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The Library Friends' Shop
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
800 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.369.6920
Friends of the Library are people like you who believe in and support the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
The Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the Library make information and knowledge accessible to the communities it serves. The Friends purchases special library materials and equipment, and sponsors numerous programs throughout the year. Funds are generated by memberships, book and shop sales, and gifts and grants.

Friends' Shop at the Main Library

 

The Friends’ Shop is located on the mezzanine level of the Main Library and is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.

 

CityBeat recently named The Friends’ Shop as the Best Unlikely Used Book Store in Cincinnati.

 

The Library Friends’ Shop has a wide array of merchandise to delight shoppers of all ages.

  • New books and other items pertaining to Cincinnati and the surrounding area
  • Unique boxed or individual greeting cards
  • Literary-themed products such as bookmarks, key chains, and t-shirts
  • Genealogy materials to aid researchers and family historians
  • Materials which complement Library programs
  • Gift items for holiday giving and beyond
  • Toys for children of all ages

All profits from the shop are used to help fund the activities and programs sponsored by The Friends of the Library. The Friends’ Shop is a member of the Museum Stores Association.

 

Members of The Friends receive a 10% discount on all items purchased at The Friends’ Shop.

 

Looking for an interesting volunteer opportunity? The Friends’ Shop is looking for individuals to work as sales associates. For more information on volunteer opportunities, click here.