3830 East 131st Street
Cleveland, OH 44120
Phone: 216-623-6941
Email: E131.Branch@cpl.org
Manager: Tim Greenwood
Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
About
The East 131st Street Branch offers free wifi and public computers with Internet access. Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services are available for a fee. Free parking is available across the street.
History & Architecture
This gorgeous, historic branch is 14,100 square feet and is located in Cleveland’s Corlett neighborhood. One of the many Cleveland Public Library branches designed by local architecture firm Walker & Weeks, East 131st Street opened in 1929 and was renovated in 1979.
Special Features
The East 131st Street Branch is unique due to its many community partnerships, including The First Street Coalition and Mt. Pleasant MyCom.
In partnership with Mt. Pleasant MyCom, this branch offers a Resource Closet for teens and families. The closet provides gloves, hats, socks, household cleaning products, and toiletries such as body wash, lotion, and more.
Upcoming Events
MakerKits: Construction
East 131st Street Monday, March 20 | 4:30 pmDo you like tinkering, constructing, and making things? Build towering structures and unique objects with LEGO® Bricks and K'NEX® Building sets. Drop-in for 5 minutes or build the entire session.
Gator Golf
East 131st Street Tuesday, March 21 | 4:30 pmPlay mini golf at the library! Putt the ball into the Gator's mouth to score and he'll toss your ball back with his tail for more golfing fun. Be the first player to score three points to win!
Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
East 131st Street Wednesday, March 22 | 4:30 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level.
Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
East 131st Street Thursday, March 23 | 10:30 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 – 5 include songs, activities, and rhymes designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
East 131st Street Friday, March 24 | 4:30 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level.
Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.Gator Golf
East 131st Street Tuesday, March 28 | 4:30 pmPlay mini golf at the library! Putt the ball into the Gator's mouth to score and he'll toss your ball back with his tail for more golfing fun. Be the first player to score three points to win!
Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
East 131st Street Wednesday, March 29 | 4:30 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level.
Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
East 131st Street Thursday, March 30 | 10:30 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 – 5 include songs, activities, and rhymes designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
East 131st Street Friday, March 31 | 4:30 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level.
Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.LittleBits Open Play
East 131st Street Monday, April 03 | 4:30 pmLearn what littleBits™ are and how to use them to create exciting and unique electronic circuits. Create sound machines, robots, switches, dancing lights, and more. Drop in for 5 minutes, or stay for the entire session.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History: Ohio Animal Adaptations
Online Event presented by East 131st Street Wednesday, April 05 | 4 pmAll living things require the same basic needs in order to survive, but each species has unique adaptations to help them. With the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, learn how local Ohio animals get their food in the wild and how they are adapted to our environment. By comparing many Museum specimens, students will be able to identify the characteristics that help each species eat without being eaten themselves.
Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
East 131st Street Wednesday, April 05 | 4:30 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level.
Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
East 131st Street Thursday, April 06 | 10:30 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 – 5 include songs, activities, and rhymes designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Autism Appreciation with Therapy Mini-Horses
East 131st Street Friday, April 07 | 4 pmIn honor of Autism Appreciation Month, the East 131st Branch will host therapy mini-horses. Interact with the ponies, read them a story, or just enjoy seeing live ponies inside the library! Animal-assisted intervention has documented therapeutic gains and can provide improved health and wellness for everyone.
Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
East 131st Street Friday, April 07 | 4:30 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level.
Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.Cleveland Museum of Natural History: Ohio Animal Adaptations
East 131st Street Saturday, April 08 | 11 amProgram Rescheduled to Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 4 – 5pm.
All living things require the same basic needs in order to survive, but each species has unique adaptations to help them. With the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, learn how local Ohio animals get their food in the wild and how they are adapted to our environment. By comparing many Museum specimens, students will be able to identify the characteristics that help each species eat without being eaten themselves.
Financial Literacy & Wealth Building Workshop Series
East 131st Street Saturday, April 08 | 1:30 pmThis series of three monthly economic empowerment workshops covers the basics of credit building, buying a car, and home ownership.
Open Mic Night
East 131st Street Tuesday, April 11 | 4:30 pmCelebrate National Poetry Month by sharing a favorite or original poem.
Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
East 131st Street Wednesday, April 12 | 4:30 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level.
Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
East 131st Street Thursday, April 13 | 10:30 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 – 5 include songs, activities, and rhymes designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.