“It all started here at the Library…this place was my refuge” - Mayor Justin Bibb speaking after being sworn in as Cleveland’s 58th Mayor.
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Cleveland Public Library is "The People's University," the center of learning for a diverse and inclusive community.
- Warm Up Cleveland! Free hats and scarves at Main Library while supplies last.
- We finished the deep cleaning of Main Library's exterior to celebrate our 150th Anniversary! Feeling cute, might throw a party at the end of July for #CPL150, IDK.
- RIP to Eric Carle. Your books brought joy to children and families everywhere. The Hungry Caterpillar even brought joy and inspiration to our librarians at the #CPLE131 Branch.
- Happy Birthday to us! On Feb 17, 1869, Cleveland Public Library officially opened on the 3rd flr of the Northrup and Harrington Block on W3rd & Superior. Thank you, Cleveland, for making the library a place you discover new books, information, experiences and more! #CPL150
- Did you know American film director, screenwriter, producer Wes Craven worked at Cleveland Public Library? Here's a photocopy of his box card from 1955. Found in the #CPLArchives
- Originally not a stick of wood was used in the Main Library building except for the flagpole, due to a desire to make the building as fireproof as possible. It was all stone. #CPL150
- Check out this groovy map of Cleveland from 1972. 📍 Maps Collection at Main Library of Cleveland Public Library #CPLCollectionHighlights
- It's our birthday! 🎉 On February 17, 1869, Cleveland Public Library officially opened on the third floor of the Northrup and Harrington Block on West 3rd st. and Superior in downtown #Cleveland. Today, Main and the Louis Stokes Wing are located on Superior at East 6th St. #CLE
- Build communities with people that don’t look like you so that you can start to break down the mythology of differences ~ @KillerMike #CPL150 #CBW2019
- Built for just less than $5 million, the Main Library opened to the public on May 6, 1925. #CPL150
00:00 - Guess who's coming to #Cleveland! We're excited to announce that @soledadobrien and @KillerMike are coming to Writers & Readers on September 24. Join them as they share high-profile, real conversations about the stories that shape us. #CPL150 cpl.org/soledad-obrien…
- Author and civil rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson shares insights and lessons from more than 30 years of fighting injustice and inequality. Sat, Dec 5 | 12pm via Zoom. Registration is now open: bit.ly/36FasWd
- We're excited to announce that we've partnered with @CLECLOTHINGCO to release a limited edition 150th anniversary t-shirt. They'll be available at the #CPL150 Street Festival🙌🤩 cpl.org/cleveland-publ…