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2ROCKY RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY

M E S S A G E F R O M T H E D I R E C T O R

Rebecca Makkai20

Rocky River Public Library1600 Hampton Road, Rocky River, Ohio 44116(440) 333-7610www.rrplorg

DirectorJamie L. Mason

Deputy DirectorTrent Ross

Editor Chanel SteinerStephanie Oswald

Calendar of Events21

Between The Covers18

Adult Computer Training Programs & Events

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Adult Programs12

Adult Book Discussion Groups11

Teen Programs10

Children’s Programs6

Cowan Pottery Museum News5

Board of Trustees News3

Director’s Message2

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

What’s New4

While another beautiful Cleveland summer winds down, and we welcome the cooler fall temperatures, we

are keeping things hot at the Library! We kick-off the season with our 2nd Annual Block Party Clambake on September 5th. Registration includes delicious food by River Dog Food Truck, great music, and family-friendly entertainment. Our popular Chef ’s Secrets series continues with favorite local chefs from Wild Flour Bakery and The Olive Scene. We are thrilled to announce author of The Great Believers, Rebecca Makkai on November 16. Ms. Makkai is the winner of the 2018 ALA Carnegie Medal for Fiction, and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award. Registration is required for this can’t-miss event. We’ve been busy keeping our building up-to-date and beautiful. Several projects were completed over the summer, including the final phase of the public restroom renovation, repaving the parking lot, and caulking all exterior windows.

We began developing our new Strategic Plan this summer, which commenced with a public survey on the Library’s web-site. A community stakeholder’s event, a staff in-service day, and a Board of Trustees retreat have all been part of the process this busy summer. Thanks to all who took part in the survey and /or participated in the stakeholder’s event. We are so grateful for the many thoughtful and interesting comments from you: our valued patrons. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or stop in and take advantage of this wonderful community resource.

See you at the Library,

Jamie L. MasonDirector

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Cynthia SchaferPresident

Audra BednarskiVice President

David SansoneSecretary

Melissa Stickney

Dan Glover

Jill H. James

Jennifer A. Fisher

Jamie L. MasonDirector

Trent RossDeputy Director

INSIDE VIEW CONTRIBUTORS

Megan Alabaugh

Lyndsey Brennan

Lucy Carney

Krista Carte

Andrew Field

Gregory Hatch

Stacey Hayman

Carol O’Keefe

Dori Olivos

Angela Paterek


B O A R D O F T R U S T E E S N E W S

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Jennifer A. Fisher has been appointed by the Rocky River Board of Education to a 7-year term on the Rocky River Public Library Board of Trustees. A summa cum laude graduate from Baldwin-Wallace College and a Master of Arts in International Training and Education from American University in Washington, DC, Ms. Fisher is currently a Family Coach at the West Side Catholic Center with previous international employment in higher education settings. World traveler Ms. Fisher, her husband, and their three young children have settled in Rocky River and feel right at home. Ms. Fisher shared, “I approached each move with the exact same first step: exploring the public library. I’ve found that libraries

are the true heart of most communities.” From the Library’s digital books for all ages to last year’s family friendly Block Party Clambake to

Baby and Me Storytime, the Fisher family feels they found the heart of their new community. Ms. Fisher is succeeding Jean McQuillan, who has volunteered as a Library trustee for the past eighteen years

and twice served as President of the Board. The Library sincerely thanks Ms. McQuillan for her dedicated service and looks forward to working with Ms. Fisher.

Jill H. James has been appointed by the RockyRiver Board of Education to a 3-year term on

the Rocky River Public Library Board of Trustees. Ms. James is the Risk Manager at Parker Hannifin Corporation and helps oversee the risk and placement of insurance. Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Government, with a minor in Education, from Bowdoin College, Ms.

James received the Fessenden Award for outstanding work in Government Studies. A native of Maine, Ms. James and her family moved to Rocky River ten years ago and found a second home in the library. Ms. James stated, “The innovation

and outreach to all ages make the library a vibrant hub in Rocky River.” An avid camper, Ms. James and her son enjoy camping, hiking, and planning their

next outdoor adventure. Ms. James is succeeding Justin McCaulley, who served as a Library trustee for four years. The Library thanks Mr. McCaulley for his service and looks forward to working with Ms. James.

MEET OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS

“The innovation and outreach to all ages make the library a vibrant hub in Rocky River.”

“I approached each move with the exact same first step: exploring the public library. I’ve found that libraries are the true heart of most communities.”


W H A T ’ S N E W

What’s New

2ND ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY CLAMBAKEThursday, September 5, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.,Library LawnJoin your neighbors for a tasty meal and snappy tunes! Head to the Library’s event calendar for a list of dinner options — including a kid’s meal. Pre-payment to River Dog Food Truck is required. Balloons will be twisted by The Magic Man all night and music will be performed by Rough & Tumble from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

MEET AUTHOR REBECCA MAKKAISaturday, November 16,4:00 - 5:00 p.m., West Shore Unitarian Universalist ChurchRebecca Makkai, author of three previously published works and of The Great Believers, winner of the 2018 ALA Carnegie Medal for Fiction, LA Times Book Prize, and Stonewall Award, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award. Ms. Makkai will talk about her research on the 1980s AIDS epidemic, friendship and deliverance in the face of loss, and the craft of writing. Registration required.

