About
Union Branch offers free wifi and public computers with Internet access. Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services are available for a fee. The branch has a meeting room with a capacity of 50; please contact the branch for reservation information.
History & Architecture
Library services were first offered in this neighborhood at the Union Avenue Community Station’s storefront on Union Avenue in 1930. In 1938, Cleveland Public Library officially made Union a branch library, and the location primarily served children. A year later, the branch moved to another building located at 9319 Union Avenue.
Cleveland Public Library unveiled a new building for Union in 1982. The architects considered the aesthetic and residential tradition of the neighborhood in the design. The two entrances feature cupolas echoing church architecture, which admit patrons into the 9,100-square-foot facility.
Special Features
- As an Adaptive Technology Station, Union Branch serves visually and physically impaired patrons.
- Notable art at this branch includes: Cloud, Wind, Sea by Andrea Hahn, 1982 (acrylic art on canvas); Heart Plains by Jeff Fauser, 1982 (painting on aluminum plate); and Snow Fence by Gene Kangas (painted steel sculpture).
- Children and community volunteers work in the Summer Sprout Garden Project on the southern grounds of the Union Branch.
Events and Exhibitions
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Saturday, April 20 | 11 am
0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate!
Union
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 216-623-7088.
This program is made possible by a generous grant from The Bruening Foundation.
Browse a complete listing of upcoming 0 to 3: Read to Me programs at cpl.org/readtome
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Saturday, April 20 | 2 pm
Cricut Creation
Union
Introducing the Cricut Machine: classes get you ready to use this exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs, crafters, and DIY enthusiasts to unleash their creativity and elevate their projects to new heights.
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Tuesday, April 23 | 4:30 pm
Art Therapy for Kids & Teens
Union
Art therapy is a form of therapy that utilizes the creative process of making art to improve and enhance mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Sessions include talking alongside art-making to help kids & teens explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences through various art mediums.
This free series of weekly art therapy sessions open to kids and teens ages 6 to 17 (with written parental consent) is offeredy by Art Therapy Studio and is facilitated by a trained and licensed art therapist who has expertise in both psychology and art.
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Wednesday, April 24 | 3:30 pm
My Digital Life: Email Basics
Union
Email is becoming more popular than regular mail, which is unsurprising. Email is quick and easy to contact on your phone, or your computer is fast and easy. Join our Virtual students as they share how to make it easier to manage their inbox.
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Thursday, April 25 | 4:30 pm
Young Scholars’ Academy: Transitional Program
Union
Young Scholars' Academy: Transitional Program is for children ages 4 – 6 who are in Kindergarten or will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2024 and their parent and/or other caring adult. Engaging, once-a-week lessons for children are based on the Ohio Department of Education Learning Standards and provide parents with research-based tips that supports learning opportunities at home.
This Spring session will hold 10 weekly lessons at several branches. Register now by visiting the Kindergarten Readiness Programs information page at CPL.org/kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness If you have questions or to register by phone please call YSA office at 216-623-7114
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Saturday, April 27 | 11 am
0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate!
Union
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 216-623-7088.
This program is made possible by a generous grant from The Bruening Foundation.
Browse a complete listing of upcoming 0 to 3: Read to Me programs at cpl.org/readtome
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Tuesday, April 30 | 4:30 pm
Art Therapy for Kids & Teens
Union
Art therapy is a form of therapy that utilizes the creative process of making art to improve and enhance mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Sessions include talking alongside art-making to help kids & teens explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences through various art mediums.
This free series of weekly art therapy sessions open to kids and teens ages 6 to 17 (with written parental consent) is offeredy by Art Therapy Studio and is facilitated by a trained and licensed art therapist who has expertise in both psychology and art.
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Thursday, May 2 | 4:30 pm
Young Scholars’ Academy: Transitional Program
Union
Young Scholars' Academy: Transitional Program is for children ages 4 – 6 who are in Kindergarten or will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2024 and their parent and/or other caring adult. Engaging, once-a-week lessons for children are based on the Ohio Department of Education Learning Standards and provide parents with research-based tips that supports learning opportunities at home.
This Spring session will hold 10 weekly lessons at several branches. Register now by visiting the Kindergarten Readiness Programs information page at CPL.org/kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness If you have questions or to register by phone please call YSA office at 216-623-7114
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Saturday, May 4 | 11 am
0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate!
Union
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 216-623-7088.
This program is made possible by a generous grant from The Bruening Foundation.
