Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library

An Exciting Conclusion for Annual Letters about Literature Contest!

Ohio Center for the Book April 8, 2019April 22, 2019 0

The annual Letters about Literature competition has come to an exciting conclusion with nearly 2,000 students (1,773) from across the length and breadth of the Buckeye state participating. Once again, Ohio students have upheld the state’s strong literary heritage and, nationally, have secured her place in the literary firmament of tomorrow. Students found enlightenment reading …

Winners: 2019 Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards

Evone Jeffries April 8, 2019 0

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 …

Award-Winning Book Club: Spring/Summer 2019

Evone Jeffries April 8, 2019 0

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 …

“Comics and the Clinic,” A Get Graphic! Graphic Novel Book Club Series for Spring 2019

Evone Jeffries March 20, 2019March 20, 2019 0

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 …

Cleveland Public Poetry with Poet Maggie Smith Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 12:00 PM

Evone Jeffries March 20, 2019April 26, 2019 0

National Poetry MonthSpecial Reading with Poet Maggie SmithNoon-1:00 p.m.Cleveland Public Library, Literature Department, Main Library, 2nd FL April is National Poetry Month. Established in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, this month-long celebration of poets and poetry’s vital place in our culture, is the world’s largest literary celebration. Join us as the Ohio Center for …

Get Graphic! Graphic Novel Book Discussion Series Honors Women’s History Month

Evone Jeffries March 1, 2019March 1, 2019 0

The Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library presents another series in the Get Graphic! Graphic Novel Book Club discussion series: Captain Marvel: Higher, Further, Faster. Join us as we will celebrate the release of the Captain Marvel film with two special events during Women’s History Month. This Get Graphic! series is free …

OCFB Book Sets & YWCA’s Racial Equity & Social Justice Challenge: March 1-29, 2019

Evone Jeffries February 20, 2019March 1, 2019 0

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. …

Cleveland Public Poetry: Spring 2019

Evone Jeffries February 16, 2019 0

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: …

Cleveland Public Poetry: Poetry of Love, Thursday, February 14, Featuring Kisha Nicole Foster

Evone Jeffries February 10, 2019February 11, 2019 0

Cleveland Public LibraryLiterature Department, 2nd FloorMain Library, 325 Superior Ave.12:00 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2019 Come share an original or classic poem that celebrates the romantic tradition of Valentine’s Day. Foster’s latest collection is titled Blood Work (Outlandish Press, 2018). After a Q&A, the mic will open for others. If you don’t want to read, that’s …

2019 Ohio Poetry Out Loud Region Semifinals Held at Cleveland Public Library

Evone Jeffries February 4, 2019February 9, 2019 0

A very special thank you to John Skrtic, Director, Main Library & Research, whose support made this year’s event at Cleveland Public Library possible. On Saturday, February 2, 2019 the Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library (OCFB), in partnership with the Ohio Arts Council, hosted the Poetry Out Loud Northeast/Cleveland Ohio Regional …