Cleveland Public Library | Summer 2024 Adult Program Guide

PROGRAM GUIDE Adult

A guide to programs, classes & exhibits at Cleveland Public Library. All offerings are free & open to the public.

OUR MISSION

We are The People’s University, the center of learning for a diverse and inclusive community

OUR VISION

A city in which opportunity is within reach. A Library that empowers its people.

CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY

325 Superior Avenue Cleveland, OH 44114

(216) 623-2800 • cpl.org

LIBRARY HOURS

Monday – Friday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturdays | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday

STAY CONNECTED

See Also 2023 The Archive: Floral Immersive Exhibit

Experience an immersive art installation by world-renowned artist Rebecca Louise Law.

Law’s artworks are created by preserving natural materials and reconfiguring them into otherworldly designs. Her most well-recognized artworks are comprised of thousands of flowers, individually sewn, and suspended. Viewers are invited to navigate through them, discovering the diverse forms, colors, and textures of each specimen and consider our human connection to nature and the role we play in shaping the world we live in.

The Archive is comprised of over 500,000 botanical objects, including flowers, pinecones, seed pods, and other items. Over 50,000 of these were donated by local businesses and individuals from Northeast Ohio. These natural materials are suspended from an 18-foot-tall timber frame constructed of Douglas Fir beams, filling nearly 44,000 cubic feet of space in historic Brett Hall.

Main Library, Brett Hall

Through Saturday, August 3

Exhibit Hours:

Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sundays through July 28: Noon – 4:00 p.m.

Art from the Heart and Soul

Sister Milunka Pejoska creates and draws original pencil artwork from her subconscious imagination.

Through June 10

Main Library, International Languages, 4th floor

FEATURED EVENTS

Spirits of Innovation:

A Juneteenth Celebration with Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler

Join master blender and innovator Victoria Eady Butler for a special Juneteenth celebration as we explore the untold history of African American distillers and her groundbreaking work to bring diversity and innovation to the spirits industry.

Thursday, June 13 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium, Lower Level

Vivian Tu – Your Rich BFF

Join personal finance guru and author of Rich AF, Vivian Tu, as she shares her tips and secrets to building wealth. Vivian’s straight-talking, girlfriend-to-girlfriend approach will resonate if you want financial freedom

Thursday, August 1 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium, Lower Level

WRITE NOW! FREE WRITING WORKSHOPS WITH LITERARY CLEVELAND

Do you dream of writing? Not sure how to get started? Looking to hone your craft and improve your skills? Need to reignite your creative spark? Are you looking for a supportive community of like-minded writers along with guidance from an experienced instructor?

Fiction Writing Workshops

Saturdays, June 1, July 6 & August 3 10:30 am – 12:00 p.m. | Harvard-Lee

Nonfiction Writing Workshops

Saturdays, June 8, July 13 & August 10 10:30 am – 12:00 p.m. | Hough

Poetry Writing Workshops

Saturdays, June 15, July 20 & August 17 10:30 am – 12:00 p.m. | South

Hear your favorite writers or new-to-you writers in conversation, as if you were eavesdropping on them in a coffee shop. Visit clevelandreads.com/unplugged for a full list of events.

Abby L. Vandiver

Thursday, June 6 | 7:00 p.m. | Woodland

Join us as local author, Abby L. Vandiver talks about Soul of a Killer, the second book in her Books & Biscuits Mystery Series.

Mark Sullivan

Thursday, June 13 | 7:00 p.m. | Jefferson

The author talks about his recently published book, Thrive When Trouble Visits! Being Your Best in Tough Times.

Juliet Grames

Thursday, July 18 | 7:00 p.m. | On Facebook & YouTube

Hear about the inspiration behind The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia, just published by this best-selling and award-winning writer.

Hannah Mary McKinnon

Thursday, July 25 | 7:00 p.m. | On Facebook & YouTube

Internationally best-selling suspense author, Hannah Mary McKinnon discusses her newest release, Only One Survives. A drummer’s dreams of fame turn into a nightmare when her band’s van crashes on an icy road, leading to a deadly chain of events in a remote cabin.

Sagit Schwartz

Wednesday, July 31 | 7:00 p.m. | On Facebook & YouTube

The writer, producer, and licensed psychotherapist talks about her debut novel, Since She’s Been Gone.

FEATURED EVENTS

SUMMER USED BOOK SALES

Gently used books, DVDs, BluRays, and CDs for adults, kids, and teens at prices that will make everyone smile. Proceeds benefit The Cleveland Public Library Foundation which helps to support and expand collections, services, and programs.

Friday, June 7

12:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Woodland

Saturday, June 8

3:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Woodland

Friday & Saturday, June 14 & 15

12:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Hough

Monday & Wednesday, June 24 & 26

1:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Fleet

Friday & Saturday, July 5 & 6

10:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. | Addison

Saturday, July 13

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Jefferson

Wednesday, July 24

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Fulton

Monday - Saturday, August 26 – 31

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Jefferson

Wednesday, August 21

10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Rice

FIX-IT CLE: FREE REPAIR WORKSHOPS

Repair...don’t replace! Experienced coaches from around the community are here (with tools) to consult, instruct, and collaborate with you in repairing your everyday objects. Bring your broken or bedraggled items to our community fix-it clinics and give them a change at a new life.

Saturday, July 20 | 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Hough

Saturday, August 17 | 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. West Park

FREE

Repair

workshop

experienced coaches from around the community teach visitors how to repair every day objects at the Cleveland Public Library

BRING SOMETHING TO FIX

WOOD furniture CERAMICS Bikes bring something TO FIX

CLOTHING ACCESSORIES ELECTRONICS

Accessories

Wood Furniture

Ceramics

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Bikes

bring something TO FIX FREE Repair workshop

experienced coaches from around the community teach visitors how to repair every day objects at the Cleveland Public Library

CLOTHING WOOD furniture CERAMICS Bikes

SPORTS RESEARCH CENTER

Louis Stokes Wing, 5th floor

Sports History Theater

Free screenings of historic highlight films from the Sports Research Center’s collection followed by informal discussion:

1948 World Series: Cleveland Indians vs Boston Braves

Tuesday, June 4 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

1916-1958 Baseball Highlights with Buddy Blattner & 1952 Cleveland Indians

Tuesday, June 18 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

1954 World Series New York Giants vs. Cleveland Indians

Tuesday, July 2 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

The All-Star Game: From Ruth to Mays Tuesday, July 16 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

1944 Cleveland Rams vs Bears and Redskins & 1946-1955 “Ten Years with the Cleveland Browns” Tuesday, August 6 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

1950 Cleveland Browns Season Highlights & 1955 Title Game: Cleveland Browns vs. Los Angeles Tuesday, August 20 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Baseball All-Star Trivia

Celebrate the Midsummer Classic with a fun Sports Research Center trivia challenge featuring baseball’s past and present with a focus on Cleveland’s rich history. Monday, July 15 | 12:00 p.m.

