Curbside Pickup by appointment begins Monday, June 1 from 11 am-7 pm Monday-Thursday and from 9:30 am -5:30 pm Friday and Saturday. Sundays the library will be closed for deep cleaning.
You may call us at 216-991-2030 (Main Library) and 216-991-2421 (Bertram Woods) to place a hold or schedule a pickup.
The Drive-Up Book Drops at Main Library and Woods Branch are open for library returns. Please do NOT put book donations in the book drops as we are not accepting donations at this time.
A return to all public space use and library services will be gradual. We are eager to get back into the library and to re-connect with our community, but we will reintroduce services in carefully planned phases with a research-informed approach, putting the health, safety, and well-being of our community and our library staff first.
While our buildings remain closed to the public, you can connect to our many digital services and online programs. Check out our Kids Learning Resources and Things to Do During the Coronavirus Quarantine or Get Help from a Librarian
Laid off or furloughed because of coronavirus? Know your unemployment benefits. Get information from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland created a Worker Information Line to answer your employment questions.
In May 2018, taxpayers passed a 1.9-mill operating levy and some of those funds will be used to renovate the library into a building that will allow easier access for the entire community with flexible spaces for reading, research, and computing. See the design and read more about our renovation plans.
Join readers across our community. Reading brings us together!
Get unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes with Creativebug and your Shaker Library card. Simply enter your library card number and get creative.
Shaker Heights Public Library is among twenty-two public libraries from eighteen states selected to be part of the Yiddish Book Center’s “Coming to America” Reading Groups for Public Libraries program.
Helping a child to enjoy reading is one of the most important things a parent can do for a child. Your library provides safe spaces, story times, access to books, art activities, and children’s rooms where they have opportunities to role play, build, and discover—all of the things that foster a child’s development. Visit us often.
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In May 2018, taxpayers passed a 1.9-mill operating levy and some of those funds will be used to renovate the library into a building that will allow easier access for the entire community with flexible spaces for reading, research, and computing. On April 7, 2020, Bialosky Cleveland revealed its design to the Library Board.
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Engage with programming that inspires literacy, creative thinking, learning, and connection with each other. Online programs are held via Zoom meetings and on Shaker Library’s YouTube Channel. Follow us on social media for the latest! Some programs require preregistration, so check the events calendar and sign up to get access.
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Borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
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Enjoy quality, thoughtful entertainment for free with your library card. Find movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films, and educational videos that inspire, enrich, and entertain. Young viewers can enjoy an assortment of educational and entertaining films and TV series on Kanopy Kids.
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Learn business, software, technology, and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals with Lynda.com. Your Shaker Library card provides access to thousands of high-quality videos taught by top-notch instructors who know their topics and how to teach them.
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Borrow and read free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your Shaker Library using your phone or tablet. It’s easy to get started―all you need is a library card!
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This versatile online service is designed to support every step in the job search process. The online tutoring providers have served a diversified client base for over 18 years. With Brainfuse, users receive real-time tutoring from instructors via its proprietary online classroom.
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Connect with an expert to learn more about eligible VA benefits and community resources. Get live job coaching and help transitioning from military to civilian careers from this versatile online service,
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Both Main Library and Bertram Woods Branch are official Passport Acceptance Facilities for the U.S. Department of State. For Appointments, please call 216-991-2030, option #4.
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