Services

Books By Mail

If you can’t make it to Cleveland Public Library, then let the Library come home to you!

Homebound Delivery | Words on Wheels | Braille and Talking Books | Mobile Hotspots | Interlibrary Loan


Cleveland Works

While most people think of books when they think of the library, Cleveland Public Library is so much more. We can also help you explore any career, how to set up your own business or connect you with “how to” resources to assess, build, and expand your skills.

Job and Career Counseling Services | Online Courses | GED, ESOL & Citizenship Classes (On Hold) | Career Research Databases


Meeting Room Reservations & Event Spaces

Need to study, host a community meeting, or plan a professional conference, then we have a space for you. Reserve a Room is available at Main Library in downtown Cleveland and at our 27 locations in Cleveland.


Cleveland Digital Public Library

We want to help you and the organizations you are part of to tell stories through digitization. To do that, the Cleveland Digital Public Library (CDPL) offers individuals, institutions, and families help with digitizing and preserving and showing-off their collections. The idea is to help you keep and share the history of Cleveland, North East Ohio, and beyond.


Educator Resources

We’re here for teachers! Explore the resources that Cleveland Public Library has to offer educators.

YRead? Book Sets | Educator Card | Library Resources | External Lesson Plans


Healthy Cleveland

Cleveland Public Library strives to create healthy spaces for adults, children, and families in the city. We offer free access to cookbooks, books about health, medicine, and wellness, in addition to seeds for your garden. Program offerings include healthful lifestyle and mindfulness workshops, grief counseling, trauma services, and classes to teach children self-expression through art.

Collections | Programs & Services | Resources


Legal Aid

The Legal Aid Society offers free advice clinics for individuals with civil legal issues on a first-come, first-served basis. Legal Aid Society does not handle criminal cases or traffic violations. Please bring all relevant paperwork with you.


Travel

Want to get away? Your Cleveland Public Library card can unlock your next getaway…

Passport Services | Language Learning | Maps, Travel Guides, Roadmaps, and More


Apply for Your Library Card

Don’t waste time, apply for you Cleveland Public Library Card or eCard today!