Cleveland Public Library

The Cleveland Public Library, founded in 1869, is the main public library system serving Cleveland, Ohio. It operates the Main Library on Superior Avenue downtown and 27 branch locations spread across the city. Renowned as one of the nation's largest public research libraries, its collection exceeds 13 million items. The library campus features architecturally significant buildings, including the historic Main Library and the modern Louis Stokes Wing, connected by an underground walkway. Committed to accessibility and innovation, the library offers free internet, a mobile library, and specialized services such as the Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled.