About
Sterling Branch is conveniently located in the vibrant Central neighborhood near the St. Vincent Charity Medical Center and Asia Plaza. Many patrons who work near this area pick up their reserves at this location. As a result, Sterling serves a diverse population of business professionals, local artists, Asian immigrants, and children, and its collection reflects this diverse range of patrons. Sterling offers free wifi and 17 public computers with Internet access. Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services are available for a fee.
History & Architecture
When Sterling opened in 1913, the Cleveland Public Library Annual Report described the branch’s architecture as a modification of the Dutch style. The building is red brick with stone trimmings, and it features a flat front with decorative brickwork that gives the 6,500-square-foot building a contrast of light and shade. The front entrance has a decorative door surround, the windows are outlined and paneled in brick, and the diaperwork pattern is repeated in panels of brick on all sides.
The building was designed to be as fireproof as possible with concrete walls, floors, and stairways. Two club rooms were located on the second floor. A large club room that seated 150 people was designated for committee or neighborhood meetings and for the children’s story hour. This branch received updates in 1985.
Special Features
- In partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Sterling offers the Kids Café and the Summer Lunch Program to provide youth with free meals.
- America Reads tutors are available at Sterling Branch.
- Sterling staff coordinate outreach with preschools, elementary schools, and high schools within the branch’s service area.
Events and Exhibitions
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Thursday, October 3 | 11 am
0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate!
Sterling
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 216-623-7074.
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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Thursday, October 3 | 4 pm
Thursday Crafternoons
Sterling
Relax afterschool with seasonal and holiday-themed crafts.
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Saturday, October 5 | 1:30 pm
Intro to Bucket Drumming
Sterling
Learn basic rhythmic patterns and notation. Session includes lesson and practice time.
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Saturday, October 5 | 4 pm
Video Game Day
Sterling
Casual gaming on multiple consoles
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Monday, October 7 | 10:30 am
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Sterling
Storytimes 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.
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Monday, October 7 | 11 am
My Digital Life: Internet Basics
Sterling
TechCentral approved. Descriptions currently being updated.
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Monday, October 7 | 4:30 pm
How To Make It
Sterling
Learn how to make a snow storm in a jar and other fun science and construction activities.
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Wednesday, October 9 | 4:15 pm
Therapeutic Art for Kids & Teens
Sterling
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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Thursday, October 10 | 4 pm
Thursday Crafternoons
Sterling
Relax afterschool with seasonal and holiday-themed crafts.
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Saturday, October 12 | 11 am
Word Workshops I
Sterling
Become proficient in the everyday, academic, and work-related use of Microsoft Word.
Word Workshops – First Workshop
Become acquainted with the Word Interface; select and format the appearance of text.
Word Workshops – Second Workshop
Change the alignment of paragraphs of text; apply bullets or numbering to lists.
Word Workshops – Third Workshop
Refine tables and graphics.
Word Workshops – Fourth Workshop
Add headers, footers, and page numbers to a document; learn a variety of keyboard shortcuts that will save you time and energy when creating a Word document.
Word Workshops – Supplemental Workshop
An overview of more advanced Word skills, including: source citation; foot– and endnotes; and text styles.
Notes:
It is not necessary to attend the Workshops in order.
TechCentral will present the Supplemental Workshop if there is a fifth week in the month. You may request that Supplemental Workshop’s instructional material via one of the contact methods below.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact TechCentral at (216) 623-2980, Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM; or by email at tech.central@cpl.org.
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Saturday, October 12 | 4:30 pm
STEAM Exploration
Sterling
Learn basic engineering principles and art techniques while building games and making art.
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Monday, October 14 | 10:30 am
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Sterling
Storytimes 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.
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Wednesday, October 16 | 4:15 pm
Therapeutic Art for Kids & Teens
Sterling
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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Thursday, October 17 | 11 am
0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate!
Sterling
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 216-623-7074.
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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Thursday, October 17 | 4 pm
Thursday Crafternoons
Sterling
Relax afterschool with seasonal and holiday-themed crafts.
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Saturday, October 19 | 11 am
Word Workshops II
Sterling
Become proficient in the everyday, academic, and work-related use of Microsoft Word.
Word Workshops – First Workshop
Become acquainted with the Word Interface; select and format the appearance of text.
Word Workshops – Second Workshop
Change the alignment of paragraphs of text; apply bullets or numbering to lists.
Word Workshops – Third Workshop
Refine tables and graphics.
Word Workshops – Fourth Workshop
Add headers, footers, and page numbers to a document; learn a variety of keyboard shortcuts that will save you time and energy when creating a Word document.
Word Workshops – Supplemental Workshop
An overview of more advanced Word skills, including: source citation; foot– and endnotes; and text styles.
Notes:
It is not necessary to attend the Workshops in order.
TechCentral will present the Supplemental Workshop if there is a fifth week in the month. You may request that Supplemental Workshop’s instructional material via one of the contact methods below.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact TechCentral at (216) 623-2980, Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM; or by email at tech.central@cpl.org.
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Saturday, October 19 | 1:30 pm
Intro to Bucket Drumming
Sterling
Learn basic rhythmic patterns and notation. Session includes lesson and practice time.
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Saturday, October 19 | 4 pm
Video Game Day
Sterling
Casual gaming on multiple consoles
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Monday, October 21 | 10:30 am
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Sterling
Storytimes 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.
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Monday, October 21 | 11 am
My Digital Life: Computer Basics
Sterling
TechCentral approved. Descriptions currently being updated.