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.)

10/28/2026

Herps Alive!
Wednesday, November 4th from 11 am to 12 pm.

Kids and families will get an up-close look at some amazing reptiles and amphibians while learning fascinating facts about these incredible animals. Come meet some amazing scaly, slimy, and surprising friends and discover why they're so important to our world. Don't miss this hands-on animal adventure!

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

On Saturday, November 7th at 10:15 am to 1 pm, Cleveland Teachers Union and Cleveland Public Library invite Pre-K to 5th grade families to partner with teachers in supporting student success. Join us for an engaging day of learning focused on fostering literacy. Light breakfast refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Registration required:

The Cleveland Teachers Union and Cleveland Public Library invite Pre-K–5th grade families to partner with teachers in supporting student success. Join us for an engaging day of learning focused on fostering literacy success! Light breakfast refreshments and lunch will be provided. Upcoming Dates &...

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!

10/21/2026

Friendship Bracelet MakerLab - Wednesday, October 28th from 4:30 to 5:30 pm.
Weave friendship bracelets using colorful embroidery floss and laser-cut guides. Add alphabet and pony beads for extra flair.
This MakerLab is for children and teens.

10/19/2026

Join the Non-Fiction Book Club for the last meeting of 2026. On Tuesday, December 8th at 4 pm, we'll discuss "The Analects of Confucius," which covers a broad range of topics including humanity, respect, leadership, and more. We have copies of the book available to check out at Carnegie West.

10/08/2026

Join us Friday, October 9th as we journey to the Land of Oz!

Starting at 3 pm, we will have themed crafts, a scavenger hunt, potion making in the Witch's Castle, photo opportunities, and hearty refreshments served in the "Kansas Kitchen." Families can receive a gift book at the end of the event.

At 4pm, a performer from Women in History will personify actress Margaret Hamilton, Cleveland's own Wicked Witch of the West.

All ages welcome to travel with us along the yellow brick road.

09/26/2026

Clay Creations MakerLab
Wednesday, September 30th from 4:30 to 5:30 pm.

Dig into some polymer clay to sculpt, mold, and shape cute creatures, tiny food, or jewelry. Cure your clay creation at the library or at home. This MakerLab is for children and teens.

09/25/2026

Tomorrow! Saturday, September 26th from 3:00 to 5:30 pm.

Join us for an intimate conversation with author John Delzoppo, a lifelong music obsessive and amateur archivist. His decades of involvement in the Cleveland music scene have included time as a performer, promoter, recording engineer, and now as an author as he publishes his first book, "Where S**t Happened: The Paper Trail to Speak In Tongues." This exhaustive visual history of Ohio City's long-lost DIY venue presents a chronological document of fliers, photos, clippings, and other ephemera to paint a picture of its brief but impactful existence from 1994 to 2001.

09/22/2026

Young Scholars' Academy at Carnegie West - Thursdays from 9/24 to 11/19 at 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

Kindergarten readiness starts early. This program prepares children ages 4 to 6 for kindergarten while providing support for parents. Families will gain valuable skills based on educational research, and receive high-quality books and learning materials at each session. Scholar activities center around phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary.

Call 216-623-7114 or email [email protected] for more information. Visit:

Young Scholars' Academy is a free, weekly kindergarten readiness program for children ages 3–6 and their parents or caregivers.