Music

Uncover a world of music at Cleveland Public Library, where a vast collection of materials awaits enthusiasts and scholars alike. From rare scores and recordings to digital resources and instruments, explore everything you need to fuel your passion for music.

Music
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Audiobooks and Popular Music

Hoopla

Hoopla allows you to borrow music albums via your browser, smartphone or tablet (via iOS and select Android devices).

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Popular Music

FREEGAL

Freegal offers access to about 15 million+ songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists. Download five songs to keep and enjoy unlimited streaming

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Classical, Jazz, Sheet Music

Naxos

Naxos offers catalogs or selected recordings of over 400 independent labels such as ARC, Berlin Classics, BIS, Capriccio, Chandos, CPO, EMI Classics, Erato, Haenssler Classic, Hungaroton, Marco Polo, Naïve, Naxos, Nimbus, Ondine, Teldec, Vanguard Classics, Virgin Classics and Warner Classics. Genres include Classical, Jazz, World, Classic Rock, and Nostalgia music.

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The People's Playlist

An online platform that showcases and shares local music.

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Preschool Storytime (ages 3 - 5)

May 23, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Martin Luther King, Jr.

Preschool Storytime (ages 3 – 5)

Story times for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 include stories, songs, activities, and rhymes specially designed to support reading readiness and foster the social and emotional skills that kids need to succeed as they enter Kindergarten.

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Coffee and Collage Making

– | Jefferson

Join us one Saturday morning a month for collage making, coffee and tunes! We provide the supplies, so all you need to bring is your creative juices. Feel free to bring your own materials if you’d like, but we will have plenty for you.  

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Birthday Warm Up

– | Jefferson

Before the Nation celebrates its 250th birthday, come join us and enjoy some of the great Revolutionary War movies. (Be warned – we might sing along to the musicals.)  May 23 – Johnny Tremaine May 30 – The Patriot June 6 – April Morning June 13 – Hamilton June 20 – The Crossing  June 27 – 1776

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Hip-Hop Recording Program

– | Lorain

Express yourself creatively, using Hip-Hop music as mindfulness and self-expression. You will learn beat making, lyric writing and recording. 

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Hip-Hop Recording Program

– | Lorain

Express yourself creatively, using Hip-Hop music as mindfulness and self-expression. You will learn beat making, lyric writing and recording. 

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