2200 East 30th Street
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216-623-7074
Email: Sterling.Branch@cpl.org
Manager: Monica Rudzinski
Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm
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. A meeting room with a capacity of 40 is available; please contact the branch for reservation information.
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
Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (ages 18 months – 3 years)
Sterling Wednesday, June 29 | 10:30 amThis lap-sit story time for babies 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.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Sterling Wednesday, June 29 | 11 amStory times 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.
Fourth of July Crafts
Sterling Friday, July 01 | 1 pmGet ready to celebrate the 4th of July by crafting some patriotic paper rockets.
Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (ages 18 months – 3 years)
Sterling Wednesday, July 06 | 10:30 amThis lap-sit story time for babies 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.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Sterling Wednesday, July 06 | 11 amStory times 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.
Game Day Fridays
Sterling Friday, July 08 | 1 pmFridays feature board games, card games, and computer games galore for teens, Bring your friends!
Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (ages 18 months – 3 years)
Sterling Wednesday, July 13 | 10:30 amThis lap-sit story time for babies 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.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Sterling Wednesday, July 13 | 11 amStory times 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.
Game Day Fridays
Sterling Friday, July 15 | 1 pmFridays feature board games, card games, and computer games galore for teens, Bring your friends!
Sand Art Stars
Sterling Monday, July 18 | 1 pmMake and take your own colorful sand art project.
Bouncing Babies & Books Storytime (ages 18 months – 3 years)
Sterling Wednesday, July 20 | 10:30 amThis lap-sit story time for babies 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.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
Sterling Wednesday, July 20 | 11 amStory times 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.
Game Day Fridays
Sterling Friday, July 22 | 1 pmFridays feature board games, card games, and computer games galore for teens, Bring your friends!
Pebble Pet Art
Sterling Monday, July 25 | 1 pmDesign and paint your own pebble pets.