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Angela Davis, Renowned Author and Political Activist, Talks Banned Books with Cleveland Public Library and The City Club of Cleveland

The City Club and Cleveland Public Library shine spotlight on increasing attempts to ban books in schools and libraries. Cleveland, OH – Banned books, censorship and free speech will be the topic of conversation when Angela Davis, acclaimed author, political activist and Distinguished Professor Emerita speaks at the City Club of Cleveland on Tuesday, October 3 at 4:00 p.m. The…

It’s a Bird? It’s a Plane? It’s Superman’s 85th Birthday! Come Celebrate!

This year marks the 85th anniversary of the creation of Superman in Cleveland, Ohio. Thanks to a grant by the Ohio Humanities Council through National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom and numerous sponsors, the Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library and Ursuline College’s Rust Belt Humanities Lab will host a two-month celebration, Superman’s Cleveland: Lineage and Legacy, starting…

The Library to Host an Evening of Music and Conversation with a Hip-Hop Icon Krayzie Bone

Kick it with Cleveland Public Library and Rap Icon Krayzie Bone of Bone, Thugs-N-Harmony for the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop. Meet us at the crossroads of East 6th and Superior in downtown Cleveland for Floetic Fusions: Celebrating Hip-Hop Legends and Giving Flowers to the Culture. The event will be held in the Eastman Reading Garden of Main Library on…

We’re Back! The New Woodland Campus Set to Reopen August 5

Cleveland Public Library is pleased to announce the grand opening of the new Woodland Campus in the Central neighborhood. Woodland Campus of Cleveland Public Library5906 Woodland AvenueCleveland, OH 44104 Saturday, August 512:00 p.m. The grand opening celebration will feature food, live entertainment, balloon twisting, face painting, crafts, prizes, and more. Bostwick Design Partnership and Ubiquitous Design Ltd. reimagined the Woodland Campus. The new Library will offer…

Celebrate Freedom With Cleveland Public Library

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…

Cleveland Public Library Celebrates Pride Month With Author George M. Johnson

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…