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South Brooklyn

4303 Pearl Rd, Cleveland 216-623-7067 South.Brooklyn.Branch@cpl-redesign.org

Neighborhoods Served: Old Brooklyn

Location Manager: Joanna Rivera

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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.

Feb 24, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | South Brooklyn

The Young Scholars' Academy Beginner

The Young Scholars' Academy Beginner is a kindergarten readiness program for scholars ages 3-4 (not entering Kindergarten Fall 2025) and their parent(s) or other adult family member. The lessons are based on the Ohio Department of Early Learning and Development Standards for Language and Literacy and are engaging for scholars while providing parents with researched-based tips, materials, and activities that support learning opportunities at home.

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Feb 24

Therapeutic Art for Kids & Teens

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | South Brooklyn

The creative process and making art helps you explore feelings, deal with emotions, foster self-awareness, manage behavior, develop social skills, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem. Certified art therapists from Art Therapy Studio bring the power of art to your neighborhood library in this series of free, weekly art sessions.

Go to: Therapeutic Art for Kids & Teens

Feb 25

Remember When…Adult Story Time

4:45 PM – 5:45 PM | South Brooklyn

"Do you remember the time when we use to…" Open adult group discussions to remember experiences from the past. Topics will be given each month and a staff member will facilitate prompts for the group. Families are welcome to join the story time.

Go to: Remember When…Adult Story Time

Feb 27

Gamers Guild: Video Game Day

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | South Brooklyn

Casual gaming on multiple platforms.

Go to: Gamers Guild: Video Game Day

Mar 01

Collaborative Art

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | South Brooklyn

Join us for a creative art hour featuring DIY stickers, head bands, poppies and more to create a collaborated art piece each season.

Go to: Collaborative Art

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.

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South Brooklyn 1980: Exterior with Artwork

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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