Cleveland Public Library is announcing its upcoming programming in celebration of Juneteenth, a historic day commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Throughout the month of June, the library will host a series of engaging and educational events to honor this significant milestone in American history. “Cleveland Public Library is dedicated to knowledge, inclusion, and community,” said Ashley Boyd, Director…
In honor of Pride Month, Cleveland Public Library and its Rainbow Readers Employee Resource Group (ERG) welcomes award-winning non-binary author and activist George M. Johnson (they/them). The event is a must-attend for anyone interested in free speech and intellectual freedom. Attendees will receive a signed copy of Johnson’s memoir (while supplies last). Wednesday, June 7 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Louis…
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones will close out the 2022 Writers & Readers series on Saturday, November 19 at noon via Zoom. Attendees will receive a FREE copy of The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story. Nikole Hannah-Jones is a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine and the creator of The 1619 Project which explores the history of slavery in…
NaNoWriMo – National Novel Writing Month! November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). For many people, it means writing, writing, and more writing, until they have written 50,000 words of a novel by the end of November. Now, in its 23rd year, NaNoWriMo challenges participants to write a new/original work in 30 days—between 12:00 a.m. November 1 and 11:59 p.m….
An inspiring Cleveland physician is sharing his life story with the world. Edgar B. Jackson Jr., M.D. will debut his memoir, A Way Up and A Way Out, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch of Cleveland Public Library on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 1 p.m. The book signing event will feature a conversation with the author led by…
Cleveland Public Library is hosting a series of candid conversations with four women who have redefined standards for race, culture, and society. It’s part of Writers & Readers which engages authors, academics, and public figures in discussions surrounding the books and stories that have shaped their lives. This year’s theme is Courage, Commitment, and Change. 2022 WRITERS & READERS SERIES AUTHOR DATE Misty Copeland…