Downtown Main Library

Slow down and connect with nature through Mindful Birdwatching on Saturday, June 20, from 9–11 a.m. at the Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati. Join the CHPL Bird Nerds for a calm, intentional approach to birdwatching that focuses on presence over checklists.

Looking for work or ready to level up your career? Stop by Monday’s Career Essentials at the Downtown Main Library this summer from 10 a.m.–noon. Each week will feature a different skill to support your job search and professional development:

• First Mondays: Resume Building
• Second Mondays: Interview Tips & Practice
• Third Mondays: Soft Skills in the Workplace
• Fourth Mondays: Digital Skills in the Workplace

No registration required.

Get connected to addiction recovery services Thursday, June 18, from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the 1st-floor computers of the North building. The HopeLine, African American Engagement Workgroup, Brightview Health, and Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health are here to help.

Enjoy an after-hours screening of “Quest for Fire” (1981) on Thursday, June 18, from 7:30–9:30 p.m. in the South Building atrium, presented with Secret Base Cinema.

When a Cro-Magnon tribe’s ever-burning source of fire extinguishes, three warriors journey across a treacherous prehistoric landscape in search of a new flame.

Uncover hidden history at Black Comics Club on Monday, July 6, from 6–7 p.m., at the Downtown Main Library. We’ll discuss “Captain America: Truth” by Robert Morales, which reimagines the super-soldier program through the lens of race, sacrifice, and forgotten heroes. Reserve your copy --> https://bit.ly/43UzJtk

Join us for Pollinator Palooza on Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Downtown Main Library for an ecological celebration of native pollinators. Enjoy collaborative crafts, hands-on activities, and fluttering fun leading up to a beautiful butterfly release as we celebrate the beauty and importance of nature.

Curious about the history of your home or property? Join us on Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m.–noon at the Downtown Main Library for an introduction to property history research in Hamilton County and the resources that can help you uncover the story behind your address. No reservation required.

Every second Thursday of the month, connect with workforce development services and resources from Easterseals Redwood, CHPL's Adult Education and Workforce Development, and Brighton Center.

Summer fun is happening every week at the Downtown Main Library! Kids in grades K–3 can join Acorn Club on Wednesdays from 2–3 p.m. for crafts, challenges, sensory play, indoor camping, and more. Older kids in grades 4–8 can check out Pinecone Cadet on Thursdays from 2–3 p.m. for activities like anime, slime, LEGO building, robots, gaming, and Comic Con fun.

Join us all summer long for creativity, hands-on activities, and cool ways to spend the afternoon!