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October WHAT'S NEW Genealogists and researchers can access over 50 million pages of historical documents; census records from 1860 and 1930; military documents relating to the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, and U.S. Presidents; historical newspapers; naturalization documents; Matthew Brady Civil War photos; city directories; and more using Fold3 History & Genealogy Archives. Noteworthy New Fiction  Election 2012 Information.  Monsters, vampires & zombies, OH MY! Halloween is right around the corner, and the Library has plenty of great books for kids, teens, and grownups! Click here for lots of fun Halloween events happening at the Library. Opening soon! The owners of Skirtz & Johnston Fine Pastries and Chocolates in Findlay Market will be opening the S&J Cafe in the Main Library. Service will include breakfast items, soups, salads & sandwiches for lunch, and afternoon snacks. Watch for details. connect with your library Contact Us CincinnatiLibrary.org Detail of Books by the Banks poster by illustrator Marlene Steele. John Green photo by Ton Koen.

6th Books by the Banks Book Festival With nearly 100 authors participating in the 6th annual Books by the Banks book festival on Saturday, October 20, it may be difficult to pick a favorite, but here are some you won't want to miss: Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl Robert & Cortney Novogratz, Home Anne Byrn, Unbelievably Gluten-Free Tad Hills, Duck & Goose Katherine Howe, House of Velvet and Glass John & Sherry Petersik, Young House Love There's something for all ages. Meet authors of fiction, history, sports, travel, cookbooks, children's and teen literature, plus more. Costumed storybook characters, crafts, and other family activities will be ongoing in the Kids' Corner. For a complete schedule of panel discussions and list of the authors and illustrators who will be on hand during this FREE event at the Duke Energy Convention Center, downtown from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., visit the Books by the Banks website. Special thanks to the sponsors: The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation, Ohio Humanities Council, The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Foundation, Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, Scripps Howard Foundation, Northern Kentucky University Friends of the Steely Library, and media partners The Enquirer/Cincinnati.com, 91.7 WVXU, Cincinnati Family Magazine. Meet Ecologist & Author Sandra Steingraber As part of the Xavier University’s Exploring Critical Issues series, acclaimed ecologist and author Sandra Steingraber will present “Raising Elijah: Protecting our Children 50 Years after Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring.” She will talk about the relationship between the environment and human rights and health. This free public event will be held on Sunday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cintas Center. How do you engage in the arts? The Library is excited to take part in an important survey of arts engagement in Greater Cincinnati, funded by ArtsWave and Agenda 360. The study will help us to better understand how residents in our region engage in a range of different arts activities, such as visiting museums, listening to music online, reading books for pleasure, and making crafts.   Please click here to take the survey. If this hyperlink does not work, please cut and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1033209/ArtsWave-AEI-Public-Library  Every response counts! Nerdfighters—John Green is coming! Nerdfighters unite! John Green, author of Looking for Alaska and The Fault in Our Stars, will be coming to the Main Library on Monday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m. It’s not too late to win front row seats to the free show. Visit youtube.com/user/CincinnatiLibrary for details, and let the nerd-off begin! Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Joseph-Beth Booksellers and posters will be available in the Friends' Shop. Teen On the Same Page This year's community-wide reading program for teens, Teen On the Same Page, will be held October 1–31. Teens across Greater Cincinnati are invited to read Restoring Harmony by Joëlle Anthony.  Selected by area teens, the book is a riveting, fast-paced dystopian tale of a teenage girl’s attempt to rescue her grandparents amid global economic collapse, rampant crime, and abandoned cities. Meet Author Joëlle Anthony Meet author Joëlle Anthony, who will visit Cincinnati for free programs with teens, including a talk and book signing at the Main Library on Wednesday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m.  Other thought-provoking programs for teens and parents scheduled at various Library locations include book discussions and presentations by Gorman Heritage Farm on urban farming. For more information about these events, visit Teen On the Same Page. What do you want to learn? From homework assistance to professional development to personal enrichment, the Library's collection of online resources and services offers a wide variety of resources to support the lifelong learning needs of our customers! Whether you are looking to choose a career, study for your GED, or learn a new skill, click here to find the best resource to meet your needs. Teen Photo Contest During October teens are invited to participate in the Library's 11th annual Teen Photography Contest. This year's theme, “Harmony is…,” encourages teens to snap pictures of harmony wherever they find it—in their environment, music, or friends and family! Sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library. Visit Teenspace photo contest for entry information. UC Bearcats & the Library—a Winning Team! Having a RED card is your ticket to a fun football season! University of Cincinnati Athletics is offering Library cardholders a special discount on Bearcats tickets purchased in advance for two games: Fordham (Oct. 13), and Syracuse (Nov. 3). Click here for details about this great deal.  Have an Appetite for Murder? Meet four Deadly Divas, nice women who write about murder—New York Times bestseller Denise Swanson, Agatha and Anthony Award winner Marcia Talley, Reader’s Choice winner Sara Rosett, and national bestseller Heather Blake (aka Heather Webber). Don’t miss the tantalizing talk and book signing by these sassy scribes at the Sharonville Branch Library on Wednesday, October 3 at 12:30 p.m. Books will be available for purchase courtesy of the Friends' of the Public Library. National Chemistry Week Do you think chemistry is something that only happens in a science lab? Join us for an exciting program about  ”Nanotechnology: The Smallest BIG Idea in Science”! Ages 6-12. Visit the Library's website for a full schedule of 22 programs offered October 21-27. Library Annual Fund The Library Foundation invites you to contribute to a future of innovative programs, enhanced technology, and access to materials that will light the fire and feed a burning desire to see and be something more. Gifts of all levels directly impact Library services. Please consider making a gift to the Library Foundation! Donate to the Library Foundation Annual Fund. Celebrate Family History Month Curious about your roots? October is Family History Month so there’s no better time to begin your search. Attend one of four introductory genealogy classes at area branch libraries. Or, attend Day with the Experts on Saturday, October 6 at the Main Library featuring tours of the nationally renowned Genealogy & Local History Department, classes, presentations, and free genealogy consultations with experts. Visit the Library’s website for a complete schedule of family history events in October. Shakespeare at the Main Library Hear ye, hear ye! The Bard is back at the Main Library Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.! Come join members of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company for a lively discussion of two upcoming classics. Get the inside track on how they stage their productions—from costume & set design to plot interpretations. Lots of love (and death) will be in the air on October 16 with talk about Romeo & Juliet. If blood (and a little cannibalism) is more your style, join us on October 23 for Titus Andronicus. Click here for more great programs!