GARDENING SEASON IS IN FULL BLOOM

SEED LIBRARY

In collaboration with the Cleveland Seed Bank. Check out a packet of heirloom seeds, grow your own heritage vegetables or flowers, save seeds from the best plants, and then lend them to a friend or neighbor, participate in a “seed swap,” or use them yourself next year.

Visit cpl.org/healthy-cleveland/the-seed-library for more information.

Main Library (Louis Stokes Wing, Science & Technology, 3rd floor)

Carnegie West | Harvard-Lee | Lorain Memorial-Nottingham | West Park | Woodland

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Explore the Seed Library while browsing a selection of titles to inspire your future gardening adventures.

Wednesdays, June 5 & 26 | 12:00 p.m.

Wednesdays, July 10 & 24 | 12:00 p.m.

Wednesdays, August 14 & 28 | 12:00 p.m.

Main Library, Eastman Reading Garden

Pollinator Partnership Seed Collection and Saving: Free Training & Certification

The Pollinator Partnership created a training program to help recruit, train, and certify volunteers on how to collect native seed for 29 target species in our ecoregion. In partnership with Holden Forests & Gardens, the project is being re-established and expanded to include the urban landscape and certify Pollinator Partner volunteers from across our community. You can become a Partner and learn which native plants attract and protect pollinators and how to make them a part of city spaces including seed collection, seed viability testing with a goal of packaging and redistributing seeds through neighborhood libraries to help grow great spaces for people and pollinators.  Saturday, June 22 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Woodland Register at holdenfg.org/classes/holdenarboretum/seed-collection-training/

@MAIN Music

Summer Concert Series 2024

Free and open to the public

Diana Chittester

Saturday, June 1 | 2:00 p.m.

Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium, Lower Level

Join us for a celebration of Pride Month as it kicks off with Cleveland singer/songwriter Diana Chittester returns.

Cleveland Clinic Concert Band

Saturday, June 29 | 2:00 p.m.

Eastman Reading Garden

Enjoy an early Independance Day celebration with patriotic and historic American favorites.

Video Game Symphony

Saturday, August 3| 2:00 p.m.

Eastman Reading Garden

Classic video game songs from Zelda to Final Fantasy 7 and Super Mario Brothers to Pokeman.

325 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH

Diana Chittester

Cleveland Clinic Concert Band

Video Game Symphony

Your Game On with CPL PLAY!

Whether you’re a competitor, spectator, enthusiast, or a casual fan, there’s more for you at CPL PLAY.

FREE PLAY puts the focus on new gaming experiences from video games to board games. VERSUS PLAY is competitive gaming, live–streamed events, and E-sports coverage.

Welcome to CPL PLAY where Cleveland Public Library celebrates games culture

ACCESS → It’s all FREE and open to the public. There is no charge to attend, spectate, or compete.

COMMUNITY → Connect with fellow gamers. Network with Northeast Ohio’s comm

In-Person:

Saturdays, June 29 & August 31 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Louis Stokes Wing, Learning Commons, 2nd floor

Streaming: Livestreaming every week on twitch.tv/cplplay, alternating between Thursdays at 12:00 p.m. and Fridays at 5:00 p.m.

Visit cpl.org/gaming for more information about CPL PLAY, a schedule of upcoming events, and updates from the CPL PLAY world. Have questions? Contact CPL PLAY at gaming@cpl.org.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS

JUNE

ADDISON

Chess Club

Learn the basics and improve your skills by challenging someone to a game. Tuesdays, June 4 & 18 | 4:00 p.m.

Technology for Readers

Learn to use StoryGraph, Goodreads, Libby, and Hoopla to access free ebooks and audiobooks, track your reading, and organize your virtual shelves.

Tuesday, June 11 | 4:00 p.m.

BROOKLYN

Adult Coloring and Relaxation

Relax and color while listening to calming music.

Tuesdays | 4:00 p.m.

Chapbook Club

Celebrate the beauty of language and poetry: discover the works of great poets and share poems you love.

Saturdays, June 8 & 22 | 12:00 p.m.

EAST 131ST STREET

Line Dancing & Karaoke

Get in step with the most popular line dances and show off your song stylings at karaoke.

Thursday, June 13 | 4:30 p.m.

Paper Quilt

Decorate a paper square and add it to those made by family members, friends, and neighbors as part of our community project: a beautiful paper quilt for all to enjoy.

Friday, June 21 | 4:30 p.m.

Society of the Book Dragons Literary Club

Join the discussion of The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides Saturday, June 22 | 2:00 p.m.

EASTMAN

Rock Painting

Relax in a soothing space while you paint some rocks with beautiful designs or inspiring sayings.

Wednesday, June 5 | 1:00 p.m.

Pause and Paint

Experiment with watercolors in a no-pressure, relaxing environment.

Tuesday, June 11 | 4:00 p.m.

Get Cozy with Christie

Discuss a previously chosen Agatha Christie novel on the last Thursday of each month.

Thursday, June 27 | 4:00 p.m.

FLEET

My Digital Life: CPL & My Device Saturday, June 1 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Internet and Browser Basics Saturday, June 8 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Searching Basics Saturday, June 15 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Internet Safety Basics Saturday, June 29 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

FULTON

Craft and Chat

Get your creative juices flowing and chat with neighbors: color, paint, or glue it’s all up to you.

Thursday, June 13 | 4:00 p.m.

GARDEN VALLEY

Summer Chess

Learn the rudiments of chess and play with experienced players to improve and expand your skills.

