June 22, 2026

New Books • COBAA


Celebrating Ohio Book Award & Authors
Titles selected with Archer Library's 2026 LSTA Celebrating Ohio Book Awards & Authors (COBAA) Collection Development Grant, are currently available on the display book shelf on the main floor. Learn more about this award on our award announcement post.

"Choose to Read Ohio (CTRO) spotlights Ohio authors and illustrators and promotes reading across Ohio. The CTRO booklists are selected by Ohio librarians and educators. Each annual booklist highlights 20 notable titles by Ohio authors and illustrators. Categories include books for young children, middle grades/tweens, teens, and adults."

"The Buckeye Children’s and Teen Book Award program is designed to encourage students in Ohio to read literature critically, to promote teacher and librarian involvement in young adult literature programs, and to commend authors of such literature. "

"The Norman A. Sugarman Children’s Biography Award was established in 1998 to honor excellence in the field of biography for children. The Sugarman Award is given biennially to a writer and/or illustrator of a new biography for children in kindergarten through 8th grades. The award recipient is chosen by a committee appointed by Cleveland Public Library." 
 
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June 18, 2026

Library Hours • Juneteenth


Library Hours Update
Archer Library will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Our summer hours schedule will resume on Monday, June 22nd. A complete listing of library hours and updates is available on main hours calendar.
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June 10, 2026

New Books • COBAA


Celebrating Ohio Book Award & Authors

Titles selected with Archer Library's 2026 LSTA Celebrating Ohio Book Awards & Authors (COBAA) Collection Development Grant, are currently available on the display book shelf on the main floor. Learn more about this award on our award announcement post.

"The Nancy Dasher Award, given by the College English Association of Ohio (CEAO), recognizes outstanding publications by faculty members from a CEAO-member department at an Ohio college or university. The award is given in one of three categories each year: professional and pedagogical issues, creative writing, and literary scholarship and criticism."

"Awarded annually, the Thurber Prize for American Humor is prestigious honor for humor writing in the United States.  The Thurber Prize returned to its roots in 2018 and is now presented each year in James Thurber’s hometown of Columbus."

"Inaugurated in 2006, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize is the first and only annual U.S. literary award recognizing the power of the written word to promote peace. The Dayton Literary Peace Prize recognizes adult fiction and nonfiction books that have led readers to a better understanding of other cultures, peoples, religions, and political points of view. "

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June 9, 2026

New Books • COBAA


Celebrating Ohio Book Award & Authors

Titles selected with Archer Library's 2026 LSTA Celebrating Ohio Book Awards & Authors (COBAA) Collection Development Grant, are currently available on the display book shelf on the main floor. Learn more about the COBAA Award on our award announcement post.


"The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards recognize books that have made important contributions to our understanding of racism and human diversity. Presented by the Cleveland Foundation, it remains the only American book prize focusing on works that address racism and diversity. Categories include Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Lifetime and Landmark."  

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May 22, 2026

Memorial Day Hours

Library Hours Update
Archer Library will be closed, Monday, May 25th, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Our summer hours schedule resumes on Tuesday, May 26th. A complete listing of library hours and updates is available on our website.

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May 11, 2026

Archer Library • Summer Hours


Summer Hours Schedule 

Archer Library's summer hours begin on Monday, May 11th 
  • Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Saturday: Closed 
  • Sunday: Closed 

Holiday Closures 
  • Memorial Day:  May 25 
  • Junteenth: June 19 
  • Independence Day: July 3

A complete listing of library hours and exceptions is located on our website and the main library hours and updates calendar. Library hours are subject to change.
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May 9, 2026

Congratulations Class of 2026


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May 5, 2026

Finals Week Affirmations

Finals Week Affirmations

Look how far you have come! We are proud of you #EagleNation. Here are a few finals week affirmations: 

  • I am resilient. 
  • I can do difficult things. 
  • I have what it takes to succeed. 
  • I am proud of my achievements. 
  • My grades do not define me. 
  • I am open to possibilities. 
  • My best today is enough. 

Don't forget, there's still time to reserve Archer Library's wellness space this week. Check out available times for Tuesday, 5/5 (5-9 p.m.) and Wednesday, 5/6 (Noon - 4 p.m.).
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May 4, 2026

Library Hours • Finals Week


Archer Library Finals Week Hours
  • Monday, 5/4 through Wednesday, 5/6:  7:45 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Thursday, 5/7 and Friday, 5/8:  7:45 to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, 5/9 and Sunday, 5/10:  Closed

A complete listing of library hours and updates is available on our website and the full library hours calendar. Archer Library's summer hours schedule will begin on Monday, May 11th.
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