Libraries are an incredible resource to have & even better when they have an amazing play space for the kiddos. Perfect for a rainy day or any day you’re looking to remain indoors. Take a look!
WEST SIDE
CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BROOK PARK BRANCH – tap for more info – Brook Park
Super cute car to play in & other fun toys for little kids.
LAKEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY – tap for more info – Lakewood
With quite a few play areas including this mock ship to explore, Lakewood has a great kids space + fun storytimes/events!
CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FAIRVIEW PARK BRANCH – tap for more info – Fairview Park
This branch of the Cuyahoga County Library System has a super fun indoor play space for kids in their children’s area.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BAY VILLAGE BRANCH – tap for more info – Bay Village
Newly renovated, the Bay Village has a very cute play space for the kiddos including a make believe ice cream shop!
ROCKY RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY – tap for more info – Rocky River
Rocky River Public Library has a bunch of fun things to do including games & toys!
CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NORTH OLMSTED BRANCH – tap for more info – North Olmsted
The North Olmsted branch has a super nice farm themed play area. A perfect way to spend a day indoors!
WESTLAKE PORTER PUBLIC LIBRARY – tap for more info – Westlake
The Kidspace at Westlake Porter Public Library is a great spot for indoor playtime – there’s also story times if you pre-register.
AVON LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISCOVERYWORKS – tap for more info – Avon Lake *will close in the spring for renovations*
Inside Avon Lake Public Library is DiscoveryWorks which is an incredible STEM based indoor learning center for kids. There are two spaces divided for younger kids & older kids each with their own unique sets of interactive activities to do.
LORAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY – NORTH RIDGEVILLE BRANCH – tap for more info – North Ridgeville *currently closed for renovations*
This library features a little town including a newer pet clinic!
ELYRIA PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM – WEST RIVER BRANCH – tap for more info – Elyria
I wouldn’t necessarily travel a long way for this library but if you’re in the area, there is cute little play space here with train table, kitchen set, & some other toys to play with.
RITTER PUBLIC LIBRARY – tap for more info – Vermilion
If you have a nautical-loving little one, they’ll love Ritter Public Library. The children’s section has a large boat to explore in & a really beautiful aquarium to look at with little Nemos & Dorys.
EAST SIDE
SHAKER HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY – tap for more info – Shaker Heights
The Shaker Heights Public Library’s kids section is newly renovated with much to explore!
CUYAHOGA COUNTY ORANGE VILLAGE BRANCH – tap for more info – Pepper Pike
Albeit on the small side, the kids section at the Orange branch is worth a visit if you’re in the area.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY SOUTH EUCLID – LYNDHURST BRANCH – tap for more info – South Euclid
The South Euclid – Lyndhurst branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library system is designed with illustrations inspired by the book Journey.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY GARFIELD HEIGHTS BRANCH – tap for more info – Garfield Heights
Kids will love walking through the different letters & houses to explore!
CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS BRANCH – tap for more info – Warrensville Heights
This branch has a very cute kids area with a section just for babies & toddlers to safely play!
CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY MAPLE HEIGHTS BRANCH – tap for more info – Maple Heights
Don’t let this picture fool you, the kids area here is like a mini children’s museum!
SOUTH SIDE
CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BRECKSVILLE BRANCH – tap for more info – Brecksville
Cute kids area here with a log cabin & other structures to play in!
HUDSON LIBRARY – tap for more info – Hudson
This children’s area is Alice In Wonderland themed!
For a complete list of libraries, visit the Libraries Resource Page HERE.
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