The Library and the Pro Football Hall of Fame will create educational programming for local students

As a new NFL season approaches, Cleveland Public Library is teaming up with the Pro Football Hall of Fame to introduce students to new horizons through programming, gaming, and educational activities.   “Cleveland Public Library is proud to partner with the Pro Football Hall of Fame to support and educate our youth,” said Felton Thomas, Jr., Executive Director and CEO of Cleveland Public Library. “This partnership will help us achieve our goal of nurturing and inspiring young…

Getting Ready for Back-to-School with Cleveland Public Library

Student success starts with a good plan. Check out these Library resources and services that should be a part of every family’s tool kit for a strong school year. For All Ages Juvenile library cards (0-17): Unlock possibilities with your library card – check out books, movies, and music, use library computers, and the TechCentral Maker Space   Homework help: FREE tutoring and homework assistance for students who need…

Young Adults Books that Adults Will Love #BookDropsCLE

Family/Growing up Opposite of Always by Justin A Reynolds With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo LGBTQ+ She Drives Me Crazy – Kelly Quindlen Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe – Benjamin Alire Saenz I think I Love You – Auriane Desombre Cemetary Boys – Aiden Thomas See Also Dread Nation by Justina Ireland Super Fake…

Update: Masks Requirement for Visitors at Library

Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, Cleveland Public Library will reinstate a requirement for visitors to wear masks inside our buildings starting, Monday, August 23. The mask mandate is in adherence with CDC health guidelines. We believe it will keep our beloved Library patrons and staff safe and healthy. If a visitor does not have a mask, the Library…

Overcoming Barriers to Student Success – #TheNext400 Digital Roundtable

The pandemic hit some communities harder than others, and left students facing unfamiliar challenges to learning. Special guests Eric Gordon, CEO of Cleveland Metropolitan School District; and Charles Smialek, Superintendent of Parma City Schools join WOIO News Anchor Chris Tanaka to discuss the tools needed to overcome the barriers to student success. Recommended Reading Despite the Best Intentions: How Racial…

Baggage Claim: Reading Garden Installation Celebrates New Beginnings

I often think of my kids when I think of progress. The idea of the future, of the possibility of something new happening, is what fascinates me about youth. I can see myself in them—I can see whole alternative ways of living. Artist Darius Steward Darius Steward’s Baggage Claim, in Search of New Beginnings, an installation embracing themes of identity,…