PUZZLE SHARETake a puzzle, leave a puzzle. We will provide a dedicated space in the Grand Reading Room for you to share puzzles with other puzzlers in the community. Please only contribute puzzles that are in good condition with all pieces.

WINTER READING BINGO RETURNSDecember-FebruaryCatch up on your ‘to-read’ list this winter and participate in our Winter Reading Bingo program. Stop by the Reference Desk and pick up a Bingo card. For every Bingo you get, (five in a row, diagonal or horizontal) you will earn a raffle ticket for one of our five book/gift card bundles. All winners will be drawn the first week in March.

NEW SERVICESA SSET DEVELOPMEN T CL A SSESThe U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants in Cleveland will be offering a variety of classes for recent immigrants, non-native speakers, and asylum seekers including an opportunity to participate in the Individual Development Account (IDA) Savings Program. Classes will be held starting November 16. For more information and to register for these classes, please contact: Tiffany Baccus, Program Coordinator, USCRI Cleveland at least 2 weeks prior to the start of classes at: Email: [email protected] | Office: (216) 781-4560 x5005 | Cell phone: (567) 219-1521

ES OL CL A SSESProvided by Polaris Career Center, Aspire ESOL classes will improve your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels welcome.

Classes will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2019 and ending May 21, 2020. Students must complete registration and Orientation before attending. All classes will be from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Please call (440) 891-7647 to register beginning July 23.

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LEARN MORE. EARN MORE.

TOUR COWAN


C O W A N P O T T E R Y M U S E U M N E W S

A design that spawned dozens of imitators, this piece was one of the few that was patented by R. Guy Cowan in 1925. His dancer flower frogs (an object used in floral arrangement) were a fast success. Phyllis Gott (Arney), dance instructor to Cowan’s children, has been attributed as the model for this piece.

COLLECTION SPOTLIGHT

Flower Frog Figurine - Scarf Dancer

1925R. Guy Cowan (1884-1957)

13TH ANNUAL COWAN CLASSIC FILM FESTIVALJoin us in the Auditorium on Monday night at 6:30 p.m. to watch a round-up of classic dance films and enjoy fresh popcorn!

** Located in the Community Room

CRAFTING WITH THE CURATORTuesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Community RoomLooking to explore your creative side? Curious to learn more about the many art objects here at the library? Then join us on the following Tuesdays for Crafting with the Curator! Each month we will learn more about our museum’s collections and create a craft inspired by the piece.

SEPTEMBER 24*: LAMINATED SUN CATCHERSSandwich sheer fabrics to make your own colorful suncatcher.

OCTOBER 29: STENCIL ARTDesign, cut, and use your own stencil.

NOVEMBER 26: DECOUPAGE KEY TRAYDecorate your own piece of functional art with paper and glue.

DECEMBER 17: DRIP ART FLOWER POTAcrylic paint and gravity are all the supplies you will need.

Cowan Pottery Museum News

September 30 Swing Time

(1937)Starring

Fred Astaire and

Ginger Rogers

October 28** The Red Shoes

(1948)Starring

Moira Shearer and

Anton Walbrook

November 25 Broadway

Melody(1929)Starring

Charles King and

Anita Page

December 1642nd Street

(1933)Starring

Warner Baxter and

Bebe Daniels

* Located in the Purple Room

The Cowan Pottery Museum can be viewed anytime during Library hours. But did you know that you can also arrange for a free guided tour for 1-20 people? Free slide talks are also available.

To schedule a tour or program, email [email protected] or call

(440) 895-3763.

C H I L D R E N ’ S P R O G R A M S

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KINDERGARTEN, HERE I COME!For ages 3-6 on their ownMondays, 1:30 - 2:15 or 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.or Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m., Purple RoomJoin us for stories, songs, rhymes and activities designed to strengthen key skills for school success. Help your preschooler transition into Kindergarten with this five-week series from September 23 through October 23.

ADAPTED STORY TIMEFor children with special needs & their familiesSaturdays, September 7, October 5, November 2 & December 7,10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Purple RoomChildren with varying learning styles and abilities learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged. Programs incorporate double visuals, a schedule board and an opportunity for play and socialization.

MOVIN’ WITH BOOKS & MUSICFor ages 4-6 on their ownMonday, December 16, 1:30 - 2:00 or 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.Purple RoomJoin us for a fun-filled 30 minutes of stories, music and lots of movement!

PARACHUTE PL AYFor ages 4-6 on their ownMonday, September 16, 1:30 - 2:15 or 7:00 - 7:45 p.m., Purple RoomJump in and get energized with a parachute, music and movement!

YOGA STORY TIMEFor ages 4-6 & their caregiversTuesdays, September 10 or November 12, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m., AuditoriumIn this twist on traditional story times, children will build literacy skills while stretching their imaginations and muscles! Bring a yoga mat or beach towel.

CONNECTING FOR KIDS SENS ORY CONSULTSFor families with children ages 18 months through 12 years of ageTuesday, October 8 , 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Purple RoomConnecting for Kids will provide free Sensory Consults in 15-minute time slots. While the children are encouraged to engage in various activities, families will meet with a pediatric occupational therapist, complete a sensory checklist and learn strategies to help their child at home. To register, visit connectingforkids.org/register or call 440-570-5908.

MESSY ART FOR 2s & 3sFor ages 2-3 & their caregiversTuesdays, September 17, or November 12, 9:30 -10:00 or 11:00 - 11:30 a.m., Purple RoomIt’s time for paint, play dough, and more! Bring an art smock or cover t-shirt and be prepared to get messy as we explore several process-centered art projects.

