Recommended Reading for Families: Transgender Visibility

March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual event dedicated to celebrating transgender people – raising awareness of discrimination and highlighting their contributions to society. Our staff has created a list of recommended readings to help young readers cultivate an inclusive understanding of transgender rights.

Celebrate Freedom at Cleveland Public Library

Cleveland Public Library is celebrating Juneteenth with a month of cultural education programs to help Clevelanders remember the day and honor their ancestors. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration observing the end of slavery in the United States. “June 19 celebrates more than just the freedom of the nation. It marks a new beginning for Black people in America,” said…

Recommended Reading for Writers & Readers with Anita Hill #WritersAndReaders

Nearly 30 years before the #MeToo movement Anita Hill appeared before Congress during confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. Her courageous testimony of the sexual harassment did not stop Thomas’ appointment but it did change the conversation around sexual harassment, empower others to step forward, and spur wider discussions about gender-based violence. Believing is a manifesto about the origins and…

Money, Power, Respect | Live Music, Refreshments, and Thought-Provoking Conversations #NoCeilingCLE

A deep dive discussion around mental health concerns in Cleveland, including stigma, statistics, and testimonials.  Enjoy live music, refreshments, and thought-provoking conversations with other young professionals and career-focused individuals in Main Library’s Eastman Reading Garden in downtown Cleveland. Friday, May 27 | 5:30 – 8:30pmMain Library, Eastman Reading Garden Entertainment Discussion Images from the Event Latest Library News

Presenting Page Count, the Podcast for Literary Lovers in and from the State of Ohio!

About Page Count Page Count is a new literary podcast presented by the Ohio Center for the Book (OCFB) at Cleveland Public Library. This interview-format podcast will feature authors, librarians, booksellers, illustrators, publishing professionals, and literary advocates in and from the state of Ohio. Guests range from internationally recognized and bestselling authors to professionals working on a grassroots level to…