Contact
3805 West 157th Street
Cleveland, OH 44111
Phone: 216-623-7102
Email: West.Park.Branch@cpl.org
Manager: Forrest Lykins
Campus Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
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
- Gaming options, such as Play Station and Virtual Reality, are available after school. Call for details and availability.
- 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 Youth Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
West Park Tuesday, February 07 | 4:30 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.
Craftapalooza!
West Park Wednesday, February 08 | 3:30 pmJoin us every Wednesday in February for a new fun craft each week to make at the library or to take home. We’ll provide the supplies (while they last.) You bring your imagination and creativity.
Express Yourself Youth Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
West Park Thursday, February 09 | 4:30 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.
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
West Park Friday, February 10 | 10:30 amFree tax preparation assistance for seniors and low income individuals. Volunteers from AARP will be on hand to help file federal and state tax forms. Registration is required. Please call West Park Branch to reserve a time: 216-623-7102. Participants are required to pick up a package of forms ahead of time to complete and bring to the appointment.
Young Scholars’ Academy: Transitional Program
West Park Saturday, February 11 | 2:30 pmYoung Scholars' Academy: Transitional is for children ages 4 – 6 who are in Kindergarten in the fall of 2022 or will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2023 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 support learning opportunities at home.
Sessions are offered online via Zoom and in-person at branch locations. Register now by visiting CPL.org/kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness/
Valentine’s Day Buttons
West Park Tuesday, February 14 | 3:30 pmMake a Valentine’s Day button that’s sure to say, "I love you" to that special someone.
Express Yourself Youth Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
West Park Tuesday, February 14 | 4:30 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.
Craftapalooza!
West Park Wednesday, February 15 | 3:30 pmJoin us every Wednesday in February for a new fun craft each week to make at the library or to take home. We’ll provide the supplies (while they last.) You bring your imagination and creativity.
Express Yourself Youth Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
West Park Thursday, February 16 | 4:30 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.
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
West Park Friday, February 17 | 10:30 amFree tax preparation assistance for seniors and low income individuals. Volunteers from AARP will be on hand to help file federal and state tax forms. Registration is required. Please call West Park Branch to reserve a time: 216-623-7102. Participants are required to pick up a package of forms ahead of time to complete and bring to the appointment.
Young Scholars’ Academy: Transitional Program
West Park Saturday, February 18 | 2:30 pmYoung Scholars' Academy: Transitional is for children ages 4 – 6 who are in Kindergarten in the fall of 2022 or will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2023 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 support learning opportunities at home.
Sessions are offered online via Zoom and in-person at branch locations. Register now by visiting CPL.org/kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness/
Express Yourself Youth Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
West Park Tuesday, February 21 | 4:30 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.
Craftapalooza!
West Park Wednesday, February 22 | 3:30 pmJoin us every Wednesday in February for a new fun craft each week to make at the library or to take home. We’ll provide the supplies (while they last.) You bring your imagination and creativity.
Express Yourself Youth Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
West Park Thursday, February 23 | 4:30 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.
Free Tax Preparation Assistance
West Park Friday, February 24 | 10:30 amFree tax preparation assistance for seniors and low income individuals. Volunteers from AARP will be on hand to help file federal and state tax forms. Registration is required. Please call West Park Branch to reserve a time: 216-623-7102. Participants are required to pick up a package of forms ahead of time to complete and bring to the appointment.
Young Scholars’ Academy: Transitional Program
West Park Saturday, February 25 | 2:30 pmYoung Scholars' Academy: Transitional is for children ages 4 – 6 who are in Kindergarten in the fall of 2022 or will be entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2023 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 support learning opportunities at home.
Sessions are offered online via Zoom and in-person at branch locations. Register now by visiting CPL.org/kids-teens/kindergarten-readiness/
Take-Home Storytime Kits
West Park Tuesday, February 28 | 10 amGrab a Storytime Kit to enjoy at home! Kit will include a book and an assortment of activities to go along!
Cricut Fun!
West Park Tuesday, February 28 | 3:30 pmWanna beat those winter blues? Come hang out with us at the library and test your crafting skills on our Cricut! We’ll provide supplies* and you can learn how to use our Cricut machine to make the crafts of your dreams!
*while supplies last; per-person limits may apply
Express Yourself Youth Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
West Park Tuesday, February 28 | 4:30 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 Youth Art Workshops (grades 3 – 5)
West Park Thursday, March 02 | 4:30 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.