By David Siders, Hamilton County Public Library
Age is a gift, and we truly are stronger together.
I find myself sharing these sentiments more and more frequently as I age and reflect on my long career at the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library. I currently work as the Library’s Civic Engagement Coordinator, which allows me to build partnerships with community organizations such as the Council on Aging (COA) which further our reach into our communities, and more deeply connect community members like you to vital resources.
The Library has enjoyed a partnership with COA for several years now. We share similar missions – to connect you to community resources and services that you need most. Working with COA, we have made these connections through events in our libraries such as the Caregiving 3Cs: Compassion, Complex, Critical event for caregivers at which experts shared the ins and outs of what to expect as caregivers and ways to improve the caregiving experience.
In 2024, we held Aging Connections | Hamilton County at our Walnut Hills branch. This event featured a team of county experts to make connections to programs, services, and resources that help older adults and their families thrive.
The Library offers many opportunities for older adults to explore, learn and connect with others. The possibilities are many – you can attend a senior lunch, take a class to learn about scams, or join a book club. Whatever you choose, you are bound to enrich your life through the Library. Find more information about Library events for older adults here.
There is no doubt that collaborating with the Council on Aging means we can make more meaningful connections for older adults, and I look forward to future collaborations with COA to support older adults on their own aging journey.
David Siders (he/him) has spent his career at the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library. As the Civic Engagement Coordinator, he maximizes the Library’s services based on community needs assessments, with a focus on underserved communities. David builds partnerships with community organizations to reach as many in the community as possible.