About
The Hough Branch is a busy neighborhood library with three schools in its immediate service area. The patron population is diverse, and both its youth and adult collections reflect the needs and tastes of the community. Hough offers free wifi and public computers with Internet access. Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services are available for a fee.
History & Architecture
The first Hough building, which opened in 1907, was inspired by Christopher Wren’s Orangery at Kensington Palace in England. In developing the design for the original Hough Branch, the architects used the arched entrance, window openings, and decorative brickwork to pay homage to the Romanesque and Gothic Revival churches, houses, and apartment buildings of the neighboring area. After extensive renovation, the branch reopened in 1966 as Treasure House.
Hough Branch’s second building was constructed in 1984 and housed 11,800 square feet of materials and services. The building is designed as a group of three octagons, with the exterior of the building appearing as a range of pointed “hats.” Inside, one of the “hats” tops the children’s story-telling area, another the main part of the library, and the third is the community room. The building’s clerestory windows admit generous amounts of natural light.
Special Features
- League Park, the Cleveland Guardians’ original ballpark, is located nearby.
- During the school year, Hough offers America Reads tutors as well as the Kids Café, a partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to provide free bagged lunches for children.
- Hough Branch actively collaborates with neighborhood agencies to maintain excellent service for its patron base.
Events and Exhibitions
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Wednesday, October 9 | 4:15 pm
Chess Club
Hough
Enhance your strategic skills or learn the basics of chess in a welcoming environment.
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Thursday, October 10 | 3 pm
FamilySpace
Hough
Families with children ages 0 to 5 are invited to play, learn, and grow together at the library! FamilySpace is a special play area with dedicated staff, connecting you to resources in the community.
Ask about how you can join the Family Advisory Committee for FamilySpace at the Hough Branch! Share your ideas about FamilySpace programs/services and develop leadership skills.
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Thursday, October 10 | 4:15 pm
Therapeutic Art for Kids & Teens
Hough
The creative process and making art helps you explore feelings, deal with emotions, foster self-awareness, manage behavior, develop social skills, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem.
Certified art therapists from Art Therapy Studio bring the power of art to your neighborhood library in this series of free, weekly art sessions.
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Friday, October 11 | 4:15 pm
Video Game Hour
Hough
Join us for our weekly Video Game Hour!
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Saturday, October 12 | 10:30 am
Write Now! Nonfiction Writing Workshops with Literary Cleveland
Hough
Do you dream of writing nonfiction but don't know how to get started? Want to hone your craft and improve your skills? Need to reignite your creative spark? Looking for a supportive community of like-minded writers along with guidance from an experienced instructor? These FREE workshops offered by Literary Cleveland are for you and for anyone interested in writing nonfiction…any genre, any length, and any level of experience (or none!)
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Monday, October 14 | 3 pm
FamilySpace
Hough
Families with children ages 0 to 5 are invited to play, learn and grow together at the library! FamilySpace is a special play area with dedicated staff, connecting you to resources in the community.
Ask about how you can join the Family Advisory Committee for FamilySpace at the Hough Branch! Share your ideas about FamilySpace programs, services and develop leadership skills. For more information call: (216)- 623-6997.
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Tuesday, October 15 | 10 am
FamilySpace
Online Event presented by Hough
Families with children ages 0 to 5 are invited to play, learn and grow together at the library! FamilySpace is a special play area with dedicated staff, connecting you to resources in the community.
Ask about how you can join the Family Advisory Committee for FamilySpace at the Hough Branch! Share your ideas about FamilySpace programs, services and develop leadership skills. For more information call: (216) 623-6997.
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Tuesday, October 15 | 11 am
My Digital Life: Internet Basics
Hough
Techcentral approved. Descirptions being updated
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Wednesday, October 16 | 4:15 pm
Craft Wednesday
Hough
Make beautiful handmade crafts: explore a variety of projects suitable for all ages and let your imagination soar.
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Thursday, October 17 | 3 pm
FamilySpace
Hough
Families with children ages 0 to 5 are invited to play, learn, and grow together at the library! FamilySpace is a special play area with dedicated staff, connecting you to resources in the community.
Ask about how you can join the Family Advisory Committee for FamilySpace at the Hough Branch! Share your ideas about FamilySpace programs/services and develop leadership skills.
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Thursday, October 17 | 4:15 pm
Therapeutic Art for Kids & Teens
Hough
The creative process and making art helps you explore feelings, deal with emotions, foster self-awareness, manage behavior, develop social skills, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem.
Certified art therapists from Art Therapy Studio bring the power of art to your neighborhood library in this series of free, weekly art sessions.
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Friday, October 18 | 4:15 pm
Video Game Hour
Hough
Join us for our weekly Video Game Hour!
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Saturday, October 19 | 10 am
Legal Aid at the Library
Hough
Have a legal question? Need to chat with an attorney about a problem related to money, housing, family, employment or other issues? Stop by a Legal Aid Brief Advice and Referral Clinic. Please bring all relevant paperwork with you.
All clinics are first come, first served free advice and referral events for people with low-income who have civil legal issues.
Attorneys are available for brief advice and referral only. Advice clinic attorneys do NOT represent you. If you need legal representation you may be referred to The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland or another service provider.
Need help now? Legal Aid is open 24/7 online, taking intake applications at lasclev.org/contact. Questions? Call 1-888-817-3777 or visit lasclev.org.
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Monday, October 21 | 3 pm
FamilySpace
Hough
Families with children ages 0 to 5 are invited to play, learn and grow together at the library! FamilySpace is a special play area with dedicated staff, connecting you to resources in the community.
Ask about how you can join the Family Advisory Committee for FamilySpace at the Hough Branch! Share your ideas about FamilySpace programs, services and develop leadership skills. For more information call: (216)- 623-6997.
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Monday, October 21 | 4:15 pm
Family Game Night
Hough
Enjoy a range of classic board games and bask in the warmth of togetherness.
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Tuesday, October 22 | 10 am
FamilySpace
Online Event presented by Hough
Families with children ages 0 to 5 are invited to play, learn and grow together at the library! FamilySpace is a special play area with dedicated staff, connecting you to resources in the community.
Ask about how you can join the Family Advisory Committee for FamilySpace at the Hough Branch! Share your ideas about FamilySpace programs, services and develop leadership skills. For more information call: (216) 623-6997.
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Tuesday, October 22 | 11 am
My Digital Life: CPL & My Device
Hough
TechCentral Approved. Descriptions being updated
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Tuesday, October 22 | 4 pm
Learning through Play
Online Event presented by Hough
Family Connections and Bright Beginnings will present on developmentally appropriate play.
- Discover techniques to engage children during play
- Explore how playtime contributes to different areas of development, including cognitive, social, and emotional skills
There will be food & giveaways!
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Tuesday, October 22 | 4:15 pm
Video Game Hour
Hough
Join us for our weekly Video Game Hour!
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Wednesday, October 23 | 4:15 pm
Chess Club
Hough
Enhance your strategic skills or learn the basics of chess in a welcoming environment.