The Mercantile Library recommends the best books from local authors for summer reading…
Category: Literary
At Mercantile Library, diverse voices matter
I grew up, like many Americans – probably most Americans – surrounded only by members of my own race. Not until after college did I count Black folks as neighbors, co-workers, friends.
Women writers can qualify for cash
Ohio women writers have a shot at a scholarship and a trip to Stockholm thanks to a memorial fund for a Cincinnati writer.
Cincinnati library renews winter ‘checkout’ challenge
Library unveils new Deer Park branch
The new Deer Park Branch Library, part of the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library’s Next Generation Library project, will be unveiled to the public at 10 a.m. Dec. 10.
WordPlay Cincy welcomes Kelly Leon to board
fulfill their potential by discovering, honoring and sharing their voices, has announced the appointment of communications and community engagement professional Kelly Leon to its board of trustees.
Former Procter & Gamble director turns oral history on spirituality into new book
“Portraits in Faith” documents the role of spiritual experience inside and outside of formal religion, expected and unexpected, told in people’s own words, and enhanced by photographic portraits.
Queen City Book Bank now open for donations
The Queen City Book Bank hosted their grand opening celebration and officially opened their doors in support of the Greater Cincinnati literacy community.
New book highlights city’s ‘Gathering Places’ in word and art
During the COVID pandemic, individuals and civilizations throughout the world suffered the loss of family, fellowship, and the sense of belonging that accompanies regular interaction with other people. Now, amid the re-openings of 2021, this tribute to communal gathering places is intended to reawaken the pride and pleasure taken in some favorites in Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky.
Tellus Zine looking for teen editorial board members
Tellus Zine – a creative leadership program for teens facilitated by Kennedy Heights Arts Center – is seeking creative teens, grades 9-12, to join a teen-led editorial board as they gear up to produce a third issue.