FAMILY STORY TIMEFor toddlers & preschoolers & their caregiversTuesdays, 9:45 or 10:30 a.m. or Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.September 24 - October 24Join us for a 30-minute program of stories, rhymes, songs, and a craft or Lego® Duplo® play in the Purple Room.

TECH TALESFor ages 3-5 & their caregiversThursdays, November 7 or December 5, 6:30 - 7:00 p.m, Purple RoomThis classic story time has a digital component. By sharing excellent age-appropriate apps along with books and songs, the librarian will model joint media engagement between adult and child. Tablets will be provided.

REGISTRATION FORFALL PROGRAMS

begins Saturday, September 7, at 9:00 a.m. To register, visit our Children’s page at www.rrpl.org/children or call 440.333.7610 and press 4, or stop by the Children’s Department. A parent or caregiver must be present in the building during all programs for children 10-years-old and younger.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMSRegistration required.

BABY & ME STORY TIMEFor babies & toddlers & their caregiversMondays , 9:15 or 10:15 a.m.Wednesdays, 6:15 or 7:00 p.m.Thursdays, 9:15, 10:15 or 11:00 a.m.September 23 - October 24Join us for a 20-minute lapsit program of songs, stories and rhymes in the Purple Room.

PL AY, LE ARN & GROW!For ages 6 months to 3 years & their caregiversWednesdays, November 20 or December 18, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., or Thursdays, November 21 or December 19, 10:00 -11:00 a.m., Purple RoomPerfect for children and adults to enjoy some quality “together time” while playing with toys and reading books. Let’s have some fun!

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MINECRAFTERSFor students in grades 2-6Thursdays, September 12 or November 21, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Mondays, October 14 or December 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Come and explore the digital world of Minecraft! Minecraft is an internet game focusing on creativity and building in a randomly generated 3D world. Minecrafters is held in the Computer Training Room.

TWEEN BOOK CLUBS & FALL PROGRAMS

Registration is required. A copy of the book for each club member will be available for pick up in the Children’s

Department at time of registration. Snacks provided.

C ATS, BATS & HALLOWEEN CRAFTSFor students in grades K-2 & a parent/adult friendSaturday, October 26, 2:00 - 2:45 p.m., Purple RoomLet’s scare up some fun with several creative Halloween crafts. These spirited decorations are sure to put you in a festive Halloween mood!

SMARTFor students in grades K-2Saturday, September 28, or November 16, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Purple RoomCelebrate the work of favorite illustrators at Saturday Morning Art this fall! In September, learn about Eric Carle’s tissue paper collages used in The Very Hungry Caterpillar and explore the creature creations of Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are in November. All supplies are provided - just bring your creativity and a smock or old t-shirt.

IMAGINATION L ABFor students in grades 1-3Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15 & 22, 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.,or Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17 & 24,4:15 - 5:00 p.m., Purple RoomPlease choose one 4-week series. Programs in each series are identical.Explore science, technology, engineering, math and the arts in each hands-on program. Full STEAM ahead!

TINY GARDENS ARE TONS OF FUN!For students in grades 2 & 3Tuesday, September 24, 4:15 - 5:00 p.m., Purple RoomEach student will create their own container garden to take home and enjoy through the winter. Presented by The Rocky River Beach Cliff Garden Club.

GOING GRAPHIC!Book Club for students in grades 4-6Mondays, September 23, October 28 & November 25,4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Purple RoomDo you love comics and graphic novels? If so, then Going Graphic is a book club for you! We will read Lafayette! by Nathan Hale, Sheets by Brenna Thummler, and Guts by Raina Telegmeier.

RIVER READERSBook Club for students in grades 4-6Wednesdays, October 9, November 13 & December 11, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Purple RoomFun, friends, food, and books all come together in the River Readers book club. Our first book will be the exciting Spy School by Stuart Gibbs. We will choose what books, snacks, and activities we do as a club for the rest of the year at our first meeting.

TWEEN CREATIVE CLUB: ANIMAL TOY CRAFTINGFor students in grades 4-6Thursday, November 14, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Purple RoomDo you have a soft spot for animals? Use your crafting skills to make toys to enrich the lives of cats and dogs at the Cleveland APL.

VOLUNTEER YOUTH CREWFor students in grades 4-6Wednesdays, October 2, November 6 & December 4, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Purple RoomMake a difference at your Library by volunteering to work in the Children’s Department. Projects include shelving DVDs, a community service project, and decorating the Library’s holiday tree.

CREEPY CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPFor students in grades 3-6Saturday, October 192:00 - 4:00 p.m., Purple RoomJoin local author Kelly Tooman for this spooky workshop just in time for Halloween. We’ll mix magnificent magic, a cup of creatures, a sprinkle of suspense, and a pinch of pretending, garnished with groans and moans to create a murky mix of our very best creative writing recipes!friends RRPL

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COOKING CLUBFor students in grades 5-8Mondays, September 16, October 21 & November 18, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., AuditoriumJoin Ms. Heather and Ms. Megan after school for both healthy and delicious food creations. We will learn kitchen basics and make scrumptious dishes you can easily make at home for friends and family.

MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK CLUBBook Club for students in grades 6-8Wednesdays, September 18, November 20 & December 18, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Community RoomWalk over to the Library after school to join Ms. Heather and Ms. Megan for a book club just for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.

DROP-IN PROGRAMSNo registration required.

