Join us for this lively discussion of the book There Is Something About Edgefield: Shining a Light on the Black Community Through History, Genealogy & Genetic DNA by Edna Bush and Natonne Elaine Kemp. Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Manager and former college English instructor, Dr. Tonya Briggs, will lead the book talk for 15 minutes. Dr. Regennia N. Williams,…
Today is National Voter Registration Day! On Tuesday, September 28, Cleveland Public Library will host a systemwide voter registration drive. Registration tables will be set up at Main Library and 23 neighborhood branches. We will provide election information and assistance with voter registration applications. To learn why voting matters, visit cpl.org/voting-matters/ to watch our digital discussion. September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Visit cpl.org to…
Cleveland Public Library Distributes FREE Abbott BinaxNOW Rapid Results COVID-19 Test KitsThrough a partnership with the Ohio Department of Health, COVID-19 Test Kits are available at the Drive-Up Window of the Main Library. There is currently a limit of four (4) tests per transaction (per a request from the Ohio Department of Health). Please call ahead to confirm test availability (216-623-2800) …
The Cleveland Public Library understands and recognizes the impact voting can have on our communities. At The People’s University, we work hard to engage, educate, shift mindsets, and empower our community on topics that matter, such as voting. This September, we are committed to educating the community on why it matters to vote. We are supporting, sponsoring, and hosting a…
Cleveland Public Library will honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic Americans during Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15. “Everyone is welcome at the People’s University. We believe the best way to understand each other is to experience other cultures,” said Twyla Turner, Director of Inclusion & Leadership Education at Cleveland Public Library….
In celebration of Cleveland Book Week, Cleveland Public Library presents author Ayana Gray for a book discussion about her much-anticipated series, Beasts of Prey, in the breathtaking Rainforest at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Wednesday, September 29 | 6:30 p.m. Gray is a lover of monsters, mythos, and #MelaninMagic. Her debut novel, Beasts of Prey, is about the fate that…