Garden Valley is closed today, Wednesday, December 4th because of HVAC issues.

Exterior of Garden Valley and its entrance

Garden Valley

7201 Kinsman Rd #101, Cleveland 216-623-6976 Garden.Valley.Branch@cpl-redesign.org

Neighborhoods Served: Central

Bus Routes: 14

Location Manager: Tammy Houghton

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.

tutoring

Tutoring & Homework Help

Free one-on-one and/or group tutoring and homework help offered in partnership with Cleveland State University’s America Reads tutoring services and Case Western Reserve University.

Upcoming Events

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Staying Safe Online: Media Awareness for Youth

Jan 23, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Garden Valley

Staying Safe Online: Media Awareness for Youth

Join the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center for an interactive workshop on online safety and media awareness. Learn how to navigate social media, recognize harmful content, and protect yourself in the digital world.

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Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)

– | Garden Valley

Story times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.

Go to: Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)

My Digital Life: Computers Basics

– | Garden Valley

Learn about getting started with a computer, the basic parts, ports, and primary navigation.

Go to: My Digital Life: Computers Basics

Urban Ink Book Club

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Join us monthly as we explore diverse and powerful urban literature, delving into stories of resilience, community, and inner-city life. Book Club Schedule: January 30 – The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah February 20 – An American Marriage by Tayari Jones March 27 – King Reece by Shaun Sinclair April 17 – The Streets Have No Queen by JaQuavis Coleman May 22 – Queen Sugar by Natalie Baszille June 26 – Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby August 28 – Dopefiend by Donald Goines September 25 – Sleeping with the Enemy by Wahida Clark October 23 – The Marathon Don't Stop: The Life and Times of Nipsey Hussle by Rob Kenner

Go to: Urban Ink Book Club

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)

– | Garden Valley

Story times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.

Go to: Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)

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About Garden Valley

At 3,517 square feet, Garden Valley is one of Cleveland Public Library’s smallest branches. Garden Valley offers free wifi and public computers with Internet access. Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services are available for a fee. A meeting room that seats up to 15 is available for reservations; please visit the branch for more information. Free parking is available throughout the Bridgeport Place Plaza.

History & Architecture

Garden Valley more than makes up for its small size through a focus on convenience and innovation. The branch first opened in 1969 in an apartment building as part of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority. In 1973, the branch moved to the Community Services Building.

The current facility opened in 2008. Today, this branch serves a large number of children in the surrounding community.

Travel, Parking & Accessibility

Parking Information

Dedicated parking is available at this branch.

Special Features

  • During the school year, Garden Valley offers a Kids Café, a partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to provide free bagged lunches for children.
  • The branch also provides meals to youth in the summer as part of the Summer Lunch Program

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