Fleet
Neighborhoods Served: Slavic Village
Bus Routes: 19, 19A & 19B
Location Manager: Magnolia Peters
Location Services
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Book Locker
Grab & Go! Library card holders can use fully automatic lockers to pick up books and other materials during business hours.
Printing & Scanning
Print, copy, scan or fax available as well as specialized services at select locations.
Feb 27, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Fleet
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)
A fun-filled 30-minute storytime of books, songs, and poems. Promotes early literacy and kindergarten readiness.
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About Fleet
The Fleet Branch is located in Slavic Village. Fleet offers free wifi, public computers with Internet access, and a cell phone charging station. Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services are available for a fee. As a “mini TechCentral,” Fleet also has a 3D printer.
History & Architecture
Fleet’s history is long and storied. Originally the Fullerton School Branch, the building became the Fleet House Community Station in 1928. Materials moved to a leased location at 6522 Fleet Avenue in 1930 and was designated as a branch in 1931. In 1941, the branch was relocated further down Fleet Avenue and in 1981, a new branch was built at 7224 Broadway. The stainless steel terne-coated roof over its 8,900 square feet reflects Cleveland’s industrial heritage. The shiny metal was intended to mellow to a subtle pewter tone over time. The interior used russet color brick, oak wood and clerestory windows to combine warm tones with natural light. In November 2012, Cleveland Public Library’s the Fleet and Broadway branches merged, connecting two service areas to provide services and programming out of Fleet.
Travel, Parking & Accessibility
Parking Information
Dedicated parking available to patrons.
Creator: Clarence E. Van Duzer
Special Features
- Super Readers Book Nook: A living room like reading space for child and caregiver.
- Used Book Sale.
- Drop-in Storytime for ages 3-6.
- The metal mural located behind the circulation desk was installed when the new Fleet Branch was opened in 1981. It is untitled and was created by artist Clarence E. Van Duzer. Fleet is also the home of The Cleveland Flats by Jerry Arnold, oil and spray paint on canvas.
- Fleet Branch is a partner in the Little Free Library #SlavicVillageReads initiative with WKYC-TV, Third Federal Savings and Loan, Slavic Village Development, and other community partners.
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