Friday, June 14 | 3:30 p.m.

GLENVILLE

Juneteenth Storytelling Festival

Celebrate Juneteenth at the beautiful Green Movement Glenville garden with storiytellin by The Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers followed by art, games, a book giveaway, and more.

Friday, June 14 | 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

11401 East 114th Street

HARVARD-LEE

Book Club

What are you reading? Books, poems, how-to tips, and more. Share your favorites and find your next read.

Wednesday, June 5 | 4:00 p.m.

Crafty Ladies Society

Share your love of yarn crafts with Like-minded crafters. Bring your current crocheting or knitting project if you like.

Thursdays | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Lit Lounge: Comics at the Corner

It’s an interactive community comic book fair: browse and choose FREE comic books and graphic novels that are yours to keep, explore comic-related topics, and meet writers, artists, and other comic enthusiasts.

Saturday, June 15 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

HOUGH

Juneteenth Storytellers

Celebrate Juneteenth and connect with history and community with stories told by the Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers along with light refreshments and family activities.

Tuesday, June 18 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

JEFFERSON

Beginning American Sign Language

FREE 8-week American Sign Language (ASL)

Class guides you through the fundamentals in a welcoming and supportive environment. Mondays, June 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 5:00 p.m. Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/11982279

Introduction to Backyard Vegetable Gardening

Learn gardening fundamentals from a gardener with 30 plus years of experience, including tricks of the trade, soil basics, plant selection & care, fertilizing, and pest control.

Satuday, June 8 | 2:00 p.m.

Join the Realm: Dungeons & Dragons Adventures

Embark on an epic journey into the mystical world of D&D. Beginners are welcome.

Satrudays, June 8 & 22 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Walkabout Tremont

Stop in during Walkabout Tremont and Walk on the Wild Side.

Friday, June 14 | 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.

City Streets: Before and After

View historic and modern-day photographs of Tremont and other neighborhoods across the city which have been forever changed by the passage of time. All photos are part of the Library’s extensive Photograph Collection.

Saturday, June 15 | 4:00 p.m.

Cookbook Club

Calling all foodies: dish about your favorite recipes, cooking techniques, and cookbooks, then browse our collection for more of the latest and greatest cookbooks.

Tuesday, June 18 | 5:00 p.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES

Your Spending and Savings Plan

Learn how to put together information about your income, expenses, and goals to develop a spending and saving plan. Presented by PNC Bank.

Saturday, June 1 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Create Your Own Vision Board

Gather and mount images and words to help inspire you to achieve your plans and goals.

Saturday, June 1 | 11:00 a.m.

Main Library, North Reading Room, 1st floor

Let’s Just Talk About Books

Join a stress-free summer book club: talk about your favorite (or least favorite) book, poem, short story, or genre; or just enjoy being in the company of other book lovers and add to your reading list.

Saturday, June 1 | 12:00 p.m.

Eastman Reading Garden

Genealogy Clinic

Informal genealogy seessions featurin help from expert volunteers and Library staff.

Saturday, June 8 | 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Louis Stokes Wing, 6th floor

A Comparative Tour of the World’s Mythologies

The story of humankind is composed of many paths up the same mountain. Explore mythologies from around the globe.

Saturday, June 8 | 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Louis Stokes Wing, Indoor Reading Garden, 1st floor

LIBRARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS

(Continued)

Advanced Patent Search Techniques

Bring a brown-bag lunch and delve deeper into patent searching using the USPTO’s new Trademark Search. Tuesday, June 11 | 12:00 p.m.

Louis Stokes Wing, Learning Commons, 2nd floor

Scanning Family Memories

Bring your shoebox of memories and scan images from your family collection with help from expert staff to learn the basics of scanning and sharing your photos. You may also share your pictures to our online Cleveland Family Album if you’d like.

Saturday, June 29 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Main Library, Digital Library, 3rd floor

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Club MLK: Line Dancing

Move and groove in this multi-generational line dance program. Fridays, June 14 & 21 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

The Art of DJing

Learn the basics of DJing and spin some tracks. Friday, June 21 | 10:30 a.m.

Sing, Sing, Sing Along: a Celebration of Black Music Month

Join the Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers for songs and storytelling that celebrate the art and history of Black Music. Wednesday, June 26 | 2:00 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM

Never Miss Monday Walking Club

Get up, get moving! Walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise available to most of us.

Mondays | 5:15 p.m.

Paint and Sip

Paint whatever you desire while sipping a soft beverage.

Friday, June 7 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Create Your Own Wrapping Paper

Create a basic design using the potato print method and make your own personalized wrapping paper to use for any occasion.

Saturday, June 22 | 3:00 p.m.

Trailblazers: Outdoor Book Club

Soak in the sun as we discuss a monthly book.

Saturday, June 29 | 1:00 p.m.

Russian Book Club

Discussion (in Russian) of Glavnaia Ulitsa by Sinclair Lewis.

Saturday, June 29 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

MT. PLEASANT

Summer Seedlings: Pot and Paint at the Library Plant a vegetable seedling and paint your pot while we explore the basics of growing and maintaining a garden.

Wednesday, June 1 | 1:00 p.m.

RICE

My Digital Life: Internet Searching

Wednesday, June 5 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Online Safety

Wednesday, June 26 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Summer Seeds

Learn how to plant a variety of seeds and baby plants.

Monday, June 3 | 4:00 – 5:15 p.m.

Book Discussion: The Body by Stephen King Read, discuss, and watch the film adaptation, Stand by Me. Monday, June 10 | 4:30 p.m.

Puzzle Mania

Join the puzzle challenge: can your group complete a jigsaw puzzle in two hours while enjoying light jazz music?

Friday, June 14 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Movin’ and Groovin’

Enjoy an exhilarating dance session that will get you moving and grooving on the Wii. Saturdays, June 15 & 29 | 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

SOUTH

Studio Orientation

Learn basics of our South Sound Booth and the rules of the room so you’ll be ready to reserve the room for your own projects. Wednesday, June 5 | 4:30 p.m.

Learn Your First Guitar Chord

See if playing guitar is for you and learn your first guitar chord. Guitars will be provided for the lesson while supplies last.

Tuesday, June 11 | 4:30 p.m.

