Mobile Libraries

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CPL on the Move

BookBox at Wade Oval

Thanks to The Cleveland Foundation, you can find this mobile library on the east side of Cleveland in Wade Oval for Wade Oval Wednesdays performances.

Location Hours

June 15 – August 17
Wednesdays from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

BookBox at Edgewater

The Edgewater BookBox, which opened in 2018, is a decommissioned shipping container located in Edgewater Park and staffed by Library employees on weekends and during the Cleveland Metroparks’ Edgewater Live concert series.

Location Hours

Memorial Day to Labor day
Thursday evenings, Friday and Saturday Afternoons

ArtBox in AsiaTown

Through support from the Cleveland Foundation, Hershey Foundation, and Ohio Arts Council, the ArtBox in AsiaTown is a mobile library and art space that brings vibrant and inclusive art that uplifts the voices, views, and experiences of all residents.

Location Hours

June 18 – October 8
Fridays | 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The People’s University Express BookBike

This rolling library comes complete with a checkout station, WiFi access, and family-friendly books. Keep an eye out for this library on wheels! You might find it at Summer Splash, Walnut Wednesdays, or a school near you.

For more information, please contact Youth Services Department.