Lakewood Public Library | Serving the educational and cultural needs of students and families. Public Art Lakewood Public Library conducts its operations out of two striking buildings designed by leading architects of the eras in which they were constructed. To inspire the peaceful, contemplative and creative atmosphere necessary for its mission, it has also been adorned by several works of public art that were paid for by private citizen who understood the sacred role of the Library in our community. Transversion by Peter Diepenbrock Sculptor and industrial designer Peter Diepenbrock installed Transversion, a 3,000 pound work of textured bronze and stainless steel, on the northwest lawn of Main Library on November 16, 2011. The piece was commissioned by the Lakewood Public Library Foundation without a single tax dollar and has become an instant Lakewood landmark. Learn More/Browse Images Community Gallery Photography Collection The north and south entrances to the Main Library are lined by the works of Lakewoodites who showed us how they saw Lakewood with photographs of the city’s icons, daily life and overlooked corners. Learn More/Browse Images Richard Haas Murals The world renowned artist Richard Haas added two striking murals the Main Library’s Grand Reading Room, thanks to a generous bequest from Doris Burkley, who taught at the Madison School for many years, and the Lakewood Public Library Foundation. Learn More/Browse Images The Librainium The Burgeon Group, a Phoenix design firm, designed two interactive, pre-literacy learning installations at both the Main Library and the Madison Branch. Learn More/Browse Images David Deming Sculptures of Lake and Wood David Deming created two sculpture groups of Ohio wildlife to grace the sides of the entryway to the Children’s and Youth Services area of Main Library. Learn More/Browse Images Reed Thomason Mural A captivating mural greets young children and their families in the Toddler Room at Lakewood Public Library’s Main Library. Crafted in 1977-78 by Reed Thomason, the oil on canvas panels depict characters from children’s and other classic literature. Learn More/Browse Images About Locations About Lakewood Public Library Mission Collection Development Policy Library Board of Trustees Madison Branch Support The Library Photo Galleries Main Library Photos Main Library Color Palette Main Library Design Process Graphic Identity Public Art Transversion by Peter Diepenbrock Community Gallery Photography Collection Richard Haas Murals The Librainium David Deming Sculptures of Lake and Wood Reed Thomason Mural Friends of Lakewood Public Library Lakewood Public Library Foundation Employment Hours and Closing Dates Contact Quick Links Contact Manage My Account Search Catalog Employment Main Library 15425 Detroit Avenue Lakewood, Ohio 44107 (216) 226-8275 Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Madison Branch 13427 Madison Avenue Lakewood, Ohio 44107 (216) 228-7428 Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. © Lakewood Public Library