West Park (Now Open)

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About

Aptly named, West Park is the westernmost campus in Cleveland Public Library’s system and serves the West Park and Kamm’s Corners neighborhoods. The newly reimagined building has three meeting rooms, the largest of which can accommodate up to 41 people. Please contact the branch for more information about reserving the meeting rooms. West Park offers free Wi-Fi and 14 public computers with Internet access. Printing and copying service are available for a fee. Scanning and faxing services are available free of charge. Parking is located at the rear of the building off Silsby Rd.

History & Architecture

Completed in 1928, West Park is one of many Cleveland Public Library branches created by the architecture firm Walker & Weeks. This branch’s architectural style is a modified English Tudor. The branch is constructed of red brick with stone trim with a beautiful slate roof. One of the features of the building was the leaded glass bays. At 14,400 square feet, West Park is one of the largest Cleveland Public Library branches. West Park Campus was renovated in 2021-2022 by Vocon and now has an elevator and spans two accessible floors, with adult materials on the main floor and children and teen spaces in the lower level. 

Special Features

• The branch offers a separate mystery collection, which is popular among West Park patrons.
• Our vestibule and book locker remain open beyond normal library hours, allowing for hold pickups even when we are closed. Call for more information.
• A courtyard is available for reading and relaxing.
• West Park’s children’s area is located in its own separate space in the lower level of the library with computer access and cozy spaces to read and do homework.
• Chromebooks are available for in-branch usage. Call or check in with staff for details and availability
• This branch is proud to employ Philip Creter, winner of Cleveland Public Library’s 2017 Cornerstone Award, which recognizes an employee whose dedication builds a strong foundation for the library’s mission and vision.

Events

• Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)

  West Park
  Tuesday, November 28 | 4:30 pm

  Let 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. 

• Craftapalooza!

  West Park
  Wednesday, November 29 | 3:30 pm

  Celebrate your favorite books and characters with fun crafts. Enjoy a fun, new craft project to make and take home with you each week. We’ll provide the supplies*, you supply your imagination and creativity. (*while supplies last)

   

• Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)

  West Park
  Thursday, November 30 | 4:30 pm

  Let 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)

  West Park
  Tuesday, December 05 | 4:30 pm

  Let 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. 

• 0 to 3: Read to Me Playdate

  West Park
  Thursday, December 07 | 10:15 am

  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 216-623-7114.  These programs are made possible by a generous grant from The Bruening Foundation. 

  Browse a complete listing of upcoming 0 to 3: Read to Me programs at cpl.org/readtome.

• Express Yourself Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)

  West Park
  Thursday, December 07 | 4:30 pm

  Let 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.