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READ THE BOOK. JOIN THE CONVERSATION.
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 This February and March marks the 12th annual On the Same Page community-wide reading program organized by the Library in partnership with other area organizations and universities. This year’s selected title, The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe, celebrates the pursuit of lifelong reading and how the joy of reading enriches and even changes lives. You are invited to read the book, take part in book discussions, and visit with the author.
Click here to place a hold on your copy of the book in regular print, large print, audio, and ebook.
For information about the book, author, discussion questions, special events, and more, visit the On the Same Page website.
On the Same Page is a project of the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County and is made possible in part by the Friends of the Public Library, and Joseph-Beth Booksellers with media support from 91.7 WVXU, The Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati.com, and CET. Other partners are The Mercantile Library, Cincinnati Metro, Xavier University, the Edward B. Brueggeman Center for Dialogue, The College of Mount St. Joseph, and the Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati.
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MEET AUTHOR WILL SCHWALBE
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Meet Will Schwalbe, author of this year’s On the Same Page selection, on Saturday, March 2 at 2:00 p.m. in the Reading Garden Lounge at the Main Library. The author will discuss his book and answer questions. A book signing will immediately follow the program, and books will be available for purchase courtesy of Joseph-Beth Booksellers. The program is free and open to the public.
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YOU CAN NOW DOWNLOAD DIGITAL MAGAZINES
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Now you can download full digital copies of your favorite magazines on your computer, tablet or mobile device for free. With Zinio digital magazines you can enjoy over 160 popular titles with the exact same material you get in print, plus exclusive features like video, audio, and live links. There are no subscription limits, no expirations, and no fines. Browse and download new titles in a flash whenever and wherever you want. Visit the Library’s website to get started.
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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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Come explore and celebrate the contributions African Americans have made to our country’s history and culture during one of the Library’s February programs at select branches. In addition to programs for kids and teens, adults are invited to learn about why the introduction of Franklin into the Peanuts comic strip was so groundbreaking, or to gather tips on researching Black family history during a month-long series featuring African American genealogy experts. Visit the Library’s website for a complete schedule of programs.
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2012: A REMARKABLE YEAR
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By any measure, 2012 was “one for the books” at your Library. Overall, Library customers borrowed more than 17.3 million items, including nearly 10.5 books. E-books, e-audiobooks, and downloadable music grew in popularity, with use increasing over 100% from 2011. The Library presented almost 21,000 free programs last year, which attracted nearly 480,000 attendants of all ages. The Library served more than 483,000 active Library cardholders, provided 1.9 million computer sessions for customers, and welcomed 7.3 million visitors through its doors. Stop by your Library location soon to see what the excitement is about!
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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU
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 A new year, a clean slate, and endless possibilities! Whatever your New Year's resolutions are, the Library can help. Make 2013 your best year ever by taking advantage of our outstanding online resources and services! So whether you want to learn new skills, land a great job, explore your family history, manage your money better or just want to freshen up your music playlist, visit the Library’s website to find out how to get started.
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BRANCH SPOTLIGHT
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 The North Central Branch is located on Hamilton Avenue, just south of the I-275 Hamilton Avenue exit (#36). The branch is served by Metro route 17. Constructed 23 years ago, the branch is an ADA accessible facility that is open six days a week. Notable architectural features of the airy 14,380-square-foot building include a beautiful stained glass window and a dramatic skylight/galleria. The branch meeting room, which seats 55 people, may be used by community groups at no charge. Visit the meeting room webpage for additional information and a link to the online reservation form.
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CARDHOLDER SATISFACTION RATED VERY HIGH
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Thank you to so many of our new cardholders for responding to a survey sent out recently to find out their level of satisfaction with Library services. Overall, new cardholders are very satisfied, rating their overall satisfaction at 6 out of 7. The primary reason for obtaining a card remains borrowing print materials (45%), but those selecting downloading digital materials doubled in one year to just over 20%. The highest satisfaction scores were on friendliness of staff, staff assistance, and building cleanliness and safety. While we are pleased that our customers rate their satisfaction so positively, the Library is listening to your feedback and will keep implementing changes to do even better.
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KIDS - BE SMART, EAT WELL & MOVE MORE
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 The Library is partnering with the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon and the Nutrition Council to help youngsters “Be Smart, Eat Well, and Move More.” Now through April 30, kids ages 5-12 are invited to keep track of the distances they move, the healthy food choices they make, and the time they spend exercising their brains reading by logging their efforts on the Kids Marathon “Hog Log,” available at all 41 library locations and by visiting Kidspace, the Library’s youth-friendly website.
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