
Contact
7201 Kinsman Road
Suite #101
Cleveland, OH 44104
Phone: 216-623-6976
Email: Garden.Valley.Branch@cpl.org
Manager: Maria Estrella
Campus Hours
Monday – Saturday:
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
About
At 3,517 square feet, Garden Valley is one of Cleveland Public Library’s smallest branches. Garden Valley offers free wifi and public computers with Internet access. Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services are available for a fee. A meeting room that seats up to 50 is available for reservations; please visit the branch for more information. Free parking is available throughout the Bridgeport Place Plaza.
History & Architecture
Garden Valley more than makes up for its small size through a focus on convenience and innovation. The branch first opened in 1969 in an apartment building as part of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority. In 1973, the branch moved to the Community Services Building.
The current facility opened in 2008. Today, this branch serves a large number of children in the surrounding community.
Special Features
During the school year, Garden Valley offers a Kids Café, a partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to provide free bagged lunches for children. The branch also provides meals to youth in the summer as part of the Summer Lunch Program.
Events
Mystery Lab
Garden Valley Thursday, October 05 | 3:30 pmBased on an immersive story, Mystery Lab is like an "escape room in a box!" Using clues and gear such as invisible ink, decoders, and UV flashlights, patrons unlock a series of boxes to solve a unique mystery. A great game for groups and individuals, Mystery Lab engages patrons in creative, problem-solving fun.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Garden Valley Friday, October 06 | 10:30 amStory times 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 in kindergarten and beyond.
STEM Robotics for Beginners
Garden Valley Monday, October 09 | 4 pmVisit once a month to learn block-based coding and use it to control a mini robot. Then, show off your skills in a friendly challenge.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Garden Valley Friday, October 13 | 10:30 amStory times 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 in kindergarten and beyond.
Let the Chess Games Live On
Garden Valley Friday, October 13 | 3 pmOur intergenerational chess series continues: learn the rudiments of the game, play some matches with experienced players to improve and expand your skills, and take the opportunity to be coached by professional chess players.
Create with Paint
Garden Valley Wednesday, October 18 | 4 pmLet's paint together! Attendees will learn about realistic, abstract, and stylized art techniques and have the opportunity to express themselves artistically in any style they choose. Different books showcasing painting examples will be displayed for ideas. Your artwork will be yours to take home, or you could leave it at the Garden Valley Branch to be displayed in the Children's Area. All supplies are included. While aprons will be available, we recommend wearing clothing that will not be a problem if paint splatters it.
Crossword Fall Series
Garden Valley Thursday, October 19 | 3 pmThrough hints and answers, young group participants will assist one another in completing the fall challenge. The first group to complete their search wins a prize.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Garden Valley Friday, October 20 | 10:30 amStory times 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 in kindergarten and beyond.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Garden Valley Friday, October 27 | 10:30 amStory times 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 in kindergarten and beyond.