My son and I spent a day of fun together checking out things we hadn’t seen before. Glad we stopped here!

We visited Cleveland as part of our multi-day trip, and the Cleveland Public Library was our second stop after touring the nearby beautiful Federal Reserve Building, which closes early. The library turned out to be even more magnificent than we expected. It consists of two interconnected buildings—one historic and one modern—beautifully preserved and thoughtfully designed. Walking through the library truly felt like exploring a museum, with grand architecture, artwork, and exhibits throughout.One of the highlights was the massive collection of Chinese books, magazines, and materials—the largest we have ever seen in a U.S. public library.We were also fortunate to meet Victoria and Deman from the International Languages Department. They were incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and generous with their time. They shared fascinating historical facts about the library, pointed out notable Cleveland landmarks, and even offered helpful travel tips for places that weren’t originally on our itinerary.Overall, we had a truly enjoyable and memorable experience. The Cleveland Public Library is a remarkable destination—beautiful, educational, and absolutely worth a visit. Highly recommended!

This is an amazing building that is worth a visit even if you are not using their resources which are very impressive. Although a bit dated given streaming services today they have a large room full of DVDs to borrow — including a player if you need one.

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.

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.