One of my very first childhood memories is of my dad taking me to the Willowick Public Library when…read moreI was 5 years old. I even remember the two books I took out: one on volcanos and Green Eggs and Ham. Thus my love affair of the written word began. I grew up going to this library every 2 weeks for as long as I can remember. Mrs. Ferguson, the children's librarian, was my best friend. Whenever new books would come in, she would put them aside and save them for me so I would be the first one to read them. As I got older and my tastes changed, I still would go to her for suggestions. My first job at the age of 16 was as a page at this library. There are 3 libraries within this system: Willowick, Eastlake, and Willoughby. Willowick is my favorite. The circculation ladies all know me by name, and always greet me with a smile when I come in. The thing I love about this place is that it's connected to CPL and Clevnet, which means I can get pretty much whatever I want, delivered to my library of choice, within 3-5 days. DVD's, CD's, ebooks, everything under the sun. The Willowick Library, in particular, is extremely organized and friendly. Plenty of computers to use, helpful reference staff, and a nice sized parking lot. It's close enough to my place of employment that I can go there on my lunch break and pick up the materials that I've ordered. Their website is easy to naviagte and connects to the main catalog at CPL. They email you when your stuff has arrive, and then email you two days before it's due. This place gets two thumbs up from this bodacious bibliophile!

This library is in a great location. Inside, it's bright, modern and very spacious with dedicated…read moreareas for different age groups. The Friends have a large bookstore space upstairs that is well stocked and makes other library's volunteer groups green with envy. Great prices, friendly volunteers, and local patrons lined up to preview the books for the weekend sale.

I am always amazed at how loud people talk in the library on Fenwick and on lee road. It's like…read morethey think it's no big deal and they have the right to talk loudly on their phone or each other for extended periods of time. However, when I have to talk I go out to the foyer area that is designated for talk and I still get yelled at. This is not just a one time thing. I will and must say that I am not the same color as the majority of the patrons and I feel that is the reason. No matter what I do or where I go it is still the same. I follow the rules and stay in the area in the front where I am supposed to go and still get yelled for being loud yet others are completely ignored when they are sitting at the computer area. No one ever yells at them HMMMMM. I cannot come up with any other reason besides bias.

This is quite a large library with lots of resources! There are plenty of and reservable meeting…read moreand study spaces and rows of computers to use! One of my favorite parts is the second hand book store offered from an outside provider, but it's super fun to pick some books out for an incredibly low price, most of them are even less than the thrift store! Extra bonus is that they offer Apple Pay as well! This library also has a drive thru when you can pick up your holds and return books. Anything you can think of for a library this branch probably has!

I went there today with assistance for a passport application. Everything was easy. From the…read moreinitial appointment to the three follow up phone calls to ask follow up, and most likely, annoying questions, to the actual appointment today. Forgive me if I don't get her name right, but it might have been Aliesha, and she was awesome. Great people, and everyone was helpful. Great job.

It's spacious, bright environment. The staff is helpful. I…read morelike their study rooms. Their paper shredder helps me to deal with unnecessary personal docs.

The Willowick library has staff that are ready to help you and very knowledgeable! The Selection of…read moreeverything from movies to mysteries is extensive. I think the kiosks with the featured books is an eye catcher and i've picked up plenty of books by just browsing! Our library's children room, study rooms, available computers and quick read books make the Willowick library a main stop for all ages, very inviting!

I heart this library! In today's digital age I truly appreciate an actual physical book in my…read morehands. I love the fact that I can request any book in the Willoughby Eastlake library system and when it arrives at this library for pickup, I get a notification call. Everyone who works here is extremely helpful whether it's locating a book within the library or putting a hold/request on an item they are great and always do it with a smile. And when you desire the convenience of having a book with you all the time, they have many titles available for digital download via their website which are loaned to you for 3 weeks. So "book it" to this library to see what it's all about!

Simple little place. Friendly people. Easy parking. They don't have a lot of books at this…read morelocation but they do have quite a few events and book discussions as well as a reading club.

I went to this library to get my passport application processed. 3 weeks later the passport agency…read morenever received my passport application. The library claimed the usps lost it but why wasn't I notified I had to call them. I asked them for my tracking number because usps say they send them off with their own individual tracking number they did not want to give me that. They claimed they reached out to passport agency. The agency said they only check status nothing else. Been giving me the run around. My original birth certificate now I have to repurchase pay a fee to cancel money order then do another application and pay that fee I'm so disappointed.

