World AIDS Day

Join us for three days of programming, December 1-3, 2016, as we raise awareness about the fight against AIDS/HIV, highlight new advances, and explore the impact it has on all the individuals involved in the fight. Conversation & Education Brown Bag Discussion The Recollectors AIDS/HIV not only impacts those who are infected but the people who support them. Join us…

The Standard Bearer and the Gate Keeper

The 2016 presidential campaign has been unlike any other seen in contemporary times.  The Republican Party has selected Donald Trump as their candidate, who has proven himself to be a non-traditional candidate. Trump has changed the face of the Grand Old Party; so much so that many are asking is this still the party of Reagan? Ronald Reagan is still…

Learn • Register • Vote

Election season is upon us! Who is on the ballot? How much have their campaigns raised? What is a provisional ballot? Who is my representative? Find the answers to these questions and more with expert information from librarians, the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections and the League of Women Voters. Voter registration forms will be available. Saturday, October 8 •…

Creative Mornings Comes to Cleveland Public Library to Discuss Transparency

CreativeMornings is a lecture series for the creative community. Monthly gatherings with breakfast and a short talk occur in host cities all over the world. CreativeMornings Cleveland (launched in January 2015) features talks at a variety of venues around town on the third Friday morning of each month. The Main Library’s brand new Indoor Reading Garden is the place to…

America’s Civic Square Recap

Monday, July 18 – Who is Being Left Out of Cleveland’s Renaissance?   Tuesday, July 19 – What Women Really Want From Their Candidates  Wednesday, July 20 – Immigration in America Thursday, July 21 – Champions Debate the Headlines

In Memory of Andrew A. Venable, Jr.

We are saddened to share the news of the passing of our former Director, Andrew A. Venable, Jr. Mr. Venable became the 13th and first African American Director of the Cleveland Public Library (CPL) beginning in 1999 until his retirement in 2008. The impact of his leadership, commitment to public service, and legacy of his vision remains strongly imprinted on…