BOOK CLUBS

What Are You Reading? Book Club

Join us on the first Wednesday of every month to talk about what we’re reading and bring ideas for future selections.

Wednesday, June 7 | 4:00 p.m. | Harvard-Lee

Wednesday, July 5 | 4:00 p.m. | Harvard-Lee

Wednesay, August 2 | 4:00 p.m. | Harvard-Lee

No-Pressure Book Club (online)

Still haven’t finished that book? No problem! Looking for inspiration for your reading list? Hear what others are reading, share your current or favorite reads, and explore new reading avenues…all from the comfort of your home. All formats and genres are welcome, including audiobooks, graphic novels, and more.

Monday, June 12 | 1:00 p.m. | Rockport Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/10376968

Monday, July 10 | 1:00 p.m. | Rockport Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/10376969

Monday, August 14 | 1:00 p.m. | Rockport Register at cpl.libcal.com/event/10376970

No-Pressure Book Club

Chat about any books you’ve read (or listened to) recently and find new titles to add to your reading list. All formats and genres are welcome, including ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, and more.

Monday, June 12 | 5:30 p.m. | West Park

Monday, July 10 | 5:30 p.m. | West Park

Monday, August 14 | 5:30 p.m. | West Park

AskCPL 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.

Ohio Center For The Book

Get Graphic! Bookclub

All summer long, we’re reading the best of Superman comics to celebrate the Man of Steel’s 85th birthday:

Superman: Up in the Sky by comic juggernaut and award-winner, Tom King

Thursday, June 1 | 6:30 p.m.

Bookhouse Brewing

1526 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113

Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? by the legendary comics creator Alan Moore

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

Bookhouse Brewing

1526 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44114

Superman Chronicles by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster: the original collection of comics that started it all!

Thursday, August 3 | 6:30 p.m.

Bookhouse Brewing

1526 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44115

Seed Library

Free seeds and educational resources for gardeners: choose from 20 varieties of organically-grown seeds for vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Grow heirloom, openly-pollinated plants and learn how to save your own seeds to help make your garden and your food supply more sustainable.

Louis Stokes Wing, Science & Technology, 3rd floor Carnegie West | Fleet | Glenville | Hough Martin Luther King, Jr. | Rice | South Brookyn and West Park

COMPUTER CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Maker Monday Workshops

The TechCentral MakerSpace is a creative and collaborative design and fabrication space filled with a variety of cutting-edge equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl presses, Cricut™ cutting machines, design and editing software, and more. Maker Mondays introduce you to some of the possibilities. Try a few projects and get inspired.

Mondays, June 12 & 26, July and August

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd floor, Conference Room C

MAIN LIBRARY, LOUIS STOKES WING

Conference Room C, 2nd floor

BRANCH LOCATIONS

Location Key: West Park

Jefferson

Harvard-Lee

My Digital Life: Computer Basics

My Digital Life: Computer Basics

My Digital Life: Online Safety

Maker Monday Workshops

My Digital Life: Windows Basics

Maker Monday Workshops

My Digital Life: File Management Basics

My Digital Life: File Management

My Digital Life: Searching Basics a.m.–1:00 p.m.

My Digital Life: Email Basics

My Digital Life: Mouse and Keyboard Fundamentals

Main Library, Louis Stokes Wing classes noted in blue. Branch classes noted in black.

Main Library, Louis Stokes Wing classes noted in blue. Branch classes noted in black.

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 10 | 10:00 a.m. | Langston Hughes

Saturday, July 15 | 10:00 a.m. | South

Saturday, August 19 | 10:00 a.m. | Fleet

Housing Court Partnership

Hough, South, and Mt. Pleasant Branches

A computer kiosk is available for patrons who need to appear before Cleveland Housing Court. Allowing security and convenience to those facing eviction or other hearings.

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

Tuesdays | 12:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Fulton Register at legalworksfulton.eventbrite.com

Mondays, June 12 & 26, July and August 12:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Glenville Register at legalworksglenville.eventbrite.com

Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Register at legalworksmtpleasant.eventbrite.com

An additional kiosk will be coming soon to the Carnegie West Branch. These kiosks are funded by a grant from the Ohio Supreme Court. 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

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’ Café

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.

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!