The location at the high school is fine. The staff is very friendly, knowledgable, and helpfulread more

The Cuyahoga County Public Library system is pretty fabulous, and in total, it boasts one of the…read morelargest book collections in the United States. This fact has helped local supporters note that the NE Ohio/Greater Cleveland area has one of the largest and most comprehensive public library systems in the nation. (Now if only the County could get every denizen to really educate himself -- and create some sort of brain bubble in the region. Just a wish.) This is a review of the Beachwood city branch, a small yet nicely remodeled facility. There are great nonfiction and children's sections; however, the fiction selection is a bit lacking. The Saul Eisen Reading Garden offers a tranquil, secluded reading space. For research projects, one might be better served at the Mayfield and South Euclid city branches (the latter is set in an exquisite old local castle-esque building). All of the branches -- east and west -- afford the opportunity to find a quiet place to get lost in a great piece of literature and/or media. Grade: A

As a busy grad student, I often need a place to study that is comfortable but also quiet enough to…read moreconcentrate. Starbucks gets too rowdy after about 8:30 AM, and as a transplant I was at a loss as to where I should go to study. A friend suggested this branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library. I can't vouch for the selection of books or the services they offer, but as a quiet study environment, this place is great! There are plenty of plugs for your computer (yay!) at each work station, so you don't have to bring an extension cord or awkwardly drape anything over your neighbor just for a hookup. My only beef was that the quiet cubbies were along the perimeter of the main room, which meant that it did get a little louder as the day went on. In any case, it beats the 'bucks, and helped me get my morning off to a productive start!

We took a short walk between films at the film festival to see the Superman exhibit at the…read moreCleveland Public Library. It had been many years since my last visit. I had forgotten how grand the library is. It is definitely a hidden gem. CPL is worth a visit for any visitor and local. The Superman exhibit was small but had many items of interest. The staff was very helpful in guiding us around the building. I really enjoyed the special collections that included menus from old Cleveland restaurants. As we walked around we spoke to staff. They were all very friendly. If you are going for reading material the CPL collection seemed enormous.

Cleveland Public Library in downtown Cleveland is a grandeur architectural gem. I have visited this…read morelibrary multiple times, always enjoy being surrounded by so much history (building circa 1925), ornate architecture, and literary talent. I highly recommend a visit whether you're Cleveland resident or a tourist. COLLECTION: The building contains three floors accessible by the grand staircase or elevator. The first floor contains Brett Memorial Hall, special exhibits, popular literature, and checkout counter. You will bring all your book and miscellaneous finds for checkout on the first floor. The second floor contains literature and Ohio Center for the Book. The third floor houses special collections, fine arts, and Cleveland Digital Public Library. The fourth floor has international language collection, youth services, and art lab. INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION: My favorite collection is the international language collection. It's the most impressive international language collection among all international collections at local libraries. This floor features art gallery, Chinese corner, DVDs from around the world, English as Second Language collection, international magazines, language-learning materials, and Native American language materials. If you're learning a new language or miss your own native language, the library is an excellent resource. The collection is continuously growing and has a lot of modern popular finds. For instance, I was able to find shelves upon shelves of Russian books and movies. Some were even relevant to the season - New Year Eve thrillers, Christmas cook books, and more. I get very excited looking for books in my native language here. EXHIBITS: The library has multiple current exhibits. Few prominent exhibits are currently available throughout the museum - Relay Cleveland, The Superman Homecoming, and A Century in Sugar: Gingerbread Tribute. Relay Cleveland features African American History and Culture. The Superman Homecoming ties together the city's history and Superman. A Century in Sugar features Sarah Wagner's sweet replica of the library built using gingerbread. It's impressive and ornate. The latter will be on exhibit through December 31, 2025. All of these exhibits really adds to the experience and position the library as the community hub. Exhibits are free and readily accessible. SERVICE: All librarians at the library are very pleasant. They offer assistance and warmly help. They are very pleasant to interact with. At checkout you can even get a bag for your checked out items. GARDEN: The library has a spacious outdoor reading garden. Some local literary groups even host events at this location. It's perfect for summertime reading in the heart of the city. PARKING: No parking is available onsite. However, you'll find plenty of nearby lots and some street parking. EVENTS: The library has a seasonally busy event calendar. I was lucky to attend a few musical events in this space and was very impressed. The acoustics are excellent. BOOKSTORE: The library has a small cart inside on the first floor with limited books and DVD's on sale. If you are in a shopping mood, cross the street and visit the affiliated bookstore. Please not that it has different hours than the library. I highly recommend a visit to the library especially if you're looking for international literature. I can't wait to read my books in my native language. I checked out some New Year Eve thrillers and hope that they'll elevate my festive spirit. Visit this place for gorgeous architecture, impressive exhibits, literary gems, and so much history.