- Assistance for Inventors at the Public Library with The Power of Patents Workshops
- Game Challenge for Teens at Main Library January 20
- Income Tax Time Brings Forms and Help with the Public Library and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
- Top 20 Circulating Fiction & Nonfiction Books in 2000 Announced
- Anderson Library Committee’s 21st Annual Used Book Sale to Be Held at Nagel Middle School June 22–24
- Friends of the Public Library Hosting Third Annual Northgate Mall Used Book Sale March 9–11
- Ohio Valley Quilters Guild Exhibiting at Main Library
- Discover New Pathways to your Past: Selected African-American Resources at the Main Library Set for February 3, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
- An Expression of Community: Cincinnati Public Schools Legacy of Art & Architecture Slide Lecture at Mariemont Branch February 17
- Beyond Census 101: Getting the Most from Census Records New Program at Main Library February 17, 2:00 p.m.
- Jefferson’s Children: The Story of One American Family Chronicles Descendants of Thomas Jefferson February 24
- Self-Appreciation Programs for Boys & Girls At Main Library February 24 and March 10
- Environmentally Sound & Voluntary Simplicity Series Examine Social Issues in March
- Lost and Found: Theaters of Cincinnati to Retake Center Stage at the Main Library February 28
- Call for Entries: Mothers & Other Heroes Contest
- 18th Century Italian & French Music for Piano & Oboe March 11 at Main Library
- St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Main Library March 16 Features Medallion Reunion and McGing Irish Dancers
- The Life of Mary Baker Eddy Celebrates Women’s History Month with Exhibit and Program on March 13
- Volumes of Fun Await Children of All Ages at the Public Library’s 18th Annual Bookfest Beginning March 25
- Free Tree with Any Checkout in Honor of Earth Day on April 6!
- Award-Winning Poet, Kenneth Koch, Headlines Poetry in the Garden Series at the Main Library (April is National Poetry Month)
- Celebrating Quilts Theme of Month-long Promotion at the Loveland Branch During May
- Children’s Authors to Discuss Their Books at Main Library in May
- Reconnecting: Planning a Reunion and Researching Your Roots on May 19, Main Library
- Rookwood and the Industry of Art Topic of Program at Anderson Branch Library May 19 with author Nancy Owen
- This Summer the Public Library Presents “Everybody Reads” Three Novel Ways for Family Fun!
- 29th Annual Used Book & Record Sale Hosted by the Friends of the Public Library on Fountain Square June 4–8
- This Summer the Public Library presents “Everybody Reads” Three Novel Ways for Family Fun!
- “Artists’ Books Defined”: Literature on a Different Palette
- New Magazine Subscriptions Add Depth to the Public Library’s Collection
- At the Public Library History Comes Alive as Ohio Chautauqua Re-enactors Perform
- Harrison Branch Library Staff Builds New Library Book by Book
- Jazz in July Series Continues at Main Library with Buffalo Ridge Jazz Band July 13
- Jazz in July Series Continues at Main Library with Latin X-Posure July 20
- 100 Most Spine Tingling Thrillers Featured in Films & Recordings Department at Main Library Downtown
- Desegregation in Combat: The Korean War Topic of Panel Discussion at Main Library July 28
- Lafcadio Hearn: Three Perspectives of the Journalist and Author Afternoon of Lectures at Main Library Sunday
- Jazz in July Series concludes at Main Library with Hip-Hop Jazz Fusion: The Mike Wade Group on July 20
- Pieces of Dreams: The Art of Alice Balterman
- Friends of the Public Library Hosting Eighth Annual Main Library Parking Lot Tent Sale September 7–9
- Nine Branch Libraries to Undergo Refurbishment
- Interactive Project Expresses Oral History, Poetry & Visual Art In The Bench at the Main Library through September
- Over 35 Literacy Agencies to Attend Family Literacy Fair at the Main Library on Saturday, September 22, 1:30–4:30 p.m.
- At the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County “Getting Carded Has Its Privileges”
- Pet Memorial Fund Helps Celebrate Life of Pets
- Music & More with Jim Gill at the Wyoming Branch Library September 27
- “Explore German Heritage” in October at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County
- “Day of the Dead” Collection Showcased (through Nov. 1) at the Main Library. Collector Discusses Celebration (Oct. 19)
- Corson Hirschfeld at the Main Library (October 11) to Discuss New Mystery Set in Eastern KY
- Zane Miller Discusses Visions of Place at the Clifton Branch Library on October 14
- Annette Curtis Klause at the Public Library October 18 for “National Teen Read Week”
- Dearborn County, Indiana & Ohio Residents Benefit from Reciprocal Agreement Allowing Access to Both Library Systems
- New Harrison Branch Library to Open October 16 Old Facility to Close at 5:30 p.m. on October 6 to Move Collection
- “Get Carded” Library Card Campaign Extended through October 6
- “An Evening with David Sedaris” Presented by the Public Library at Memorial Hall on October 30
- Millard Rogers’ New Book Brings Mariemont’s History to Life at the Mariemont Branch Library (November 3)
- Kids’s Film Festival at the Main Library on November 2
- Chemistry Demonstrations: Capturing Your Curiosity at Area Libraries During National Chemistry Week November 1–10
- Two Used Book Sales Will Be Held in November for Book Lovers Weekend of November 9-12 and November 16-18
- Grand Opening! Grand Turnout! October 16 at 4:00 p.m. Nearly 1,000 Attendees at Harrison Branch Library’s Debut
- Harrison Branch Library Manager Selected the “Best Public Librarian” in Cincinnati Magazine’s Best of the City Issue
- Author to Discuss Wild Times: Tales from Suburban Safaris at Hyde Park (Nov. 12) and Anderson (Nov. 16) Branch Libraries
- A Bright New Look & Future for Newly Remodeled Cheviot Branch Library
- Author Helen Lester Headlines “National Children’s Book Week” at the Public Library (November 12–18)
- Library Trustee Joseph S. Stern, Jr. Honored for 40 Years of Library Service 1961-2001
- Three Programs Commemorating Veterans at Main Library
- The Tafts & Their Legacy Takes Look at Contributions of Taft Family at Madeira Branch Library November 14
- Video-Based Kiosk Exhibiting Positive Parenting Practices to be Tested at the Public Library
- Tribute to Cal Collins with Five Local Musicians Honoring Cincinnati Jazz Legend on Friday, November 16, 7:00 p.m. at Main Library
- Warm Up to Winter READfest for Adults in 2002
- Friends of the Public Library 2002 Book Sale Dates
- Celebrate China! Chinese Traditions with Exchange Teachers from Sister City Liuzhou in January
- Have Any Old Library Memorabilia to Share?