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KING BOOK AWARD STORY TIMEFor all agesWednesday, September 18, 7:00 - 7:45 p.m., Purple RoomIn honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Coretta Scott King Award, join us for a special story time featuring these award-winning books, music, and crafts. This award is given to books which demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values.

FOLKTALES FROM AROUND THE WORLDFamily EventFriday, October 11, 2:00 - 2:45 p.m., Purple RoomJoin us as we share favorite folktales from around the world and learn about the countries and the cultures from where these tales originated. Light snacks will be available.

WORLD PEACE DAY: MEET YOUR NEIGHBORSFamily EventSaturday, September 21,1:00 - 3:00 p.m., AuditoriumRocky River truly is a multi-cultural, international community. On World Peace Day, please come for a panel discussion from residents who will share stories about their experiences moving to the United States and their observations about life in Northeast Ohio. We will share food and have a story time for children.

RETRO GAMING MUSEUMFamily event - adults must be accompanied by a childThursday, November 7, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., AuditoriumBefore Minecraft, there was Dig Dug. Before Mario, there was Jumpman. Before them all, there was Pong. Parents and children are invited to explore the young but varied history of video games in this hands-on exhibition. Come and try iconic consoles and games from the past 35 years.

JUMPSTART’S READ FOR THE RECORDFor all agesThursday, November 7, 4:15 - 4:45 p.m.,Children’s 2nd Floor Play AreaJoin us and millions of people around the world to read together Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora and Read for the Record! After the reading, stay for fun activities and a craft.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAN BRETT!For all agesSaturday,November 30,2:00 - 2:45 p.m., Purple RoomJoin us as we celebrate Jan Brett’s birthday (December 1) and her books with a special story time including fun activities and a craft.

DEAFINATELY AWESOME: THE STORY OF ACORNFamily EventSaturday, November 23,11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Community RoomHear the uplifting story of amazing Acorn, a special rescued pit bull who proves that being deaf is not alimitation! Authors Mary Motley and Timy Sullivan will share Acorn’s journey, and illustrator Jenny Campbell will lead a drawing lesson of Acorn. A book sale and signing will follow.

GUILD OF THE BRICKFor ages 5 & upSaturdays, September 14, October 12 & November 9, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., AuditoriumAre you crazy about Legos®? Do you dream in bricks? Sounds like Guild of the Brick is for you. We provide the Legos®, you bring the imagination.

MINI MAKERSPACE EXPLORATIONFor students in grades K-3Monday, December 30, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Purple RoomDrop in any time from 11:00 - 2:00 for hands-on activities to explore, create, build, tinker, and invent to stretch your imagination. Check out our new STEAM collection!

GET IN THE GAME!For students in grades 3-6Wednesdays, September 25 & October 30, 3:15 - 5:00 p.m., AuditoriumMeet up after school to hang out with your friends, play games, and munch on snacks. Join us for Wii U® Super Smash Brothers®, and Mario Kart®, iPads, board games and candy prize bingo!

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MAKE A GINGERBREAD HOUSEFor students in grade 2 & up & their caregiversSaturday, December 14, 11:00 a.m. until completion of craft,AuditoriumYour own “graham cracker” Gingerbread House would be a great decoration for the Holiday Season! Please be prompt.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FESTIVAL For all agesTuesday, December 3, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Sensory Friendly, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m., AuditoriumThe holidays are coming and it’s time to decorate! Stop by the Library with family and friends and make ornaments together from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. If your child needs a less stimulating environment to have a successful experience, stop by from 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. for a Sensory Friendly crafting session. No registration required.

MOVIE MONDAYSFor students in grades 3-6Mondays, September 9, October 14, November 11 & December 9, 3:30 p.m., AuditoriumEnjoy a movie after school with free popcorn and drinks. We will feature newly released DVDs along with everyone’s favorite classics!

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS &STORY TIMES

REGISTRATION FOR HOLIDAY PROGRAMS begins Saturday,

November 9 at 9:00 a.m. To register, visit our Children’s page at

www.rrpl.org/childrens or call 440.333.7610 and press 4, or stop by the

Children’s Department.

BABY & ME HOLIDAYSTORY TIMEFor babies, toddlers & their caregiversWednesday, December 11, 6:15 or 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 12,9:15 or 10:15 a.m., Purple Room20-minute program

FAMILY HOLIDAY STORY TIMEFor toddlers & preschoolers & their caregiversTuesday, December 10, 9:45 or 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 12, 6:30 p.m., Purple Room30-minute program

PRESCHOOL HOLIDAY STORY TIMEFor ages 4, 5 & 6 on their ownMonday, December 9, 1:30 or 7:00 p.m. Purple Room45-minute program

SCHOOL AGE HOLIDAY PROGRAMFor students in grades 1-3Tuesday, December 10, 4:15 - 5:00 p.m., Purple RoomLearn about different winter holidays and Christmas traditions from around the world, and then create your own festive poinsettia art to take home!

TWEEN CREATIVE CLUB: HOLIDAY GIFT WORKSHOPFor students in grades 4-6Tuesday, December 17, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Purple RoomMix a custom bath bomb for a thoughtful holiday gift.

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T E E N P R O G R A M S


REGISTRATION REQUIRED Register now for Teen Programs. Visit the Adult Reference Desk, or call 333-7610, ext. 5501 and ask for Adult Reference. Online registration is available at www.rrpl.org. Refreshments may be served at Teen Programs.

