Cleveland Public Library Reaches a New Agreement with Local 860

Cleveland Public Library is pleased to announce a new contract agreement with Laborers International Union of North America Local 860. Local 860 members ratified the contract on Monday, May 4, 2020. On Thursday, May 21, the Cleveland Public Library Board of Trustees approve the terms of the ratified contract agreement at its board meeting. Since November, the Library and Local…

Protecting the Protectors: Cleveland Public Library and CMHA Partner to Battle COVID-19 in Housing Developments

Cleveland Public Library and the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) are working together to protect housing employees from COVID-19. The Library recently used its 3D printers in Tech Central to create 400 face shields for CMHA. The housing agency will distribute the personal protective equipment (PPE) to its police officers and employees who conduct home visits. The face shields block…

Coming Soon! Cleveland Public Library Popular Programming and Services Return

Cleveland Public Library is expanding its virtual experience for patrons amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning in June, the Library will open registration for programs for children and adults to help them with every facet of life. “From legal assistance and homework help, to healthful lifestyle workshops and classes to teach children self-expression through art,  Cleveland Public Library has always been…

Got a Question? Ask a Cleveland Public Library Librarian

Cleveland Public Library may be closed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but patrons can still connect with our staff. On Monday, April 20, the Library launched ASK CPL, which allows patrons to submit questions to a librarian or subject department manager 24 hours, 7 days a week. People can live chat with our staff Monday through Saturday from…

Cleveland Public Library Faces Revenue Loss Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Cleveland Public Library is taking cost-saving measures to offset a decrease in state funding and tax revenue due to COVID-19. The $6 million cost reduction plan includes a hiring freeze, curtailing collections spending, and utilizing the Library’s unencumbered fund. Additionally, Cleveland Public Library submitted a SharedWork Ohio application to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services on May 1….

Cleveland Public Library and City of Cleveland Begin Production on Personal Protective Equipment for First Responders Battling COVID-19

Cleveland Public Library is partnering with the city of Cleveland to save lives and protect our first responders from COVID-19. On Monday, April 13, the Library will be making 2,000 face shields using our 3D printers. Production will begin at 10 a.m. in Tech Central, located at the Cleveland Public Library – Louis Stokes Wing in downtown Cleveland. “Coronavirus is…