4421 West 140th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
Phone: 216-623-7053
Email: Rockport.Branch@cpl.org
Manager: Forrest Lykins
Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: CLOSED
About
Rockport Branch serves the Bellaire-Puritas area of the west side of Cleveland and is one of the busiest branches in the Cleveland Public Library system. This branch offers free wifi and public computers with Internet access. Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services are available for a fee. A meeting room is available and may be reserved; please contact the branch for details. Free parking is available.
History & Architecture
Rockport opened in 1964 and features 9,200 square feet. The building was designed by the architects Hargett-Hoag Associates. The branch is composed of brick and stone with a steel structure. A large picture window dominates the front façade.
Best Buy Teen Tech Center
The Rockport Branch is the site of the Best Buy Teen Tech Center, an interactive, state-of-the-art learning center for teenagers. Cleveland Public Library was awarded a grant for this special project in 2017, and the Teen Tech Center opened in fall 2018. This new center complements the Library’s ongoing work with digital literacy, hands-on learning, STEM education, and civic engagement.
Events
FREE After School Tutoring and Homework Help
Rockport Tuesday, September 27 | 4 pmFREE after school tutoring and homework help for students in grades K – 12. Monday – Thursday, 4 – 6pm at 14 branch locations: Addison, East 131st St., Fleet, Garden Valley, Glenville, Harvard-Lee, Hough, Langston Hughes, Memorial-Nottingham, Mt. Pleasant, Rice, Rockport, South Brooklyn, South.
No registration or appointments are needed.Youth Art Classes
Rockport Tuesday, September 27 | 4:30 pmShow off your creative side! Learn about different art styles and techniques and make your own art in this five-week art program presented by Art House, Inc.
FREE After School Tutoring and Homework Help
Rockport Wednesday, September 28 | 4 pmFREE after school tutoring and homework help for students in grades K – 12. Monday – Thursday, 4 – 6pm at 14 branch locations: Addison, East 131st St., Fleet, Garden Valley, Glenville, Harvard-Lee, Hough, Langston Hughes, Memorial-Nottingham, Mt. Pleasant, Rice, Rockport, South Brooklyn, South.
No registration or appointments are needed.FREE After School Tutoring and Homework Help
Rockport Thursday, September 29 | 4 pmFREE after school tutoring and homework help for students in grades K – 12. Monday – Thursday, 4 – 6pm at 14 branch locations: Addison, East 131st St., Fleet, Garden Valley, Glenville, Harvard-Lee, Hough, Langston Hughes, Memorial-Nottingham, Mt. Pleasant, Rice, Rockport, South Brooklyn, South.
No registration or appointments are needed.Simple STEM
Rockport Thursday, September 29 | 4:30 pmJoin us each Thursday for a simple STEM activity and build your STEMabilities!
FREE After School Tutoring and Homework Help
Rockport Monday, October 03 | 4 pmFREE after school tutoring and homework help for students in grades K – 12. Monday – Thursday, 4 – 6pm at 14 branch locations: Addison, East 131st St., Fleet, Garden Valley, Glenville, Harvard-Lee, Hough, Langston Hughes, Memorial-Nottingham, Mt. Pleasant, Rice, Rockport, South Brooklyn, South.
No registration or appointments are needed.FREE After School Tutoring and Homework Help
Rockport Tuesday, October 04 | 4 pmFREE after school tutoring and homework help for students in grades K – 12. Monday – Thursday, 4 – 6pm at 14 branch locations: Addison, East 131st St., Fleet, Garden Valley, Glenville, Harvard-Lee, Hough, Langston Hughes, Memorial-Nottingham, Mt. Pleasant, Rice, Rockport, South Brooklyn, South.
No registration or appointments are needed.Youth Art Classes
Rockport Tuesday, October 04 | 4:30 pmShow off your creative side! Learn about different art styles and techniques and make your own art in this five-week art program presented by Art House, Inc.
FREE After School Tutoring and Homework Help
Rockport Wednesday, October 05 | 4 pmFREE after school tutoring and homework help for students in grades K – 12. Monday – Thursday, 4 – 6pm at 14 branch locations: Addison, East 131st St., Fleet, Garden Valley, Glenville, Harvard-Lee, Hough, Langston Hughes, Memorial-Nottingham, Mt. Pleasant, Rice, Rockport, South Brooklyn, South.
No registration or appointments are needed.Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Rockport Thursday, October 06 | 11:30 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 as they enter Kindergarten.
FREE After School Tutoring and Homework Help
Rockport Thursday, October 06 | 4 pmFREE after school tutoring and homework help for students in grades K – 12. Monday – Thursday, 4 – 6pm at 14 branch locations: Addison, East 131st St., Fleet, Garden Valley, Glenville, Harvard-Lee, Hough, Langston Hughes, Memorial-Nottingham, Mt. Pleasant, Rice, Rockport, South Brooklyn, South.
No registration or appointments are needed.Simple STEM
Rockport Thursday, October 06 | 4:30 pmJoin us each Thursday for a simple STEM activity and build your STEMabilities!
FREE After School Tutoring and Homework Help
Rockport Monday, October 10 | 4 pmFREE after school tutoring and homework help for students in grades K – 12. Monday – Thursday, 4 – 6pm at 14 branch locations: Addison, East 131st St., Fleet, Garden Valley, Glenville, Harvard-Lee, Hough, Langston Hughes, Memorial-Nottingham, Mt. Pleasant, Rice, Rockport, South Brooklyn, South.
No registration or appointments are needed.FREE After School Tutoring and Homework Help
Rockport Tuesday, October 11 | 4 pmFREE after school tutoring and homework help for students in grades K – 12. Monday – Thursday, 4 – 6pm at 14 branch locations: Addison, East 131st St., Fleet, Garden Valley, Glenville, Harvard-Lee, Hough, Langston Hughes, Memorial-Nottingham, Mt. Pleasant, Rice, Rockport, South Brooklyn, South.
No registration or appointments are needed.Youth Art Classes
Rockport Tuesday, October 11 | 4:30 pmShow off your creative side! Learn about different art styles and techniques and make your own art in this five-week art program presented by Art House, Inc.
FREE After School Tutoring and Homework Help
Rockport Wednesday, October 12 | 4 pmFREE after school tutoring and homework help for students in grades K – 12. Monday – Thursday, 4 – 6pm at 14 branch locations: Addison, East 131st St., Fleet, Garden Valley, Glenville, Harvard-Lee, Hough, Langston Hughes, Memorial-Nottingham, Mt. Pleasant, Rice, Rockport, South Brooklyn, South.
No registration or appointments are needed.Teen Graphic Novel Book Club
Rockport Thursday, October 13 | 3:15 pmDo you love comics and graphic novels? Join us once a month as we discuss all things illustrated!
FREE After School Tutoring and Homework Help
Rockport Thursday, October 13 | 4 pmFREE after school tutoring and homework help for students in grades K – 12. Monday – Thursday, 4 – 6pm at 14 branch locations: Addison, East 131st St., Fleet, Garden Valley, Glenville, Harvard-Lee, Hough, Langston Hughes, Memorial-Nottingham, Mt. Pleasant, Rice, Rockport, South Brooklyn, South.
No registration or appointments are needed.Simple STEM
Rockport Thursday, October 13 | 4:30 pmJoin us each Thursday for a simple STEM activity and build your STEMabilities!
No-Pressure Book Club
Rockport Monday, October 17 | 1 pmJoin us to chat about any books you’ve read recently and hear about new titles that may become your next great read!