Great local bookstore with a welcoming atmosphere and a thoughtfully curated selection. The staff…read morewere friendly and helpful. I enjoyed browsing and found exactly what I was looking for. I'll definitely be back!

This is a cool and big used bookstore. There are some special editions and they do book binding…read moreand repair. There is a basement and then several floors to spend time checking out books. The service was really nice. There are a lot of older books and not as many newer books. I did think that the sections were well organized and alphabetized so it made it easier to search through. The prices were good as well. It's a nice place to come and browse and look for a hidden gem of a read.

How can you not love a small community, public library that is solely focused on Mystery books and…read moreauthors? The two women working there when my family and I visited the last time were funny and intelligent. We enjoyed talking with them and hearing about the history of the library. The building itself is one of the original buildings in Milford, and I enjoyed venturing on to Water Street, aptly named, since it's right next to the Little Miami River in Old Milford. You won't be disappointed if you stop by here- especially if you are a mystery writer! TIPS- The staff was quick to point out to me that even though the overdue fines are 10 cents per day, it's only 30 cents per week since they are only open three days! Oh yeah- they are only open three days a week, so check the hours before making a special trip!

"Do you love a good secret or mystery? Then visit the Milford Mystery Library - one of the best…read morekept secrets in Milford, OH" This is a small library in an old stone building built by the Kugler family, of Kugler Mill fame. It has a selection of mystery novels much larger than most libraries - separated by genres. Worth a visit if you're a mystery or history fan. The library also welcomes small groups to use the space for gatherings - with advance notice of course! Hours are now: 10am-4pm Wed. & Sat., and 2pm-7pm on Thurs.

This place is so fascinating and educational and fun. I've gone to classes hear and there is tons…read moreto learn all the time. Plus, their fun gift shop and small library with lots of gardening reference books. Lots of the plants outside are labeled so you can see for yourself how well they grow in this area. Plus they have green roofs and so many ways to make it ecologically favorable as well as giving you ideas how you might do so yourself. It's wonderful to see this pretty landscaping not far from a fairly busy road. Do yourself a favor and visit them sometime. What a gem!

In spite of the visitor's center being closed we were able to view the gardens. They were beautiful…read moreand very well labeled.

This thrift store was pretty big but it did not have a lot of ladies clothing. It did have a lot of…read moreshoes. I think if you are looking for some furniture at a reasonable price this would be the place to go look. They had desks, chairs, tables, and freestanding curio cabinets. There was quite a bit of home decor. I found some of the items were definitely overpriced compared to other thrift stores. But I still ended up getting a good deal on a couple of pairs of shoes. The day that I was in there they had a buy one get one free shoes and I paid $3 for two pair of shoes. Probably be worth another look at some point.

I don't know what they are doing in Cold Springs St Vincnet De Paul but keep doing it!!!!!!!!!!…read moreStore looks great and super clean inside and out. The people there are very friendly and they have a ton of stuff. If you're looking for a hiding gem this is your place to go!!!!!!!

Mission Statement: Peaslee Neighborhood Center is a peaceful place in Over-the-Rhine where…read moreresidents create and engage in participatory education to foster creative expression, self-determination and social change. Education, engagement, empowerment and enrichment is what Peaslee is also about. Young learners are developed through Pealee's Child Development Center for low-income children, ages six weeks to five years old. Learners of all ages are enriched through Peaslee's piano program which provides affordable private piano lessons. School, civic and service groups also come to Peaslee for it's unique Community Education Program which seeks to educate learners about Over-the-Rhine through service in the neighborhood and reflection on the deeper issues affecting the urban core. A great organization with a great mission!

What a great place! Offering after school programs for kids as well as music and art lessons…read more Really great asset to the neighborhood of Over-the-Rhine. More people need to be aware of this place!

They have rented garden plots. They have bees. They have chickens. AND, they have once-a-month…read moresummer poetry readings on the last Sunday. What a divine patch of green Redden Gardens makes in Covington. Murals, sunflowers, blackberries, and more are all the things you will discover if you attend one of their super friendly, way laid back, awesome events. If you happen by when it is closed to the public, you can help yourself to the ripe blackberries growing along the fence (but leave some for others!), or check the trough by the frontgate to see if the community has any vegetables to offer. Today there were onions. There is also a Covington community shelf along the side of the building to check. Wonderful place, nice people, serene vibe in the center of Covington. They give so much!

Redden Garden is a community garden located in Covington. Plots may be rented, and then maintained…read moreby their renters. There are also chickens and bees. The garden also plants things along the fence that are allowed to be picked by anyone passing by. Flowers around the outside of the fence may be picked as well. We enjoyed some lovely tart currants during our visit. Mindful of food insecurity in the area, excess produce is shared on a table outside of the garden. This is usually done during the summer months. At the corner of Scott and 10th St. is also a sunflower share box. Box has been known to include snacks, seeds and books. Looking to get involved? We helped with weeding, removal of invasive species, picking up of trash, and preparing some land through Keeping Covington Beautiful. We had children in our group ranging in age of 5-17. There were ways for everyone to contribute.

This has always been my favorite and go to thrift store over the years. The prices have…read moreconsistently been wonderful, and because pricing is managed independently at the store level, it never gets outrageous the way some larger chain thrift stores can. There are multiple sections of the store that are especially rich in great finds. The kitchen section is fantastic, with tons of glassware and kitchenware to dig through. They also have a large selection of wall art and picture frames. You'll also find plenty of trinkets, vases and planters, and furniture scattered throughout the store, which really adds to the treasure hunt feel. The main body of the store is filled with many clothing racks, and I've found a lot of great brands here, including plenty of Levi's jeans and similar staples. This is always the thrift store I recommend when someone says they want to start thrifting but don't know where to begin. It's approachable, affordable, and consistently rewarding. The staff has always been wonderful as well. There are a few employees who have worked here for years, and every interaction I've had with them has been pleasant and friendly. Sometimes the store can feel a little chaotic, but honestly, that just adds to the fun of searching through everything. Overall, I don't think I've ever left this store empty handed.

I come from very far away to go to this thrift store and even though its a bit small and hard to…read morenavigate, I JUST LOVE ROOTING AROUND THERE. There have been a few employees that I am not sure love their job...BUT THEN THERE IS DARLENE. Darlene (and even Mike) are the shining stars in this place and they make up for any deficiencies. And if the truth be known, Darlene is one of the reasons we go there- she is a beautiful soul with a heart for people and I have seen many other people come in who also greet Darlene by name! So she knows her folks- and when you know your folks, you are treated right and want to keep coming back. There isn't enough room here to express our appreciation for Darlene. Mike, the current manager, is a good one, too. He is kind and warm and he genuinely cares about his customers. One day this will all be gone. Time and space will overtake us and we will all move on. BUt for now, this is my place, and I enjoy every minute I am there. Darlene, don't you ever change. And Mike, steer that ship! You are appreciated more than you can imagine.

I have found good deals at St Vincent DePaul stores. Many…read moreof the stores I have visited have decent items in which to choose. My experience has been that the stores are clean and fairly orderly.

A clean and well organized thrift store with a coffee shop. Located a little south of all the…read morebusinesses in fountain square. I usually find something in here that's a bit unusual and the prices seem right.