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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!
