Octavofest 2018

Join us in celebrating our region’s active arts community of book and paper innovators and our magnificent library and museum collections of fine and rare books. Learn from artists and book lovers about Northeast Ohio’s rich resources and the exciting world of contemporary book and paper arts. All programs are free and open to the public. Visit octavofest.com for more…

Collinwood Branch Temporarily Closes for Repairs Beginning September 21

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, Collinwood Branch is scheduled to undergo some necessary repair work. As a result, the branch is expected to temporarily close on Friday, September 21. During this time, patrons will be directed to the…

Langston Hughes Branch Temporarily Closes for Repairs September 17

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, Langston Hughes Branch is scheduled to undergo some necessary repair work. As a result, the branch is expected to temporarily close on Monday, September 17. During this time, patrons will be directed to…

Celebrate Cleveland’s 222nd Birthday at the Library

July 22 marks the 222nd anniversary of Cleveland’s founding, and Cleveland Public Library is ready to celebrate! Attend a special birthday celebration for the city on Saturday, July 21 in the Eastman Reading Garden downtown, and check out the other events honoring Cleveland’s history this summer. Find the full details below to so you can prepare to party:  Happy Birthday,…

Policy on Web Accessibility

On June 19, 2018, the Board of Library Trustees voted to adopt a Policy on Web Accessibility. The Policy on Web Accessibility establishes standards for the accessibility of web-based information, resources, and services offered to patrons of Cleveland Public Library. The policy also sets forth a procedure by which the public can notify the Library of accessibility issues related to…

Cleveland’s Legacy of Housing Discrimination: The Great Migration

The photo above shows typical housing available in the Cedar-Central neighborhood around East 22nd Street before the area was cleared for public housing projects in 1935. (Photo Courtesy of Cleveland Public Library, Photograph Collection). At the beginning of the 20th century, the United States experienced a momentous population shift that affected a number of northern cities, including Cleveland. The Great…