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Whether you're dreaming of cozy small-town Christmas markets, second-chance love stories by the fireplace, or whirlwind winter romances, Clermont County Public Library has the perfect holiday read waiting for you.

The Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting.

Use the Hoopla Hallmark+ BingePass and your CCPL library card to watch unlimited holiday content completely free.

The Clermont County Public Library is seeking submissions for the annual Short Story Contest. Entries will be accepted between January 1, through January 31, 2026.

The Officer Nominating Committee will meet on December 15, 5:30 p.m.

The Clermont County Board of Commissioners has re-appointed Edwin (Ed) Humphrey to the Library’s Board of Trustees. His new term in office will end on December 31, 2029.

The Budget Committee will meet on December 8, 12 p.m.

Clermont County Public Library invites readers to join Libby Reads—the global digital book club from Libby, the library reading app. From November 18 through December 2, library cardholders can enjoy The Village Beyond the Mist by Sachiko Kashiwaba as an ebook or audiobook with no waitlists or holds through Libby.

Thanks to all who came out, this year's LibrariCon was the most well-attended since pausing the in-person event in 2020. Nearly 200 guests celebrated all things fandom at our version of Comic-Con!

By Laura Eckert, Digital Specialist Celebrate with the Clermont County Public Library as we welcome the season with holiday events at our 10 branches. Reminisce about local holiday traditions, enjoy a magic show with local favorite Jason Jacobs, enjoy a dulcimer performance, visit with mini Highland cows or a mini therapy horse, and more! Holiday Events Cincinnati's Winter Holiday Traditions Monday, December 1, 2 PM, Batavia Branch If you enjoy reminiscing about the holidays

This year, Clermont County Public Library is thrilled to partner with United Way for our Holiday Giving Program, and we're asking for your help to make a difference in the lives of local students.

The Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting.

Happy Holiday Season! As many of you know, the Library participates in a giving program at this time of year. For 2025, we are partnering with our friends at United Way to contribute to their Backpacks for Success program. We will collect school supplies to be distributed to children in need.

Clermont County Public Library cardholders can access the incredible learning platform ABCmouse for free, right from home. This shows the Library’s dedication to supporting families and learning in our community.

In our increasingly digital world, book clubs offer something precious: genuine human connection centered around the timeless pleasure of reading.

Libby, the ebook and audiobook app, recently changed how holds are handled.

Enjoy a celebration of fantasy and SF, gaming, and anime fandoms, including Stranger Things, Mario Kart, Pokémon, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Hello Kitty, and more at LibrariCon, November 7, 6 to 9 PM at the Union Township Branch.

The Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting.

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Cozy horror stories are often described as being “comfortably scary.” They provide readers with the thrill of a good horror story without being too graphic or disturbing.