Re-alignment of Branches

In October, the Board of Trustees of Cleveland Public Library voted to merge the service areas of the Broadway and Fleet Branches, located about a mile apart. This decision was made by the Board after an extensive review of branch operations, patron usage, circulation numbers and neighborhood populations.

The Board has already approved a number of upgrades for the Fleet Branch to enhance the overall service offering. Additional computers, programming, and community resources are scheduled to be added to the Fleet Branch, which already offers a diverse collection, extensive programming and one of the Library’s new Learning Centers where GED and college preparatory classes, as well as after-school tutoring, are offered.

In addition, Cleveland Public Library is working closely with its community partner in the North Broadway community to provide homebound and bookmobile services designed to reach deep into the heart of that community.