All programs and services at the downtown main library and 27 neighborhood branches are canceled. The library will continue, however, to provide meals to children weekdays from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at all branches.
“This was a difficult decision for the staff at Cleveland Public Library,” said Felton Thomas, library CEO, in a statement provided to the media. “We know how much our community depends on us. We hope our closure will keep our employees and patrons safe and healthy and reduce exposure to this disease.”
All of the library’s digital and streaming services will remain available for patrons to access.
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This article appears in Mar 11-17, 2020.
So no need to vote yes on the next ma$$ive library levy property tax increase AND renewal that will be on the ballot next time around!!!
Libraries will get you through times of a virus a lot better than a virus will get you through times of no libraries. I’m really bummed! And where will people with no online access get their information about this mess?
The Lakewood Public Library remains open (as of March 14) — though the Cuyahoga County Public Library branches are closed to the public through April 5.