Memorial-Nottingham Branch — Cleveland Public Library
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Memorial-Nottingham Branch — Cleveland Public Library
Tucked along Lake Shore Boulevard in the Collinwood neighborhood — steps from Euclid Beach Park and Wildwood Park — the Memorial-Nottingham Branch occupies a 15,625-square-foot facility transformed from the former Villa Angela Academy high school in 1991 by architect Richard Fleischman. The campus also houses the Ohio Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, making it one of CPL's most multifaceted locations.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 17109 Lakeshore Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44110
Phone: (216) 623-7039
Website: cpl.org
Plus Code: 86HWHCJQ+8J (Cleveland, OH)
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📖 About Memorial-Nottingham Branch — Cleveland Public Library
The Memorial-Nottingham Branch of the Cleveland Public Library sits at 17109 Lake Shore Boulevard in Cleveland's Collinwood neighborhood, just north of the historic Euclid Beach Park and Wildwood Park. Cleveland Public Library acquired the former Villa Angela Academy high school site in 1991 and commissioned architect Richard Fleischman to reconfigure the 15,625-square-foot building into a modern library campus. The branch offers free Wi-Fi, public computers, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing, plus 3D printing for creative projects and legal assistance services including Housing Court kiosks and Legal Aid clinics. It shares the greater facility with the Ohio Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (OLBPD) — the regional library for the National Library Service — and CPL's off-site book storage. The branch is one of only four CPL locations to host a book cart sale managed by the Friends of the Cleveland Public Library, offering books and DVDs for purchase. Bus Route 10 provides direct access from downtown Cleveland.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Converted from the historic Villa Angela Academy high school in 1991 — one of CPL's most adaptive-reuse locations
- Houses the Ohio Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (OLBPD), the regional NLS affiliate serving all of Ohio
- Offers rare 3D printing services and free legal assistance (Legal Aid clinics, Housing Court kiosk)
- One of only four CPL branches with a permanent book cart sale run by the Friends of the Cleveland Public Library
- Located steps from Euclid Beach Park and Wildwood Park on Lake Shore Boulevard
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Memorial-Nottingham cardholders access Ohio's statewide digital library collections at no cost:
📚 Services
- Free Wi-Fi and public computers with internet access
- Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing (fee applies)
- 3D printing for creative and educational projects
- Legal assistance: Legal Aid clinics and Housing Court kiosk
- Book Locker for 24-hour holds pickup
- Permanent book cart sale (books & DVDs) — Friends of the Cleveland Public Library
- Access to Ohio Library for the Blind and Print Disabled services at the same campus
- Plentiful free on-site parking
🎸 Programs
- Preschool storytimes for ages 3–5
- Children's cursive writing classes
- Creative arts programs: paint-and-sip, drawing workshops
- Community events including summer carnival celebrations
- Summer reading program
- Adult literacy and skills programming
📍 Nearby Libraries in Cleveland
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Memorial-Nottingham Branch before it became a library?
The Memorial-Nottingham Branch is housed in the former Villa Angela Academy, a high school building that Cleveland Public Library acquired in 1991. Architect Richard Fleischman was selected to reconfigure the 15,625-square-foot structure into a full library facility. The adaptive reuse project preserved the spacious building while transforming it into one of CPL's largest neighborhood branches.
What is the Ohio Library for the Blind and Print Disabled and is it at Memorial-Nottingham?
Yes. The Ohio Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (OLBPD) — the regional affiliate of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled of the Library of Congress — is housed in the greater Memorial-Nottingham campus at 17121 Lake Shore Boulevard. It provides audio and braille materials to eligible Ohioans and is a distinct department from the public branch.
Does Memorial-Nottingham offer 3D printing?
Yes. The Memorial-Nottingham Branch is one of the CPL locations offering 3D printing, allowing patrons to print layers of materials to create items ranging from jewelry and puzzle pieces to architectural models. Staff can provide guidance on how to get started.
What makes Memorial-Nottingham's location special?
The branch sits on Lake Shore Boulevard in the Collinwood neighborhood with Euclid Beach Park and Wildwood Park as its immediate neighbors — two of Cleveland's most beloved lakeside green spaces. Plentiful free parking is available on site, and the branch is served by RTA Bus Route 10.
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