Connect to Local History
Local History Librarian
Contact Meghan Hays, the Local History Librarian, by email or by phone to discuss your research needs and to make an appointment to use materials.
Inquiries about building plans are best made by email. Be sure to include your house address.
Email: localhistory@shakerlibrary.org
Phone: (216)-991-2030 ext. 3016
Address:
Shaker Heights Public Library
Local History
16500 Van Aken Blvd.
Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Moreland Local History Room Hours
The Local History Room is usually open for visitors at the following times, though we encourage you to reach out to confirm availability:
- Mondays 2 – 4 p.m.
- Tuesdays 12 – 3 p.m.
- Wednesdays 2 – 4 p.m.
Meet the Local History Librarian and learn about the history of Shaker Library in the October/November 2012 issue of Shaker Life Magazine.
Local History Collection Mission
The Local History Collection strives to develop a rich archival collection representing the history of the community of Shaker Heights, Ohio, and to make local history material pertaining to the Shaker Heights Public Library, the City of Shaker Heights, the schools of Shaker Heights, and the community, organizations, institutions, and people of Shaker Heights accessible and useful to customers through systematic collection, acquisition, organization, cataloging, publications, reference and research assistance, and programming.