Who We Are · The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is ranked as one of the premier public library systems in the United States. For more than 150 years, it has been an essential public resource contributing to millions of personal success stories and to the success of our community. Our legacy of innovative programs, embracing technology and reaching beyond our walls to serve our community has been a glowing example of excellence, admired by other communities across the nation. With demand for the Library’s services higher than any time in 150 years, it’s clear that our Library is more valuable and relevant to the children, teens, and families of Greater Cincinnati than ever before.
Service Profile: 2011 Statistics
- Among the busiest and best public libraries in the country
- Reached 428,306 people of all ages through 17,546 free programs
- Rated a 4-Star Library by Library Journal
- Loaned 17,600,808 items throughout the 41 library system
- Offered the community a collection of 8.8 million books and more
- Served 425,454 registered borrowers
- 8,049,981 library visitors
- Delivered 3,805 collections to classrooms homebound readers
- Made 1,659 visits to nursing homes, retirement centers and other community locations