Exterior of East 131st branch and main entrance

East 131

3830 E 131st St, Cleveland 216-623-6941 e131.branch@cpl-redesign.org

Neighborhoods Served: Corlett, E.131st Street, Mt. Pleasant

Bus Routes: 15 & 48

Location Manager: Tim Greenwood

Location Services

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Public Computers & WiFi

Come in and browse! Our public computers have internet access and free WiFi.

Outdoor Space

Our campus extends beyond our four walls. Come explore or relax in our outdoor space.

Printing & Scanning

Print, copy, scan or fax available as well as specialized services at select locations.

Bicycle Parking

Bicycle racks provided for your convenience.

Upcoming Events

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Travel Around the World - DIY Passport

Feb 24, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | East 131st Street

Travel Around the World – DIY Passport

Travel around the world and learn about different cultures. Keep track of the places visited via a fun pretend passport. Whether you go on a road trip, by car or by plane this is a perfect addition to your travel kit.

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Therapeutic Art for Kids & Teens

– | East 131st Street

The creative process and making art helps you explore feelings, deal with emotions, foster self-awareness, manage behavior, develop social skills, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem.  Certified art therapists from Art Therapy Studio bring the power of art to your neighborhood library in this series of free, weekly art sessions. 

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Paint & Chop It Up

– | East 131st Street

Patrons will be provided the opportunity to create works of art while discussing issues and topics relevant to them.

Go to: Paint & Chop It Up

Beep Boop Vroom Zoom: Robotic Masterpieces

– | East 131st Street

Join us in exploring the innerworkings of robotics! Using STEM kits, patrons are invited to assemble and decorate one of five robotic toys to keep and take home.

Go to: Beep Boop Vroom Zoom: Robotic Masterpieces

Therapeutic Art for Kids & Teens

– | East 131st Street

The creative process and making art helps you explore feelings, deal with emotions, foster self-awareness, manage behavior, develop social skills, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem.  Certified art therapists from Art Therapy Studio bring the power of art to your neighborhood library in this series of free, weekly art sessions. 

Go to: Therapeutic Art for Kids & Teens

About East 131

History & Architecture

This gorgeous, historic branch is 14,100 square feet and is located in Cleveland’s Corlett neighborhood. One of the many Cleveland Public Library branches designed by local architecture firm Walker & Weeks, East 131st Street opened in 1929 and was renovated in 1979.

Travel, Parking & Accessibility

Parking Information

Free parking is available across the street on East 131st.

Special Features

  • The East 131st Street Branch is unique due to its many community partnerships, including The First Street Coalition and Mt. Pleasant MyCom.
  • In partnership with Mt. Pleasant MyCom, this branch offers a Resource Closet for teens and families.
  • The closet provides gloves, hats, socks, household cleaning products, and toiletries such as body wash, lotion, and more.

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