Find your Latino Roots at the Library

Interested in tracing your Latino roots? Learn about available resources at the Library, the idiosyncrasies of Latino last names, and much more.

Wednesday, June 12 | 4:00 p.m.

DIY Punk Day

Make youur own custom buttons and patches. Bring your ideas and your creativity. Saturday, June 15 | 2:00 p.m.

Junk Journaling

Make your own handmade book composed of a mixture of new and old items.

Saturday, June 15 | 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

OBS Streaming Software For Beginners

Learn how to start using OBS Software to record your own videos, including screen capture, setting up the camera and using the green screen.

Saturday, June 15 | 4:30 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

Spill the Tea Group Discussion

Share insider knowledge or tips & tricks around the topic of the month: family reunions & grilling. Tuesday, June 4 | 4:45 p.m.

Summer Painting Fun

Have fun painting a modern art canvas using geometric shapes. No experience required...just enjoy making art.

Tuesday, June 25 | 10:15 – 11:30 a.m.

WEST PARK

My Digital Life: Microsoft Word I – IV Thursdays, June 6 – 27 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Cozy Community Crafting Circle

Looking for a group of likeminded crafters? Grab your latest project and join us.

Friday, June 7 | 11:00 a.m.

WOODLAND

Community Blooms

Cultivate a sense of community through the joy of urban gardening, share gardening tips and reap the rewards of our harvest.

Saturday, June 8 & Tuesday, June 11 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Origami for Seniors

The Japanese art of paper folding is an enjoyable, creative hobby. Wednesdays, June 12 & 26 | 2:00 p.m.

JULY

ADDISON

Chess Club

Learn the basics, solve puzzles, or challenge someone to a game.

Tuesdays, July 2, 16 & 30 | 4:00 p.m.

Technology for Readers

Learn to use StoryGraph, Goodreads, Libby, and Hoopla to access free ebooks and audiobooks, track your reading, and organize your virtual shelves.

Tuesday, July 3 | 4:00 p.m.

BROOKLYN

Adult Coloring and Relaxation

Explore the relaxing art of adult coloring books while listening to calming music. Tuesdays | 4:00 p.m.

Chapbook Club

Celebrate the beauty of language and poetry: discover the works of great poets and share the poems you love with others.

Saturdays, July 6 & 20 | 12:00 p.m.

CARNEGIE WEST

My Digital Life: CPL & My Device

Wednesday, July 3 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Internet and Browser Basics

Wednesday, July 10 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Internet Searching

Wednesday, July 17 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Internet Safety Basics

Wednesday, July 31 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS &

EVENTS

EAST 131ST STREET

(Continued)

Time to Unwind: Crochet Circle

Gather with like-minded crafters: bring your current project or learn the basics of crochet and how to follow a pattern. Get tips and help with your projects.

Wednesday, July 24 | 3:00 p.m.

EASTMAN

My Digital Life:

Microsoft Word I – III

Thursdays, July 11, 18 & 25 | 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Pause and Paint

Experiment with watercolors in a no-pressure, relaxing environment. All supplies are provided (while they last.)

Tuesday, July 9 | 4:00 p.m.

Get Cozy with Christie

Discuss one previously chosen Agatha Christie novel on the last Thursday of each month.

Thursday, July 25 | 4:00 p.m.

Rock Painting

Relax in a soothing space while you paint some rocks with beautiful designs or inspiring sayings.

Wednesday, July 31 | 4:00 p.m.

FULTON

Craft and Chat

Come one come all: monthly craft and chat gatherings get your creative juices flowing while you chat with friends and neighbors. Color, paint, or glue it is all up to you.

Thursday, July 11 | 4:00 p.m.

GARDEN VALLEY

Summer Chess

Learn the rudiments of chess and play with experienced players to expand your skills.

Friday, July 12 | 3:30 p.m.

HARVARD-LEE

Book Club

What are you reading? Books, poems, how-to tips, and more. Share your favorites and find your next read.

Wednesday, July 3 | 4:00 p.m.

Take-and-Make: Start a Seedling

Pick up a free bag including a tiny pot, soil, and seeds and watch your plant grow at home. (While supplies last.)

Tuesday, July 16 | 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Crafty Ladies Society

Share your love of yarn crafts with Like-minded crafters. Bring your current crocheting or knitting project if you like.

Thursdays, July 11, 18 & 25 | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

JEFFERSON

Beginning American Sign Language

FREE 8-week American Sign Language (ASL)

Class guides you through the fundamentals in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Mondays | 5:00 p.m.

Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/11978292

Join the Realm: Dungeons & Dragons Adventures

Embark on an epic journey into the mystical world of D&D. Beginners are welcome.

Saturdays, July 6 & 20 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Cookbook Club

Calling al foodies: dish about your favorite recipes, cooking techniques, and cookbooks, then browse for more of the latest and greatest cookbooks.

Tuesday, July 16 | 5:00 p.m.

Walkabout Tremont

American Classics: Come visit as share classic books and movies.

Friday, July 12 | 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES

Identity Theft

Learn how identity thieves steal your personal information and how to protect yourself, your finances, and your identity. Presented by PNC Bank. Saturday, July 13 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

My Digital Life:

Internet and Browser Basics

Saturday, July 13 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Internet Searching

Saturday, July 20 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

CPL & My Device

Saturday, July 6 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Let’s Just Talk About Books

Join a stress-free summer book club: talk about your favorite (or least favorite) book, poem, short story, or genre; or just enjoy being in the company of other book lovers and add to your reading list.

Saturday, July 6 | 12:00 p.m.

Eastman Reading Garden

Art of the Book: Make a Mini-Book Library conservation staff teach how books are put together and give you the chance to make a pretty mini-book of your own.

Saturday, July 13 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Main Library, Cleveland Digital Public Library 3rd floor

Open Air Open Mic

Showcase your live performance art, whether it be a song, spoken word poem, stand-up act or instrumental solo.

Friday, July 19 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Advanced Trademark Search Techniques

Bring a brown-bag lunch and delve deeper into patent searching using the USPTO’s new Trademark Search.

Tuesday, July 30 | 12:00 p.m.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Club MLK: Line Dancing

Move and groove in our multigenerational line dance program.

