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Summer Lit League Returns to Cleveland Public Library

Experience the joy of reading at Cleveland Public Library. Our summer reading initiative, Summer Lit League, runs June 7 through July 31. Registration is now open for children of all ages. And there’s something for adults too.  Summer Lit League is an eight-week program that challenges children to read to earn a chance to win prizes. Participants are separated into two age groups: Kids (0-11) and Young Adults (12-18).  This year’s theme, A World of What-ifs, is a nod…

Cleveland Native and Author Inspires Young Readers at 2021 Cleveland Humanities Festival

Cleveland Public Library presents a virtual conversation with Cleveland native and author Echo Brown. Join via Hopin on Thursday, April 8 at 1PM. Brown will talk about the experiences that shape her books like Black Girl Unlimited: The Remarkable Story of a Teenage Wizard, and the need for more people of color to become organ donors. Brown is currently battling…

Writers & Readers: Award-Winning Authors Promote Civic Engagement during Candid Conversation

There are many ways to make a positive change in the community. Cleveland Public Library is helping facilitate change with our thought-provoking author series, Writers & Readers. The next candid conversation on the Importance of Civic Education and Engagement will include two award-winning authors: TIME Magazine columnist and MSNBC contributor Eddie Glaude, Jr. who wrote Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America…

Read & Listen: Get the Book and Attend the Virtual Author Talk

Looking for your next great book? Find fresh reading material this spring at Cleveland Public Library. Our recommended reads list includes local, nationally known, and award-winning authors who will host virtual discussions on civic education, baseball, prison literacy, and more. BATTER UP: Prepare for opening day with a virtual conversation about the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday, March 30 at 7…

Cleveland Public Library Offers Reading Programs for Families to Nurture a Love of Reading

 I’ve learned from traveling the world and becoming an author. I hope that the breadth of my experience will inspire others to never give up and go full force in the direction of their dreams Echo Brown Cleveland Public Library is celebrating the love of literacy and discovery. In partnership with the Case Western Reserve University Schubert Center for Child Studies,…

Know Your Rights: Cleveland Public Library Offers Monthly Legal Seminars on Facebook

Cleveland Public Library is partnering with The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland to provide free legal advice and education seminars. The Legal Aid at the Library sessions will be on Facebook Live. Legal Aid attorneys, Cleveland Public Library staff, and special guests will tackle a different topic each month. The first Facebook Live seminar on Tuesday, February 23 at 5…