By Ben Lathrop, Hyde Park Library Library News Author Visit: R.L. Stine Prolific author, Ohio native and giver of “goosebumps” to countless young readers, R.L. Stine is visiting the Downtown Main Library on October 15. Check chpl.org for details. Historic Hauntings Wednesday Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. Join a ghost expert from the Cincinnati Museum... Continue Reading →
By Mary Casey-Sturk On a sunny afternoon, I sat down with local author and Kilgour School alumnus, Jordan S. Keller, at a local bookstore (of course). It was while a student at Kilgour that she wrote her first “book.” Keller shared that her short assignment quickly turned into a book. “I remember the homework assignment. We... Continue Reading →
Cincinnati poet and former Poet Laureate of Cincinnati Manuel Iris has received a Gold Medal at the International Latino Book Awards for his bilingual poetry collection The Whole Earth Is a Garden of Monsters / Toda la tierra es un jardín de monstruos. The award recognizes the collection in the category for a bilingual poetry... Continue Reading →
Trick-or-Treat in Hyde Park Square Saturday October 24, 2026 10:30 AM Storytime in the Square with the Hyde Park Branch Library 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Trick-or-Treat in the Square Location: Hyde Park Square Dress up your little ghosts and goblins for Trick-or-Treat on the Square! Visit participating Hyde Park Square businesses for Halloween treats and family-friendly... Continue Reading →
Indian Hill husband-and-wife psychiatrists Tracey Skale, MD, and Paul E. Keck Jr., MD, have launched a new podcast focused on mental health, wellness and navigating health care. The couple also formerly lived in Hyde Park. “Docs Tracey and Paul Discuss It All,” part of their new TMBO: Two Minds Better Than One platform, launched on... Continue Reading →
By Robin Gee School counselors wear many hats from social worker to academic and career advisor. They provide support for teachers in the classroom, valuable perspectives for administrators and a trusted ear for students seeking guidance. Overall, student well-being, success and confidence is a primary focus of their work. Elizabeth Ko is a counselor at... Continue Reading →
The Cincinnati Bengals and Queen City Book Bank (QCBB) teamed up to help put more books into the hands of Greater Cincinnati children, bringing together the power of community, literacy and football to create opportunities for young readers. As part of the partnership, members of the Cincinnati Bengals visited Hays-Porter Elementary School to deliver books... Continue Reading →
By Lisa Desatnik, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC The opportunity to play with another dog, to go for a walk, or to jump in a pool. These activities can be big distractions when it comes to your dog doing what you want…OR, these activities can be an asset to you in teaching behaviors. The Premack... Continue Reading →
By Ben Lathrop, Hyde Park Library Library News Resource Highlight: Homework HelpNow As the new school year gets into full swing, did you know that students can get no-cost, live homework help, skills building, writing assistance, test prep help, FAFSA application help and more from expert tutors through the library’s online resource Homework HelpNow? Live... Continue Reading →
By Jennifer Smith Plant a garden that pleases you, first and foremost. People often wonder aloud, What will the neighbors think of my new garden? What will happen when I sell my house? Will my garden look out of step with the rest of the gardens on the street? To the final question my reply is, I... Continue Reading →
