Eastman

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 am

    Storytimes 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 pm

    A 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 am

    Storytimes 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 am

    Storytimes 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 am

    Storytimes 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 pm

    Enjoy festive sounds of the season played on a harp accompanied by a fiddler. 

  • Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)

    Eastman
    Tuesday, December 19 | 11 am

    Storytimes 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 pm

    A 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 am

    Storytimes 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 am

    Storytimes 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 am

    Storytimes 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.