CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK WITH US!

Connect to arts, culture, and your neighborhood branch at Cleveland Public Library during National Library Week, April 4 – 9. “Cleveland Public Library is a cornerstone of the community,” said Felton Thomas, Jr., Executive Director and CEO of Cleveland Public Library. “From food and job support to legal help and skill-building classes, the Library is helping people connect to vital…

Help Those in Need with Harvest for Hunger

Cleveland Public Library is partnering with Cleveland Food Bank for Harvest for Hunger in a fight against hunger. Support the Virtual Food Drive from April 1 through May 31. You can help us reach our fundraising goal by donating to our page and sharing with family and friends. One of the most impactful gifts we can give the Greater Cleveland…

“Where Are My Holds?” Understanding the Delays in Hold Times

Updated: March 21, 2022 Cleveland Public Library patrons are experiencing longer than normal wait times for hold items. Cleveland Public Library and CLEVNET-member libraries regret this issue and apologize for the inconvenience. The Statewide Delivery System service is managed and coordinated by the State Library of Ohio. The single delivery network system is currently provided by STAT Courier Service Inc….

Recommended Reading for Writers & Readers with Misty Copeland #WritersAndReaders

To celebrate the conversation with New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland, the Library has curated a list of recommended reads. Attendees will receive a FREE copy of Copeland’s latest book, Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our Legacy, which pays tribute to Black Ballerinas, who have influenced her on and off the stage. ABOUT MISTY COPELAND…

Cleveland Public Library’s Rainbow Readers Donates LGBTQIA+ themed books to the Beyond Identities Community Center

BICC Collection courtesy of: Cleveland Public Library rainbow readers. LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group. Find books, movies, and more at our 28 locations and online at cpl.org

On February 17, 2022, the Rainbow Readers (Library employee resource group) presented a collection of LGBTQIA+ themed books to the Beyond Identities Community Center (BICC) at their brand new space on Euclid Avenue near downtown Cleveland. Founded in 2004, the BICC has served as a safe haven for hundreds of LGBTQIA+ youth of color in Greater Cleveland. The Library’s partnership with BICC demonstrates to…