Harvard-Lee
Neighborhoods Served: Lee-Harvard
Bus Routes: 15,19,40
Location Manager: Kristen Schmidt
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 23, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Harvard-Lee
Painting Palooza
Make abstract spin art with our salad spinner. Paint with tempura or acrylic paint on a canvas. Come with your creativity & open mind! All ages welcome.
About Location Name
The Harvard-Lee Branch is conveniently located in the shopping plaza at the intersection of Harvard Avenue and Lee Road. While the library itself has limited parking, the adjacent plaza parking lot is free and available to patrons. Harvard-Lee offers free wifi and 24 public computers with Internet access. Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services are available for a fee.
History & Architecture
The first Harvard-Lee Branch opened in 1953 as a station in a leased space. The second location was in a newly built leased space in a shopping center. After Cleveland voters approved the 1975 operating levy, Harvard-Lee was one of eleven branch construction and remodeling projects initiated by the Library.
The current Harvard-Lee Branch was dedicated in 1979. Clerestory windows maximize the interior wall space for shelving arrangements. Entry from Harvard Avenue provides direct access to the meeting room for community programs. Renovations in 2002 enclosed an outside courtyard to create a computer room. Recently, the branch has received a furniture upgrade, new paint, and new carpet.
Travel, Parking & Accessibility
Parking Information
Dedicated parking is available at this location
Special Features
- The Harvard-Lee Branch offers early literacy play dates, preschool story times, an annual Kindergarten kickoff, a monthly book club for adults, Maker Labs, many craft programs, and more.
- Visit our job seekers’ corner.
- Donate neckties to 1,000 Ties Youth Mentoring program.
- We are proud to serve as a community hub for Ward One’s active residents.
- Faxing is always free.
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