Fridays, July 12, 19 & 25 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM

Never Miss Monday Walking Club

Get up, get moving, and take a stroll around the library grounds this summer.

Mondays | 5:15 p.m.

Paint and Sip

Paint whatever you desire while sipping a soft beverage. Bring family, bring a friend, or paint your artistic vision solo.

Friday, July 5 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Yoga Fitness

Join us for free yoga classes to revitalize your body, relax your mind, and reduce stress through slow and gentle standing flows and floor poses, increasing your strength and flexibility.

Thursdays, July 11, 18 & 25 | 4:30 p.m.

Where Everyone is an Artist

Iterative photography artist, Stephen Calhoun, leads a free, all-ages workshop combining photography, technology, and creativity. Through iInteractive, communal group work, items are carefully selected and placed together in a box, photographed, and the images manipulated to create beautiful mandala-like designs.

Wednesday, July 17 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Trailblazers: Outdoor Book Club

Soak in the sun as we discuss a monthly book while enjoying the outside! Saturday, July 27 | 1:00 p.m.

RICE

Book Discussion:

The Body by Stephen King

Read, discuss, and watch the film adaptation, Stand by Me. Monday, July 8 | 4:30 p.m.

Puzzle Mania

Join the puzzle challenge: can your group complete a jigsaw puzzle in two hours while enjoying light jazz music playing in the background?

Friday, July 12 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

SOUTH

Studio Orientation

Learn basics of our South Sound Booth and the rules of the room so you’ll be ready to reserve the room for your own projects.

Wednesday, July 3 | 4:30 p.m.

Learn Your First Drum Beat

Want to learn drums but didn’t know where to start? Come in and learn your first drum beat.

Tuesday, July 9 | 4:30 p.m.

Junk Journaling

Make your own handmade book composed of a mixture of new and old items.

Saturdays, July 13 & 27 | 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS &

EVENTS

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Find your Latino Roots at the Library

Interested in tracing your Latino roots? Learn about available resources at the Library, the idiosyncrasies of Latino last names, and much more.

Wednesday, July 17 | 4:00 p.m.

Podcast Recording 101

Learn how to record your own podcast using our studio.

Thursday, July 18 | 4:30 p.m.

Library Open Jam

Guitars, bass, and drums will be provided (while the last) or bring in your instrument and jam. Open to all musicians and styles.

Saturday, July 27 | 2:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Save Your Family History

Learn how to digitize, save, print, and share your precious, old family photos and the memories they hold.

Saturday, July 28 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Video Game Day

Join the game play: multiple systems, retro games, VR, and more.

Tuesday, July 30 | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

Spill the Tea Group Discussion

Share insider knowledge or tips & tricks around the topic of the month: summer safety.

Tuesday, July 9 | 4:45 p.m.

Summer Painting Fun

No experience required...just enjoy making art: paint rocks to place in our gardens for Garden Walk 2024

Wednesday, July 10 | 10:15 a.m.

Catch Those Rays

Make a suncatcher to take home.

Tuesday, July 23 | 10:30 a.m.

Halfway to the Holidays Card Crafts

Get your holiday card list together early, start on your cards (free cards provided while they last) or take family photos to get your cards ready by the holiday months.

Saturday, July 27 | 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Register for photos at cpl.libcal.com/event/12049070

WEST PARK

Cozy Community Crafting Circle

Looking for a group of likeminded crafters? Grab your latest project and join us.

Friday, July 12 | 11:00 a.m.

WOODLAND

Community Blooms

Join us in cultivating our urban community garden, learn tips and techniquess, andreap the rewards of our harvest.

Wednesday, July 10 & Saturday, July 20 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Origami for Seniors

The Japanese art of paper folding is an enjoyable, creative hobby.

Saturdays, July 13 & 27 | 2:00 p.m.

Intergenerational Board Game Play

Blend literacy with laughter and foster community connections through games

Tuesday, July 23 | 4:00 p.m.

AUGUST

ADDISON

Technology for Readers

Learn to use StoryGraph, Goodreads, Libby, and Hoopla to access free ebooks and audiobooks, track your reading, and organize your virtual shelves.

Tuesday, August 6 | 4:00 p.m.

Chess Club

Learn the basics, solve puzzles, or challenge someone to a game.

Tuesdays, August 13 & 27 | 4:00 p.m.

BROOKLYN

Chapbook Club

Celebrate the beauty of language and poetry. Discover the works of great poets and share the poems you love with others.

Saturdays, August 3, 17 & 31 | 12:00 p.m.

Adult Coloring and Relaxation

Explore the relaxing art of adult coloring books while listening to calming music.

Tuesdays | 4:00 p.m.

COLLINWOOD

My Digital Life: CPL & My Device

Saturday, August 3 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Internet and Browser Basics

Saturday, August 10 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Internet Searching

Saturday, August 17 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Internet Safety Basics

Saturday, August 31 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

EAST 131ST STREET

My Digital Life: CPL & My Device

Wednesday, August 7 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Internet and Browser Basics

Wednesday, August 14 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Internet Searching

Wednesday, August 21 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Vision Boards

Design a vision board to illustrate your future dreams and plans.

Thursday, August 8 | 1:30 p.m.

Society of the Book Dragons Literary Club

When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill Saturday, August 17 | 2:00 p.m.

EASTMAN

Pause and Paint

Experiment with watercolors in a no-pressure, relaxing environment. Tuesday, August 13 | 4:00 p.m.

Rock Painting

Relax in a soothing space while you paint some rocks with beautiful designs or inspiring sayings. Wednesday, August 29 | 2:00 p.m.

Get Cozy with Christie

Discuss a previously chosen Agatha Christie novel on the last Thursday of each month. Thursday, August 25 | 4:00 p.m.

FULTON

Fulton Family Photo Time

Get a portrait of you and/or your family taken by a professional photographer. Monday, August 5 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Craft and Chat

Come one, come all: get your creative juices flowing while chattin with friends and neighbors. Color, paint, or glue it is all up to you.

Thursday, August 8 | 4:00 p.m.

GARDEN VALLEY

Summer Chess

Learn the rudiments and play some games with experienced players to improve and expand your skills.

Friday, August 16 | 3:30 p.m.