Browse a complete listing of upcoming 0 to 3: Read to Me programs at cpl.org/readtome
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Saturday, May 4 | 2 pm
Cricut Creation
Union
Introducing the Cricut Machine: classes get you ready to use this exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs, crafters, and DIY enthusiasts to unleash their creativity and elevate their projects to new heights.
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Monday, May 6 | 3:30 pm
Flower Bombs for Moms
Union
Creative activity at the Union Branch for children to create a flower bomb made of seeds and clay that will eventually bloom into a beautiful flower as a Mother's Day Gift!
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Tuesday, May 7 | 4:30 pm
Art Therapy for Kids & Teens
Union
Art therapy is a form of therapy that utilizes the creative process of making art to improve and enhance mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Sessions include talking alongside art-making to help kids & teens explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences through various art mediums.
This free series of weekly art therapy sessions open to kids and teens ages 6 to 17 (with written parental consent) is offeredy by Art Therapy Studio and is facilitated by a trained and licensed art therapist who has expertise in both psychology and art.
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Thursday, May 9 | 4:30 pm
Young Scholars’ Academy: Transitional Program
Union
Young Scholars' Academy: Transitional Program is for children ages 4 – 6 who are in Kindergarten or will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2024 and their parent and/or other caring adult. Engaging, once-a-week lessons for children are based on the Ohio Department of Education Learning Standards and provide parents with research-based tips that supports learning opportunities at home.
This Spring session will hold 10 weekly lessons at several branches. Register now by visiting the Kindergarten Readiness Programs information page at CPL.org/kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness If you have questions or to register by phone please call YSA office at 216-623-7114
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Friday, May 10 | 4 pm
Creative Canvas
Union
Enjoy an evening of guided painting with family and friends and create your own work of art that you will take home at the end of the evening.
Supplies and light refreshments provided whie they last.
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Saturday, May 11 | 11 am
0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate!
Union
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 216-623-7088.
This program is made possible by a generous grant from The Bruening Foundation.
Browse a complete listing of upcoming 0 to 3: Read to Me programs at cpl.org/readtome
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Tuesday, May 14 | 4:30 pm
Art Therapy for Kids & Teens
Union
Art therapy is a form of therapy that utilizes the creative process of making art to improve and enhance mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Sessions include talking alongside art-making to help kids & teens explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences through various art mediums.
This free series of weekly art therapy sessions open to kids and teens ages 6 to 17 (with written parental consent) is offeredy by Art Therapy Studio and is facilitated by a trained and licensed art therapist who has expertise in both psychology and art.
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Thursday, May 16 | 4:30 pm
Young Scholars’ Academy: Transitional Program
Union
Young Scholars' Academy: Transitional Program is for children ages 4 – 6 who are in Kindergarten or will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2024 and their parent and/or other caring adult. Engaging, once-a-week lessons for children are based on the Ohio Department of Education Learning Standards and provide parents with research-based tips that supports learning opportunities at home.
This Spring session will hold 10 weekly lessons at several branches. Register now by visiting the Kindergarten Readiness Programs information page at CPL.org/kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness If you have questions or to register by phone please call YSA office at 216-623-7114
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Friday, May 17 | 5 pm
Transportation to Night at the Children’s Museum from Union Branch
Union
Complimentary round-trip transportation is available from the following branches to the Cleveland READS Night at the Children's Museum (3813 Euclid Ave.)
● Carnegie West ● Collinwood ● Hough
● Union ● West ParkRegister below to indicate your interest in boarding the shuttle at Union Branch or choose another branch using the links above.
Please note that seats are limited and registering here does not guarantee a seat. Arrive at Union Branch no later than 5:00pm to check in and complete waivers. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to those registered here, beginning at 5:00pm.
Bus board at the Children's Museum for the return trip to Union Branch 7:45pm.Due to transportation safety requirements, the number of passengers cannot exceed the number of seats on the bus. Therefore, registration is required for each child and/or infant in your party.
Signed waivers will be required and some restrictions apply. See additional information and shuttle schedule, below.
We understand that life happens. Be sure to cancel your tickets if you can no longer attend in order to allow other patrons to participate.
Have questions? Contact Outreach and Programming Services: 216-623-2921.
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Saturday, May 18 | 11 am
0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate!
Union
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 216-623-7088.
This program is made possible by a generous grant from The Bruening Foundation.
Browse a complete listing of upcoming 0 to 3: Read to Me programs at cpl.org/readtome
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Saturday, May 18 | 2 pm
Cricut Creation
Union
Introducing the Cricut Machine: classes get you ready to use this exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs, crafters, and DIY enthusiasts to unleash their creativity and elevate their projects to new heights.