Glenville
Neighborhoods Served: Glenville
Bus Routes: 1
Location Manager: Peter J. Roth
Location Services
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Dedicated Parking
Dedicated, free parking is available at this library location.
Tech Center
Dream & Do. Explore the latest technology in our hands-on learning labs. Each location has various equipment and technology to explore.
About Glenville
Anticipated reopening: Summer 2025. Patrons are encouraged to visit the Collinwood Branch or Langston Hughes Branch.
History & Architecture
The first site for Glenville Branch opened in 1909 as a sub-branch in the Village of Glenville’s old town hall. A new facility was built in 1927 to replace the town hall and was one of many branch library designs supplied by Cleveland architecture firm Walker & Weeks.
Today’s Glenville Branch was planned in 1978 as a new building that combined the Glenville and Arlington branch libraries. Architect T.K. Zung, a native of Shanghai, China, designed the branch. Mr. Zung also designed the Intramural Sports Center for Cleveland State University, an elongated geodesic dome. Glenville Branch was built of brick with terracotta and features a paved terrace surrounded by terracotta balustrade. These elements show the influence of the architecture of Northern Italy.
Travel, Parking & Accessibility
Parking Information
Dedicated parking is available at this location.
Special Features
- Glenville Branch staff members work in conjunction with neighborhood churches, community organizations and schools.
- This branch serves as a communication link for the Councilman and the citizens of Ward 9.
- Art at this location includes an untitled tonal brass sculpture by Harry Bertoia, brass, 1979; and Black Family of Man, Alan Pucell, wood, 1979.
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