Cleveland Public Library Returns to Curbside Service

Curbside Service Discontinued Curbside Service was discontinued on November 7, 2022. Out of an abundance of care and due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, Cleveland Public Library will return to curbside and walk-up service to protect staff and visitors. The changes will take effect on Monday, December 27. Walk-up service will be available at all locations. Select branches will…

New Leader Keeps Cleveland Public Library on the Cutting Edge of Innovation

Cleveland Public Library names a new executive to lead technology and innovation Cleveland Public Library is pleased to announce the hire of John L. Malcolm IV as the new Chief Innovation and Technology Officer. Malcolm started his new position on Monday, December 13, 2021.   “It is a privilege and honor to join such a storied institution,” said Malcolm, incoming Chief Innovation and Technology Officer at Cleveland…

Fighting poverty in northeast Ohio #TheNext400

The Next 400 Digital Roundtable with WOIO 19 returns with special guests to discuss the need for giving and its impact on minority neighborhoods. #TheNext400 Panelists: John Corlett – President and Executive Director of The Center for Community Solutions.  Dr. Sadie Winlock – Chief Equity, Education and Engagement Officer at Cleveland Public Library. Twyla Turner – Director of Inclusion and Leadership Education…

Best Books of 2021 – Cleveland’s Recommended Reads for 2021 #BookDropsCLE

SO many lists at the end of the year! How do you decide what’s notable, best, award-winning, Top 10, or Top 100 list? List-making is inherently fraught with caveats and disappointments! “Why wasn’t XYZ on there!”  Genre books don’t necessarily make it on the “Best Books” of the year unless you’re specifically looking at “The Best Sci-Fi…” or “The Best Romance Titles of…” even…

Cleveland Public Library Helps Seniors Stay Connected through the Holidays

Cleveland Public Library is hosting more than 100 seniors from senior centers and other organizations throughout the city for an afternoon of educational fun and culture at Karamu House on Thursday, December 16, 12:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. The seniors will be treated to a matinee of Black Nativity as well as an introduction to Cleveland Public Library’s programs and…