The best of Cleveland sports history all in one convenient location More than 25,000 books, magazines and primary research materials, including archival photos, scrapbooks, autographs, clippings, oral history recordings, correspondence and more Free and open to the public year-round Main Library, Louis Stokes Wing, 5th Floor Contact Sarah Dobransky with questions about the Sports Research Center. Browse a portion of…
Susan Orlean The author of Saturday Night, The Bullfighter Checks Her Makeup, Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend, and The Orchid Thief (which became an Academy Award-winning film), describes her Cleveland childhood as “happy and uneventful…back when the Indians were still a lousy team.” Studying literature and history, she dreamt of writing long stories about interesting things but…
And the winner is… Join us for a night celebrating authors, illustrators, and publishers at the 2020 Norman A. Sugarman Awards ceremony. The award, which was established in 1998, is the only prize in the nation that honors biographies written for children. Out of an abundance of care, this year’s ceremony is online to help maintain safe social distance and…
School bells are ringing again in Cleveland. To help children, families, and educators, Cleveland Public Library is offering resources and programs to enhance the learning experience, encourage reading, and spark curiosity. “Cleveland Public Library wants everyone to succeed,” said Erica Marks, Youth Services Program Director at Cleveland Public Library. “From books to tutoring to gaming and Storytime, the Library is…
Commemorate Your Special Occasion at the Cleveland Public Library Once-in-a-lifetime events such as engagements, weddings, or graduations deserve equally exceptional photographs. The Cleveland Public Library’s Main Library complex in the heart of downtown Cleveland provides a variety of spectacular settings for your special photos: Photography sessions may be scheduled during regular library hours of 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through…
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…