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Supporting the Library one used book at a time. The Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County

11/08/2026

If cooler days and longer nights are igniting a time of soulful reflection, our curated collection of titles on religion, spirituality and meditation are here to support you on your journey. Our books on religious iconography celebrate the cultural traditions in Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Catholic and Lutheran churches that utilize artistic expression and symbolism for prayer and spiritual growth.

Reconnect with joy this season at Cincy Library Friends!

Visit Us: Sun 10–5 • Mon 2–7 • Wed 10–5 • Sat 10–7

11/07/2026

Celebrate gratitude and kindness with our collection of Thanksgiving titles, and explore our shelves for unique, affordable gifts for family and friends this holiday season.

At Cincy Library Friends, your book haul costs less – and every purchase at our warehouse supports the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.

Be sure to mark your calendar for the Books by the Banks book festival next Saturday, November 14 at the main library downtown! We are one of the sponsors for this FREE event! See booksbythebanks.org for the complete list of authors and a schedule of events and follow Books by the Banks | Cincinnati's Largest Book Festival for updates.

Visit Us: Sat 10–7 • Sun 10–5 • Mon 2–7 • Wed 10–5

11/02/2026

Join us on Saturday, November 14 for Books by the Banks, our region’s FREE book festival. The main library in downtown Cincinnati hosts this unique opportunity for meet and greets with over 120 authors, including headliners Pierce Brown, Kate Quinn, and George M. Johnson.

See booksbythebanks.org for the complete list of authors and a schedule of events and follow Books by the Banks | Cincinnati's Largest Book Festival for updates.

Books by the Banks is one of many programs supported by the Friends of the Public Library, where every purchase of secondhand books and media supports literacy in our community. Thank you to our members and our customers for helping make this event possible!

Visit Us: Mon 2–7 • Wed 10–5 • Sat 10–7 • Sun 10–5

10/31/2026

What’s scarier than the ghosts and goblins walking your street tonight? Facing the long nights of darkness without a great book!

Treat yourself to a new read from our vast selection in every genre, and be ready to enjoy an extra hour of reading when the clocks fall back tonight. ⏰

For the neighborhood ghouls and cowboys, explore our grab bags of books and CDs - priced lower than a bag of candy! 👻🎃 Looking for a fright night flick? Check out our thrilling collection of DVDs.

Visit Us: Sat 10–7 • Sun 10–5 • Mon 2–7 • Wed 10–5

10/28/2026

We are excited to sponsor the 2026 Books by the Banks Festival! We hope to see all our friends at the Main Library on Nov. 14!

10/28/2026

Some Halloween humor to help you through “hump day.” 👻🎃

Looking for alternatives to candy for trick or treat night? Explore our vast collection of affordable used books for children and teens for “Books for Treats” for the neighborhood ghouls and goblins.

⏰ Visit Us: Wed 10-5 • Sat 10-7 • Sun 10-5 • Mon 2-7

10/26/2026

Happy National Pumpkin Day!🎃🍂🍁
Celebrate the season with classic pumpkin cookie and pumpkin bread recipes from our vintage cookbook collection. Nothing says fall quite like the aroma of pumpkin treats fresh from the oven!

Discover even more autumn favorites in our collection of vintage and current cookbooks. Whether you’re searching for new recipes or hoping to reconnect with a cherished cookbook from years past, you never know what nostalgic treasure you’ll find on our shelves.📚📖

⏰ Visit Us: Mon 2–7 • Wed 10–5 • Sat 10–7 • Sun 10–5

10/25/2026

Our weekend sidewalk sale will continue to roll as long as the sun keeps smiling on us!

Treat yourself to a new read, and find treasures to share with the neighborhood ghouls and goblins. 👻🎃

Explore our grab bags of books and CDs - priced lower than a bag of candy!

⏰Visit Us: Sun 10–5 • Mon 2–7 • Wed 10–5 • Sat 10–7

10/24/2026

Celebrate the season with treats for the mind and spirit! 👻🎃 Our sidewalk sale features children’s picture books and board books priced at just 50 cents, and teen novels at $1 — great for “Books for Treats” on Halloween or anytime.

More spooky and seasonal favorites line our shelves inside, along with the refreshed collections of adult fiction, nonfiction, puzzles, games, DVDs, vinyl and more!

⏰Visit Us: Sat 10–7 • Sun 10–5 • Mon 2–7 • Wed 10–5

10/20/2026

As the seasons change, so do our reading moods. 🍁🍂🎃 Whether you’re craving a cozy mystery, sweeping romance, captivating historical fiction, or nonfiction on travel, cooking, the arts, personal growth, and more, you’ll find plenty of affordable additions to your fall TBR at the Friends’ Used Bookstore.

Finished with your summer beach reads and making room for fireplace-season favorites? Donate them to the Friends of the Public Library!

📚 Donation Guidelines:
• Small quantities of gently used books and media are accepted during regular shopping hours. • Larger donations (3 or more large boxes or bins) are accepted Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the warehouse garage doors on the Hillsdale side of the building.

See more donation details at: cincylibraryfriends.org/donations

⏰ Visit Us: Wed 10-5 • Sat 10-7 • Sun 10-5 • Mon 2-7

Address

8456 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH
45216

Opening Hours

Monday	2pm - 7pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 7pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

(513) 369-6035

Website

http://www.cincylibraryfriends.org/

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