Gates Mills Branch Library
🏢 Cuyahoga County Public Library · Gates Mills, Ohio
Gates Mills Branch Library
The Gates Mills Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library is a cozy 3,500-square-foot library in the heart of this picturesque village along the Chagrin River. It is open until 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and shares a single CCPL card with the full county system.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–9pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–9pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–9pm |
| Thursday | 9am–9pm |
| Friday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5:30pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1491 Chagrin River Rd, GATES MILLS, OH 44040
Phone: (440) 423-4808
Website: cuyahogalibrary.org
Plus Code: 86HWGH9W+X4 (GATES MILLS, OH)
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📖 About Gates Mills Branch Library
The Gates Mills Branch is part of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, serving one of Greater Cleveland's smallest and most scenic villages along the Chagrin River. At about 3,500 square feet it is one of the system's most intimate branches. Library service in Gates Mills joined the county system in 1948 and was first housed in the historic Southwick House, a converted residence, before moving to its present building, which sits at the center of the village's downtown. A volunteer Friends group supports the branch's programs and special events. Despite its small footprint, the branch delivers the full reach of CCPL: through the library's membership in the CLEVNET consortium, one card borrows across dozens of Northeast Ohio libraries, and cardholders stream and download free through the Ohio Digital Library on Libby.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Intimate 3,500-square-foot branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library in the Chagrin River village of Gates Mills
- Library service joined the county system in 1948, first housed in the historic Southwick House
- Sits at the center of the Gates Mills downtown as a community gathering point
- Supported by a volunteer Friends of the library group
- Open until 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, plus Sunday afternoons
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📚 Services
- Passport application & photo services (by appointment)
- Public computers, printing & free Wi-Fi
- CLEVNET consortium borrowing and interlibrary loan
- Holds pickup from across the CCPL system
- Children's, teen and adult programming
- Reference and reader's advisory help
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytimes and early-literacy programs
- Adult book clubs and author events
- Community activities with the Friends of the library
- Summer reading
- Technology help
📍 Nearby Libraries in Greater Cleveland
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long has there been a library in Gates Mills?
Library service in Gates Mills became part of the Cuyahoga County Public Library system in 1948. It was first housed in the historic Southwick House, a converted residence, before moving to its present building in the heart of the village.
Is the Gates Mills Branch a small library?
Yes — at about 3,500 square feet it is one of the most intimate branches in the CCPL system. Even so, you can place holds on the full county collection and pick them up here, so the small space gives you access to a very large catalog.
Can I apply for a passport at the Gates Mills Branch?
Yes. Every Cuyahoga County Public Library branch, including Gates Mills, is an official U.S. Department of State passport acceptance facility and offers passport photos. Appointments are required — call (440) 423-4808 to schedule.
When is the branch open?
The Gates Mills Branch is open 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1–5 p.m. on Sunday.
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