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GREAT INSTITUTIONS OF CLEVELAND: LIBRARIES (IN-PERSON & REMOTE)

Lecturer(s)
John Grabowski, PhD
Visiting Associate Professor, CWRU and Chief Historian, Western Reserve Historical Society
Date
Friday November 13
Time
10-11:30 AM ET

Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring leaders from Cleveland’s treasured libraries. Moderated by John Grabowski, the discussion will explore the founding purpose of these organizations, their impact on the community, and how their missions and programming have evolved to meet the interests of today’s audiences. Discussions will also examine how funding strategies have shifted in response to political and economic changes, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead. This is a unique chance to hear directly from those shaping the future of Cleveland’s landscape. This panel will feature:


• Felton Thomas, Jr., Executive Director, CEO, Cleveland Public Library
• Jamar O. Rahming, Chief Executive Officer, Cuyahoga County Public Library
• Yolanda Cooper, Vice Provost and Lindseth Family University Librarian, Kelvin Smith Library, CWRU

Member of Lifelong Learning Cost
Members receive $5 discount
Nonmember Cost
In-Person $25 | Online $15