Changes to Parking
During construction, patrons can park at Blessed Trinity parking lot, 14040 Puritas Ave, Cleveland, OH 44135, which also includes Birchwood School and Nature’s Way Day Care Center.
Rockport Branch serves the Bellaire-Puritas area of the west side of Cleveland and is one of the busiest branches in the Cleveland Public Library system. This branch offers free wifi and public computers with Internet access. Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services are available for a fee. Free parking is available.
History & Architecture
Rockport opened in 1964 and features 9,200 square feet. The building was designed by the architects Hargett-Hoag Associates. The branch is composed of brick and stone with a steel structure. A large picture window dominates the front façade.
Best Buy Teen Tech Center
The Rockport Branch is the site of the Best Buy Teen Tech Center, an interactive, state-of-the-art learning center for teenagers. Cleveland Public Library was awarded a grant for this special project in 2017, and the Teen Tech Center opened in fall 2018. This new center complements the Library’s ongoing work with digital literacy, hands-on learning, STEM education, and civic engagement.
Events and Exhibitions
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Tuesday, April 2 | 4:30 pm
Rockport Game Night
Rockport
Let the games begin on the first Tuesday of every month with games like Pictionary, Family Feud, and more.
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Wednesday, April 3 | 11 am
Seed Swap
Rockport
Share your green thumb magic with other gardeners; exchange extra seeds and share insider tips to help the plants thrive.
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Saturday, April 13 | 12 pm
Free FAFSA Help from College Now
Rockport
College Now staff will walk you through the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application process, answer your questions and help you maximize your ability for grants, scholarships and loans.
Register HERE for Rockport Branch – April 13, 2024 from 12 – 2pm.
Can't make it to this session?
Use the links below to register for additional sessions at other Cleveland Public Library locations:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch – March 20, 2024 from 4 – 6pm – Register HERE
Harvard-Lee Branch on March 22, 2024 from 4 – 6pm – Register HERE
Fleet Branch – April 18, 2024 from 4 – 6pm – Register HERE. -
Monday, April 15 | 4:30 pm
I Survived
Rockport
The I Survived series by Lauren Tarshis explores some of the scariest events in history through the stories of kids who survived. Bring this series to life with stories and challenges related to the series.
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Wednesday, April 17 | 4 pm
3D Printing Circuits
Rockport
Using Tinkercad, we will learn how to make designs that incorporate a circuit fitted for an LED. All finished designs will be printed afterwards.