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!

10/13/2026

You're in luck! We have added an additional Yoga class! Remember to bring a mat or towel and join us this Saturday (Oct 17th) from 2:00-3:00pm

09/24/2026

Brand new Bike Repair Station and bike pump at the Campus !

09/16/2026

Have you ever want to visit all the branches of Cleveland Public Library?

Do you love hearing about what cool programs, events, and initiatives your libraries have to offer?

Do you like to win prizes??

All you need is a library card!

The CPL Passport is a system wide initiative celebrating the City of Cleveland's 230th birthday by encouraging patrons to explore neighborhoods, discover library locations, and experience Radical Hospitality across the CPL system.

Stop on by the Jefferson Campus to receive your FREE Passport, stamp, and raffle ticket and learn more about this fun initiative.

https://cpl.org/passportexperience/

09/09/2026

If you have any extra non-perishable food, personal care, or small household items that are not expired please consider donating to our Blessing Box! Similar to a Little Free Library or Pantry, the box operates on a “take what you need, leave what you can” philosophy and provides free access to everyday materials. Every contribution makes a difference!

Please donate during opening hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm.

08/10/2026

Our book sale is waiting for you!

Stop on by this week to grab some great materials at great prices.

Support your local library !

08/06/2026

The Jefferson Campus Book Sale is next week!

Drop by for great deals on a variety of materials. We will have something for everyone!

06/25/2026

A reminder that our 0-3 Storytime is every Friday at 10:30am.

Join our Children's Librarian tomorrow for an hour of reading & playing!

06/20/2026

Get groovy at the library today!