Beachwood Library Branch Manager Recognized Nationally

Wililam Kelly awarded for demonstrating a depth of knowledge about books and other library materials and for having the distinguished ability to share that knowledge.

LOOK: Newly Renovated Beachwood Library

Library will host ice cream social and grand opening June 10

The Beachwood Public Library will host an ice cream social June 10 to celebrate the completion of $885,000 in renovations. Branch manager William Kelly said he expected the new drive-thru — the first in the Cuyahoga County Public Library network — to open this week. Click through the photos above to see the completed project. The grand re-opening and ice cream social is free, but the library asks that you RSVP (so there's enough ice cream for everyone!). Click here for more about the grand opening.

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LOOK: Last of the Beachwood Library Renovations

Renovations could conclude this week

We stopped by the Beachwood Library last week and took a couple photos of the latest renovations. The library has been open throughout the $885,000 renovations, which were paid for by a bond sale. More Photos: Beachwood Library Renovations Branch manager Bill Kelley said that the renovations could be complete this week — workers were working on the drive-thru when we stopped in. Click through to see photos of the library, and watch Beachwood Patch for more when the library is complete.

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PHOTOS: Beachwood Library Renovations Nearing Completion

Move of main entrance, new drive-thru among changes

The Beachwood Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library’s renovations are about six weeks away from completion, said Branch Manager Bill Kelly. The library has been open throughout the $885,000 renovations, which were paid for by a bond sale and expected to be complete May 8. A drive-through window will be added to the west side of the building, and the main entrance, which is on that side now, will be moved to the north side, adjacent to the parking lot. Interior renovations further separate and define the teen section from the rest of the library. A new children’s story time room, which is nearing completion, and space for an ongoing Friends of the Beachwood Branch book sale will be added to the floor plan. The renovations are part of…

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Get Your Library Fines Waived Beginning Sunday

Cuyahoga County Public Libraries offering fine waivers in exchange for food donations during Food4Fines March 4 to 10

Take food donations to the Beachwood Public Library next week to have your library fines waived. Patrons can have up to $4 of fines waived per visit when they bring items from the Cleveland Food Bank's "Super Six" list of most-needed foods: The library will waive $1 of patrons' fines for each undamaged, unexpired item. Nonglass containers are preferred.  For more information, visit the CCPL's website.

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Drop Your Absentee Application at the Library

Saturday-only event saves voters a stamp

Voters may drop their completed absentee ballot application* at any Cuyahoga County or Public Library branch Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The one-day event was announced Wednesday. The Board of Elections will not mail absentee ballots unless voters request it at this website. The applications* are also available at all CCPL branches. Editor's Note: The original version of this article incorrectly reported that voters could drop their ballots at the libraries. We apologize for any confusion this caused.

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Nikki Ferrell

1:19 pm on Monday, October 17, 2011

Amy - thanks for pointing that out! Sorry for our mistake, and for any confusion it caused Saturday.   more ›

Beachwood Library Opens Kindle Library

E-books for Kindle now available at Cuyahoga County Public Library locations

The Cuyahoga County Public Library just opened its Kindle library, allowing users to check out electronic books to read on the e-reader. Previously, the library could not offer books for the Kindle in their e-library, which includes electronic versions of books that users can read on Nooks, iPhones, iPad, laptops and several other devices. Click here to browse the Kindle library.

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Homebound? Let the Library Come to You

Cuyahoga County Public Library offers mail service to eligible residents

Homebound residents can now have library materials mailed. This week the Cuyahoga County Public Library launched Library2You, a free program for residents who are elderly, have a physical, visual or mental impairment or are temporarily homebound. Eligible residents can order materials online or over the phone and the library will mail them to them for free. Like DVD subscription services, the materials will come in a reusable envelope that patrons can use to send the materials back after using. More details and applications for the program, which is supported by the McGregor Foundation, are available at the library’s website.

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Beachwood Public Library to Host Town Hall to Discuss Renovations

Meeting will cover drive-through window, other renovations

Beachwood’s public library will host a town hall meeting about the branch’s renovations next month. Representatives from the Cuyahoga County Public Library will present information about the Beachwood branch’s renovations, which include a drive-through window, and then open the floor for discussion. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Sept. 26 in the Beachwood branch's large meeting room.

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Cuyahoga County Public Library System Planned Ahead for State Cuts

The system will lose money under the new state budget, but there are no plans for cuts to services.

Libraries may have less to work with under the new state budget, but visitors to the Cuyahoga County Public Library system shouldn’t expect to see any cuts, officials say. According to the Ohio Legislative Service Commission, the Public Library Fund received about $368 million in fiscal year 2011. In fiscal year 2012, that fund is expected to receive $354 million and $345 million in fiscal year 2013.  The methodology for libraries’ funding has changed in this budget, said Scott Morgan, operations director and fiscal officer for the Cuyahoga County Public Library system. The last biennium budget allocated a percentage—almost 2 percent—of the state’s general revenue to the Public Library Fund.  This new budget bases the allocation on the …

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