11602 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, 44111
Phone: 216-623-6955
Email: Eastman.Branch@cpl.org
Manager: Jamie Lauver
Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
About
The Eastman Branch is located in the Westown neighborhood on the west side of Cleveland, approximately ten minutes from downtown Cleveland. Eastman offers free wifi and public computers with Internet access. Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services are available; fees may apply.
History & Architecture
The Eastman Branch has been serving the community since 1947. Our current building opened its doors in 1980, was renovated in 2023, and is one of Cleveland Public Library’s busiest branches. While planning the 12,000-square-foot facility, architects Joseph Ceruti & Associates described their vision to “make a simple bold statement to contrast with the anonymous adjacent structures in the vicinity” of the Lorain and West 117th Street area. To accomplish this, they used predominately blank masonry walls and two sculptured entrances. Exterior and interior materials were selected to minimize maintenance. To provide sufficient daylight, the architects included an atrium as a focal point with clerestory lighting; the reading and reference areas surround the atrium.
Ceruti & Associates believed that tax-supported institutions, especially the Library, “should lead the way in exposing the taxpayer to quality works of art.” Thus, Eastman Branch has several pieces of art, including works by Peter Paul Dubaniewicz and William McVey (Walrus).
Special Features
- Eastman serves a well-established and diverse community.
- The branch is located down the street from the Variety Village District and the Variety Theater, which opened in 1927.
Upcoming Events
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Eastman Tuesday, December 05 | 11 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Comfort & Calm Sensory Space
Eastman Wednesday, December 06 | 12 pmA calm and safe environment in the children’s area for young patrons to take a sensory break and to de-stress from an overloaded environment. Sensory space will be available every two weeks.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Eastman Thursday, December 07 | 11 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Eastman Tuesday, December 12 | 11 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Eastman Thursday, December 14 | 11 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Harpist & Fiddler Holiday Concert
Eastman Friday, December 15 | 3:30 pmEnjoy festive sounds of the season played on a harp accompanied by a fiddler.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Eastman Tuesday, December 19 | 11 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Comfort & Calm Sensory Space
Eastman Wednesday, December 20 | 12 pmA calm and safe environment in the children’s area for young patrons to take a sensory break and to de-stress from an overloaded environment. Sensory space will be available every two weeks.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Eastman Thursday, December 21 | 11 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Eastman Tuesday, December 26 | 11 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Eastman Thursday, December 28 | 11 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.