Cleveland Public Library Wins Prestigious National Award

Cleveland Public Library is the recipient of the 2020 John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award. “It’s a tremendous honor. Cleveland Public Library is ecstatic to receive such a prestigious award,” said Felton Thomas, Jr., Executive Director and CEO of Cleveland Public Library. Cleveland Public Library is one of eight libraries across the country to win the John Cotton Dana…

Making Dreams Come True: From Israel to Cleveland, How Teens Changed E.131 Branch Library

On a January afternoon at Cleveland Public Library’s East 131st St. Branch, three teenagers show off the clothing and accessories they crafted from recycled materials. Amari Fountain, 15, dons a plastic poncho trimmed with newspaper comics while Brittani Morman, 13, wears another poncho with pockets fashioned out of potato chip bags. William Sweeney, 15, meanwhile, puts on a playful wig…

Why We Count: Community Art Contest

Attention artists of all ages! For every person not counted on the 2020 census, our region could miss out on up to $1,800 in important federal resources and support! It’s important that everyone in our community is counted. Create a piece of art inspired by “Why We Count” and be entered to win a gift card from partners* Four grand…

Count on US: Cleveland Public Library to Host Conversations about the Census

Have you filled out your Census? Cleveland Public Library wants to make sure more people do. According to completecountcle.org, the city ranks last among big cities when it comes to responding to the Census. From June to October, the Library will tackle hot button topics to educate the community on the importance of the Census. The discussions will take place LIVE on our…

A Letter to Our Community

Cleveland Public Library is truly saddened by the senseless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and the many other Black lives in America. Cleveland Public Library condemns all acts of violence and any disregard for human rights. We will not accept the unnecessary and unjust killing of any human. Everyone is welcome at Cleveland Public Library. It is…

Calling All Writers! A City-Wide Writing Project Documents Neighborhood Pride in Cleveland

What does Cleveland mean to you? Is it the vibrant culture, beautiful architecture, or the true passion of its people? A new city-wide writing project, Neighborhood Voices, allows writers to explore their love for Cleveland. “Neighborhood Voices lets residents connect with each other through words and shared experiences,” said Aaron Mason, Director of Community Engagement at Cleveland Public Library. “Cleveland…