South Brooklyn
Neighborhoods Served: Old Brooklyn
Location Manager: Joanna Rivera
Location Services
Check out our branch services.
Dedicated Parking
Dedicated, free parking is available at this library location.
Public Computers & WiFi
Come in and browse! Our public computers have internet access and free WiFi.
Printing & Scanning
Print, copy, scan or fax available as well as specialized services at select locations.
Meeting Room Reservations & Event Spaces
Study room, meeting place or community space, we have a place for you.
Nov 21, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | South Brooklyn
Gamers Guild: Video Game Day
Casual gaming on multiple consoles.
About South Brooklyn
South Brooklyn offers free wifi and public computers with Internet access. Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services are available for a fee.
History & Architecture
Originally located on the corner of Pearl and Devonshire, the first site for the South Brooklyn Branch was built with Carnegie funds and belonged to the independent South Brooklyn Village. When the village annexed to Cleveland, the building was turned over to the Cleveland Library Board. In 1936, a former bank building was bought, remodeled, and expanded to house the branch.
In 1979, Cleveland Public Library opened a new 10,200-square-foot building designed by Fred Toguchi Associates. The architect used the natural contours of the site to define the interior areas with gradual floor level variations. The interior areas were designed to be intimate in scale and lit by skylights. Exposed, painted mechanical ductwork was considered a modern design element.
Travel, Parking & Accessibility
Parking Information
Parking is free and is located next to the building.
Special Features
- A 1980 sculpture by Carl Floyd, which consists of two sandstone arcs standing approximately ten feet tall, is located on the north side of the building on the corner of Pearl and State Roads.
- South Brooklyn offers a Kids Café in partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to provide free meals for children.
- Mural: “Out of Reach” by Amber Ford
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