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Cleveland Public Library (Main)

Downtown's Literary Treasure

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Many "treasures" await you at the Cleveland Public Library, "The People's University. Get connected -- we're one big "HOT SPOT!" Free Internet access and three million books tempt visitors to linger and get lost in the country's third largest public research library. Magnificently restored historic building connects underground to vibrant Louis Stokes Wing next door. The serene reading garden between features fountain by Maya Lin, creator of the Vietnam Memorial.


Enjoy the Eastman Reading Garden and public art on display outside and throughout the library buildings. See rare Special Collections, Art & Architecture. Research your family tree. Schedule a visit or guided tour today at.

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325 Superior
Cleveland, OH, 44114-1271

Phone: 216.623.2921
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Cleveland Public Library celebrated its 150th year of service in 2019, but don’t expect some musty, dusty old building and rows of card catalogues.
 
The historical Main Library was restored to its former glory in the late 90s, after painstaking attention to the building’s architectural integrity and aesthetic.
 
Around the same time, the entirely new, 11-story Louis Stokes Wing was built right next to the Main Library. This modern addition to the CPL family houses over 30 miles of bookshelves (about 1.3 million books) and is decked out with all the latest electronic resources, making CPL more relevant and vital to the community than ever.

 

What You’ll See & Do There

  • A library as special as CPL is always going to be something more, and the amazing exhibits that are on display during the year surely set it apart from your everyday public library.
    • The Cleveland Museum of Art has partnered with the library on a program that encourages high school students to curate their own art galleries which are then displayed at the library for up to three months at a time.
    • CPL also features an ever-evolving lineup of multimedia exhibits it curates itself with engaging topics like “The World of Puppets: From Stage to Screen” or a celebration of Cleveland’s most famous export: “Superman: From Cleveland to Krypton.”
  • As mentioned above, the Louis Stokes wing features some of the best cutting-edge technology you’ll find in a library anywhere.
    • Their TechCentral learning center boasts a laundry list of technology-based education and services, from computer tutorials to the unbelievably cool MakerSpace decked out with 3D printers, scanners, vinyl and laser fabrication, as well as music, audio and video production tools.
  • CPL has leveled-up their youth services program to embrace the growing influence of gaming culture with community eSports tournaments for the most popular games in the competitive scene, as well as casual gaming events and workshops that help gamers build connections with one another. 
  • Libraries today provide a variety of social services to its community, and CPL is no different, offering:
    • Services for educators, legal and financial clinics, career development and more.
    • Maps, travel guides, passport services and even language learning materials are available for travelers in need of a little assistance.

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General

ADA Compliant: Yes

Accessible Bathrooms: Yes

Elevators: Yes

Level or Ramp Entrance into Building: Yes

Miles to Akron + Canton Airport: 52

Miles to Downtown: 0

Miles to Hopkins Airport: 13

Group Friendly: Yes

Group Tour Available: Yes

Merch + Gift Shop On-Site: Yes

Complimentary Wi-Fi: Yes

Wi-Fi Available: Yes

Meeting + Special Event Space: Yes

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