CPL Play

Welcome to CPL Play, a place to celebrate gaming for a diverse and inclusive audience. Discover the celebration of games culture first-hand, in-person and online. Experience new and different technologies, explore the art and design of games, and connect with others to discover what makes playing games so special.

Contact gaming@cpl-redesign.org with questions and for more info.

Read “Peace, Love, and Video Games” for an in-depth look at the Library’s eSports events and how they unite Cleveland gamers. 

Upcoming Events

All events

Jan 18

Game Morning

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Rice

Join us for an array of board games every Saturday morning.

Go to: Game Morning

Jan 18

Simple Machines

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Collinwood

This interactive event will guide scholars through creating devices such as levers, pulleys, and inclined planes using everyday materials. Don’t miss out! Sign-up for all six parts. 

Go to: Simple Machines

Jan 18

Game On: Board Games and Card Games Extravaganza

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Fulton

Welcome to “Game On: Board Games and Card Games Extravaganza”—where strategy meets shenanigans and dice rolls turn into epic tales! Dive into a labyrinth of board games where every move is a plot twist, and every card drawn could spell your glory or your doom. Whether you're a tactical genius, a bluffing virtuoso, or just someone who loves to roll with the punches, this is your playground.

Go to: Game On: Board Games and Card Games Extravaganza

Jan 18

Old School Video Day

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | East 131st Street

Play video games from the 1980s and 1990s: Tetris, Pong, Pacman, and more on Atari, NES, SNES, Sega, and N64.

Go to: Old School Video Day