About
The Brooklyn Branch offers free wifi and public computers with Internet access. Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services are available for a fee.
History & Architecture
The Brooklyn Branch, a Carnegie library building, has been in continuous use since 1919. Located in the historic Brooklyn Centre neighborhood and across from Riverside Cemetery, Brooklyn’s 5,900-square-foot facility is open to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.
As a supervising architect and building inspector for Cleveland Public Library, renowned architect and artist Ora Coltman drew plans and supervised the construction of three libraries, including Brooklyn Branch. This branch library is an example of a convertible-type building: it is constructed of plain brick, it is semi-fireproof, and it features factory-type sky lights. These features would allow the building to be leased for light industrial use in the event it was no longer used as a library branch. The facility was remodeled in 1985.
Special Features
Notable pieces in Brooklyn’s art collection include: Thistle by Thelma Frazier Winter, enamel on copper, 1966; and Neighborhood by Clarence E. Van Duzer, metal wall sculpture, 1985.
Events and Exhibitions
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Friday, April 19 | 10:30 am
0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate
Brooklyn
Building your child’s brain is as simple as reading, singing, playing and talking! Join us as we read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing and talking! For children ages 0 to 3 (36 months) and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Giveaway books!
Questions? Call 216-623-6920. These programs are made possible by a generous grant from The Bruening Foundation.
Register and browse a complete listing of upcoming 0 to 3: Read to Me programs at cpl.org/readtome.
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Saturday, April 20 | 10:30 am
¡Teatro Kids! Intro to Bilingual Storytelling with Masks & Puppets
Brooklyn
This FREE 8-week bilingual introduction to theater for youth ages 7-12 culminates in a performance of Dancing With the Bomba Drums by Dr. Raquel Ortiz. Register at https://forms.gle/S7rsuxuiBBr5QXCA8
A series of fun, interactive workshops introduce kids to acting, script reading, creative movement, theater (especially theater in Latin America), making Cabezudo masks, Bomba music and dance, and the process of turning a book into a script for a play.
Workshops and activities are scheduled to place at both the Library and the Cultural Arts Center as follows:
Brooklyn Branch Library (3706 Pearl Rd.) on March 23 & 30 and April 20 & 27.
The Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center (2800 Archwood Ave.) on March 9 & 16 and April 6 & 13. -
Monday, April 22 | 4:30 pm
Earth Day Seed Bombs
Brooklyn
Celebrate Earth Day and make wildflower seed bombs to pot, plant or just toss in your yard!
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Saturday, April 27 | 10:30 am
¡Teatro Kids! Intro to Bilingual Storytelling with Masks & Puppets
Brooklyn
This FREE 8-week bilingual introduction to theater for youth ages 7-12 culminates in a performance of Dancing With the Bomba Drums by Dr. Raquel Ortiz. Register at https://forms.gle/S7rsuxuiBBr5QXCA8
A series of fun, interactive workshops introduce kids to acting, script reading, creative movement, theater (especially theater in Latin America), making Cabezudo masks, Bomba music and dance, and the process of turning a book into a script for a play.
Workshops and activities are scheduled to place at both the Library and the Cultural Arts Center as follows:
Brooklyn Branch Library (3706 Pearl Rd.) on March 23 & 30 and April 20 & 27.
The Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center (2800 Archwood Ave.) on March 9 & 16 and April 6 & 13. -
Saturday, April 27 | 10:30 am
0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate
Brooklyn
Building your child’s brain is as simple as reading, singing, playing and talking! Join us as we read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing and talking! For children ages 0 to 3 (36 months) and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Giveaway books!
Questions? Call 216-623-6920. These programs are made possible by a generous grant from The Bruening Foundation.
Register and browse a complete listing of upcoming 0 to 3: Read to Me programs at cpl.org/readtome.
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Saturday, May 11 | 10:30 am
0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate
Brooklyn
Building your child’s brain is as simple as reading, singing, playing and talking! Join us as we read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing and talking! For children ages 0 to 3 (36 months) and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Giveaway books!
Questions? Call 216-623-6920. These programs are made possible by a generous grant from The Bruening Foundation.
Register and browse a complete listing of upcoming 0 to 3: Read to Me programs at cpl.org/readtome.
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Wednesday, May 15 | 4 pm
Mystery Lab
Brooklyn
Based on an immersive story, Mystery Lab is like an "escape room in a box!" Using clues and gear such as invisible ink, decoders, and UV flashlights, unlock a series of boxes to solve a unique mystery. It's a great game for groups and individuals, Mystery Lab engages everyone in creative, problem-solving fun.