Be My Neighbor Day 2024

Register to attend this FREE family-friendly event for parents and children ages 3-8! Be My Neighbor Day is all about being a caring neighbor and supporting the families in our neighborhood. The event will include the following entertaining and educational activities: Friday, April 19, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Hough Campus of Cleveland Public Library6530 Lexington Avenue, Cleveland, OH…

Voice of Democracy: Navigating Voting Rights in the Modern Era

Join us for a panel discussion about voting rights, and get practical answers to common voter questions such as voter registration, changing voter ID laws, election disinformation, voter poll purging, and ballot technology and security. Refreshments will be served. Attend online or in-person. Questions? Call (216) 623-2921. Wednesday, May 1, 2024 I 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.5906 Woodland AvenueCleveland, OH PANEL…

New York Times and Internationally Bestselling Author Lisa Unger Is Coming to Cleveland

Bestselling writer, Lisa Unger, is returning to Writers Unplugged, and this time she’s coming to Cleveland to discuss her newest book, The New Couple in 5B. Friday, March 8 | 7:00 p.m. at Main Library. Open the door to her latest novel, The New Couple in 5B, as Lisa Unger discusses her inspiration, writing process, and the thrilling journey of bringing…

Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Black Community | HUSH Screening and Panel Discussion with Author and Director Antwon Lindsey

Conversations around mental health are often hushed, buried beneath layers of stigma and misunderstanding. A groundbreaking documentary emerges to give voice to a community often overlooked: “HUSH | A Black Mental Health Documentary.” On Friday, February 23, at 5:30 p.m., Cleveland Public Library proudly hosts a special screening of this transformative film, followed by a panel discussion with its director,…

Cleveland Public Library Powers Up the Possibility of the Pen | The Library Kicks Off Writers & Readers in the CLE 2024

Start 2024 with fresh perspectives from Writers & Readers in the CLE at Cleveland Public Library. Enjoy a variety of candid conversations with popular writers, dynamic authors, and discussions about empowering all to thrive and the craft of writing in a post-pandemic world. Through its Writers & Readers, Writers Unplugged and Ohio Center for the Book, Cleveland Public Library engages…

Angela Davis, Renowned Author and Political Activist, Talks Banned Books with Cleveland Public Library and The City Club of Cleveland

The City Club and Cleveland Public Library shine spotlight on increasing attempts to ban books in schools and libraries. Cleveland, OH – Banned books, censorship and free speech will be the topic of conversation when Angela Davis, acclaimed author, political activist and Distinguished Professor Emerita speaks at the City Club of Cleveland on Tuesday, October 3 at 4:00 p.m. The…