Imagine a brand-new, state-of-the-art neighborhood library positioned on an artfully designed community plaza complete with an outdoor classroom, a walking path, and plenty of flowers and plants. If that sounds appealing, you’re in luck—because all these changes and more are coming to Cleveland Public Library’s Woodland Branch. Originally, the Library planned to renovate the current Woodland Branch as part of…
Cleveland Public Library is helping families talk about race and acceptance of other cultures. We’re hosting two back-to-back events featuring authors who champion diversity and foster a love for knowledge. CLEREADS YOUNG ADULT BOOK Registration is now open for the CLEReads Young Adult Book Festival on Friday, December 4 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. via Hopin. This year’s event…
On Saturday, November 14, nearly 100 attendees joined the virtual launch party for Neighborhood Voices, a city-wide writing program and joint project of Cleveland Public Library and Literary Cleveland. The event celebrated the publication of the program’s digital anthology, which features poetry, essays, and memoir pieces penned by 65 writers across the city of Cleveland to honor community, storytelling, neighborhood…
Whether looking for a job, starting a business or seeking professional development, Cleveland Public Library can help. In addition to useful resources, the Library is partnering with Ohio Means Jobs and Digital Learn on a series of programs and services to help Clevelanders attain their career goals. “COVID-19 has left a lot of people jobless, searching for work or looking…
Cleveland Public Library is working with PCs for People to help students cross the digital divide and get connected to the internet with free computers and WiFi hotspots. To qualify for a free computer/hotspot you must be a K-12 student enrolled in a Cuyahoga County public or charter school. Residents can fill out a paper application at the library, and…
A major gift will create a safe space at Cleveland Public Library for students to attend virtual classes. Starting Tuesday, October 13, Cleveland Public Library – Rockport Branch will provide a classroom setting for children in grades 6 – 12. Students will receive school supplies, access to computers and staff support. Two-hour class sessions will be held Monday – Friday…