GLENVILLE

Lakeside Nature Discovery

Take an exciting, informative, and easy walk at the lakefront while you learn about habitatat restoration and discover this beautiful natural oasis just minutes north of Glenville. Friday, August 9 | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Lakefront Nature Preserve, 8701 Lakeshore Blvd. Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/12052690

HARVARD-LEE

Crafty Ladies Society

Share your love of yarn crafts with Like-minded crafters. Bring your current crocheting or knitting project if you like. Thursdays | 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Book Club

What are you reading? Books, poems, how-to tips, and more. Share your favorites and find your next read. Wednesday, August 7 | 4:00 p.m.

Painting Palooza

Bring your creativity & open mind and make abstract spin art on a canvas. Friday, August 9 | 4:00 p.m.

Recycled Book Art

Explore creative ways to repurpose old books and turn them into beautiful art.

Thursday, August 22 | 3:30 p.m.

LIBRARY PROGRAMS

& EVENTS

JEFFERSON

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Join the Realm: Dungeons & Dragons Adventures

Embark on an epic journey into the mystical world of D&D. Beginners are welcome.

Saturdays, August 3 & 17 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Walkabout Tremont

Let’s Luau during Walkabout Tremont: make a lei to join the fun.

Friday, August 9 | 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Cookbook Club

Calling all foodies: come dish about your favorite recipes, cooking techniques, and cookbooks, then browse the latest and greatest cookbooks.

Tuesday, August 20 | 5:00 p.m.

Postcard Party

Re-discover the lost art of postcard writing and learn about the history of postcards and CPL’s postcard collection. Then, design and mail your own postcard.

Saturday, August 31 | 3:00 p.m.

LANGSTON HUGHES

Credit Scores and Reports

Learn what a credit score is, how they’re determined, why your credit score is importance, and how to read a credit report. Presented by PNC Bank.

Saturday, August 10 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Let’s Just Talk About Books

Join a stress-free summer book club: talk about your favorite (or least favorite) book, poem, short story, or genre; or just enjoy being in the company of other book lovers and add to your reading list.

Saturday, August 3 | 12:00 p.m. Eastman Reading Garden

Battle for the Ballot:

Cleveland’s Suffragist Movement

Learn the story behind the Cleveland women who advocated for suffrage and went on to help establish the League of Women Voters.

Saturday, August 24 | 1:00 p.m. Louis Stokes Wing, 5th floor

Book Discussion: Who Voted for Hitler?

Join us for a presentation about Richard Hamilton’s 1982 book Who Voted for Hitler? which examines German voting data from the 1930s to explain Hitler’s improbable rise to power.

Wednesday, August 21 | 12:00 p.m.

Louis Stokes Wing, 5th floor

Open Air, Open Mic

All are welcome to showcase a live performance art, whether it be a song, spoken word poem, stand-up act or instrumental solo.

Friday, August 16 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Eastman Reading Garden

True Crime Book Club

The Amish Wife by Gregg Olsen. Saturday, August 10 | 1:00 p.m.

Louis Stokes Wing, 5th floor

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Club MLK: Line Dancing

Move and groove in our multi-generational line dance program. Friday, Auguust 2 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

MEMORIAL-NOTTINGHAM

Paint and Sip

Paint whatever you desire while sipping a soft beverage.

Friday, August 2 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Never Miss Monday Walking Club

Get up, get moving, and take a stroll around the library grounds this summer.

Mondays | 5:15 p.m.

Summer Social: A Patron Appreciation Party

Enjoy swag, live music, and cold treats in the hot weather.

Thursday, August 15 | 1:00 p.m.

Trailblazers: Outdoor Book Club

Soak in the sun as we discuss the book of the month.

Saturday, August 24 | 1:00 p.m.

Russian Book Clu

Kostry Ambitsii by Tom Wolfe (Discussion in Russian.)

Saturday, August 24 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

RICE

Book Discussion: The Body by Stephen King

Read, discuss, and watch the film adaptation, Stand by Me. Monday, August 5 | 4:30 p.m.

My Digital Life: Microsoft Word I – IV Thursdays, August 8 – 29 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

SOUTH

Studio Orientation

Learn basics of our South Sound Booth and the rules of the room so you’ll be ready to reserve the room for your own projects.

Wednesday, August 7 | 4:30 p.m.

Let’s Make an Apron

Looking for a gift for your favorite cook? Learn how to make an apron from scratch. Saturday, August 10 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Junk Journaling

Make your own handmade book composed of a mixture of new and old items. Saturdays, August 10 & 24 | 4:30 p.m.

OBS Streaming Software For Beginners

Learn how to start using OBS Software to record your own videos. Learn how to do a screen capture, set up the camera and use the green screen. Saturday, August 24 | 4:30 p.m.

SOUTH BROOKLYN

Spill the Tea Adult Group Discussion

Share insider knowledge or tips & tricks around the topic of the month: back to school preparations Tuesday, August 6 | 4:45 p.m.

WEST PARK

Cozy Community Crafting Circle

Looking for a group of likeminded crafters? Grab your latest project and join us. Friday, August 2 | 11:00 a.m.

Paint Cleveland History

Paint an iconic Cleveland image from the Library’s Photograph Collection and learn more about it.

Monday, August 19 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/12048857

WOODLAND

Origami for Seniors

The Japanese art of paper folding is an enjoyable, creative hobby.

Saturdays, August 10 & 24 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Community Blooms

Join us in cultivating our urban community garden, learn tips and techniquess, andreap the rewards of our harvest.

