Caroline Peak Honored as Collinwood Senior of the Year

During the City of Cleveland’s Senior Day on May 24, Ward 8 Councilman Michael D. Polensek honored Collinwood Branch Manager Caroline Peak as the Collinwood Senior of the Year. 2017 marked the 28th annual Senior Day hosted by the Cleveland Department of Aging​. More than 2,100 seniors gathered at Cleveland Public Hall for the event, which featured an information fair,…

32nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Program

Monday, January 16, 2017 at 1:00 pm Doors Open to the Public at Noon Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch • 1962 Stokes Boulevard • 216-623-7018 Keynote address presented by Sr. Pastor Shawn Braxton, New Life Cathedral Keynote address presented by Sr. Pastor Shawn Braxton, New Life Cathedral The 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Program keynote address will be delivered…

World AIDS Day

Join us for three days of programming, December 1-3, 2016, as we raise awareness about the fight against AIDS/HIV, highlight new advances, and explore the impact it has on all the individuals involved in the fight. Conversation & Education Brown Bag Discussion The Recollectors AIDS/HIV not only impacts those who are infected but the people who support them. Join us…

Creative Mornings Comes to Cleveland Public Library to Discuss Transparency

CreativeMornings is a lecture series for the creative community. Monthly gatherings with breakfast and a short talk occur in host cities all over the world. CreativeMornings Cleveland (launched in January 2015) features talks at a variety of venues around town on the third Friday morning of each month. The Main Library’s brand new Indoor Reading Garden is the place to…

In Memory of Andrew A. Venable, Jr.

We are saddened to share the news of the passing of our former Director, Andrew A. Venable, Jr. Mr. Venable became the 13th and first African American Director of the Cleveland Public Library (CPL) beginning in 1999 until his retirement in 2008. The impact of his leadership, commitment to public service, and legacy of his vision remains strongly imprinted on…

Cleveland Public Library and The Cleveland Law Library Announce a New Partnership

CLEVELAND, OH – On March 2, 2016 the Cleveland Public Library (CPL) and The Cleveland Law Library announced a new partnership to explore collaborative ventures and the exchange of services. One of the outcomes is to coordinate activities and programs related to the legal needs of the community. “Cleveland Public Library is proud to collaborate with our neighbor, The Cleveland Law Library”…