This joint had a summer reading program where my daughter logged all of her hours of reading. Here…read moreat the end of the summer for each hour of reading you get a rally ticket and if they draw your number then you get a free prize. They drew her number! She won a family season pass to the Cincinnati nature center. This looks to be a pretty exciting adventure because they have a creek that runs through it and you can play in it

I absolutely love this place! I go to college almost an hour away so it's nice to have somewhere…read moreclose to home where I can study in a quiet space. The staff are amazing, kind and very helpful! And a lot of books to choose from ranging from all ages.

The Cincinnati public library system is really great for the size of city that we live in. I'm…read moreconstantly impressed by how much they have to offer! The Oakley branch is very nice. It's well taken care of, and there's always a good selection of books, DVD's, and even CD's. Their selection of new books is good, but not laid out the best...I think it takes some getting used to to know where everything is. But overall a very cute, small library that is conveniently located off of Oakley Square! Oh, and free wi-fi!

It's the library, what's not to love?! The Oakley branch is pretty small, so browsing is limited,…read morebut I usually request whatever I want online and pick it up here. And I do mean whatever I want. It's rare for the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County to disappoint. Probably the best bargain for my tax dollars ever! I love it!

Very small branch. What they lack in size, they make up with in warmth/friendlies. Staff is…read moreconsistently welcoming, and making recomendations. With COVID-19, the Cincinnati Public Library system is working hard to continue to provide services to the community. At this location some of these services include Zoom programs, grab and go craft kits for kids, and ordering books ahead of time. Small parking lot. There is only one way in, and one way out. Several of the parking spots are now designated for the pick-up of orders only. If you are unable to find a parking space, it may be difficult to circle back around. With time limits now being set for how long people may visit the library branches, (to keep numbers down, while allowing the most people to visit,) parking isn't as hard as it once was.

My go to branch, since it is close to my home. I prefer that it is small and not a huge number of…read morebook and dvds. I can use their computers (laptop or desktop) pretty much whenever I want. They have a decent selection of DVDs and I can put on hold or request from any other branch to pick it up here.

Staff are very helpful. I ​had to pop in and needed to make copies. I'm not sure when They ​started…read moremaking the copier free but I was glad this is now available to people. The library is ideally situated near the highschool so you might want to take that into consideration when you plan your visit there. After school traffic is quite congested but few students came in while I was there.

This, like most libraries, I am a fan of. This one is packed back off the road in Mariemont, and…read moreis a small quaint little library. But, all the people that work there are very nice and helpful, and I've had nothing but pleasant experiences here. I don't really have anything else to say...so, I won't say anything else.

I've been here twice now and am so grateful for this little library! It's much smaller than I…read moreexpected, but I with so many libraries within the Cincinnati region, I'm sure you can find just about any book and get it via placing it on hold. -- So do plan ahead if you're trying to find a specific book, you may want to check out the online catalog first to track it down. The reason I first went in was to print some papers and I forget how many copies you can get for free, but you can get a good amount of not just black and white but also color! So helpful for this gal that does not own a printer. The staff has also been super friendly! To get a library card you'll have to first apply online for a temporary card and then make your way in to receive the physical copy. Again, staff is so helpful. The top level is the main (adult) section. I enjoyed the fun feature: "What your Neighbors are Reading". Downstairs there's a little fish pond and children's section. Parking lot is in the back and is again smaller, but fits for the size of the building.

Free parking is available behind the library. The rear entrance is handicap accessible. It enters…read moreinto the children's section of the library. If using that entrance for the handicap accessibility, proceed all the way forward, that is where the elevators will be to take you to the regular library. There is also a night/after hours drop slot back there. The children's section is one of the cutest ones I have seen. There is a whimsical mural that wraps around the area. Various small chairs are peppered about, as are a selection of toys. Computers are available for children to play learning games. At the far end, (if standing at the rear entrance,) is a water feature. The small pond includes Koi fish. I am not fond of the fact that this branch is on multiple floors. We usually visit multiple sections of the library. Sometimes my older children will vist one area while my younger one and I visit another. When they are only an aisle or two away, I am comfortable with this arrangement. Having them be on separate floors I am not comfortable with. On the flip side, I can understand people who are visiting the library for a quiet place to work seeing this arrangement as preferable.

The Play Library is such an incredible place to visit for both kids and adults alike. I have taken…read morethe kids I babysit on multiple occasions and we always have such a great time. I was so excited to check out their new space on Main Street and it is absolutely beautiful. The main room when you walk in has some tables and practically every board game you can think of is available to play. The next room is more kid focused with TONS of board/games, blocks and manipulatives, cars, dress up and more! My favorite aspect of the room is the table that has swings instead of chairs! It is just so fun and whimsical. There is also a chair made entirely out of stuffed animals! You can become a member of the Play Library, and they have different levels of cost to check out different numbers of items at a time. I think this would be so great for families to have fresh toys and games to play with. Even if you don't want to become a member you can stop in their storefront just to play! This is a wonderful part of our community, and we are lucky to have it!

Great place to play. Board games just games. You can also give away Games books to. I highly…read morerecommend it for anyone grown-ups two

Finally got a membership here in my 3rd year of working downtown and it's the best $65 I've spent…read morein 2025. There's so many cool events for both members and non-members. I've found books both popular and obscure. And it's free to come in, look around, and soak in the Hogwarts-esque energy. Which is even better after the recent extensive renovations.

Cincinnati's Hidden Gem. As the Mercantile library is on the 11th and 12th floor of the Mercantile…read morebuilding, take their dedicated elevator and enjoy its new and renovated beautiful place to chill, work, study and enjoy. There are so many reading groups and activities. And many great authors visit. You do not have to be a member to visit the library, there are too many benefits to list them all. Sign up for a tour! A household membership works out to be about 30 cents a day. A student membership is only $30 per year! Now the Mercantile library is renting their cool space for your special events including wedding! Visit and see for yourself. Great for residents, students and visitors! Highly recommended!

Amazing library! Huge fan of being able to use resources that our tax dollars go to…read more I booked time on the sticker machine which fills up quickly. Good to have staff there to assist you when you get there. They were super friendly! Come 10 mins early. The space also has study rooms and plenty of tables. Lots of kids from after school come here. They are also getting embroidery machine soon! Downfall is very limited parking.

Great fiction book and video selection. There seem to be more movies here than any other branch…read moreI've visited on the east side. There are also lots and lots of children's books and audiobooks for all ages. PCs available for use in 1 hr increments. It's best to come while kids are in school. Once school lets out kids and teens are usually on all the PCs. This library is in a beautiful building with some interesting architecture but it could definitely use some new paint on the inside. Definitely worth a visit.

This is a great library. It's in a beautiful Carnegie building. The staff is always helpful and…read morerespectful. If you live close and drive to another library, check this place out.