About
South Brooklyn offers free wifi and public computers with Internet access. Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services are available for a fee. Parking is free.
History & Architecture
Originally located on the corner of Pearl and Devonshire, the first site for the South Brooklyn Branch was built with Carnegie funds and belonged to the independent South Brooklyn Village. When the village annexed to Cleveland, the building was turned over to the Cleveland Library Board. In 1936, a former bank building was bought, remodeled, and expanded to house the branch.
In 1979, Cleveland Public Library opened a new 10,200-square-foot building designed by Fred Toguchi Associates. The architect used the natural contours of the site to define the interior areas with gradual floor level variations. The interior areas were designed to be intimate in scale and lit by skylights. Exposed, painted mechanical ductwork was considered a modern design element.
Special Features
- A 1980 sculpture by Carl Floyd, which consists of two sandstone arcs standing approximately ten feet tall, is located on the north side of the building on the corner of Pearl and State Roads.
- South Brooklyn offers a Kids Café in partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to provide free meals for children.
- Mural: “Out of Reach” by Amber Ford
Events and Exhibitions
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Monday, April 22 | 4 pm
Earth Day
South Brooklyn
Children will learn about responsible recycling while creating an upcycled craft of their own.
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Monday, April 22 | 4:30 pm
Therapeutic Art for Kids & Teens
South Brooklyn
The creative process and making art helps you explore feelings, deal with emotions, foster self-awareness, manage behavior, develop social skills, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem.
Certified art therapists from Art Therapy Studio bring the power of art to your neighborhood library in this series of free, weekly art sessions.
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Tuesday, April 23 | 3 pm
After-School Chess: Open Play
South Brooklyn
Open play for all levels. Learn basic chess play and strategy.
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Thursday, April 25 | 4 pm
Gamers Guild: Video Game Day
South Brooklyn
Join us for after-school game time.
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Monday, April 29 | 4:30 pm
Therapeutic Art for Kids & Teens
South Brooklyn
The creative process and making art helps you explore feelings, deal with emotions, foster self-awareness, manage behavior, develop social skills, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem.
Certified art therapists from Art Therapy Studio bring the power of art to your neighborhood library in this series of free, weekly art sessions.
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Tuesday, April 30 | 3 pm
After-School Chess: Open Play
South Brooklyn
Open play for all levels. Learn basic chess play and strategy.
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Thursday, May 2 | 11 am
Word Workshops
South Brooklyn
Become proficient in the everyday, academic, and work-related use of Microsoft Word.
Word Workshops – First Workshop
Become acquainted with the Word Interface; select and format the appearance of text.
Word Workshops – Second Workshop
Change the alignment of paragraphs of text; apply bullets or numbering to lists.
Word Workshops – Third Workshop
Refine tables and graphics.
Word Workshops – Fourth Workshop
Add headers, footers, and page numbers to a document; learn a variety of keyboard shortcuts that will save you time and energy when creating a Word document.
Word Workshops – Supplemental Workshop
An overview of more advanced Word skills, including: source citation; foot– and endnotes; and text styles.
Notes:
It is not necessary to attend the Workshops in order.
TechCentral will present the Supplemental Workshop if there is a fifth week in the month. You may request that Supplemental Workshop’s instructional material via one of the contact methods below.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact TechCentral at (216) 623-2980, Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM; or by email at tech.central@cpl.org.
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Friday, May 3 | 12 am
Spring Used Book Sale
South Brooklyn
Gently used books, DVDs, BluRays, and CDs for adults, kids, and teens at prices that will make everyone smile. Proceeds benefit The Cleveland Public Library Foundation which helps to support and expand collections, services, and programs at the Cleveland Public Library.
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Monday, May 6 | 12 am
Adult Take-and-Make Crafts
Online Event presented by South Brooklyn
Pick up a free craft kit for a springtime project to make at home (while supplies last)
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Monday, May 6 | 4:30 pm
Therapeutic Art for Kids & Teens
South Brooklyn
The creative process and making art helps you explore feelings, deal with emotions, foster self-awareness, manage behavior, develop social skills, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem.
Certified art therapists from Art Therapy Studio bring the power of art to your neighborhood library in this series of free, weekly art sessions.
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Wednesday, May 8 | 4 pm
A Teen’s Introduction to Art Appreciation
South Brooklyn
Learn a brief history of the lives and works of Henri Matisse, Piet Mondrian, and Joan Miro; then create a masterpiece of your own using their styles
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Thursday, May 9 | 11 am
Word Workshops
South Brooklyn
Become proficient in the everyday, academic, and work-related use of Microsoft Word.
Word Workshops – First Workshop
Become acquainted with the Word Interface; select and format the appearance of text.
Word Workshops – Second Workshop
Change the alignment of paragraphs of text; apply bullets or numbering to lists.
Word Workshops – Third Workshop
Refine tables and graphics.
Word Workshops – Fourth Workshop
Add headers, footers, and page numbers to a document; learn a variety of keyboard shortcuts that will save you time and energy when creating a Word document.
Word Workshops – Supplemental Workshop
An overview of more advanced Word skills, including: source citation; foot– and endnotes; and text styles.
Notes:
It is not necessary to attend the Workshops in order.
TechCentral will present the Supplemental Workshop if there is a fifth week in the month. You may request that Supplemental Workshop’s instructional material via one of the contact methods below.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact TechCentral at (216) 623-2980, Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM; or by email at tech.central@cpl.org.
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Thursday, May 9 | 4 pm
Mother’s Day Card
South Brooklyn
Children will handcraft personalized Mother's Day cards.
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Monday, May 13 | 4:30 pm
Therapeutic Art for Kids & Teens
South Brooklyn
The creative process and making art helps you explore feelings, deal with emotions, foster self-awareness, manage behavior, develop social skills, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem.
Certified art therapists from Art Therapy Studio bring the power of art to your neighborhood library in this series of free, weekly art sessions.
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Tuesday, May 14 | 3 pm
After-School Chess: Open Play
South Brooklyn
Open play for all levels. Learn basic chess play and strategy.
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Tuesday, May 14 | 5 pm
Spill the Tea
South Brooklyn
Adult group discussions to share insider knowledge or tips/tricks and browse our collection in the featured topic area of the month:
March: Gardening; April: Cooking/Recipes; May: Summer Party Planning -
Wednesday, May 15 | 4 pm
The World in Watercolor
South Brooklyn
Paint your interpretation of an iconic Cleveland landscape in ink and watercolor.
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Thursday, May 16 | 11 am
Word Workshops
South Brooklyn
Become proficient in the everyday, academic, and work-related use of Microsoft Word.
Word Workshops – First Workshop
Become acquainted with the Word Interface; select and format the appearance of text.
Word Workshops – Second Workshop
Change the alignment of paragraphs of text; apply bullets or numbering to lists.
Word Workshops – Third Workshop
Refine tables and graphics.
Word Workshops – Fourth Workshop
Add headers, footers, and page numbers to a document; learn a variety of keyboard shortcuts that will save you time and energy when creating a Word document.
Word Workshops – Supplemental Workshop
An overview of more advanced Word skills, including: source citation; foot– and endnotes; and text styles.
Notes:
It is not necessary to attend the Workshops in order.
TechCentral will present the Supplemental Workshop if there is a fifth week in the month. You may request that Supplemental Workshop’s instructional material via one of the contact methods below.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact TechCentral at (216) 623-2980, Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM; or by email at tech.central@cpl.org.
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Thursday, May 16 | 4 pm
Gamers Guild: Tabletop Gaming
South Brooklyn
Play classic tabletop games like Chess and Candyland.