Introduction
At Cuyahoga County Public Library we are committed to our mission of being at the center of community life by creating an environment where reading, lifelong learning and civic engagement thrive.
Our vision is to be the most convenient public library in the nation, recognized for exceptional customer service. Everything we do is in support of improving the quality of life in Cuyahoga County, and we strive to deliver on three key objectives:
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Fostering a community of enthusiastic readers.
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Strengthening the economic vitality of our region.
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Being recognized as an essential community asset and innovative library industry leader.
Board Meetings
Cuyahoga County Public Library’s Board of Trustees meets eleven times a year, typically on the fourth Tuesday of each month. All meetings are open to the public. Board meeting reports are available online following each meeting. Board meetings are held in the Administration Building Auditorium, unless otherwise noted(*).
Board meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change. If you are planning to attend a Board meeting, we recommend that you call 216.398.1800 in advance to verify the date, time and location.
2020 Board of Trustees Meetings
January 28 / 5:00 PM
February 25 / 5:00 PM
March 31 / 5:00 PM
April 28 / 5:00 PM
May 25 / 5:00 PM
June 23 / 5:00 PM
July 28 / 5:00 PM
August / No meeting
September 22 / 5:00 PM
October 27 / 5:00 PM
November 24 / 5:00 PM
December 15 / 5:00 PM
See the reports from the 2020 Board of Trustees meetings.
See the reports from the 2019 Board of Trustees meetings.
See the reports from the 2018 Board of Trustees meetings.
Cuyahoga County Public Library’s Board of Trustees welcomes public input in its deliberations and recognizes both the importance of public comment on issues before the Board and of members of the community expressing their views on matters of interest to Cuyahoga County Public Library (CCPL).
Public participation is governed by the Library's Public Participation at Board Meetings Policy.
Board Committee Meetings
Board Committee meetings take place throughout the year and are open to the public. Board Committee meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change. If you are planning to attend a meeting, it is suggested that you call 216.398.1800 in advance to verify the meeting date, time and location.
2020 Finance Committee Meetings
The Finance Committee meets in the Library Administration Building Auditorium, unless otherwise noted(*).
January 28 / 4:00 PM
February 25 / 4:00 PM
March 31 / 4:00 PM
April 28 / 4:00 PM
May 26 / 4:00 PM
June 23 / 4:00 PM
July 28 / 4:00 PM
August / No meeting
September 22 / 4:00 PM
October 27 / 4:00 PM
November 24 / 4:00 PM
December 15 / 4:00 PM
See the minutes from the 2020 Board of Trustees Finance Committee meetings.
See the minutes from the 2019 Board of Trustees Finance Committee meetings.
See the minutes from the 2018 Board of Trustees Finance Committee meetings.
2019 Capital Committee Meetings
The Capital Committee meets in the Library Administration Building Auditorium, unless otherwise noted.
January 22 / 5:30 PM
See the minutes from the 2020 Board of Trustees Capital Committee meetings.
See the minutes from the 2019 Board of Trustees Capital Committee meetings.
See the minutes from the 2018 Board of Trustees Capital Committee Meetings.
2019 Policy, Planning & External Relations Committee Meetings
The Policy, Planning & External Relations Committee meets in the Library Administration Building Auditorium, unless otherwise noted.
There are no meetings of the Policy, Planning & External Relations Committee scheduled at this time.
See the minutes from the 2020 Board of Trustees Policy, Planning & External Relations Committee meetings.
See the minutes from the 2019 Board of Trustees Policy, Planning & External Relations Committee meetings.
See the minutes from the 2018 Board of Trustees Policy, Planning & External Relations Committee meetings.
2019 Records Commission Meetings
Records Commission meetings are held in the Library Administration Building Auditorium, unless otherwise noted(*).
December 17 / 4:50 PM*
* Meeting will be held in Parma-Snow Branch Auditorium
Structure+Administration
Cuyahoga County Public Library is comprised of 27 branches, a MetroHealth Service Point, and an Administrative Office Building. Our Administrative Office serves as headquarters for all Library divisions and the office of our Executive Director, Tracy Strobel.
The Library features a “floating collection,” which means that library materials circulate through branches across the system. You can search for and request any item in our collection (or in the collections of our partners in SearchOhio and OhioLINK) from any of our branches or this website. Items can be picked up and returned to any branch in the system.
Working with CCPL
As a system with 27 branches serving 47 communities, Cuyahoga County Public Library has many bid and contract service opportunities during the year. Our Facilities Division, located in our Administrative Office Building, posts all bids and contract opportunities.
We also partner with local organizations to connect our community with educational, cultural and entertainment assets in Cuyahoga County. Contact our Communications & External Relations Division, located in our Administrative Office Building, for information regarding partnerships.