COOKING CLUBMondays, September 16, October 21, and November 18, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., AuditoriumJoin Ms. Heather and Ms. Megan for healthy and delicious food creations. We will learn kitchen basics and make dishes you can easily make at home.Grades 5-8, Registration required.

MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK CLUBWednesdays, September 18, November 20, and December 18, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Community RoomJoin Ms. Heather and Ms. Megan for a book club just for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Copies of the book are available in the Children’s Department. Snacks provided.Registration required.

AFTER HOURS READATHONFriday, October 18, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.,Grand Reading RoomGet locked in the Library with all the books for an evening of reading, snacking, and fun break activities to get you moving and creating. Grades 6-12, Registration and permission slip required.

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

TEEN TUESDAYSTuesdays 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Teen Room or Auditorium

GAME DAYOctober 1, November 5and December 3CREATIVE WRITING CLUBSeptember 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10

RETRO MOVIE DAYSeptember 17, October 15, and November 19TEEN ROOM ACTIVITY DAY*September 24, October 22, October 29, and November 26

Grades 7 and up. No Registration *Located in Teen Room

FRIDAY AFTERNOON MAGIC: THE GATHERINGFridays, September 6, October 4, November 1, and December 6, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Community RoomBring your Magic cards or build a deck from ours. Experts and beginners are welcome to join our adventures.Grades 7 and up, No Registration.

8TH ANNUAL APL PET PARTY Saturday,November 23,11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., AuditoriumStop in to meet adorable animals looking for forever homes. It wouldn’t be a party without snacks and gifts, so stay for some hot chocolate and feel free to bring an item from the APL’s online wishlist.

Meet and Learn from the authors and illustrators of the following books starting at 10:30 a.m. Family friendly. No Registration.

MEET AUTHOR AND PET PHOTOGRAPHER GREG MURRAYSaturday, November 2310:30 - 11:20 a.m., Community Room

MEET THE AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATOR OF DEAFINATELY AWESOME! THE STORY OF ACORNSaturday, November 23,11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Community Room

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CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP WITH MINDY MCGINNIS:Tuesday, October 8, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Community RoomParticipants will work with YA author, Mindy McGinnis, in a writing workshop that covers everything from brainstorming to publishing. Learn how to craft good ideas, a great first line, leave readers wanting more at the end, and everything in between. Grades 7 and up. Registration required.

MEET THE AUTHOR: MINDY MCGINNISTuesday, October 87:00 - 8:30 p.m.AuditoriumWhether living in a future world ravaged by disease and climate change, or a 19th century insane asylum, Mindy McGinnis’ female protagonists are complex and nuanced in their responses to difficult situations. A particular focus will be on her newest title Heroine, which explores the opioid crisis in the heartland through the eyes of a female athlete. The author will be available to sign and books will be available to purchase. No Registration.

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TEEN VOLUNTEER PROGRAMHigh school students looking to fulfill service hours can now find Library volunteer opportunities in our online events calendar. Simply select Teen Volunteer Program in the Event Type dropdown box to see what is available. Contact the Reference Desk if you need help or have questions.

ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPSSEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2019


RIVERINOS TRUE CRIME BOOK GROUPWednesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Community Room

The Stranger Beside Me By Ann RuleWednesday, September 4,Ann Rule describes how she came to realize that Ted Bundy, her sensitive co-worker, was actually a monster.

Chase Darkness With Me By Billy JensenWednesday, November 6,Journalist Billy Jensen describes his decision to begin investigating cases with the intention of solving them.

BOOK TALKS FOR ADULTSFridays, September 6, October 4, November 1,10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Community RoomLet’s talk about books: buried bestsellers of years past in September, prize winners in October and new or ‘under the radar’ authors in November. Go home with a list of titles and authors so you will be ready to jump into that next great read.

PUB READSWednesdays,7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Rocky River Wine BarBecause there is something very right about joining beer and literature. This season we are reading two books of short stories by acknowledged masters of the form. Enjoy these brilliant stories and meet us at the Rocky River Wine Bar (1313 Linda Street) for a drink and discussion.

Wednesday, September 11Sing To ItBy Amy Hempel

Wednesday, November 13

Tenth Of DecemberBy George Saunders

BETWEEN THE COVERSSunday, September 8,2:00 - 3:00 p.m., AuditoriumWant to hear the buzz about new books? Have a book club that needs to read the latest hot releases? Join us for an afternoon of coffee, tea, and book talk. You may take home a few Advanced Reader copies as well!

MEN’S BOOK DISCUSSIONTuesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Green Room

September 17The Witch Of Lime Street: Seance, Seduction, And Houdini In The Spirit World, By David Jaher

November 19The Map Thief: The Gripping Story Of An Esteemed Rare-Map Dealer Who Made Millions Stealing Priceless Maps By Michael Blanding

CLASSIC BOOK DISCUSSIONShakespeare Tragedies, Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Green RoomSeptember 30: MacbethOctober 21: HamletDecember 16: King LearTo many readers and viewers across four centuries, Shakespeare’s tragedies have seemed the apex of literary creativity and art. One influential critic once claimed that Shakespeare “invented us” - that is, he knew us better than ourselves. Is this true? Read the plays, find out for yourself, and come to discuss.

