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All library locations will be closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Our buildings are open with COVID-safe protocols. Or, try our drive-thru and curbside service.

Discover Summer

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Discover Summer

Welcome, Hamilton County families!

The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County invites you to Discover Summer as you embark on your summer learning journey.

Participation in our summer program is open to kids of all ages and is completely free! No Library card is required.

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We believe in the unparalleled power of reading.

Research shows that kids who don’t practice reading and math skills over the summer experience a “summer slide,” where they lose some of the progress they made during the school year. Now more than ever, it is important to help kids keep their skills sharp. Your Library is committed to providing you tools to keep kids learning over the summer—and better yet, make summer learning fun.

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Grab a To-Go Pack

These activity booklets are your guide to summer learning! They contain ideas and inspiration with activities you can do anywhere to keep young brains engaged all summer. Booklets are available for several age ranges, so every kid has access to developmentally-appropriate brain fuel.

Stop by any of our open Library locations for a free Discover Summer To-Go pack:

  • A book to keep for every child and teen
  • Summer activity booklets
  • Early literacy calendars for preschool families

Or, download a booklet or calendar below!

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