----------Video #4) 07.22.09----------

Kevin Cronin & Jo Wasik are power users who know how to take advantage of the Cleveland Public Library's full range of services. Kevin likes to log on with his library user ID, orders his books online and picks them up at a branch conveniently located on his way home.

Jo doesn't even read books these days. She searches online at CPL.org for the books she wants, downloads the book in digital format from their eMedia collection, and reads them on her computer. She can renew the books online, and never pays late fees. Become a power user, and explore The People's University at a branch near you today. http://www.CPL.org

----------Video #4) 07.15.09----------

Amy McMaken , as president of the Friends of the Cleveland Public Library, is in charge of more than just the Library's gift shop. With memberships as low as $10 for seniors & students, with individual memberships starting at $15. The Friends sponsor programs such as the annual Winter and Summer Reading Programs and Teen Read Week.

Watch this video as Amy talks about their upcoming Music in the Garden series, offering box lunches along with music programs. Sign up for their newsletter, take a Tour of the library, volunteer your services, or plan to attend an upcoming event. With Friends like these, the Cleveland Public Library will continue to thrive. www.CPL.org

----------Video #4) 07.08.09----------

Felton Thomas has only been on the job a few months as director of the Cleveland Public Library, after arriving from Las Vegas. He's thrilled to be heading up the 3rd largest research library next to NY and Boston.

Watch this video, shot in the amazing Eastman Reading Garden, named after Linda Eastman, the first female library director in the country. With it's public sculptural fountain designed by Maya Lin, who also designed the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington D.C., the Eastman Reading Garden is one of Cleveland's very finest public spaces, featuring Wi-Fi, comfortable benches, and a delightful respite from the hustle bustle of Downtown. http://www.CPL.org

----------Video #4) 07.01.09----------

Betty Worley Harris loves her Cleveland Public Library. Growing up, her library was Woodland Branch, at 59th & Woodland, hanging out at Story Hour everyday after school, until that library burned down and was rebuilt.

Watch the video as Betty talks about her current library, the Sterling Branch at East 30th in the Central neighborhood, where she has passed on her love of reading and education to all five of her children. During Spring Break, Betty takes her kids to the Children's Floor of the Downtown Branch, which she calls "one of the most awesome" children's departments anywhere. Also visible in the background of the video are daughters Maya, who won an award for Poetry Slam, and Poetessa, who made it to the finals of the National Spelling Bee. As Betty says, "I don't know what I would have done without the Library. The library has been a part of our life..." http://www.CPL.org

----------1) 04.01.09----------

SPONSORED: One-of-a-kind Chess Collections in Cleveland?! Who knew! Cleveland Public Library complement their extensive chess collections by displaying unique and creative chess sets designed by students of the Cleveland Institute of Art. Don't miss the two-year class creations of Professor Barbara Stanczak's students from Mon 3/30 to Fri 4/10. The chess sets will be on display during the CMSD Progress with Chess event on Wed 4/8 & Thu 4/9. http://www.CPL.org

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