Cleveland Public Library and Partners to Capture Cleveland Stories in 2019
The Library is embarking on yearlong photography and oral history projects to document the lives and stories of everyday Clevelanders.
Food for Fines
From April 1- April 30, 2019, the Library will forgive $1.00 in overdue fines for every non-expired, non-perishable food item on the Cleveland Foodbank’s super six list.
CPL 150
2019 is shaping up to be a year of celebration and discovery. The offerings this year will honor not only Cleveland Public Library’s 150th anniversary, but the community members who made this milestone possible.
April 18, 2019 Trustees Room Louis Stokes Wing 12:00 Noon AGENDA Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of 3/21/19 and Joint Finance, Capital & Community Services Committee Meeting of 3/19/19. COMMUNICATIONS FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT (Mr. Seifullah, Chair) Resolution to Accept Gifts for the Month of March (EXHIBIT 1) Third Amendment to the Year 2019 Appropriation…
April 16, 2019 Trustees Room Louis Stokes Wing 12:00 Noon AGENDA FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING (Mr. Seifullah, Chair) Third Amendment to the Year 2019 Appropriation Resolution Revising the Library’s Investment Policy Resolution to Renew the Maintenance Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the Support and to Update Licensing of the Munis ERP System Resolution Amending Resolution to Engage L.A.N.D. Studio Inc.…
Saturday, April 13, 2019 Lake Shore Facility Meeting Rooms 1A&B 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. AGENDA Director’s Update on Bold Plan (15 minutes) Financial/Budget discussion (10 minutes) Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity (30 minutes) Facilities Master Plan Group 1 Adjourn
In honor of its 150th anniversary year, Cleveland Public Library is launching two ongoing, community-based projects to document and celebrate the lives of Clevelanders. Throughout 2019, in partnership with ideastream and the Cleveland Print Room, the Library will share the diversity of everyday life in the city through photographs and stories. “Through these photography and oral history projects, we’re committing…
“We want to remove barriers, not block people from accessing the Library,” said Cleveland Public Library Executive Director Felton Thomas, Jr., who announced the elimination of overdue fines at his February 27 State of the Library address at The City Club of Cleveland. “We want to connect people to knowledge and ideas, not stand in the way. This important step…
On December 1, 2018, hundreds of visitors attended the newly restored South Branch reopening ceremony. The day was a whirlwind of food, music, crafts, cake, entertainment, and, most of all, a celebration of the patrons, citizens, advocates, and staff who helped restore the branch to the community. The event provided something for all attendees, no matter their age or interests.…
