Storytimes near WEST END

West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

Play or learn chess in a welcoming group environment while sipping on some free coffee. Any experience level welcome.

West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

Play or learn chess in a welcoming group environment at West End's afternoon chess session for youth.

West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

On Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 23rd to the end of July, teens and their parents can lean about and apply for the Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) with Talbert House at the West End Branch Library.

West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

Join us on Thursdays in the summer for a new craft every week. Hang with friends and use your creativity to make something amazing!

West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

Interested in competing in the Finley & Ferguson Essay Contest? West End Branch Library staff can help! Join us every Friday at 2 PM throughout the contest period for assistance with essay structuring, drafting, and more. About the 2026 Finley & Ferguson Memorial Essay Contest The 2026 Finley & Ferguson Memorial Essay Contest honors Mary Finley , one of the first African American librarians hired by the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL), and George Ferguson , who created the Mary Finley Memorial Essay and Speech Competition in 2002. He established the contest to recognize the impact Finley had on his life as a young person growing up in the West End. This year’s prompt: Imagine the West End without a library. What would be different? Explain how the library currently impacts people’s lives in the West End and why it should continue to exist. The contest is open to West End students and residents in grades 5–10 . Contest dates: Monday, June 1–Friday, July 31 Submission deadline: 6 PM on Friday, July 31

West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

Interested in exploring improv theatre? Come to this fun, low-pressure workshop focused on building confidence, creativity, and quick thinking through improv games and performance-based activities. No experience required! Presented by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company.

West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

Come learn and play Minecraft in a friendly group setting!

West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

Join us for a different sports themed video game every Monday with Coach Isaiah! All skill levels welcome, and all equipment provided.  June 1: NBA 2K 26 June 8: Wii Sports June 15: Wild Card Football June 22: WWE 2K Battlegrounds June 29: NBA Playgrounds

West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

This class is presented by an instructor from The Little Yogi. Join us for a preschool yoga class to practice breathing, songs, and games through story-based learning tools to build self-regulation, focus, and healthy ways to express big feelings. Children should be accompanied by a caregiver during this class.

West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

On Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 23rd to the end of July, teens and their parents can lean about and apply for the Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) with Talbert House at the West End Branch Library.

West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

Join us weekly for fun games in our outdoor courtyard. Bad weather? Come anyway because we have indoor back-up games!

West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

Expand your musical capabilities by learning about rhythmic patterns, melodic structures, and musical expression.

West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

Embark on fun-filled adventures and exploration as you play Dungeons and Dragons® with Game Masters affiliated with the Cincinnati Ethics Center at the University of Cincinnati.  Whether it’s your first-time playing Dungeons and Dragons® or you are a seasoned adventurer, the Cincinnati Ethics Center team is prepared with the knowledge and all supplies needed to guide you through an exciting adventure. Recommended for ages 11-18. No registration required. Want to learn more about our community partner? Check out the Ethics & Dragons webpage  here!

West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

Play or learn chess in a welcoming group environment while sipping on some free coffee. Any experience level welcome.

West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

Play or learn chess in a welcoming group environment at West End's afternoon chess session for youth.

West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

On Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 23rd to the end of July, teens and their parents can lean about and apply for the Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) with Talbert House at the West End Branch Library.

West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

Join us on Thursdays in the summer for a new craft every week. Hang with friends and use your creativity to make something amazing!

West End Branch Library, 805 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

Interested in competing in the Finley & Ferguson Essay Contest? West End Branch Library staff can help! Join us every Friday at 2 PM throughout the contest period for assistance with essay structuring, drafting, and more. About the 2026 Finley & Ferguson Memorial Essay Contest The 2026 Finley & Ferguson Memorial Essay Contest honors Mary Finley , one of the first African American librarians hired by the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL), and George Ferguson , who created the Mary Finley Memorial Essay and Speech Competition in 2002. He established the contest to recognize the impact Finley had on his life as a young person growing up in the West End. This year’s prompt: Imagine the West End without a library. What would be different? Explain how the library currently impacts people’s lives in the West End and why it should continue to exist. The contest is open to West End students and residents in grades 5–10 . Contest dates: Monday, June 1–Friday, July 31 Submission deadline: 6 PM on Friday, July 31