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!

09/02/2022

Meet Jet Propulsion at Cleveland Public Library's East 131st Street Branch!

PBS/Ideastream educators, will introduce youngsters to Jet Propulsion and his friends from Ready Jet Go! For a hands-on exploration of science, engineering, and outer space. Each session will begin with a narrated portion of the book Rosie Revere, Engineer…the story of a you girl who collects “trash” and uses it to construct great inventions! Next participants will learn about science, technology and astronomy as they watch a segment from Ready Jet Go! Followed by the opportunity to unleash their creativity and build a spacesuit! Every week each family will get a book to take home to grow their personal home library!

Audience: Families with PreK - 5th grade children

Please join us for the following sessions…

Session 1 Wednesday, September 14th at 4:30 - 5:30pm
Session 2 Saturday September 17th at 10:30 – 11:30am
Session 3 Saturday September 24th at 10:30 – 11:30am
Session 4 Saturday October 1st at 10:30 – 11:30am
Location:
Cleveland Public Library - East 131st St. Branch
3830 E. 131st Street, Cleveland, OH 44120

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the branch at 216-623-6941

Registration link: Register here:

Please complete the form below to register for our event.

06/06/2022

It’s Week 2 of ! Join us this week to create Afrofuturism-inspired portraits of Black writers, poets, artists, and musicians. Thanks to for making this beautiful portrait!

05/13/2022

Join Library Assistant Katie in making your very own Instant Comfort Box!

05/10/2022

Come checkout East 131st Street Branch’s audio collection!

05/10/2022

Harvest for Hunger Food Drive 2022
Cleveland Public Library, in partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, is accepting donations through May 31st!

04/28/2022

The Volunteens Newspaper Fashion Show was a blast! 😍

04/22/2022

Join Ms. M and Ms. Simone for an Earth Day themed Storytime and learn how to make Milkweed seed balls. You can throw the seed balls in your yard where the sunshine and rain will help your seed sprout into beautiful flowers to attract Monarch butterflies.
Ingredients: Air-Dry clay, soil, milkweed seeds