As part of a system-wide effort to ensure Cleveland Public Library’s branch libraries are safe, accessible, and positioned to serve the Cleveland community well into the future, Jefferson Branch is scheduled to undergo some necessary repair work. As a result, Jefferson is expected to temporarily close, starting on April 18. During this time, patrons will be directed to the nearby…
As part of a system-wide effort to ensure Cleveland Public Library’s branch libraries are safe, accessible, and positioned to serve the Cleveland community well into the future, Harvard-Lee Branch is scheduled to undergo some necessary repair work. As a result, Harvard-Lee is expected to temporarily close starting April 15. During this time, patrons will be directed to the nearby East…
Cleveland Public Library is embarking on an ambitious, multiyear capital project to revitalize its neighborhood branch libraries and ensure its facilities are safe, accessible, and positioned to serve the Cleveland community well into the future. Additional branches will follow on a rolling basis throughout the spring and summer of 2018. The Library will seek feedback from within each branch’s community…
Cleveland Public Library is embarking on an ambitious, multiyear capital project to revitalize its neighborhood branch libraries and ensure its facilities are safe, accessible, and positioned to serve the Cleveland community well into the future. Additional branches will follow on a rolling basis throughout the spring and summer of 2018. The Library will seek feedback from within each branch’s community…
Cleveland Public Library’s motto of “Books, Information, Service” was particularly fitting as the Library was very much engaged in the war effort over the years, providing books to our service members and even sending library staff to serve overseas. During WWI, the United States government asked the American Library Association to set up libraries for troops in 32 military camps….
William Fitch Smyth was the evening attendant in the General Reference Division at Cleveland Public Library beginning January 22, 1904. Mr. Smyth was recruited to work at the library by none other than William H. Brett, Head Librarian. His starting salary was .50 cents per evening. Mr. Smyth worked part-time, including Sundays and holidays until March 22, 1940. His father…