About
Aptly named, West Park is the westernmost campus in Cleveland Public Library’s system and serves the West Park and Kamm’s Corners neighborhoods. The newly reimagined building has three meeting rooms, the largest of which can accommodate up to 41 people. Please contact the branch for more information about reserving the meeting rooms. West Park offers free Wi-Fi and 14 public computers with Internet access. Printing and copying service are available for a fee. Scanning and faxing services are available free of charge. Parking is located at the rear of the building off Silsby Rd.
History & Architecture
Completed in 1928, West Park is one of many Cleveland Public Library branches created by the architecture firm Walker & Weeks. This branch’s architectural style is a modified English Tudor. The branch is constructed of red brick with stone trim with a beautiful slate roof. One of the features of the building was the leaded glass bays. At 14,400 square feet, West Park is one of the largest Cleveland Public Library branches. West Park Campus was renovated in 2021-2022 by Vocon and now has an elevator and spans two accessible floors, with adult materials on the main floor and children and teen spaces in the lower level.
Special Features
- Book lockers for after-hours holds pick ups
- Early literacy playroom in our lower-level with nearby booths to accommodate families
Events and Exhibitions
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Saturday, April 20 | 11 am
No-Pressure Book Club
West Park
Join us to enjoy some coffee or tea and chat about any books you’ve read recently and hear about new titles that may become your next great read.
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Thursday, April 25 | 4:30 pm
Art Therapy for Kids & Teens
West Park
Art therapy is a form of therapy that utilizes the creative process of making art to improve and enhance mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Sessions include talking alongside art-making to help kids & teens explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences through various art mediums.
This free series of weekly art therapy sessions open to kids and teens ages 6 to 17 (with written parental consent) is offeredy by Art Therapy Studio and is facilitated by a trained and licensed art therapist who has expertise in both psychology and art.
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Tuesday, April 30 | 12 am
Take Home Story Time Kit
West Park
Check out our featured story book and pick up your free Story Time Kit to enjoy at home. Kit will include an assortment of activities to enhance the story and promote early literacy. While supplies last.
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Tuesday, April 30 | 4 pm
Chill Comics Convos
West Park
Interested in comic books? Have you recently watched a really good anime? We want to hear about it! Join our cozy and low-pressure discussion circle to talk all things nerdy. From superhero movies to your latest manga read, all are welcome to share their interests in this open sharing environment.
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Thursday, May 2 | 10:15 am
0-3: Read To Me Playdate
West Park
Building your child’s brain is as simple as reading, singing, playing and talking! Join us as we read engaging books and sing lively songs with plenty of time for playing and talking! For children ages 0 to 3 (36 months) and a caring adult. Siblings welcome. Giveaways! Questions? Call 216-623-7102. These programs are made possible by a generous grant from The Bruening Foundation.
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Thursday, May 2 | 4:30 pm
Art Therapy for Kids & Teens
West Park
Art therapy is a form of therapy that utilizes the creative process of making art to improve and enhance mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Sessions include talking alongside art-making to help kids & teens explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences through various art mediums.
This free series of weekly art therapy sessions open to kids and teens ages 6 to 17 (with written parental consent) is offeredy by Art Therapy Studio and is facilitated by a trained and licensed art therapist who has expertise in both psychology and art.
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Friday, May 3 | 11 am
Cozy Community Crafting Circle
West Park
Looking for a group of likeminded crafters? Join us for a monthly crafting circle: grab your latest project, make some new friends, and make art to hang in the library.
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Friday, May 3 | 12 pm
Space Day
West Park
Celebrate Space Day by making a rocket, posing as an astronaut, and more. Space books will be available for checkoout.
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Monday, May 6 | 4 pm
Paint Cleveland History
West Park
Join us for a "paint and sip" style event. We will paint an iconic Cleveland image from the Library's Photograph Collection and learn more about it while we make our creations!
All supplies are provided free of charge (while they last.) Space is limited. Registration is required. Call 216-623-7102 for more information.
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Thursday, May 9 | 4:30 pm
Art Therapy for Kids & Teens
West Park
Art therapy is a form of therapy that utilizes the creative process of making art to improve and enhance mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Sessions include talking alongside art-making to help kids & teens explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences through various art mediums.
This free series of weekly art therapy sessions open to kids and teens ages 6 to 17 (with written parental consent) is offeredy by Art Therapy Studio and is facilitated by a trained and licensed art therapist who has expertise in both psychology and art.
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Saturday, May 11 | 10 am
Legal Aid at the Library
West Park
Have a legal question? Need to chat with an attorney about a problem related to money, housing, family, employment or other issues? Stop by a Legal Aid Brief Advice and Referral Clinic. Please bring all relevant paperwork with you.
All clinics are first come, first served free advice and referral events for people with low-income who have civil legal issues.
Attorneys are available for brief advice and referral only. Advice clinic attorneys do NOT represent you. If you need legal representation you may be referred to The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland or another service provider.
Need help now? Legal Aid is open 24/7 online, taking intake applications at lasclev.org/contact. Questions? Call 1-888-817-3777 or visit lasclev.org.
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Saturday, May 11 | 1 pm
That’s My Disney Jam
West Park
Families, test your knowledge of Disney movie songs by naming the song title and the movie it's from. A special Disney display of books and movies will be available for patrons to browse.
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Monday, May 13 | 12 am
Beginning Reader Book Kit
West Park
Check out this month's early chapter book and pick up your free book kit to take home. Kit will include an activity and recommendations for further reading. While supplies last.
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Tuesday, May 14 | 4 pm
AR/VR Hangout
West Park
Join us as we embark on an AR/VR adventure!! We'll set up the tech and see what fun awaits us!!
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Thursday, May 16 | 4:30 pm
Art Therapy for Kids & Teens
West Park
Art therapy is a form of therapy that utilizes the creative process of making art to improve and enhance mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Sessions include talking alongside art-making to help kids & teens explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences through various art mediums.
This free series of weekly art therapy sessions open to kids and teens ages 6 to 17 (with written parental consent) is offeredy by Art Therapy Studio and is facilitated by a trained and licensed art therapist who has expertise in both psychology and art.
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Friday, May 17 | 5 pm
Transportation to Night at the Children’s Museum from West Park Branch
West Park
Complimentary round-trip transportation is available from the following branches to the Cleveland READS Night at the Children's Museum (3813 Euclid Ave.)
● Carnegie West ● Collinwood ● Hough
● Union ● West ParkRegister below to indicate your interest in boarding the shuttle at West Park or choose another branch using the links above.
Please note that seats are limited and registering here does not guarantee a seat. Arrive at West Park no later than 5:00pm to check in and complete waivers. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to those registered here, beginning at 5:00pm.
Bus boards at the Children's Museum for the return trip to West Park at 7:45pm.Due to transportation safety requirements, the number of passengers cannot exceed the number of seats on the bus. Therefore, registration is required for each child and/or infant in your party.
Signed waivers will be required and some restrictions apply. See additional information and shuttle schedule, below.
We understand that life happens. Be sure to cancel your tickets if you can no longer attend in order to allow other patrons to participate.
Have questions? Contact Outreach and Programming Services: 216-623-2921.
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Saturday, May 18 | 11 am
No-Pressure Book Club
West Park
Join us to enjoy some coffee or tea and chat about any books you’ve read recently and hear about new titles that may become your next great read.