2025 was a transformative year for the Euclid Public Library, marked by the closure and renovation of the Main Library, the opening of EPL at 185th Street, continued community programming, advocacy efforts, and preparations for a future reopening.
The Ways You Needed Us
Category
Amount
Items Borrowed
483,601
Hoopla Items Borrowed
23,228
eMedia Items Borrowed Through Libby
149,038
Mobile Hotspots Loaned
5,030
CD and Playaway Circulation
4,174
Video Games Loaned
2,230
Computer Usage
24,347
Program Participation (All Ages)
19,483
Meetings in Public Meeting Rooms
31
Attendees for Public Use of Meeting Rooms
353
Questions Answered at Public Service Desks
39,288
DVDs Borrowed from Adult Department
31,796
New Library Card Applications
1,339
Items Circulated Through Interlibrary Loan
56,917
Children's Ipad Uses
224
By The Numbers
Amount
Facebook Followers
2.2K
Instagram Followers
1,192
Followers on X
485
LinkedIn Followers
197
YouTube Subscribers
375
3 For Me Cards Issued
156
Teen Triad Cards Issued
236
Passports
527
Physical Visits to Our Building
84,910
Total Annual Expenditures
$5,322,166
Materials Expenditures
$298,494
Percentage of Expenditures Spent on Materials
6%
Staff Members
57
Percentage of Professional Librarians on Staff
23%
General Fund Revenues
Revenue Source
Amount
Percent
Levy Funding
$2,986,246
53.39%
Public Library Fund (PLF)
$2,243,118
40.11%
Other Revenue
$149,132
2.67%
Inter-Governmental Revenue
$214,356
3.83%
General Fund Expenditures
Category
Amount
Percent
Salaries and Benefits
$3,875,097
72.83%
Utilities and Purchased Services
$1,041,958
19.58%
Library Materials and Information
$298,494
5.61%
Supplies
$50,229
0.94%
Capital Outlay
$32,492
0.61%
Other Expenditures
$22,396
0.42%
Community Partners
City of Euclid
CLEVNET
Euclid City School District
Euclid Chamber of Commerce
Euclid Hunger Center
Frederick Douglass High School
Friends of Henn Mansion
Hope Task Force
New Life at Calvary Church
Ohio Library Council
Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
Our Lady of the Lake School
Pinnacle Academy
Shore Cultural Centre
SS. Robert & William School
Our Future
In 2026, Euclid Public Library plans to reopen its renovated Main Library, install new technology systems, expand learning and meeting spaces, and continue strengthening community partnerships.
Strategic Goals
Provide accessible, functional, and current library spaces.
Elevate programs, resources, and services for all.
Cultivate staff service.
Foster continuous community connections and partnerships.
Euclid Public Library Administration
Kacie V. Armstrong, Director
Karla Bowman, Deputy Director
David Piskac, Fiscal Officer
Board of Trustees
Ray Ford, President
Jerry A. McPherson, Vice President
Julie Kolling, Secretary
Allen Hufford
Frank Barberio
Larry Cielec
Carmen Epps
Special thanks to the Friends of Euclid Public Library and the Euclid Public Library Foundation!
