About
South Brooklyn offers free wifi and public computers with Internet access. Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services are available for a fee. Parking is free.
History & Architecture
Originally located on the corner of Pearl and Devonshire, the first site for the South Brooklyn Branch was built with Carnegie funds and belonged to the independent South Brooklyn Village. When the village annexed to Cleveland, the building was turned over to the Cleveland Library Board. In 1936, a former bank building was bought, remodeled, and expanded to house the branch.
In 1979, Cleveland Public Library opened a new 10,200-square-foot building designed by Fred Toguchi Associates. The architect used the natural contours of the site to define the interior areas with gradual floor level variations. The interior areas were designed to be intimate in scale and lit by skylights. Exposed, painted mechanical ductwork was considered a modern design element.
Special Features
- A 1980 sculpture by Carl Floyd, which consists of two sandstone arcs standing approximately ten feet tall, is located on the north side of the building on the corner of Pearl and State Roads.
- South Brooklyn offers a Kids Café in partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to provide free meals for children.
- Mural: “Out of Reach” by Amber Ford
Events and Exhibitions
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Thursday, October 3 | 4 pm
Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming
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Join us for a game of Monopoly, Dungeons and Dragons, and many more tabletop games.
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Saturday, October 5 | 12 am
South Brooklyn Book Sale
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Gently used books, DVDs, BluRays, and CDs for adults, kids and teens at prices that will make everyone smile. Proceeds benefit The Cleveland Public Library Foundation whick helps to support and expand collections, services and programs at the Cleveland Public Library. -
Monday, October 7 | 4:30 pm
Therapeutic Art for Kids & Teens
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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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Tuesday, October 8 | 4 pm
Halloween Pumpkin Painting
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Come enjoy the fall season by decorating and painting your own mini pumpkin.
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Tuesday, October 8 | 4:30 pm
Open Mic
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Share your talents with us at Open Mic! Presenters will have up to 5-minutes to share their poems, stories, etc. Sign up on a first come first served basis beginning at 4:15 p.m.
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Wednesday, October 9 | 11 am
My Digital Life: Internet Basics
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TechCentral approved. Descriptions currently being updated.
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Wednesday, October 9 | 4 pm
A Teen's Introduction to Art Appreciation
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Learn a brief history of the lives and works of famous artists, then create a masterpiece of your own using their styles.
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Thursday, October 10 | 5 pm
Spill the Tea Book Discussions
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Adult Group Book Discussions. Group will vote each month on book genre and topic.
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Friday, October 11 | 3:30 pm
Family Movie Night
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Enjoy a family friendly movie.
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Saturday, October 12 | 12 am
Family Friendly Craft
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Bring your family and friends and enjoy a fun craft.
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Monday, October 14 | 4:30 pm
Therapeutic Art for Kids & Teens
South Brooklyn
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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Tuesday, October 15 | 4 pm
Tie Dye T-Shirts
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Explore your creative side and make your own tie dyed t-shirts. (Supplies provided while they last).
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Wednesday, October 16 | 3:30 pm
Makerlabs: Friendship Bracelets
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Learn a simple weaving technique to make a unique and colorful friendship bracelet to give to your BFF.
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Thursday, October 17 | 4 pm
Gamers Guild: Video Game Day
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Casual gaming on multiple consoles.
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Saturday, October 19 | 11 am
Family Crafty and Cozy
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Fall and Winter crafts for families on Saturdays.
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Monday, October 21 | 4:30 pm
Therapeutic Art for Kids & Teens
South Brooklyn
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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Tuesday, October 22 | 4 pm
Halloween Beading Fun
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Create a beaded ghost for the spooky season.
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Saturday, October 26 | 4 pm
Family Fun Saturday- Top Spin Competition
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Learn about forces, friction and gravity while competing for the most revolutions on Top Spin Saturday!
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Monday, October 28 | 4:30 pm
Therapeutic Art for Kids & Teens
South Brooklyn
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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Saturday, November 2 | 12 am
South Brooklyn Book Sale
South Brooklyn
Gently used books, DVDs, BluRays, and CDs for adults, kids and teens at prices that will make everyone smile. Proceeds benefit The Cleveland Public Library Foundation whick helps to support and expand collections, services and programs at the Cleveland Public Library.