Cleveland Public Library is on the move this summer. We’re taking our books and family fun programming to three sizzling summer destinations: Edgewater Beach, Wade Oval Wednesdays, and Midtown. “Whether you want to read and write or play and learn, our mobile libraries make it easier to connect with Cleveland Public Library no matter where you are in the city,”…
The pandemic may have put a hold on in-person events, but it couldn’t dampen the spirits of those who read, write, and love young adult (YA) literature. On December 4, nearly 500 people attended the virtual #CLEReads YA Book Festival and listened in as some of the nation’s most celebrated YA authors discussed writing, craft, advocacy, inspiration, and more. The…
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…
At least 2.2 million people are incarcerated in the United States. Prison Nation uses recently-discovered photo archives to help tell the story of incarceration and its disproportionate effect on people and communities of color. Mass incarceration, however, impacts everyone. All Americans are impacted and implicated by a system of governance that uses prison as a “solution” to our society’s social,…
