Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library presents expanded services, partnerships and rising digital usage

Dec 17, 2025

Paula Brehmager summarized CHPL’s 2024–25 highlights: growing circulation and visits, record digital downloads, broad partnerships (JFS, United Way, Free Store Food Bank, Last Mile Food Rescue), and expanded community services such as meals, senior programs and maker spaces.

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Paula Brehmager, identified as the Eva Jane Romaine Coombe Director of the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library, told commissioners the system continues to expand services across the county and to partner with public agencies and nonprofits to reach residents where they are.

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