About
Located in the Buckeye-Larchmere neighborhood near Shaker Square, Rice Branch is surrounded by an active arts community. Rice offers free wifi and public computers with Internet access. Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services are available for a fee. The library’s meeting rooms are often used for art displays and musical performances. Parking is free.
History & Architecture
Rice Branch was first established as a school library at Harvey Rice School and then a storefront on Buckeye Road. After becoming a library branch in 1927, a new building was constructed on East 116th Street. The current branch on Shaker Boulevard was built in 2010.
Inside, high ceilings and wood beams evoke sophistication and warmth. Outside, red brick pays homage to the original branch design while a curtain of tall glass reflects the images of the neighborhood.
Special Features
- The Learning Center at Rice Branch seats approximately 18 people in an environment ideal for educating. This space is equipped with a laptop, projector, and an interactive SmartBoard and can be reserved for open group meetings and small gatherings.
- The Learning Center offers Cleveland Metropolitan School District textbooks and a strong collection of educational books for the GED and TABE. Rice also has a large audio/video collection and a wide selection of popular magazines.
- Rice features a well-balanced collection for all ages, included a growing and dedicated teen/YA collection.
Events and Exhibitions
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Wednesday, March 20 | 11 am
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
Rice
Free tax preparation assistance offered by the Cuyahoga EITC Coalition by appointment. Visit refundohio.org or call 2-1-1 First Call for Help to schedule an appointment.
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Thursday, March 21 | 2:30 pm
March Art
Rice
Celebrate Youth Art Month and National Reading Month by creating your own collage book mark.
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Saturday, March 23 | 11 am
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
Rice
Free tax preparation assistance offered by the Cuyahoga EITC Coalition by appointment. Visit refundohio.org or call 2-1-1 First Call for Help to schedule an appointment.
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Saturday, March 23 | 4 pm
0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate!
Rice
Building your child’s brain is as simple as reading, singing, playing and talking! Join us as we read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing and talking! For children ages 0 to 3 (36 months) and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Giveaways! Questions? Call 216-623-7114. These programs are made possible by a generous grant from The Bruening Foundation.
Register and browse a complete listing of upcoming 0 to 3: Read to Me programs at cpl.org/readtome.
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Wednesday, March 27 | 11 am
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
Rice
Free tax preparation assistance offered by the Cuyahoga EITC Coalition by appointment. Visit refundohio.org or call 2-1-1 First Call for Help to schedule an appointment.
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Thursday, March 28 | 11 am
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
Rice
Free tax preparation assistance offered by the Cuyahoga EITC Coalition by appointment. Visit refundohio.org or call 2-1-1 First Call for Help to schedule an appointment.
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Saturday, March 30 | 11 am
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
Rice
Free tax preparation assistance offered by the Cuyahoga EITC Coalition by appointment. Visit refundohio.org or call 2-1-1 First Call for Help to schedule an appointment.
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Wednesday, April 3 | 11 am
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
Rice
Free tax preparation assistance offered by the Cuyahoga EITC Coalition by appointment. Visit refundohio.org or call 2-1-1 First Call for Help to schedule an appointment.
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Thursday, April 4 | 2:30 pm
Earth Day Planting
Rice
Choose and plant some seeds from the Cleveland Seed Library to grow at home and they should sprout by Earth Day.
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Saturday, April 6 | 11 am
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
Rice
Free tax preparation assistance offered by the Cuyahoga EITC Coalition by appointment. Visit refundohio.org or call 2-1-1 First Call for Help to schedule an appointment.
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Wednesday, April 10 | 11 am
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
Rice
Free tax preparation assistance offered by the Cuyahoga EITC Coalition by appointment. Visit refundohio.org or call 2-1-1 First Call for Help to schedule an appointment.
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Thursday, April 11 | 11 am
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
Rice
Free tax preparation assistance offered by the Cuyahoga EITC Coalition by appointment. Visit refundohio.org or call 2-1-1 First Call for Help to schedule an appointment.
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Saturday, April 13 | 11 am
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
Rice
Free tax preparation assistance offered by the Cuyahoga EITC Coalition by appointment. Visit refundohio.org or call 2-1-1 First Call for Help to schedule an appointment.
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Saturday, April 13 | 4 pm
0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate!
Rice
Building your child’s brain is as simple as reading, singing, playing and talking! Join us as we read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing and talking! For children ages 0 to 3 (36 months) and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Giveaways! Questions? Call 216-623-7114. These programs are made possible by a generous grant from The Bruening Foundation.
Register and browse a complete listing of upcoming 0 to 3: Read to Me programs at cpl.org/readtome.