Saturday, August 17 & Tuesday, August 20 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Page Count

librarians, booksellers, illustrators, publishing professionals, and literary

COMPUTER CLASSES & WORKSHOPS AT MAIN

LIBRARY

Maker Monday Workshops

Explore featured MakerSpace equipment in through focused projects that guide you through selecting, designing, and making a themed project. Space is limited. Registration is required. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

TechCentral, Louis Stokes Wing, Lower Level

Register at: cpl.org/makermonday

JUNE

Maker Monday Workshops

Large Format Printer 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Maker Monday Workshops Direct-to Garment Printer 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

My Digital Life Microsoft Word I–IV 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

My Digital Life Microsoft Word I–IV 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

My Digital Life Microsoft Word I–IV 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

My Digital Life Microsoft Word I–IV 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

My Digital Life

Louis Stokes Wing, Studio 525, 1st floor

Register at: cpl.org/my-digital

My Digital Life Excel I–IV 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

My Digital Life Excel I–IV 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

My Digital Life Excel I–IV 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

My Digital Life Excel I–IV 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Maker Monday Workshops Buttons

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Maker Monday Workshops 3D Printing 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

My Digital Life Excel I–V

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

My Digital Life Excel I–V 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

My Digital Life Excel I–V 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

My Digital Life Excel I–V 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

My Digital Life Excel I–V 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

AUGUST

Maker Monday Workshops

My Digital Life Microsoft Word I–III 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

My Digital Life Microsoft Word I–III 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

My Digital Life Microsoft Word I–III 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

OHIO CENTER FOR THE BOOK

The Ohio Center for the Book @ Cleveland Public Library (OCFB) is dedicated to promoting and celebrating books, reading, literacy, and libraries to Ohio’s citizens and the book community at-large.

We are the designated Ohio Affiliate of The Center for the Book at the Library of Congress and are part of a network of Centers for the Book across the country. OCFB also maintains a growing circulating collection of fiction and non-fiction books written by Ohio authors housed in the Literature Department at the Cleveland Public Library. Stay up to date with OCFB at ohiocenterforthebook.org.

AWESOME (JANE) AUSTEN: A MINI FILM FESTIVAL AND TALK

Celebrate Jane Austen, the person who arguably revolutionized English fiction. We’ll be highlighting her continuing relevance with the screening of two movie adaptations: one traditional, the other a “novel” contemporary take on the classic. Between the screenings at 2:15pm, enjoy a talk by Cleveland State University professor Dr. Rachel Carnell: “Jane Austen and the Ongoing Relevance of the Romance Plot.”

POETRY WITH CLARISSA JAKOBSONS & CHARLES MALONE

Live readings from two local poets, followed by an open mic session.

Clarissa Jakobsons instructed numerous art and writing courses at Tri-C and often weaves one-of-a-kind artist books exhibited internationally, including the Cleveland Museum of Art Ingalls Library. Her current poetry book, Baltic Amber in a Chest combines a breathtaking array of World War II memories.

Charles Malone works with writers in the community around Kent, OH through the Wick Poetry Center. He is the author of three collections of poetry, After an Eclipse of Moths (Moonstone Arts), Questions About Circulation (Driftwood Press), and Working Hypothesis (Finishing Line Press). Saturday, August 31 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Main Library, Literature, 2nd floor

Pride & Prejudice (2005) starring Keira Knightley 10:30 a.m.

Bride & Prejudice (2004) starring Aishwarya Rai 3:30 p.m.

Feel free to attend in your finest Regency attire. Saturday, August 17 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

NOVELS IN TRANSLATION

The Most Secret Memory of Men by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr translated from the French by Lara Vergnaud Thursday, June 20 | 6:00 p.m.

The Movement by Petra Hůlová translated from the Czech by Alex Zucker Thursday, July 18 | 6:00 p.m.

Seasonal Associate by Heike Geissler translated from the German by Katy Derbyshire Thursday, August 15 | 6:00 p.m.

Hosted at Clevo Books in the 5th Street Arcades 530 Euclid Ave, #45a

BOOK DISCUSSIONS BOOK CLUBS

Get Graphic! Comics Discussions

Get BioGraphy this summer and explore biography and autobiography as told through comics. Visit ohiocenterforthebook.org for full details.

Maus by Art Spiegelman: arguably the book that brought comics into the mainstream consciousness and winner of a special Pulitzer Prize in 1992.

Thursday, June 6 | 6:30 p.m.

March (volume one of the trilogy), the inspirational story of the formative years of the late US Representative John Lewis Thursday, July 11 | 6:30 p.m.

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi which tells the story of her childhood and early adult years living in Iran and Austria during and after the Islamic Revolution Thursday, August 1 | 6:30 p.m.

Hosted at Bookhouse Brewing 1526 W. 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113

No-Pressure Book Club

Join us to enjoy some coffee or tea and chat about any books you’ve read recently and hear about new titles that may become your next great read. Saturday, June 15 | 11:00 a.m. West Park Campus

Saturday, July 13 | 11:00 a.m. West Park Campus

Saturday, August 10 | 11:00 a.m. West Park Campus

Tremont Think & Drink Book Club

Join an engaging book discussion while enjoying your favorite beverage.

Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?: A Memoir by Seamus O’Reilly Monday, June 10 | 7:00 p.m.

Bottoms Up and the Devil Laughs: A Journey Through the Deep State by Kerry Howley Monday, July 8 | 7:00 p.m.

Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach Monday, August 12 | 7:00 p.m.

Lincoln Park Pub 2609 W. 14th St, Cleveland, OH 44113

LEGAL AID AT THE LIBRARY

Have a legal question? Need to chat with an attorney about a problem related to money, housing, family, employment or other issues? Stop by a Legal Aid Brief Advice and Referral Clinic.

All clinics are first come, first served free advice and referral events for people with low-income who have civil legal issues. Please bring all relevant paperwork with you. Attorneys are available for brief advice and referral only. Advice clinic attorneys do NOT represent you. If you need legal representation you may be referred to The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland or another service provider.

Need help now? Legal Aid is open 24/7 online, taking intake applications at lasclev.org/contact. Questions? Call 1 (877) 817-3777 or visit lasclev.org

Saturday, June 8 | 10:00 a.m. | Langston Hughes

Saturday, July 13 | 10:00 a.m. | South

Saturday, August 17 | 10:00 a.m. | Mt. Pleasant

LEGALWORKS

LegalWorks provides legal consultation and assistance for qualified, low-income youth and adults in underserved communities. Areas of assistance include, but not limited to:

• Expungements

• Sealing Records

• Certificates of Qualified Employment

• Clearing Outstanding Warrants

• Restoring Driving Privileges Service

Service is provided by appointment at three library locations. Registration is required. More info: legalworksneo.org

Mondays, 12:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Memorial-Nottingham Register at cpl.libcal.com/appointments/ LegalWorksMemorialNottingham

Tuesdays | 12:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Fulton Register at cpl.libcal.com/appointments/LegalWorksFulton

Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Register at cpl.libcal.com/appointments/ LegalWorksMtPleasant

Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Woodland Register at cpl.libcal.com/appointments/ LegalWorksWoodland

HOUSING COURT PARTNERSHIP

Private computer kiosks are now available at neighborhood select library branches solely for the use of Clevelanders who need to appear before Cleveland Housing Court. This allows those facing eviction or other hearings to appear without having to secure transportation to travel downtown, obtain childcare, or miss work. The kiosks, purchased with a grant from the Ohio Supreme Court, offer help to the areas of the city with the highest eviction rates. Through this partnership, the Library seeks to expand access to services that Clevelanders need and to help bridge the digital divide.

