Cleveland Public Library

11/01/2026

New month, new things to do at the Library! 🍂📚

10/30/2026

This week’s Cleveland 230 honorees have helped shape the places and spaces that make up our city.

#172 Robert Madison- As the founder of Ohio’s first Black-owned architectural firm, he transformed both the architecture profession and Cleveland’s built environment.

#173 Matt Zone- The chief advocacy officer at Western Reserve Land Conservancy has a track record of converting vacant, unsafe properties into community assets.

#174 Lillian Kuri- The Cleveland Foundation’s first female president and CEO is also an architect whose body of work prioritizes place-making and inclusive economic development.

#175 Donte Gibbs- As the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s vice president of community partnerships, he leads efforts to connect residents to public spaces.

#176 Jim Rokakis- He is a career public servant whose advocacy work helped create Ohio’s land banks during the foreclosure crisis, enabling many residents to avoid losing their homes.

#177 Lorenzo Carter- He was Cleveland’s first permanent white settler, and became a community leader after arriving in 1797.

#178 Hilton O. Smith- He was a vice president at Turner Construction, opening doors for minorities and women to be hired for major building projects in Cleveland and nationwide.

Learn more about this week’s honorees and explore the full Cleveland 230 list at cpl.org/cle230.

10/30/2026

We’re grateful to be recognized at Midtown Cleveland’s Annual Meeting! 💙 Thank you to MidTown Cleveland, Inc. for your continued partnership and collaboration. We look forward to continuing to grow and connect with the neighborhood!

📸 Lawrence Hudson

10/29/2026

It’s getting spooky at our Eastman Campus! 👻📚

10/29/2026

Do you have your Halloween costume picked out yet? Here’s some inspo from the live stage prologue cast at 's Allen Theatre. Before the iconic silent horror film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari rolled on the silver screen, these actors took to the stage in futurist, avant-garde looks to set the spooky, surreal mood for the audience.

SCL019641: Theaters-Allen (n.d.)

10/27/2026

Join us for an exciting evening with Joseph Maddrey, author of The Soul of Wes Craven, as we celebrate the legacy of one of Cleveland's own! Enjoy a night of fall festivities, refreshments, giveaways, and fascinating stories about the legendary filmmaker.

Join us for an exciting evening with Joseph Maddrey, author of The Soul of Wes Craven, as we celebrate the legacy of one of Cleveland's own! Enjoy a night of fall festivities,...

10/27/2026

Don’t Ghost the Vote! 👻🗳️
Join us today for LAND the Vote! Come in costume or as you are and walk with us for the last time from Main Library to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections!

10/26/2026

Join us for our next At the Table conversation! 💬 Let’s talk about how investing in young people can shape stronger neighborhoods.

Hear from our panelists:

Michael Goar, President and CEO, Sisters of Charity Health System

Dr. Michael Copeland, Chief of Staff, MyCom Cleveland

Steve Chandler, Film and Media Program Director, Ray Jr. Films, Shaw High School

Dr. Henry Pettiegrew, Superintendent and CEO of East Cleveland Schools

Moderated by Angela Flowers, LISW-S, Co-Founder of Making a Difference Consulting, LLC.

10/26/2026

Your vote is your superpower! Stay engaged and make your voice heard.
Want to learn more? Check out the article on voting written by your librarians at the link in our bio! 📚

10/26/2026

We had a great time at our third annual Golden Gala! ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for a wonderful afternoon. Special thanks to Vanessa Miller for being part of this year’s event!

10/03/2026

Today is the day! Come down for all the fun activities, food and treats!!

Also fill a bag at our book sale for $5!!

Join us in A Season of Carnegie Celebrations at the South Campus.

09/28/2026

Join us in A Season of Carnegie Celebrations at the South Campus.

08/04/2026

Come visit us at National Night Out at Steelyard Commons!

08/04/2026

04/01/2026

If you're still without power, visit the South Campus for some relief! We have power, heat, and Wi-Fi available during our regular hours, Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You can charge your devices and connect to the internet.

03/23/2026

The Seed Library 2026 is back!

Get ready to grow something great this season. Stop by South Campus and pick up a variety of seeds to start your garden at home, whether you’re planting for the first time or expanding what you already grow.

No cost. Just take up to five seed packets per week and grow with us.

Supplies are limited, so be sure to visit soon!

01/23/2026

Food Pantry Cancelled

Due to snow and icy street conditions, the scheduled food delivery for today’s pantry could not be completed. As a result, the Food Pantry will not operate today. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and will share updates as soon as a new date is confirmed.

10/31/2025

Join us tomorrow!