ADULT ROCKY RIVER READERS BOOK CLUBThursdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Community Room

October 17 The Great BelieversBy Rebecca MakkaiIn anticipation of Rebecca Makkai’s visit, read her acclaimed novel that follows a group of friends affected by the AIDS crisis in Chicago 1980s, and a woman in 2015 searching for her estranged daughter in Paris. Come to discuss and plan to see the author in person on November 16th.

December 12 Where The Crawdads SingBy Delia OwensKya Clark grows up alone in the marshes of North Carolina by living off the land. Considered wild by the residents in the nearby town of Barkley Cove, she is ostracized. When Kya is in her 20s, the body of the town’s one-time star quarterback is discovered, and Kya is named as the prime suspect. Read this best selling novel and come to discuss.

IN THE NEWSThursdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Green Room

October 24Read the fiction book Confessions of an Innocent Man by David R. Dow to explore the impact of a wrongful conviction on every aspect of a person’s life and join a discussion led by Lt. George Lichman.

November 14Read the nonfiction book, Good Kids, Bad City by Kyle Swenson to explore the real-life impact of wrongful convictions of these individuals and their families, then join a discussion led by Lt. George Lichman.

OHIO BOOK DISCUSSIONThursday, November 21,1:00 - 2:00 p.m.,AuditoriumA Secret Gift: How One Man’s Kindness—and a Trove of Letters—Revealed the Hidden History of the Great Depression by Ted Gup. The book shares how the author’s grandfather placed an ad in the Canton, Ohio newspaper just before Christmas 1933 offering cash gifts to 75 families in need.

We’ve added exciting new titles to our Book Discussion in a Bag kits, including Where the Crawdads Sing, Educated: a Memoir and The Great Believers. If you are interested in reserving a kit, please call the Reference Desk at (440) 333-7610, x5501 or email us at [email protected].

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SEPTEMBERGAME NIGHTTuesdays, September 3, October 1, November 5, December 3,7:00 - 8:45 p.m., Community RoomJoin other adults to play board games. No experience necessary.

2ND ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY CLAMBAKEThursday, September 5, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Library LawnJoin your neighbors for a tasty meal and snappy tunes! Head to the Library’s event calendar for a list of dinner options — including a kid’s meal. Pre-payment to River Dog Food Truck is required. Balloons will be twisted by The Magic Man all night and music will be performed by Rough & Tumble from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

IDEASTREAM ® AMERICAN GRADUATE TASK FORCE DOCUMENTARY Tuesday, September 10,7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Community Room Watch WVIZ/PBS 30-minute documentary The Career Path Less Taken and learn more about what job opportunities are booming vs. which careers may be more of a struggle. Stay after the program to share your thoughts on the changing employment market of our country.

DOWNTON ABBEY TRIVIA AND TEAThursday, September 12, 7:00-8:30 p.m., AuditoriumBefore the movie is released on September 20, come and test your knowledge of Downton Abbey. We’ll have tea, snacks, and a jolly good time!

KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINEMonday, September 16, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Auditorium Rocky River Lieutenant George Lichman will talk about protecting your children and teens on the Internet, reviewing current apps, sexting, predators, cyberbullying, passwords, parental controls and boundaries. There will be time for discussion afterward.

ROCKY RIVER MULTI-GENRE WRITING WORKSHOPWednesdays, September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18,6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Community RoomDo you write? Are you looking for feedback on your writing? Send work to [email protected] up to two weeks before a workshop, and we will then send work to participants to read and comment on. 12 pages max. No prior experience necessary. Emphasis is on imagination, craft, and creativity.

NATIVE VISIBILITY AND REPRESENTATIONWednesday, September 18,7:00 - 8:00 p.m., AuditoriumJoin Cynthia Connolly, citizen of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians located in Northern Michigan, for a conversation about racial equity, and the problematic portrayal of Native American people in society. Learn how you can take active steps to change the harmful dominant narrative about Native people and be more inclusive of over 570 separate, sovereign, and modern tribal nations.

TUNE IN THURSDAY: GIRL SINGERS WITH EILEEN BURNSThursday, September 19,7:00 - 8:00 p.m., AuditoriumTake a trip down memory lane with the songs and stories of classic female vocalists of the 40s and 50s such as, Doris Day, Rosemary Clooney, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, and more.

WORLD PEACE DAY: MEETYOUR NEIGHBORSSaturday, September 21, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Auditorium and Community RoomRocky River truly is a multi-cultural, international community. On World Peace Day, please come for a discussion from residents who will share stories about their experiences moving to the United States and their observations about life in Northeast Ohio. We will share food and have a story time for children. Family friendly.

CRAFTING WITH THE CURATORTuesdays, September 24*, October 29, November 26, December 17,7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Community RoomLooking to explore your creative side? Curious to learn more about the many art objects here at the library? Each month we will learn more about our museum’s collections and create a craft inspired by the piece. See the Cowan Pottery Museum Page (pg. 5) for details. Registration required.* Located in Purple Room

CHEF SECRETS: THE LORE AND LOGIC OF OLIVE OILWednesday, September 25,7:00 - 8:00 p.m., AuditoriumJoin The Olive Scene to explore the world of extra virgin olive oil. Learn about how it’s produced, what makes the highest quality oil, the importance of chemistry and crush dates, and why it is one of the most important cooking ingredients in your pantry. The presentation will be followed by an educational tasting.Family friendly.


