this world!

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Cost to watch films without ads: 2011: Library $0, Netflix $7.99 2019: Library $0, Netflix $8.99 2023: Library $0, Netflix $15.49 2025: Library $0, Netflix $17.99

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

January is finally ending after 176 days, which means you had plenty of time to finish your library books.

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

What's free at CHPL? ✅ Printing (up to $5/day) ✅ Books, films, music ✅ Computers ✅ Study rooms ✅ Attraction passes ✅ 24 hour access to digital resources ❌ A magical pass that allows drivers to bypass the Brent Spence Bridge during rush hour

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Libraries care about books as much as Gmail cares about new devices signing into your account.

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Learn more about our Winter Checkout Challenge program! chpl.org/winter/

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

10 Unexpected CHPL Services 1. Passport application acceptance 2. Telescope lending 3. Mobile hotspots 4. Discovery (attraction) Passes 5. Historic newspaper access 6. Media conversation stations 7. ESOL classes 8. Oral history recording 9. Seed libraries 10. Late fine free

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Warm up with these hot deals at the Library. 🔥 ➡️ Borrow a book, borrow another for free. ➡️ Return a book, borrow another for free. ➡️ Place a book on hold, borrow another for free.

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Cincy Public Library @cincylibrary.bsky.social · 15/01/2025