Join us, Cuyahoga County Public Library, and The Ohio Library Council for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander on Monday, January 25 at 6 p.m. Alexander wrote The Crossover, which won the 2015 Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Honor Award. He will discuss his life’s journey, the power of books, and the value of reading. The…

Cleveland Public Library’s downtown locations are temporarily closed on Inauguration Day. It is our sincere hope that the transition of power is peaceful across the country, but out of an abundance of caution for our staff and patrons, the Library is issuing a special closing for its Main Library and Louis Stokes Wing. Our 27 neighborhood branches will remain open…

On December 5, more than 1,000 attendees tuned in to Cleveland Public Library’s virtual Writers & Readers event featuring lawyer, activist, and author Bryan Stevenson, who shared a moving presentation focusing on justice and equality.   “I really think this is a critical time in our nation’s history,” Stevenson said. “When in personal and economic crisis like we are today, it…

Cleveland Public Library earned the prestigious Five-Star rating from the Library Journal, the oldest and most respected publication covering library service. “Cleveland Public Library is honored to receive the coveted Library Journal Five-Star rating. Achieving this national recognition would not be possible without the dedication of our Library staff and the support of our beloved community,” said Felton Thomas, Jr.,…

When local entrepreneur Jeff Bargiel was ready to make a prototype of his latest invention, a heated mousepad, things were going smoothly—until he discovered a component that was anything but smooth. The product’s heating elements created a wavy, distorted surface that just wouldn’t work for a mousepad. Enter Cleveland Public Library’s MakerSpace, which helped Bargiel iron out the wrinkles in…