CHALLENGED, BANNED, OR BURNED: REACTIONS TO CONTROVERSIAL BOOKS THEN & NOW Thursday, September 26,7:00 - 8:00 p.m., AuditoriumJohn Rasel, Assistant Professor/Librarian at Cuyahoga Community College, will present an overview of censorship from ancient times to the present day. He’ll explore why materials were censored, how objectionable texts and authors were dealt with throughout history, and how our reaction to controversial material has evolved over time.

OCTOBERTHE 2020 CENSUS: WHY DOES IT MATTER?Thursday, October 3, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., AuditoriumNada Martinovic, U.S. Census Partner Specialist, will share information about the forthcoming Census, its importance to communities, and how to participate.

ENTREPRENEURIAL CLASS WITH PAUL DECAPUA Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Community RoomOctober 8: Starting Your Own BusinessOctober 15: Fundamentals of Writing a Business Plan,*October 22: Marketing Techniques, Have you dreamed of starting your own business? Do you own a business, but would like to improve your skills as an entrepeneur? Join us for three classes with an experienced entrepreneurial coach and mentor, Paul DeCapua. A must for budding and/or working entrepreneurs.*Located in Auditorium

YOU CAN DECLUTTER ANYTIMEThursday, October 10,7:00 - 8:00 p.m., AuditoriumMaster organizer and executive assistant Nancy Patterson will share organizing ideas and decluttering tips to create functional, welcoming spaces anywhere in your home.

UTILITY TUNE UP WITH PUCOWednesday, October 16,7:00 - 8:00 p.m., AuditoriumA representative from the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) will share information on all things utilities: how to choose the most cost-effective electric or natural gas supplier, how to be more energy efficient, and tips to protect you. Bring your bills and any questions, complaints, or concerns you may have about your current utility services.

PRINT MAKING WITH THE MORGAN CONSERVATORY Saturday, October 19,10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., AuditoriumCarve an original design into a 4 x 6 in. block of soft linoleum and create your own prints! Instructions and materials will be provided. No previous experience necessary. Registration required.

HOW THE 1980S AIDS EPIDEMIC CHANGED CLEVELANDTuesday, October 22, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Community RoomBob Bucklew, Outreach Coordinator for the AIDS Clinical Trials Unit at Case Western Reserve University, will be here to discuss how the AIDS epidemic impacted society and, more specifically, the Cleveland area. Addressing old, incorrect beliefs and sharing progress in new research will provide a better understanding for us all.

MEAL PLANNING FOR BUSY SCHEDULESWednesday, October 23, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., AuditoriumJoin a Registered Dietitian from the Cleveland Clinic to learn how to put together a meal plan of simple, nutritious, budget-friendly meals for your family.

Join a local expert in your community for a brief presentation and Q&A.Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Auditorium

September 23: #ADULTING 101: SETTING YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY UP FOR LONG TERM SUCCESS FROM THE START by Katie Jackson of FRC Financial, Jacki Schaffer of Liberty Mutual Insurance, Gary N. Lash Jr. CPA, of Lash & Company CPA’s, Marcella Musat of Keller Williams, and Irene Berlovan of Dollar Bank.Special time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

October 7:KEEPING YOUR HOME SAFE DURING SNOWBIRD TRAVEL by Erin Jagels and Trey Bell of PuroClean Emergency Restoration.

November 4:HOME BUYERS: HOW TO GET THE HOME YOU WANT IN TODAY’S MARKET by Marcella Musat of Keller Williams.

*December 9:EVERYDAY CYBERCRIME AND HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF by Kyle Ludwick of CMIT Solutions *Located in Community Room

CLEVELAND: THE GERMAN STORYThursday, October 24,7:00 - 8:00 p.m., AuditoriumWith Astrid Julian’s help, follow in the footsteps of German immigrants. Discover why they came, where they lived, how they shaped Cleveland, and where you can find them today.

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NOVEMBERHEALTHFULNESS MEDITATIONMondays, November 4, November 11, and November 18,7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Community RoomJoin Nadine Feighan, a certified Heartfulness Meditation trainer, to learn more about meditation, as well as practice meditation in a safe and supportive environment. Each session will foreground a different perspective of the Heartfulness practice.

YOU’RE A GRAND OLD FLAG: A VETERAN’S DAY CELEBRATIONThursday, November 7,7:00 - 8:00 p.m., AuditoriumEnjoy patriotic music and stories about our nation’s famous symbols, places, and people. This program will spotlight the Founding Fathers and notable veterans of the Civil War, WWI and II, and Vietnam. These inspiring stories and songs will have you tapping your toes the whole way home!

YOETRY: A YOGA + POETRY EXPERIENTIALSunday, November 10, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., AuditoriumUsing yoga technique as well as selected poetry writing exercises, we will find common ground between yoga and poetry, experiencing how they both inspire and inform one

another. No experience is required. Pens, paper, and Yoetry booklets will be provided. Bring a yoga mat, large towel, or blanket for yoga (chairs provided otherwise). Registration required.

MEET THE AUTHOR REBECCA MAKKAI Saturday, November 16,4:00 - 5:00 p.m.,West Shore Unitarian Universalist ChurchRebecca Makkai, author of three previously published works and of The Great Believers, winner of the 2018 ALA Carnegie Medal for Fiction, LA Times Book Prize, and Stonewall Award, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award. Ms. Makkai will talk about her research on the 1980s AIDS epidemic, friendship, deliverance in the face of loss, and the craft of writing.Registration required.

