Cleveland Public Library’s Rainbow Readers Donates LGBTQIA+ themed books to the Beyond Identities Community Center

BICC Collection courtesy of: Cleveland Public Library rainbow readers. LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group. Find books, movies, and more at our 28 locations and online at cpl.org

On February 17, 2022, the Rainbow Readers (Library employee resource group) presented a collection of LGBTQIA+ themed books to the Beyond Identities Community Center (BICC) at their brand new space on Euclid Avenue near downtown Cleveland. Founded in 2004, the BICC has served as a safe haven for hundreds of LGBTQIA+ youth of color in Greater Cleveland. The Library’s partnership with BICC demonstrates to…

The Library’s Finance Department Receives Award for Financial Reporting

Cleveland Public Library has received top honors for its financial reporting. For the tenth year, the Library received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. This year’s award is for our annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020. “On behalf of the finance department and Library staff,…

Celebrate Read Across America Day at Cleveland Public Library

It’s Read Across America Day! Find the right reads for your little ones. Our youth librarians have the perfect books for readers of all ages. Activities Grab-and-Go Early Learning KitsAddison Branch. Read Across America Day Dr. Suess storytimeFleet Branch. Read Across America Day Dr. Suess storytime and craftsSouth Brooklyn Branch. Wednesday Word GamesGlenville Branch Recommended Reads You Are Not Alone…

The Library hosts a series of programs and activities for Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month. During the month, Cleveland Public Library will host programs and activities to celebrate women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. “Throughout history, women have made extraordinary contributions to their communities. Some women are well-known; others go without little-to-no recognition. During Women’s History Month, Cleveland Public Library will celebrate all women – past and present –…

Inspired by the Book: Our Most Anticipated Movies and TV Shows for 2022

Some of the best shows and movies are inspired by books. Don and Sarah return to discuss some of the titles that they’re looking forward to watching. IN THEATRE Death on the Nile (February 11) Based on Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile; one of the Hercule Poirot series – 47 books in Christie’s series started publishing in 1920.  The…