HOMEWOOD CLOSED

The Homewood location will be closed today 6/10 and tomorrow 6/11 for elevator repairs. The library will return to normal hours Friday 6/12.

EAST LIBERTY CLOSED

The East Liberty location will be closed through the end of the day today due to a power outage. We anticipate reopening tomorrow.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE

All CLP locations will be closed Friday, 6/19 in observance of Juneteenth. Branches will be open again on Saturday, 6/20.

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Black History Month

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Celebrate Black History & Culture

Join us as we honor the Black experience through book displays, resources, library programs and community events happening this February and throughout the year!

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