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…

Black Books, Black Business, Black Excellence – The Great Lakes African American Writers Conference Returns to Main Library

“Black Books, Black Business, Black Excellence” is the theme that kicks off the 6th Annual Great Lakes African American Writers Conference on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Cleveland Public Library Main Branch downtown. Starting at 10 a.m., attending creatives who are emerging as playwrights, fiction, non-fiction, and comic book writers, and journalists will sharpen their artistic tools for entrepreneurial…

After-School Support at Cleveland Public Library

School bells are ringing again in Cleveland. To help children and families, Cleveland Public Library is offering resources and programs to enhance the learning experience, encourage reading, and spark curiosity. TUTORING Struggling with schoolwork? We’ve got your back! Homework can be frustrating for both students and parents, and that’s why the library’s homework help centers provide a haven for students…

It’s a Bird? It’s a Plane? It’s Superman’s 85th Birthday! Come Celebrate!

This year marks the 85th anniversary of the creation of Superman in Cleveland, Ohio. Thanks to a grant by the Ohio Humanities Council through National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom and numerous sponsors, the Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library and Ursuline College’s Rust Belt Humanities Lab will host a two-month celebration, Superman’s Cleveland: Lineage and Legacy, starting…