Main Library throws party to show off renovations

By Libby Scott Cincinnati/Hamilton County Public Library The reopening of the Cincinnati/Hamilton County Public Library’s Main Library’s $43.4 million refresh on July 12-14 was a celebration weekend that provided guests with events, programs, and musical guests, as the Main Library hosted a party. The renovations are part of the Library’s Facility Master Plan.    Friday, Saturday and Sunday included events, programs, and performances throughout the South Building including the redesigned meeting rooms and interactive areas for kids and teens. Multiple new features including the Social Stairs and Phronesis light sculpture was also a large part of the event that provided free guided tours to visitors. Public Safety Specialist Isaiah Wilmont and Assistant Public Services Director Tara Kressler. Credit: Wes Battoclette Library officials reported the festivities resulted in more than 12,000 attended throughout the weekend, over 5,000 item check-out transactions and, 898 new library cards created on Saturday alone, beating the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library’s previous record of 584 library card sign ups in one day (August 20, 2023).   At 540,000 square feet in downtown Cincinnati, the Main Library is the Library’s flagship location, accounting for about half of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library’s public space. In December...