Rockport Branch — Cleveland Public Library
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Rockport Branch — Cleveland Public Library
Rockport Branch first opened in 1964 in a brick-and-stone Hargett-Hoag design on Puritas Avenue in the Bellaire-Puritas neighborhood of west Cleveland. On June 22, 2024, an entirely new 11,185-square-foot campus designed by CBLH Design opened on the same site, featuring four meeting rooms, a striking living plant wall, a Teen Tech Center for digital skills and creative technology, and abundant free green-space parking.
🕑 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: 14000 Puritas Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44135
Phone: (216) 623-7053
Website: cpl.org
Plus Code: 86HWC6M5+GV (Cleveland, OH)
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📖 About Rockport Branch — Cleveland Public Library
The Rockport Branch of the Cleveland Public Library has served the Bellaire-Puritas neighborhood on Cleveland's west side since 1964, when Hargett-Hoag Associates designed the original 9,200-square-foot building of brick and stone with a steel structure and large front window. After six decades, the branch was completely rebuilt: the reimagined Rockport campus opened on June 22, 2024. CBLH Design created the new 11,185-square-foot building, which features four meeting rooms and a distinctive living plant wall. The branch also hosts the Teen Tech Center, which opened in fall 2018 with a special project grant to complement CPL's focus on digital literacy, hands-on learning, STEM education, and civic engagement. Teens can explore programming, film-making, music production, and design at the Tech Center. The campus offers DVD and book borrowing, free Wi-Fi, public computers with internet access, and printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services. Bus routes 78 and 83 (northbound) stop in front of the campus; route 83 (southbound) stops across the street. Ample free parking and green space are available on site.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Brand-new campus opened June 22, 2024 — designed by CBLH Design with 11,185 sq ft, four meeting rooms, and a living plant wall
- Home of the Teen Tech Center (opened 2018): programming, film-making, music production, and design for teens
- Free green-space parking, plus bus routes 78 & 83 stopping directly in front of the campus
- DVD collection alongside books, free Wi-Fi, public computers, and printing & scanning services
- After-hours meeting room reservations available for community groups outside regular business hours
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Rockport cardholders access Ohio's statewide digital library resources at no cost:
📚 Services
- Free Wi-Fi and public computers with internet access
- Printing, copying, scanning, and faxing (fee applies)
- DVD collection for borrowing
- Book Locker (24-hour access for holds pickup)
- Four meeting rooms (including after-hours rental)
- Teen Tech Center: programming, film-making, music production, design
- Free on-site parking and green space
🎸 Programs
- Teen Tech Center — STEM, digital literacy, and creative technology for teens
- Brick Building Block Bash — creative building activities for all ages
- Crafternoons — open-ended art activities with supplied materials
- Gaming Tuesdays — Nintendo Switch sessions for teens
- Breakfast Book Club — monthly adult book discussion
- 'At the Table' author conversation series
- Summer reading program
📍 Nearby Libraries in Cleveland
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the new Rockport campus open, and what changed?
The reimagined Rockport campus opened on June 22, 2024. It replaced the original 1964 building — a 9,200-square-foot brick-and-stone structure designed by Hargett-Hoag Associates — with a new 11,185-square-foot building designed by CBLH Design. The new campus features four meeting rooms, a living plant wall, a Book Locker for 24-hour holds pickup, and an expanded space for community programs and the Teen Tech Center.
What is the Teen Tech Center at Rockport?
The Teen Tech Center opened in fall 2018 at the Rockport Branch with support from a special project grant. It is a dedicated technology and creativity space where teens can explore programming, film-making, music production, and design. The center complements CPL's broader focus on digital literacy, hands-on learning, STEM education, and civic engagement. It is located at 14000 Puritas Avenue within the Rockport campus, reachable by bus at (216) 623-7052.
Is parking available at the Rockport Branch?
Yes. The Rockport campus has ample free parking and green space on site. Bus routes 78 and 83 (northbound) stop in front of the campus, and route 83 (southbound) stops across the street, making the branch easy to reach from the surrounding Bellaire-Puritas neighborhood and nearby areas of west Cleveland.
Can I use Rockport's meeting rooms after hours?
Yes. The Rockport Branch offers after-hours meeting room reservations for community groups that need to host meetings or events outside normal business hours (Monday–Saturday 10am–6pm). Contact the branch at (216) 623-7053 for details on booking.
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