4303 Pearl Road
Cleveland, OH 44109
Phone: 216-623-7067
Email: South.Brooklyn.Branch@cpl.org
Manager: Crystal Tancak
Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
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.
Events
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
South Brooklyn Monday, April 03 | 4 pmJoin us as the Hispanic UMADAOP highlights the important components of social emotional learning including fostering healthy relationships, effective communication, coping skills for stress and anger, and more!
Knit Together
South Brooklyn Tuesday, April 04 | 2 pmDo you enjoy knitting or are interested in learning? Join our weekly knitting group! No experience needed and all supplies are provided.
Ballet Basics (ages 5 – 10)
South Brooklyn Tuesday, April 04 | 5 pmBallet Basics for kids ages 5 – 10 is a fun, interactive introduction to dance. Learn the basics of ballet technique and explore the joy and artistry of ballet. Ballet also helps develop confidence and determination and improve endurance, flexibility and balance. No leotards or ballet shoes are required!
*A waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required for each child at each weekly session.,
April Craft
South Brooklyn Wednesday, April 05 | 4 pmSpringtime crafts for all. Make it here or take a kit with you and craft at home.
Gamers Guild
South Brooklyn Thursday, April 06 | 4 pmJoin fellow gamers for console and tapletop gaming.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
South Brooklyn Friday, April 07 | 11:30 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 – 5 include songs, activities, and rhymes designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Knit Together
South Brooklyn Tuesday, April 11 | 2 pmDo you enjoy knitting or are interested in learning? Join our weekly knitting group! No experience needed and all supplies are provided.
Ballet Basics (ages 5 – 10)
South Brooklyn Tuesday, April 11 | 5 pmBallet Basics for kids ages 5 – 10 is a fun, interactive introduction to dance. Learn the basics of ballet technique and explore the joy and artistry of ballet. Ballet also helps develop confidence and determination and improve endurance, flexibility and balance. No leotards or ballet shoes are required!
*A waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required for each child at each weekly session.,
National Poetry Month – Visual Poetry
South Brooklyn Wednesday, April 12 | 4 pmIn celebration of National Poetry Month, create visual poetry projects. Black Out Poetry on April 12th and a Collaborative Poetry Wall on April 26th.
Gamers Guild
South Brooklyn Thursday, April 13 | 4 pmJoin fellow gamers for console and tapletop gaming.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
South Brooklyn Friday, April 14 | 11:30 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 – 5 include songs, activities, and rhymes designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Knit Together
South Brooklyn Tuesday, April 18 | 2 pmDo you enjoy knitting or are interested in learning? Join our weekly knitting group! No experience needed and all supplies are provided.
Earth Day Trip
South Brooklyn Thursday, April 20 | 4 pmTake a virtual trip to some exciting places around the world!
Craft and Company
South Brooklyn Thursday, April 20 | 5 pmJoin us for a new craft each month along with the company of fellow crafters!
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
South Brooklyn Friday, April 21 | 11:30 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 – 5 include songs, activities, and rhymes designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.
Genealogy at CPL
South Brooklyn Saturday, April 22 | 11 amGenealogy is a hobby for some and an obsession for others. Researching family history creates opportunities for exciting historical discoveries and the preservation of family legacies. If you are not sure how to get started or where to look for information, this class will provide instruction on basic genealogy research methods and information resources available from the Cleveland Public Library and other local sources.
Knit Together
South Brooklyn Tuesday, April 25 | 2 pmDo you enjoy knitting or are interested in learning? Join our weekly knitting group! No experience needed and all supplies are provided.
National Poetry Month – Visual Poetry
South Brooklyn Wednesday, April 26 | 4 pmIn celebration of National Poetry Month, create visual poetry projects. Black Out Poetry on April 12th and a Collaborative Poetry Wall on April 26th.
Gamers Guild
South Brooklyn Thursday, April 27 | 4 pmJoin fellow gamers for console and tapletop gaming.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
South Brooklyn Friday, April 28 | 11:30 amStorytimes for preschoolers ages 3 – 5 include songs, activities, and rhymes designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.