Visit clevelandmunicipalcourt.org/housingcourt for more information.

Carnegie West | Hough | Mt. Pleasant | South

FREE FAMILY MEALS

A variety of FREE meal packages are available at neighborhood branches through a partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Contact your neighborhood branch for details, times, and availability.

Kids’ Summer Lunches

Nutritious summer meals for kids and teens, ages 18 and under.

All branches and Youth Services, Main Library, 4th floor

Backpack Meals

Available at select locations: a two-day supply of meals, including two breakfasts, two entrees, and two snacks, for youth ages 18 and under.

A sk CPL

Get the answers and research help you need. Visit cpl.org and click the AskCPL logo to submit a question or visit answers.cpl.org to browse frequently asked questions and a selection of useful information.

JOB AND CAREER RESOURCES

Discover a wide range of job, career, and entrepreneurship information online at the library. Visit cpl.org/services/career-development today for help in searching for a job or in taking the next steps in your job, career, or entrepreneurial journey.

CLEVELAND DIGITAL PUBLIC LIBRARY

Scan and digitize your personal, business, or community group photos, collections, or historical documents. Use our free high-resolution equipment and take advantage of expert assistance if you need it. Call or email (216) 623-2813 or digitization@cpl.org for more information.

BOOKS BY MAIL

Can’t make it to the Library? Let us bring the Library to you. Cleveland Public Library users may receive their favorite books and movies at home by mail. Several programs are available:

Homebound Service is available for eligible seniors and people with disabilities.

Words on Wheels is a FREE service is available to adult residents of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, which includes Cleveland, Bratenahl, Newburgh Heights, and Linndale. For more information on Homebound Service and Words on Wheels, visit cpl.org/books-by-mail.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN

Patrons may borrow books or microfilm and order photocopies of journal articles that are not available through our subscription databases or the regional CLEVNET library system. Some restrictions apply. For more information email interlibrary. loan1@cpl.org or call (216) 623-2901.

OHIO LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PRINT DISABLED

The Ohio Library for the Blind and Print Disabled provides free library services of braille and audio materials for kids, teens, and adults. Eligible borrowers in the State of Ohio may request and receive materials by postage-free mail. For more information, contact OLBPD at OLBPD@cpl.org or call (216) 623-2911 or (800) 362-1262

LIBRARY CARDS

Library cards are available to adults, children, and teens who reside, work, or attend an educational institution in the State of Ohio.

Bar-coded Cleveland Metropolitan School District student IDs and RTA passes now double as Cleveland Public Library cards, allowing students to check out books and access other library materials and resources.

Special Scholar Success Library Cards are available to young people age 17 and under.

eCards are available for access to electronic resources such as ebooks, emedia, research databases, etc. Apply online at cpl.org

Educator Cards are available to teachers in schools or licensed childcare centers.

Apply for a library card, eCard, or educator card at any Cleveland Public Library location or online at cpl.org.

Visit cpl.org/aboutthelibrary/using thelibrary/library-cards for more information.

And, don’t forget…Cleveland Public Library is fine free. There are no late fees for items returned a bit late, so read on!

Library Locations

MAIN LIBRARY • 325 Superior Ave. • (216) 623-2800

LOUIS STOKES WING • 525 Superior Ave. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION LIBRARY (IN CITY HALL) 601 Lakeside Ave. Room 100 • (216) 623-2919

1 ADDISON

6901 Superior Ave. (216) 623-6906

2 BROOKLYN

3706 Pearl Rd. (216) 623-6920

3 CARNEGIE WEST 1900 Fulton Rd. (216) 623-6927

4 COLLINWOOD 856 East 152nd St. (216) 623-6934

5 EAST 131ST STREET

3830 East 131st St. (216) 623-6941

6 EASTMAN

11602 Lorain Ave. (216) 623-6955

7 FLEET 7224 Broadway Ave. (216) 623-6962

8 FULTON 3545 Fulton Rd. (216) 623-6969

9 GARDEN VALLEY 7201 Kinsman Rd., Suite 101 (216) 623-6976

10 GLENVILLE* 11900 St. Clair Ave. (216) 623-6983

11 HARVARD-LEE

16918 Harvard Ave. (216) 623-6990

12 HOUGH 6530 Lexington Ave. (216) 623-6997

13 JEFFERSON

850 Jefferson Ave. (216) 623-7004

14 LANGSTON HUGHES

10200 Superior Ave. (216) 623-6975

15 LORAIN 8216 Lorain Ave. (216) 623-7011

16 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 1962 Stokes Blvd. (216) 623-7018

17 MEMORIALNOTTINGHAM 17109 Lake Shore Blvd. (216) 623-7039

OHIO LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PRINT DISABLED (OLBPD) 17121 Lake Shore Blvd. (216) 623-2911

18 MT. PLEASANT 14000 Kinsman Rd. (216) 623–7032

19 RICE 11535 Shaker Blvd. (216) 623-7046

20 ROCKPORT* 4421 West 140th St. (216) 623-7053

21 SOUTH 3096 Scranton Rd. (216) 623-7060

22 SOUTH BROOKLYN 4303 Pearl Rd. (216) 623-7067

23 STERLING 2200 East 30th St. (216) 623-7074

24 UNION 3463 East 93rd St. (216) 623-7088

25 WALZ* 7910 Detroit Ave. (216) 623-7095

26 WEST PARK 3805 West 157th St. (216) 623-7102

27 WOODLAND 5906 Woodland Ave. (216) 623-7109

*TEMPORARILY CLOSED *OPENING JUNE 22