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MISSION / VISION

In February 2009, our Board of Trustees approved a new Mission, Vision and reaffirmed our Goals and Priorities.

Our Mission 

Cuyahoga County Public Library will be at the center of community life by providing an environment where reading, lifelong learning and civic engagement thrive.

Our Vision 

The Library will support initiatives and efforts that impact the quality of life for all in Cuyahoga County. We will be the most convenient public library in the nation and be known for the quality of our customer service. Our branches and website will be centers of excellence and serve as gathering places. Through innovative services and collaborations we will satisfy our community's needs and exceed expectations. Our staff will reflect the diversity of our communities and promote and create an accessible, friendly environment.

Our Goals

Turn occasional customers into regular customers by providing convenient and personal service that exceeds customers’ expectations and encourages them to rely on the library for more services and programs.

Include our six priorities in everything we do. Refresh current services, develop new partnerships and create best in class initiatives that demonstrate our six priorities and bring them to life.

Be an advocate for our Library by positively representing CCPL through words and actions when interacting with customers, co-workers and community partners. 

Our six priorities: 

Reconnect with reading

Ensure every child enters school ready to learn

Help youth to reach maximum potential

Put Cuyahoga County back to work

Keep seniors healthy, happy and independent

Connect with new Americans

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BOARD MEETINGS

The Board generally meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, eleven times a year. All meetings are open to the public, in accordance with Ohio’s Sunshine Law. Meetings begin at 6:00 PM in the Auditorium of the Library’s Administrative Office Building. All Board meetings are open to the public. 

Board Committee meetings take place periodically throughout the year. Monthly notices are posted on the public bulletin boards in branch libraries for all Board meetings prior to the meeting date. If you are planning to attend a Board meeting, it is suggested that you call 216.398.1800 in advance to verify the meeting date, time, and location.

2010 Meetings   (tentative schedule to be confirmed at January's meeting of the Board)

Cuyahoga County Public Library is a separate political subdivision.
It is not part of county government. The Library Board has no taxing authority
and must have the Board of County Commissioners place ballot issues before
the voters on behalf of the Library in the 47 communities in its service district.

Cuyahoga County Public Library has a seven-member Board of Trustees which is the governing body authorized by the State of Ohio to establish policies and develop an annual budget. Board members represent the citizens’ interest while promoting the highest level of library service appropriate to the community, in accordance with state law.

Members of the Board of Library Trustees are appointed for seven-year terms alternately by the Cuyahoga County Commissioners and the Common Pleas Court judges. Board members serve without remuneration.

 2010 Cuyahoga County Public Library Board of Trustees

	Leonard M. Calabrese  – President Mr. Calabrese is President of Caritas Connection and Executive Director of Ministering Together. Calabrese, of University Heights, was appointed by the County Commissioners for a seven-year term in 2006. His term expires on January 31, 2013.
	Robert W. Varley – Vice President Mr. Varley is the Managing Director of Midwest State & Local Affairs for Dominion. A resident of Solon, he was appointed by the Court of Common Pleas to fill an unexpired term that runs through January 31, 2011.
	Sanjiv K. Kapur – Secretary A Solon resident, Mr. Kapur is a partner with the Jones Day law firm, specializing in general U.S. and international corporate and commercial law. He was appointed by the Cuyahoga County Board of Commissioners in 2008. His term expires on January 31, 2015.
	Susan M. Adams Ms. Adams was appointed to the Library Board by the Cuyahoga County Commissioners in 2003. She was reappointed to a seven-year term in 2010. This term will expire on January 31, 2017. A resident of Berea, she won a national election to the Executive Board of the Urban Libraries Council in 2007.
	Darlene Evans McCoy Ms. McCoy is an attorney with Calfee, Halter & Griswold, specializing in public law with an emphasis on government relations. McCoy, of Orange Village,  was appointed by the County Commissioners for a seven-year term commencing January 2005. Her term expires on January 31, 2012.
	Dale D. Powers Mr. Powers is a retired attorney who resides in Cleveland. He was appointed to the Board of Library Trustees by the Court of Common Pleas on June 5, 1996, to fill an unexpired term. He was reappointed to a seven-year term in 2007. This term expires in 2014. He holds an elected seat on the Ohio Library Council Board of Directors.
Cuyahoga County Public Library Finance Director Scott Morgan and Assistant Finance Director Robert Dolan are the Library's Fiscal Officers.

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STRUCTURE / ADMINISTRATION

Our library system has no main library.  You can search for/request any item in our collection (or in the collections of our partners in SearchOhio and OhioLINK) from any of our branches (or through our website).  Designate the branch of your choice as the pick-up branch, and return any item to any of our branches. Our Administrative Office Building serves as headquarters for all divisions of the Library. It is here that the day-to-day library administration is conducted in support of branch operations. This modern building also includes an auditorium and an electronic classroom, and is the site of the Board of Trustees' monthly meeting.

Also located in our Administration building are the offices of our Executive Director, Sari Feldman, and our Deputy Director, Tracy Strobel.   Contact Form

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS /  CONTRACTS & BIDDING

Cuyahoga County Public Library has many bid and contract service opportunities during the year. The Library is looking for partnering opportunities with organizations complementary to the Library and its mission and vision. 

Our Facilities Division, located in our Administrative Office Building, posts bids / contract opportunities as needed.

Community Partners

Our current partners includes the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Indians, the Cleveland Browns, the Cleveland Playhouse, and more.  Now, through our mutually sponsored Online Contests, you can Win Free Tickets!  

More about our Community Partners and Contests

Contact our Marketing Division, located in our Administrative Office Building, for information regarding partnering.

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