Directions, Parking, Map, Etc.

Library Location

A view of the Plaza leading up to the Library

The University Library is located on the first eight floors of Rhodes Tower.

Rhodes Tower is on the plaza between Euclid and Chester, and between East 21st and East 22nd streets. Entry is through the lobby of the Tower building on the Plaza level. See Campus Map

Driving Directions

Before any visit to campus, please make sure to check the University's Traffic & Construction Updates webpage.

From the South (I-77) Follow I-77 north to the East 22nd/East 14th Street exit (#162B) to East 22nd Street. At the exit ramp, turn left onto East 22nd Street; drive several blocks to Euclid Avenue. Turn right at Euclid Avenue and drive east on Euclid. Turn right into the visitor parking lot just east of the campus bookstore. After parking, walk the few blocks west to East 22nd Street, come up to the plaza level and into Rhodes Tower. See Campus Map.

From the South (I-71) Follow I-71 north to the East 22nd Street exit (#172B). At the exit ramp, turn left onto East 22nd Street; drive several blocks to Euclid Avenue. Turn right at Euclid Avenue and drive east on Euclid. Turn right into the visitor parking lot just east of the campus bookstore. After parking, walk the few blocks west to East 22nd Street, come up to the plaza level and into Rhodes Tower. See Campus Map.

From the East (I-90) Follow I-90 west to the Chester Avenue/CSU exit (#173B). At the exit ramp, turn left onto East 24th Street and then left at the light onto Chester. Drive east on Chester, crossing the I-90 underpass and turn right at the light at East 30th Street. Go south one block to Euclid. Turn right onto Euclid, traveling west toward campus and downtown. Cross the I-90 underpass again and on your left is a visitor parking lot, just east of the campus bookstore. After parking, walk the few blocks west to East 22nd Street, come up to the plaza level and into Rhodes Tower. See Campus Map.

From the West (I-90) Follow I-90 east to the East 22nd Street exit (#172C). At the exit ramp, turn left onto East 22nd Street; drive several blocks to Euclid Avenue. Turn right at Euclid Avenue and drive east on Euclid. Turn right into the visitor parking lot just east of the campus bookstore. After parking, walk the few blocks west to East 22nd Street, come up to the plaza level and into Rhodes Tower. See Campus Map.

From the West (Route 2) Follow the Shoreway (Route 2) east to I-77/I-71 South. Exit at the Chester Avenue/CSU exit (#173B). At the exit ramp, turn left onto East 24th Street and then left at the light onto Chester. Drive east on Chester, crossing the I-90 underpass and turn right at the light at East 30th Street. Go south one block to Euclid. Turn right onto Euclid, traveling west toward campus and downtown. Cross the I-90 underpass again and on your left is a visitor parking lot, just east of the campus bookstore. After parking, walk the few blocks west to East 22nd Street, come up to the plaza level and into Rhodes Tower. See Campus Map.

Visitor & Handicapped Parking

Parking for visitors is available in Lot A, E. 24th Street and Euclid Avenue, east of the Bookstore ($6.00) and at University Center (UC), E. 22nd Street ($6.00).

For updates about parking availability, check with Parking Services before visiting.

All handicap parking is by Special Permit ONLY. Permits may be secured from Office of Disability Services in UC 304, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 216-687-2015 for information.

Public Transportation

Visitors may also arrive in Cleveland at Hopkins International Airport. Rapid transit trains lead from the airport to Public Square, where several bus routes regularly serve the campus. Downtown Cleveland is also accessible by daily rail service (Amtrak) as well as by bus (Greyhound, Lakefront Lines, Regional Transit Authority).