The Cincinnati Public Library has quietly been the city’s crown jewel for over a century not only does it have one of the highest circulations of any library system in the world, the Main branch downtown is regularly one of the busiest Library branches in the US. I have used it for years when I worked downtown. They’ve helped my with school projects and given me access obscure films I would not be able to find on streaming sites. Further, the Main branch is one of Cincinnati’s best examples of mid century architecture, and the outdoor garden is a great space to sneak into for lunch.
As a resource, this library is great. I use the downtown branch the most. Genealogy section amazing and staff very helpful. Information and Reference will assist your search. They have never let me down when I needed help. Circulation Staff are always there to help as well. Great selection of various media formats. I love finding old movies to watch again! Relaxing gardens in both buildings. They are busy though.
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I just used Maker's Space for the first time. I cannot imagine the staff being more helpful. There are two large printers. I used one to print out a 28 inch by 48 inch family tree. I needed help formatting it and the staff made it possible. I want to use the laser engraver!
My next project is converting some VHS tapes to digital form. This is such a great resource with the speed that technology changes formats.
I stopped in at The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County and was amazed at the collection that the library has. It's a real gem that's worth stopping in and enjoying.
As a resource, this library is great. I use the downtown branch the most. Genealogy section amazing and staff very helpful. Information and Reference will assist your search. They have never let me down when I needed help. Circulation Staff are always there to help as well. Great selection of various media formats. I love finding old movies to watch again! Relaxing gardens in both buildings. They are busy though.
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The section titled "Quiet Study Area" was actually being used by a large group as a talkative dining area. Poor place to focus.
Largest collection in CPL, and decent book store, but sad to learn the north building has been sold to 3CDC.
This review is for the Anderson township location. Always very pleasant. Offers Yoga, flower arrangement, lego and other interesting activities . I was at the book sale and got tons of educational stuff for my toddler (and lots of free stuff). The staff is very kind (particularly the senior folks) and the students go out of their way to help you.
The main library is littered with homless heroin addicts most of the movies are all scrached n wont play the only possitive thing i can say is that at least the staff is good
It's an excellent library. I got lost for hours in it's gigantic selection of books and dvds. However, what tainted my experience is the circus you have to go through to get to the library. I got harassed twice for cigarettes by some of the "interesting" people that loiter around the building. The restroom I used had an awful smell and some of the patrons inside of the library make me very nervous. Too badit's an excellent library otherwise.
A gorgeous library. Multi floors make it look like an academic library. Staff are waiting at each door with a tablet to help guide you. Each floor has seating and private study areas.