2200 East 30th Street
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216-623-7074
Email: Sterling.Branch@cpl.org
Manager: Monica Rudzinski
Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
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
Back to School Memory Book
Sterling Tuesday, September 26 | 4:30 pmChildren and teens will collect pictures, drawings and essays from past school years to create a memory book.
Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (birth to 18 months)
Sterling Wednesday, September 27 | 10:30 amLap-sit storytime for babies from birth through 18 months offers stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other fun activities that build pre-literacy skills, enhance parent-child bonding, and begin providing social skills for little ones.
Wee Read and Play Storytime
Sterling Wednesday, September 27 | 11 amContinue to develop your toddler’s language and social skills: toddlers from 18 months to 3 years of age and their favorite adult are invited for stories, active songs, rhymes and time for play.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Sterling Wednesday, September 27 | 11:30 amStorytimes 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.
Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
Sterling Wednesday, September 27 | 4:45 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art. These workshops are for you…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level. Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.
MakerKits: Construction
Sterling Thursday, September 28 | 4:30 pmDo you like tinkering, constructing, and making things? Build towering structures and unique objects with LEGO® Bricks and K'NEX® Building sets. Drop in for 5 minutes or build the entire session.
Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
Sterling Friday, September 29 | 4:45 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art. These workshops are for you…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level. Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.
Drumming Workshop
Sterling Saturday, September 30 | 2 pmYouth ages 6-12 will learn the basics of African drumming and ensemble performance practices.
Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (birth to 18 months)
Sterling Wednesday, October 04 | 10:30 amLap-sit storytime for babies from birth through 18 months offers stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other fun activities that build pre-literacy skills, enhance parent-child bonding, and begin providing social skills for little ones.
Wee Read and Play Storytime
Sterling Wednesday, October 04 | 11 amContinue to develop your toddler’s language and social skills: toddlers from 18 months to 3 years of age and their favorite adult are invited for stories, active songs, rhymes and time for play.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Sterling Wednesday, October 04 | 11:30 amStorytimes 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.
Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
Sterling Wednesday, October 04 | 4:45 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art. These workshops are for you…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level. Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.
Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
Sterling Friday, October 06 | 4:45 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art. These workshops are for you…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level. Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.
Drumming Workshop
Sterling Saturday, October 07 | 2 pmYouth ages 6-12 will learn the basics of African drumming and ensemble performance practices.
Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (birth to 18 months)
Sterling Wednesday, October 11 | 10:30 amLap-sit storytime for babies from birth through 18 months offers stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other fun activities that build pre-literacy skills, enhance parent-child bonding, and begin providing social skills for little ones.
Wee Read and Play Storytime
Sterling Wednesday, October 11 | 11 amContinue to develop your toddler’s language and social skills: toddlers from 18 months to 3 years of age and their favorite adult are invited for stories, active songs, rhymes and time for play.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Sterling Wednesday, October 11 | 11:30 amStorytimes 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.
Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
Sterling Wednesday, October 11 | 4:45 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art. These workshops are for you…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level. Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.
Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
Sterling Friday, October 13 | 4:45 pmLet your voice be heard! Tell your story through art. These workshops are for you…whether you're a beginner or ready to take your art to the next level. Free workshops for kids, offered in partnership with the Art Therapy Studio.
Drumming Workshop
Sterling Saturday, October 14 | 2 pmYouth ages 6-12 will learn the basics of African drumming and ensemble performance practices.