Author Visit: Angie Thomas Presents The Hate U Give

Angie Thomas, acclaimed author of The Hate U Give (HarperCollins, 2017), will discuss her bestselling YA novel at Cleveland Public Library on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. Lauded as an ambitious, timely novel that addresses racism, police violence, and the Black Lives Matter movement, The Hate U Give has become a bestselling sensation and is being adapted into…

African American History Month 2018

The Legacy of James Baldwin Free screening of I Am Not Your Negro, a visual representation of Baldwin’s thoughts on race and conflict in the U.S. and an inside look at his perspectives and provocative interviews. Sat, Feb 24 at 11am • Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd Floor An Evening of Excellence Celebrate achievements and contributions of outstanding African Americans with…

Lunar New Year: Year of the Dog

Join us to celebrate the coming Year of the Dog with music, dance, origami, calligraphy, and traditional foods. This family-friendly program is free and open to the public. All are welcome.   Sat, Feb 3 from 2–3:30pm 2018 Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium

Apollo’s Fire

Papa Bach and His Kids: The World’s Most Amazing Musical Family A FREE family concert for ages 6 to 96 presented by Apollo’s Fire, Cleveland’s own internationally acclaimed Baroque orchestra. Warning: audience members might learn to sing a fugue theme, dance the Menuet, or play a ground bass at the harpsichord! Apollo’s Fire Family Concerts spark learners of all ages…

Laura DeMarco Presents Lost Cleveland

The new book Lost Cleveland (Pavilion Books) explores the rise and fall and the enduring spirit of a gritty city. The book features more than 200 Cleveland photos and 65 lost landmarks from the 1800s to today. On January 27 at Cleveland Public Library, author Laura DeMarco will take guests on a visual and oral tour through Cleveland’s glorious past…

One Community Reads 2018

Dr.-Matthew-Desmond and his book Evicted

One Community Reads is a collaboration among the City Club of Cleveland, Playhouse Square, and all nine local public library systems to create a shared reading experience for the Greater Cleveland community. Throughout January through March 2018, county residents are encouraged to read Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond and join in community discussions among the public…