Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library

The 2019 Poetry Out Loud National Finals will be held April 30-May 1, in Washington, DC. Poetry Out Loud is the largest youth poetry recitation competition in the nation. Ohio Poetry Out Loud Champion, Lima Central Catholic High junior Anna Kahle, will represent Ohio as champions from each state, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the …

L I T E R A R Y   F R O L I C   F R I D A Y S MAIN LIBRARY | LITERATURE DEPARTMENT | 2ND FLOOR,   North West Corner Group critique and analysis of iconic works of literature followed by screenings of  cinematic or made for TV adaptations Fourth Friday in May, June, …

The Cleveland Foundation recently announced recipients for the 2019 Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards (AWBA). Edith Anisfield-Wolf, a former Cleveland Public Library Board of Trustee, established AWBA in 1935; it is the only juried book prize that addresses racism and diversity of cultures. The 84th AWBA winners are: Tracy K. Smith, Wade in the Water, Poetry Sonia Sanchez, Lifetime Achievement …

Join us as the Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library begins another Award-Winning Book Club discussion series for spring and summer 2019. Discussions will be held the first Tuesday of each month from May through July 2019, at 4:00 p.m., in the Main Library, Literature Department, 2nd floor. For more information, contact …

Get Graphic! with the Ohio Center for the Book, a graphic novel book discussion series at Cleveland Public Library, begins another series for spring 2019. Join us for book discussions the first and third Thursdays each month, March through May, at 4:00 p.m., in the Literature Department at the Main Library, 325 Superior Ave., 2nd …

A trusted organization, the history of the YWCA is widely known. Its ongoing mission towards eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all, has generated many programs reflecting the organization’s dedication to that mission. The YWCA of Greater Cleveland’s actions toward progress has led to programs like It’s Time to Talk. …

Join us at Cleveland Public Library for our open mic poetry reading series, Cleveland Public Poetry. Each open mic is free and open to the public; refreshments and snacks are served. Everyone is welcome to share original and favorite works, or listen to others. For more information contact the Literature Department: 216-623-2881 or literature@cpl.org. Time: …