Books in Verse… or Something Like That | #BookDropsCLE

According to Wikipedia, verse narratives are as old as the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Iliad, and the Odyssey, but the verse novel is a distinctly modern form. Don & Sarah are back with recommended titles that read with a poetic rhythm. Verse novels have given reluctant and vivacious readers a new reason to turn the page. Beowulf by Seamus Heaney…

No Ceiling | Summer Education & Event Series For Young Professionals #DiverseCityCLE

Live music, refreshments, and thought-provoking conversations. That’s what young professionals will experience this summer at Main Library in downtown Cleveland. We’re launching a new outdoor series called No Ceiling on the last Friday of the month starting May 27 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. From May to September, young professionals will meet up in the Eastman Reading Garden for networking and engaging…

What We’re Reading | #BookDropsCLE

It’s time to play catchup! Sarah returns to Book Drops after a brief hiatus to share what’s on her Goodreads bookshelf. Join Don and Sarah to see review the year so far, what you’ve missed, and recommend titles to add to your reading list.

Play & Learn this Summer at Cleveland Public Library

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Cleveland Public Library is the place to be. From summer reading to STEM courses and activities to engage young professionals, the Library has something for everyone this summer. PLAY & LEARN Our summer reading program, Summer Lit League, runs from May 30 through July 23. Registration opens Sunday, May 1 for children…

The Future is Building at the Brooklyn Branch

The Brooklyn Branch of Cleveland Public Library, a Carnegie building constructed in 1919, has always been beloved by neighborhood residents. The quaint brick building sits on a small grassy lawn shaded with big leafy trees just across the street from the well-kept Riverside Cemetery. Blocks and blocks of strip malls, parking lots, and businesses make the green space a welcome…