Cleveland Public Library - West Park Campus Library Branch: Cleveland Library Guide

This was my first time coming to this library since the renovations and I must say it’s gorgeous! Especially if you are familiar with the previous building. The children’s area in downstairs. It has a small play area for kids, booth tables, cute cubby areas with outlet plugs available. The staff are very kind and everything is modern. One thing I found very cool was the reservation space for held books. It’s like the Amazon locker holders you find. Looks like you enter a code and you’re able to get the books you reserved. It was totally worth the wait!

The librarian, staff, and guard here are so friendly. We visit often and all know each other by name at this point. The children’s librarian is always on top of it with setting up the cutest activities, scavenger hunts, and book kits. Such an adorable community. We love this place!

Half of Cleveland is without power and the other half of the libraries that have power, CLOSED for a scheduled meeting today!!!! It's insanely dismissive of a community in need of wifi, or a place to charge cell phones and just a cool place to rest up. Libraries should open early and stay open late when the city is in crisis. Who is in charge and how do we replace them?

Staff was super helpful and sweet! They offer curbside as well! They came out as soon as I called to let them know I was there!

The renovation is fine. It underwhelmed me, and felt cold and unwelcoming. When I go to a library, I always expect warm wood and cozy vibes. This feels way too open, the colors and cold, and I just felt... not great there. Some people prefer that though, so to each their own. There seems to be a distinct lack of books. What books they do have seem to be for the most part newer releases and other currently super popular authors and series. This didn't really feel like a place for someone like me who likes to browse and look for variety other than all the same old books you see everywhere.