Changes to Parking
During construction, patrons can park at Blessed Trinity parking lot, 14040 Puritas Ave, Cleveland, OH 44135, which also includes Birchwood School and Nature’s Way Day Care Center.
Contact
4421 West 140th Street
Cleveland, OH 44135
Phone: 216-623-7053
Email: Rockport.Branch@cpl.org
Manager: Luigi Russo
Campus Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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. 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
Game Night
Rockport Tuesday, October 03 | 4:30 pmLet the games begin! The first Tuesday of every month, get ready to party at the library with games like Pictionary, Apples to Apples and more!
Simple STEM!
Rockport Thursday, October 05 | 4:30 pmJoin us the first Thursday of the month for a simple STEM activity and build your STEM-abilities!
Rockport Chess Club
Rockport Monday, October 09 | 4:30 pmLearn the basics of chess and challenge someone to a game to enhance your skills! We meet every other Monday.
My Digital Life: Mouse and Keyboard
Rockport Thursday, October 12 | 3:30 pmYou do not need to be the best at using the keyboard to use a computer; there are several things that you should know how to do to make it easier. Join our class as our virtual student learns the basics of using a keyboard and mouse to use her computer along with you.
My Digital Life: Computer Basics
Rockport Thursday, October 19 | 3:30 pmComputers can seem complicated but learning the basic terminology can help. Join our class as our virtual student learns what makes a computer special and why it is important to know how to use them.
Career Pathways for Teens – The Art of Entrepreneurship
Rockport Thursday, October 19 | 4:30 pmYouth ages 15*-18 will design and create their own jewelry, t-shirts, and prints in the Best Buy Teen Tech Center using industry-grade technologies including 3D printers, laser-cutter engravers, Canon DSLR cameras, and Adobe Creative Suite. Participants will also develop a business model and marketing plan for their creative works.
This 4-week program is the first learning cycle of the Best Buy Teen Tech Center Career Pathways Program. Teens enrolling in this program are expected to participate in at least one additional learning cycle during the 2023-2024 school year. Each learning cycle will include a stipend for youth who successfully complete the curriculum. Opportunities for paid summer internships are available to those who complete at least two cycles.
*Participants must turn 16 by the start of summer internships or July 1, 2024.
Rockport Chess Club
Rockport Monday, October 23 | 4:30 pmLearn the basics of chess and challenge someone to a game to enhance your skills! We meet every other Monday.
My Digital Life: Windows Basics
Rockport Thursday, October 26 | 3:30 pmMicrosoft Windows is one of the most popular operating systems. Join our class as our virtual student learns the ins and outs of working with Windows 10 to accomplish the most common tasks using the computer.
Career Pathways for Teens – The Art of Entrepreneurship
Rockport Thursday, October 26 | 4:30 pmYouth ages 15*-18 will design and create their own jewelry, t-shirts, and prints in the Best Buy Teen Tech Center using industry-grade technologies including 3D printers, laser-cutter engravers, Canon DSLR cameras, and Adobe Creative Suite. Participants will also develop a business model and marketing plan for their creative works.
This 4-week program is the first learning cycle of the Best Buy Teen Tech Center Career Pathways Program. Teens enrolling in this program are expected to participate in at least one additional learning cycle during the 2023-2024 school year. Each learning cycle will include a stipend for youth who successfully complete the curriculum. Opportunities for paid summer internships are available to those who complete at least two cycles.
*Participants must turn 16 by the start of summer internships or July 1, 2024.
Film Fest Friday
Rockport Friday, October 27 | 3 pmThey say the book is always better than the movie. How true is it? Let's test this theory. See if you can read these novels before we watch the film in the library:
October- Secret Window (Based on the short story by Stephen King)
November- Hidden Figures (based on the Novel by Margot Lee Shetterly)
Halloween Party
Rockport Monday, October 30 | 4:30 pmIt's the most spooktacular time of the year! Wear your costume and join us for an epic Halloween Bash!