Cleveland Public Library

10/24/2026

Thank you to our friends at FOX 8’s New Day Cleveland for having Melanie Townsend on to talk about Mission: Possible! 📚

There’s still time to explore Cleveland Public Library locations, discover hidden gems, and earn chances to win prizes along the way!

Watch the full segment: https://fox8.com/on-air/new-day-cleveland/love-your-library/
Learn more about Mission: Possible: https://cpl.org/passportexperience/

10/23/2026

Cleveland Metropolitan School District brought the energy to Tuesday’s LAND the Vote walk as we headed to the polls with first-time student voters!

Join us next Tuesday, October 27, and walk with us!

10/23/2026

This week’s Cleveland 230 honorees have brought important issues to light, amplified voices and sparked meaningful conversations across our communities.

#165 Dan Moulthrop - As CEO of The City Club of Cleveland, he has expanded the reach of this respected forum and provided opportunities for grassroots leaders and nonprofits to engage.

#166 Robert L. Render III - He is a community activist who has spearheaded dozens of community initiatives, all with the goal of amplifying Black history in Cleveland.

#167 Alex Machaskee - The retired Plain Dealer publisher founded a permanent gallery on Cleveland’s immigrant history and culture, soon opening at Western Reserve Historical Society.

#168 Michelle Tomallo - The tech company co-founder is a passionate civic leader, a business connector, DEI champion and an advocate for Cleveland’s LGBTQ+ community.

#169 W.O. Walker - He was longtime publisher of the Call & Post and a towering force in Black journalism and civic life in Cleveland.

#170 Stanley Tolliver - A civil rights attorney and Cleveland school board member, he dedicated his career to pursuing equal justice for the Black community.

#171 Dorothy Fuldheim - Widely regarded as the nation’s first female TV news anchor, the venerable journalist went on the air on WEWS in 1947, and retired in 1984 at age 91.

Learn more about this week’s honorees and explore the full Cleveland 230 list at cpl.org/cle230.

10/22/2026

Calling all Cleveland-area authors! 📚 We’re looking for local voices to feature in our 2027 At the Table series!

Applications open October 22 and close November 22 at 5 p.m.
Apply here: https://cpl.libwizard.com/f/at-the-table

10/22/2026

Our latest Cleveland 230 honorees were recognized for their contributions to public service. Their work has broken barriers, driven change and helped move Cleveland forward.

#158 Justin Bibb - The former nonprofit executive became Cleveland’s 58th mayor in January 2022.

#159 Chris Ronayne -He served as Cleveland planning director and headed University Circle Inc. before being elected Cuyahoga County Executive. He took office in 2023.

#160 Frank G. Jackson - He was the 57th mayor of Cleveland and served four terms, from 2006 to 2022.

#161 Jane Campbell - She began her political career in the Ohio House of Representatives, and was elected Cleveland’s first and only female mayor in 2002.

#162 Michael R. White - After serving three terms as Cleveland’s mayor, from 1990 to 2001, he founded the Neighborhood Leadership Development Project.

#163 Florence Bundy Fairfax - A longtime employee of Cleveland’s Recreation Department from 1928 to 1970, she addressed the problem of juvenile delinquency and led activities to get kids off the street.

#164 Louis Stokes - He was Ohio’s first Black congressman. Elected to the House of Representatives in 1968, he held the office for 15 consecutive terms.

Tune in tomorrow for more Cleveland 230 honorees!
cpl.org/cle230.

10/21/2026

Take part in our journaling workshop this month! November 16 at 4PM 😄

10/20/2026

Celebrate Day of the Dead with some bright and cute skeletons! 🌺🌸🌼💀

10/20/2026

Thank you so much to all who came to our last Food Pantry event of the year! We distributed over two tons of produce in our community 😮

10/19/2026

We’re rolling out the golden carpet for our third annual Golden Gala! ✨

Discover new resources, connect with neighbors, and hear from best-selling author Vanessa Miller. 📍MLK Campus

10/19/2026

Aliens, cryptids, and hauntings...oh my! Join Jeff Craig, a local cartographer and creator of the Hidden Ohio map, for a presentation about mapmaking and supernatural events in Ohio.

The devil in the details:
Saturday, October 24, 2026 🐸
3:00pm - 4:00 pm 🦇
Updated location:
Louis Stokes Wing, 2nd Floor, Conference Room C 🐍

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

10/12/2026

Join us at Cleveland Public Library Eastman Branch next week to Paint a Pumpkin! (children's event) 🎃🎉

09/30/2026

Join us tomorrow through Saturday! We've got it all -- $15 to fill a library bag, $25 to fill a box. See you there!

09/23/2026

09/11/2026

What a week Branch!

09/11/2026

Join us at Eastman for this important conversation.

Want to learn more about our fight against AI and surveillance? Join us next Wednesday, September 16 at Cleveland Public Library’s Eastman Branch to hear from us and special guest Rep. Tristan Rader!

09/11/2026

Tuesday, September 15 from 11:30-1:30pm

Courtesy of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, fresh produce will be distributed on the third Tuesday of September and October. Bring your shopping cart or reusable bags and take home healthy, fresh produce for you and your family.