Cleveland Public Library

10/15/2026

We’re proud to share that Cleveland Public Library has been recognized as a 2026 Ohio Inclusive Employer by Governor Mike DeWine and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities during National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

We look forward to continuing our efforts to make Cleveland Public Library a more inclusive workplace.

10/15/2026

: To some, it's the Hans Tiedemann House. To others, it's Franklin Castle. Whatever you choose to call this westside High Victorian home complete with turrets, an iron gate, and gargoyles, a history of tragedy and local lore have contributed to its reputation as one of the most haunted places in Ohio. 👻

Swipe through to take a look inside the entrance, the ballroom, and the winding staircases. Would you ever spend a night here?

SCL014400: Residences-Tiedemann (1975)
SCL014397: Residences-Tiedemann (1975)
SCL014396: Residences-Tiedemann (1975)
SCL014405: Residences-Tiedemann (1975)
SCL014399: Residences-Tiedemann (1975)
SCL014404: Residences-Tiedemann (1975)
SCL014398: Residences-Tiedemann (1975)
SCL014403: Residences-Tiedemann (1967)

10/13/2026

Yesterday, we joined CMSD at Campus International School for a visit with this year’s Norman A. Sugarman Children’s Biography Award winner, Quartez Harris! 📚 Students enjoyed a special storytime, asked questions, and got their books signed!

Cleveland Metropolitan School District

10/09/2026

Making a difference often starts close to home. This week’s Cleveland 230 honorees have dedicated their work to strengthening our neighborhoods.

Meet this week’s honorees:

#151 Ben Stefanski
#152 Robert Gatewood
#153 Elaine Gohlstin
#154 Maria de la Luz Galindo Muñoz
#155 LaJean Ray
#156 Tim Tramble
#157 Cleveland City Council

Learn more at cpl.org/cle230.

10/08/2026

A little spooky, a little scary, and a whole lot of Halloween fun! 🎃👻 Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly fun before things take a spookier turn after dark. 🕸️

10/08/2026

For this week's , we're conjuring photos from our collections to highlight a distinct architectural feature: the "witch's hat" roof.

Commonly found on Queen Anne-style Victorian homes and buildings in the late 1800s, these steep, cone-shaped turrets resemble folkloric pointed hats, imbuing neighborhoods with a touch of fairy-tale charm.

CP06539: Streets-Lakeview (1975)
CHC044516: 1742 East 79th (1966)
CHC010712: 1946 East 82nd (1968)
CHC018206: 6502 Franklin (1957)
CHC043489: 1650 East 66th (1962)
CHC012709: 763 East 105th (1968)
CHC043408: 1796 East 65th (1962)
CHC010646: 1547 East 82nd (1956)
CHC005410: 1777 Crawford (1940)
CHC002450: 7809-15 Broadway (1959)

10/07/2026

It’s Banned Books Week! 📚 Read, gift or donate a banned book.

We’re collecting banned books for artist Amanda Love’s Inventory of Lost Books. Donate yours at any Cleveland Public Library location and see it become part of RENEW, an immersive installation opening in March 2027.

10/07/2026

All Cleveland Public Library locations will be closed today, Wednesday, October 7, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for staff development.

Libraries will reopen from 2-6 p.m.

10/06/2026

🎮🏀 Got game? Put your NBA 2K27 skills to the test.

Register here:

Think you have what it takes to dominate the court in NBA 2K27? Join us for a NBA 2K27 Tournament on Saturday, October 17, from 12:00–4:00 p.m. in Brett Hall at 325 Superior...

10/06/2026

We’re here and ready to vote! 🗳️

Every Tuesday this October, we’ll be walking together from Main Library to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections for LAND the Vote.

Come as you are or have some fun with the weekly theme:

💃 Oct. 13: Dance to the Polls
🏀 Oct. 20: Charge! to the Polls
👻 Oct. 27: Don’t Ghost the Vote

Grab a friend, coworker or neighbor and walk with us!

08/04/2026

Come work with us!

08/04/2026

Highlighting some of the newest books in our collection

06/02/2026

Just because it's summer, doesn't mean we let our brains idle. Come to the and sign up our 2026 Cleveland Reads . We have lots of fun books and graphic novels that aren't too heavy for school break. If you complete your reading and activities, you can win prizes too!

06/02/2026

Just because it's summer, doesn't mean we let our brains idle. Come to the and sign up our 2026 Cleveland Reads . We have lots of fun books and graphic novels that aren't too heavy for school break. If you complete your reading and activities, you can win prizes too!

05/14/2026

Come to the for our ! There will be ballons, a VR experience, circus arts, and more. Watch our flea circus performers astound with spectacular feats! And the best part is they don't bite (mainly because they're not real fleas).

Cleveland Public Library South Brooklyn Branch
Summer Reading Sign-Up Carnival
W. 5/20 2:30PM - 5PM
4303 Pearl Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 623-7067

05/14/2026

Come to the for our ! There will be ballons, a VR experience, circus arts, and more. Watch our flea circus performers astound with spectacular feats! And the best part is they don't bite (mainly because they're not real fleas).

Cleveland Public Library South Brooklyn Branch
Summer Reading Sign-Up Carnival
W. 5/20 2:30PM - 5PM
4303 Pearl Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 623-7067

05/08/2026

Cool spring won't stop us from gardening! Come to the and check out our selection of seeds. You can take home up to three packets per week for a summer and fall harvest.

04/21/2026

Have you visited the recently? If not, stop on by and see what new things we have in store. We're not just cute decorations; we're constantly adding new books, movies, music, and magazines to our collection!

04/10/2026

Peer into the minds of the staff at ! See their tastes and personalities through their media selection!

04/10/2026

Peer into the minds of the staff at ! See their tastes and personalities through their media selection!