Union

About

Union Branch offers free wifi and public computers with Internet access. Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services are available for a fee. The branch has a meeting room with a capacity of 50; please contact the branch for reservation information.

History & Architecture

Library services were first offered in this neighborhood at the Union Avenue Community Station’s storefront on Union Avenue in 1930. In 1938, Cleveland Public Library officially made Union a branch library, and the location primarily served children. A year later, the branch moved to another building located at 9319 Union Avenue.

Cleveland Public Library unveiled a new building for Union in 1982. The architects considered the aesthetic and residential tradition of the neighborhood in the design. The two entrances feature cupolas echoing church architecture, which admit patrons into the 9,100-square-foot facility.

Special Features

• As an Adaptive Technology Station, Union Branch serves visually and physically impaired patrons.
• Notable art at this branch includes: Cloud, Wind, Sea by Andrea Hahn, 1982 (acrylic art on canvas); Heart Plains by Jeff Fauser, 1982 (painting on aluminum plate); and Snow Fence by Gene Kangas (painted steel sculpture).
• Children and community volunteers work in the Summer Sprout Garden Project on the southern grounds of the Union Branch.

Events

• Young Scholars’ Academy: Transitional

  Union
  Thursday, September 28 | 4:30 pm

  Young Scholars' Academy: Transitional Program is for children ages 4 – 6 who are in Kindergarten in the fall of 2023 or will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2024 and their parent and/or other caring adult. Engaging, once-a-week lessons for children are based on the Ohio Department of Education Learning Standards and provide parents with research-based tips that supports learning opportunities at home. 

  This Fall will hold 10 weekly lessons. Register now by visiting the  Kindergarten Readiness Programs information page at  CPL.org/kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness  If you have questions or to register by phone please call the Education Office at 216-623-7114

• Interactive Story Workshop

  Union
  Thursday, October 05 | 4 pm
  Register for Interactive Story Workshop

  Scholars in our community will participate in a 6 week Interactive Story Workshop facilitated by FeltSmart Story Alive LLC. Scholars will learn a popular story, then recreate that story based on their interest, culture, community, and creativity. The 6th week scholars will perform their story in front of their family, friends, and community. 

• Young Scholars’ Academy: Transitional

  Union
  Thursday, October 05 | 4:30 pm

  Young Scholars' Academy: Transitional Program is for children ages 4 – 6 who are in Kindergarten in the fall of 2023 or will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2024 and their parent and/or other caring adult. Engaging, once-a-week lessons for children are based on the Ohio Department of Education Learning Standards and provide parents with research-based tips that supports learning opportunities at home. 

  This Fall will hold 10 weekly lessons. Register now by visiting the  Kindergarten Readiness Programs information page at  CPL.org/kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness  If you have questions or to register by phone please call the Education Office at 216-623-7114

• Young Scholars’ Academy: Transitional

  Union
  Thursday, October 12 | 4:30 pm

  Young Scholars' Academy: Transitional Program is for children ages 4 – 6 who are in Kindergarten in the fall of 2023 or will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2024 and their parent and/or other caring adult. Engaging, once-a-week lessons for children are based on the Ohio Department of Education Learning Standards and provide parents with research-based tips that supports learning opportunities at home. 

  This Fall will hold 10 weekly lessons. Register now by visiting the  Kindergarten Readiness Programs information page at  CPL.org/kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness  If you have questions or to register by phone please call the Education Office at 216-623-7114

• Kindergarten-Third Grade Literacy Informational

  Union
  Wednesday, October 18 | 4 pm

  Families and Community members: learn about the Ohio Third Grade Reading Guarantee and tips on what you can do at home, school, and the local library to ensure young scholars have the tools to be lifelong readers. 

• Interactive Story Workshop

  Union
  Thursday, October 19 | 4 pm
  Register for Interactive Story Workshop

  Scholars in our community will participate in a 6 week Interactive Story Workshop facilitated by FeltSmart Story Alive LLC. Scholars will learn a popular story, then recreate that story based on their interest, culture, community, and creativity. The 6th week scholars will perform their story in front of their family, friends, and community. 

• Young Scholars’ Academy: Transitional

  Union
  Thursday, October 19 | 4:30 pm

  Young Scholars' Academy: Transitional Program is for children ages 4 – 6 who are in Kindergarten in the fall of 2023 or will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2024 and their parent and/or other caring adult. Engaging, once-a-week lessons for children are based on the Ohio Department of Education Learning Standards and provide parents with research-based tips that supports learning opportunities at home. 

  This Fall will hold 10 weekly lessons. Register now by visiting the  Kindergarten Readiness Programs information page at  CPL.org/kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness  If you have questions or to register by phone please call the Education Office at 216-623-7114