16918 Harvard Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44128
Phone: 216-623-6990
Email: Harvard.Lee.Branch@cpl.org
Manager: Kristen Schmidt
Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
About
The Harvard-Lee Branch is conveniently located in the shopping plaza at the intersection of Harvard Avenue and Lee Road. While the library itself has limited parking, the adjacent plaza parking lot is free and available to patrons. Harvard-Lee offers free wifi and 24 public computers with Internet access. Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services are available for a fee.
History & Architecture
The first Harvard-Lee Branch opened in 1953 as a station in a leased space. The second location was in a newly built leased space in a shopping center. After Cleveland voters approved the 1975 operating levy, Harvard-Lee was one of eleven branch construction and remodeling projects initiated by the Library.
The current Harvard-Lee Branch was dedicated in 1979. Clerestory windows maximize the interior wall space for shelving arrangements. Entry from Harvard Avenue provides direct access to the meeting room for community programs. Renovations in 2002 enclosed an outside courtyard to create a computer room. Recently, the branch has received a furniture upgrade, new paint, and new carpet.
Special Features
The Harvard-Lee Branch offers special annual programs, including a special Mother’s Day brunch, a college fair, a turkey dinner giveaway in collaboration with the London Bridge Foundation, and Patron Appreciation Day.
Events
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Harvard-Lee Wednesday, October 04 | 11 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 as they enter Kindergarten
First Wednesday Book Club
Online Event presented by Harvard-Lee Wednesday, October 04 | 4 pmLet’s gather the first Wednesday of every month to talk about what we’re reading: books, poems, how-to tips. All reading is welcome because ClevenadREADS. Join the conversation.
Banned Books Week Book Trailers
Online Event presented by Harvard-Lee Friday, October 06 | 3 pmBanned Books week is October 1-7, 2023: Pick your favorite banned book, create a trailer and join us for snacks while we watch a screening of all the completed book trailers.
Duct Tape Universe
Harvard-Lee Tuesday, October 10 | 3:30 pmCreate extraordinary objects from ordinary duct tape.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Take-and-Make Craft
Harvard-Lee Monday, October 16 | 10 amPick up a free take-and-make rain-stick craft (while supplies last.)
Let’s Have a Postcard Party!
Harvard-Lee Thursday, October 26 | 2 pmCleveland Reads goes well with Cleveland writing! Learn about CPL’s postcard collection, then design your own postcard and mail it to someone special.
Spooky Season Party
Online Event presented by Harvard-Lee Friday, October 27 | 3 pmShow off your Halloween costume, favorite cosplay, or just stop by for some spooky season tricks and treats.
Coloring Club Tuesdays
Online Event presented by Harvard-Lee Tuesday, October 31 | 3 pmSit and color while listening to a juvenile audio book. Coloring sheets and markers or crayons will be provided.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Harvard-Lee Wednesday, November 01 | 11 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 as they enter Kindergarten
First Wednesday Book Club
Online Event presented by Harvard-Lee Wednesday, November 01 | 4 pmLet’s gather the first Wednesday of every month to talk about what we’re reading: books, poems, how-to tips. All reading is welcome because ClevenadREADS. Join the conversation.