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800 Vine St (btw Court & 8th) Cincinnati , OH 45202 United States

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Cincinnati Library

The Friends' Shop by the first floor Atrium has a huge selection of World Choir Games merchandise, Cincy souvenirs and around-the-world items. Flash a #2012wcg ticket stub for 10% off select items.

Sarah Geiger

Has a truly outstanding DVD collection--Tv shows, movies , documentaries , etc. Pretty much whatever you could want. Take that, Netflix. (Oh yeah, and lots of books too.. :))

Taylor E

Get books from any library in Ohio sent here for free from OhioLINK or SearchOhio

Jay Harriman

The garden on the south side of the old building is one of the most special places in the city . It is a great place to bring a sack lunch and read a book in peace and quiet .

Ben Rosas

Lots of space. Many places to study. Very clean and beautiful. Very helpful staff .

Steve Kemple

Stop in Wednesday nights to hear experimental music in the Popular Library Lounge (on the 1st floor behind the fiction books ).

Patricia

Don't miss the world treasure, Cincinnati Panorama of 1848, on display in the Cincinnati Room .

Justin Rains

Great maker space!

Jon Wedaman

Visit the Cincinnati room ! Its a free exhibit on the 3rd floor.

Ariel Welch

Not too shabby! Very open, with quite a few places for reading/studying.

Darren Crosby

Download the new Public Library smartphone app, its compatible with Android, iPhone, Windows Mobile, Palm, Blackberry, and Symbian devices! Visit cinn.boopsie.com

Melanie Wissel

The Children's Learning Center is worth a visit. My toddler loves it.

RAUDEL MONSIVAIZ

Nice Place For Borrow Books Movies & Music

Shauntrell Schneider

You can now download Freegal Music to your Android and Apple phones! Download 5 free songs straight to your phone each week.

Foundation Center

Looking for grant and fundraising information? Access Foundation Center resources, including Foundation Directory Online Professional, for FREE at this location!

Adria Lomangino

You can buy earbuds at the circulation desk downstairs for $1

Chris Holt

You can check out your own materials with the mobile app!

Jess Conrad

Hands down best place to be downtown.

Mindy Rosen

Library friends shop is one of my fav shops for cool gifts . I love the jane Austin mug.

Sean Williams

Rdio music is unlimited music site and app. Commercial free sucker

Jess Conrad

Check out the graphic novels .

Bobby Uhlenbrock

Storytime is Mondays & Saturdays at 10:30am Read more

Steve Ramos

Check out the 1848 Cincinnati panorama .

Melanie Wissel

5/3 ATM located inside

Patricia

I'm doing genealogy at the collections in the country .

Scott Hoberg

Lack of windows make it appear to be safe, but don't be fooled. Too many entrances makes this location unsuitable during zombie attack. #zombiesurvival

Amy

Free wifi throughout the building.

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Always something going on. Lots of tables to eat items picked up from neighboring restaurants - Linda

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Great options for vegetarians and vegans. The best Mexican in the city! Burritos and fajitas are delicious. - Shanna BeWell

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The breakfast burrito is legit. Also, their americano is delicious. - Andy Irwin