Cleveland Public Library

Cleveland Public Library

Cleveland Public Library
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles260 reviews
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Mommy1Indiana
Scottsburg, IN459 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Couples
This was the highlight of our trip to Cleveland for me. I love to read but have never thought of visiting a big library in a big city when we travel, until I saw this on recommended places to see. It’s not just a library but also a museum with art and cool collections. We loved the map collection! There are 2 buildings that connect underground. Take the elevator or stairs to the 10th floor of the newer building to see Cleveland. We also loved the chess and mini book collections. So glad we visited! Wish I’d had more time to actually read here.
Written July 27, 2024
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SharonB231
Toledo, OH1,206 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
If in downtown, this library is worth a visit. The first floor lobby and entrance are worth a look and a photo. Staff was very helpful providing a map of the library and a brochure for a self guided tour. Marble staircases on either side lead to upper floors. On the second floor is a nice mural. The third floor was my favorite with special collections displayed, particularly interesting were the collection of chess sets from around the world. This place is half museum, half library. Worth a visit and since it is a library there is no charge to enter. There is a nice art exhibit there as well as a Superman exhibit. The 10th floor has nice views of the city.
Written March 31, 2024
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soloutre
London, Canada139 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
This experience was exceptional. We stumbled upon the library because it was across the street from our hotel. They had a free art installation set up in one of the rooms which was gorgeous. They also had live music for the art exhibit. We also walked through the library itself. They had some interesting old book/rare, book collections, as well as a great view from the top floor of the newer building. Beautiful building and architecture. Well worth a visit. We spent 90 minutes. My daughter who is 11 enjoyed the trip.
Written August 10, 2023
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John
Butler, PA8 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Couples
Visit the special collections on the third floor. It is like a mini museum. Or a cabinet of curiosities at least. And while you are in the building enjoy the stunning marble appointed interior. A beautiful building. We were here in early April and it was a bit cold but in warmer weather I would like to spend time in the outdoor reading garden between the old library and the new wing. We also visited the map room which was a great stop to get oriented to the city and outlying areas. Kids of all ages will enjoy getting their picture on the pig outside the gift shop.
Written April 4, 2022
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Bob Angry
Melbourne, FL1,473 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
My mommy was a librarian so we always have to drop by when we visit a new city. This one was enormous. In the central atrium that had a very nice art display of various photos from around the city. You can go up to the 10th floor and see great views of the city too.
Written October 16, 2021
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Keenomanjaro
Croydon, UK179 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
We initially visited this library to take advantage of the free views from the 10th floor, which were pretty good, looking out across the city to Lake Erie, with a few interpretive screens to help you pick out key landmarks. However, on our way back down, we crossed into the older part of the building and discovered an architectural gem, full of grand rooms with impressive ceilings and elaborate windows. A very pleasant, if unexpected, addition to our Cleveland itinerary.
Written January 6, 2020
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Dakota B
Cookeville, TN26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
This is a beautiful library. Not only is it a gorgeous building of books, but they have art exhibits as well! Many people stopped in and took formal photos as well as engagement photos. We stopped in at captured a few photos as well. It’s a nice spot to stop and soak in Cleveland if you have some time.
Written December 23, 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA19,134 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
This is a truly gorgeous building and worth a visit to admire the classic beaux arts architecture. Gorgeous reading rooms. And I had great success using it when I was a student way back when.
Written December 11, 2020
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Jamie B
1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Family
We live in the Cleveland area and decided to visit this library for spring break since it was on the best things to do in Cleveland with kids list. It was sooo boring! We frequent 3 local libraries on a regular basis and all of them have more kids activities. The kids area is small. The draw is cool architecture appealing mainly to adults. There is a cool makers lab I'd love to have checked out if I didn't have small kids but you have to register ahead. I would not pay the $14 parking again. Yawnfest.
Written June 28, 2023
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Susan M
Corpus Christi, TX243 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
My daughters and I met in Cleveland for spring break and after viewing the reviews decided to stop here (my teacher daughter coaches chess) as part of our walking around the downtown area. So glad we did. The building is gorgeous. Do not miss the third floor exhibit area (after the small exhibit area keep walking toward the next room to see the chess sets). We were disappointed that the gift shop wasn't open but thoroughly enjoyed our time there. It is worth paying for the parking and spending some time downtown and if you do that, be sure and stop here.
Written March 18, 2023
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