Collection

The Cleveland Public Library is the third-largest public research library in the country. Gifts designated to a specific collection are used to add new items or conserve existing items. Explore giving opportunities that support these extraordinary programs.

The Largest Collection of Chess Sets and Chess-Related Materials in the World

Cleveland Sports Books, Magazines, Journals, and Other Memorabilia

Children’s Literature

Cleveland theater history

Cookbooks

Photographs and visual art

Foreign literature

Folklore

Local history and genealogy

Maps

Sheet Music

Rare books