The Mercantile Library Building

We are in our third year as family members of the library. The staff is incredible and the space is stunning. It's too bad COVID has made it a little harder to enjoy the space, especially live author talks and book clubs, but members are welcome to drop by the library and there are a ton of virtual events. Once we are allowed to gather again in large groups, make sure you go to one of the signature lectures or author visits. It's an absolute must for anyone who calls Cincinnati home.

Oh what a hidden gem this library is! Its conveniently located at 414 walnut street in downtown Cincinnati. The history of the location and what they pay in rent is worth asking any of the friendly and knowledgeable staff. It's very clean and very well kept. Its quiet and so cozy with views all around of beautiful Cincinnati. It is free to the public and well worth the visit.

Wonderful library with a fascinating history. Go anytime. Spend a whole day there. Take a snack. Ask a librarian for help, they're all amazing.

My fiance found this while we were searching for bookstores and libraries to visit while in Cincinnati. Every time we go out of town we visit book stores libraries and comic shops. We're nerds like that. When she found this place we had the idea of getting married in a library and choose this place. We contacted the staff and they were more than happy to host us. Well this past Thursday we invited our family up and we got married on the library's 184th birthday. I was nervous and almost passed out but we made it work. I couldn't imagine doing this anywhere else. The books on display just made me want to read and hang out and spend my whole day there. No matter what happens this library will always hold a special place for us. My wife and I had our first date in a bookstore and we got married in a library. I couldn't ask for more.

One of the best places in Cincinnati