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The Public Library of Cincinnati is Cincinnati's main public library system, offering 42 branches throughout the Hamilton County region, including a downtown central library building that has been hailed as one of the most beautiful public library branches in the United States. The library system has been in operation since 1802 and circulates over nine million volumes, making it one of the United States' largest library systems. More than one million visitors explore the system's central library building each year.

The Public Library of Cincinnati attractions such as the 9,200-square-foot Children's Learning Center are accessible for free to visitors of all ages. Significant permanent collections of sculptures may also be viewed at the library for free.

Find it at this Address: 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, Phone: 513-369-6900

On a rainy day, head to The Public Library of Cincinnati
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Stroll along the Smale Riverfront Park Go for a Free drive in Spring Grove Visit The Taft Museum of Art for free on the third Sunday Explore The William Howard Taft National Historic Site for Free Visit the FREE museum at 21c Museum Hotel Catch a free tour at The Cincinnati Art Museum Enjoy a picnic in Eden Park Tour Findlay Market Take your dog for a walk in Fleischmann Garden Enjoy a free concert in Fountain Square Enjoy free admission to The Contemporary Arts Center On a rainy day, head to The Public Library of Cincinnati Cross The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge on Foot Visit The Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal Enjoy the half-acre Free children's playground at Washington Park Enjoy free nature trails at Ault Park Enjoy Free Parking at The Loveland Bike Trail Check out the dog park in The Mount Airy Forest Enjoy FREE admission to Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Enjoy Free Admission to Taste of Cincinnati Admire WEBN Fireworks at the Cincinnati Riverfest Have family fun with AFK Geocaching

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