Cleveland Public Library Foundation

The CPL Foundation looks to strengthen and expand community and donor support dedicated to enhancing the Library’s programs and services through the following key strategic priorities.

Cleveland Public Library Foundation

We Support the Cleveland Public Library in the Following Strategic Ways

The CPL Foundation looks to strengthen and expand community and donor support dedicated to enhancing the Library’s programs and services through the following key strategic priorities.

Closing the Gaps in Reading and Digital Literacy

You will be giving to the greatest and most immediate needs of our community.

Exterior of the Hough Campus (Street View) with its plentiful windows

Creating Campuses

We help build and maintain distinctive environments to meet changing service and community needs.

Exposing Our Community to Arts & Culture

Cleveland Public Library is a bridge between our city's neighborhoods and cultural institutions. Our vision is to become a premier venue for art, performances, cultural programs, and related activities so all can enjoy the arts in our community.

Pam Eyerdam (blond haired woman) standing at a table, looking at large art prints in the Special Collections Department.

Preserving Our Collections

Cleveland Public Library has one of the largest collections of rare holdings including unique treasures, objects, and books. With your support, the Foundation helps the Library continue to preserve, restore and expand these special collections.

The cpl 2024 annual Report

As the Library’s philanthropic partner, the Cleveland Public Library Foundation is the catalyst for creating and funding programs that support the Library’s mission and demonstrating community impact within its branches and neighborhoods