Contact
6530 Lexington Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103
Phone: 216-623-6997
Email: Hough.Branch@cpl.org
Manager: Marcie Williams
Campus Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
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 current building was constructed in 1984 and houses 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
FamilySpace
Hough Tuesday, March 28 | 10 amFamilies 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.
Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
Hough Tuesday, March 28 | 4:15 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level.
Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.FamilySpace
Hough Wednesday, March 29 | 10 amFamilies 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.
Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
Hough Thursday, March 30 | 4:15 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level.
Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
Hough Tuesday, April 04 | 4:15 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level.
Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.Young Scholars’ Academy: Beginner Program
Hough Wednesday, April 05 | 10:30 amThe Beginner Academy is for scholars ages 3 – 4 (not entering Kindergarten in the Fall 2023) and their parent or other caring adult. The scholar must be 3 years old by the start of the academy.
Together, enjoy a literacy based program which is engaging for scholars while providing parents with researched based tips. Then, continue to explore learning through activities including unstructured play. Take home materials and books provided to extend learning into the home!
Space is limited. cpl.org/kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness/ Questions? Call 216-623-7114
My Digital Life: Mouse and Keyboard Fundamentals
Hough Thursday, April 06 | 3:30 pmMouse and Keyboard: You do not need to be the best at using the keyboard to use a computer, but there are a couple of things that you should to know how to do to make it easier. This module offers hands-on practice so you can feel more comfortable using a mouse and the keyboard.
Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
Hough Thursday, April 06 | 4:15 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level.
Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
Hough Tuesday, April 11 | 4:15 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level.
Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.My Digital Life: Computer Basics
Hough Thursday, April 13 | 3:30 pmComputers can seem complicated, but learning some basic terms and ideas can help a lot. This module will introduce you to the words that we use when talking about computers. We will also learn the idea behind how a computer works, and how parts of a computer connect together to make the computer a very useful tool.
Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
Hough Thursday, April 13 | 4:15 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level.
Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.Duct Tape Universe
Hough Saturday, April 15 | 1 pmCreate extraordinary objects from ordinary duct tape.
Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
Hough Tuesday, April 18 | 4:15 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level.
Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.My Digital Life: Windows Basics
Hough Thursday, April 20 | 3:30 pmMicrosoft Windows is one of the most popular operating systems. In this module you will explore what exactly an operating system is, and how it helps you interact with the computer. You will also get to try many of the programs that you find on the computer and discover how they can make daily tasks easier.
Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
Hough Thursday, April 20 | 4:15 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level.
Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.