Cleveland Public Library is celebrating 153 years of service to the community. “On behalf of the Cleveland Public Library staff and Board of Trustees, we are honored to support Clevelanders in all facets of their lives. For over 150 years, Cleveland Public Library has been a trusted cornerstone, connecting our neighborhoods to knowledge, culture, and services,” said Maritza Rodriguez, President…
The Walz Branch of Cleveland Public Library is preparing for the future. The popular branch in the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood will close in phases to get ready for the construction of a new building: Week of February 21: final week of in-person services Week of February 28: open for walk-up service only Monday, March 7: closed to the public Patrons are…
Put your game face on and join Cleveland Public Library for the CPL Play League from Monday, February 14 – Saturday, February 19. We’re hosting a week-long gaming tournament at select neighborhood branches with a culminating event at Main Library. LOCATION DATE GAME TIME South Brooklyn Branch Monday, February 14 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Rice Branch Tuesday, February 15…
What makes Time Travel stories so popular? Don and Sarah return for another Book Drops to break down the time travel genre and explore what makes these titles so popular. They also have reading recommendations just in time for Groundhog Day! Recommended Reads for Time Travel Kindred by Octavia Butler (Don/Sarah) Timeline by Michael Crichton Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 1/22/1963 by…
Cleveland Public Library is hosting a series of candid conversations with four women who have redefined standards for race, culture, and society. It’s part of Writers & Readers which engages authors, academics, and public figures in discussions surrounding the books and stories that have shaped their lives. This year’s theme is Courage, Commitment, and Change. 2022 WRITERS & READERS SERIES AUTHOR DATE Misty Copeland…
SO many lists at the end of the year! How do you decide what’s notable, best, award-winning, Top 10, or Top 100 list? List-making is inherently fraught with caveats and disappointments! “Why wasn’t XYZ on there!” Genre books don’t necessarily make it on the “Best Books” of the year unless you’re specifically looking at “The Best Sci-Fi…” or “The Best Romance Titles of…” even…