8TH ANNUAL APL PET PARTY Saturday, November 23,11:00 - 3:00 p.m., AuditoriumBefore or after you meet the animals, join us for one or both of our special author & illustrator events! Please consider bringing an item from the APL Online Wishlist. Family friendly.

MEET AUTHOR AND PET PHOTOGRAPHER GREG MURRAYSaturday, November 23,10:30 - 11:20 a.m., Community RoomAward-winning pet photographer, Greg Murray will share photographs and stories from his new book, Pit Bull Heroes: 49 Underdogs with Resilience and Heart. Copies will be available for purchase and signing following the talk.Family friendly.

MEET THE AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATOR OF DEAFINATELY AWESOME! THE STORY OF ACORNSaturday, November 23,11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Community RoomHear the uplifting story of an amazing pit bull, Acorn, a special rescue dog who proves that being deaf is not a limitation! Authors Mary Motley and Timy Sullivan will share about their journey with Acorn and the creation of their book. Illustrator Jenny Campbell will lead guests in a drawing lesson. Copies will be available for purchase and signing following the talk.Family friendly.

DECEMBERLOUISA MAY ALCOTT: THE WOMAN BEHIND LITTLE WOMENMonday, December 2, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., AuditoriumMeet the woman whose 1868 novel, Little Women, inspired eight feature film adaptions (including Greta Gerwig’s, which releases later this month and stars Emma Watson). An actress portraying Louisa May Alcott will share stories about her early years, family life, writing career, and the era of American history she wrote in.

PEARL HARBOR - DECEMBER 7, 1941Wednesday, December 4,7:00-8:00 p.m., Community RoomPlease join Bob Wills as he discusses the bombing attacks on Pearl Harbor. He will cover the raids step-by-step and discuss what happened to the sunken ships after the attacks.

CHEF SECRETS: WILD FLOUR BAKERYThursday, December 5,7:00 - 8:00 p.m., AuditoriumSue Johansen will give you the step-by-step confidence you need to make decorated cut-out cookies that will earn points for taste AND beauty. Recipe handouts and samples provided.Registration required.

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Film ScreeningsAll films begin at 6:30 p.m. and are in the Auditorium unless otherwise noted.

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INDIE INT’L FILM FESTIVALMondays September 9

October 14 November 11December 9

Explore the world of cinema with a monthly mix of indie and foriegn films.

13TH ANNUAL COWAN CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL

MILESTONE MOVIESFridays, 12:00 p.m.

Mondays

November 830th Anniversary Steel Magnolias

September 30 Swing Time

(1937)

October 28* The Red

Shoes(1948)

November 25 Broadway

Melody(1929)

December 1642nd Street

(1933)

October 11: 25th Anniversary - ShawshankRedemption

September 27October 25

November 29 December 27

Enjoy a popular new release.

MAKE YOUR OWN HOLIDAY CENTERPIECESaturday, December 7,2:00 - 4:00 p.m., AuditoriumUsing natural materials, we will create a holiday centerpiece to decorate your table. Please bring evergreen boughs or holly from your yard, as well as clippers if you have them.

SWINGING INTO THE HOLIDAYS WITH GREG BANASZAKWednesday, December 11,7:00 - 8:00 p.m., AuditoriumGet into the holiday spirit with saxophonist Greg Banaszak and friends! They will perform the music of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jackie McLean and others., as well as some festive holiday classics. Please bring an item for the Library Holiday Donation Drive.

MOVIE MATINEEFridays, 12:00 p.m.

Career HelpLooking to improve your resume and cover letter or create a new

one? We offer one-on-one sessions with a Librarian who will give you tips on wording and formatting

using Microsoft Word. Emails can be sent to [email protected] to book an appointment or find out

additional information about our career services.

Genealogy 101Need some guidance navigating your family tree? Reserve an appointment

for a one-on-one session with a Librarian who will help you to start

your family history research. Please visit or call the Adult

Reference Desk at (440) 333-7610, ext. 5501 for

additional information and to set up an appointment.

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IDEASTREAM ® AMERICAN GRADUATE TASK FORCE DOCUMENTARY Tuesday, September 10,7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Community Room Watch WVIZ/PBS 30-minute documentary The Career Path Less Taken and learn more about what job opportunities are booming vs. which careers may be more of a struggle. Stay after the program to share your thoughts on the changing employment market of our country.

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DSLR PHOTOGRAPHY 101-104*Wednesday, September 4Thursday, September 5Wednesday, September 11Thursday, September 125:30 - 8:30 p.m.,Purple Story Time RoomDSLR (digital single-lens reflex) cameras are usually defined by the fact that lenses can be interchanged with another. Learn about aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure, and tips and tricks for taking stunning pictures. Victoria Stanbridge Photography will lead the four-part class on using this type of camera.*Registration is for all four sessions.

SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHYSaturday, November 169:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.AuditoriumThe cameras in smartphones have increased quality of pictures and number of features over the years. Ian Adams, Photographer, will guide us through topics such as:– Settings to use and when and how to use the Flash, HDR, and Grid options;– The best capture apps, and how to use them to take sharp, colorful, well-exposed photos;– How to organize your photos, and how to back up your photos;– Some of the best apps for editing and fine-tuning your images;– How to share your pictures with family and friends using email, text messages, slide programs, Facebook, and Flickr, and how to make great color prints;– And more!


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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM IDENTITY THEFTFriday, September 1310:00 - 11:00a.m.Identity theft is a growing trend among all populations across the nation. A representative form the Ohio Attorney General’s Office will help you learn to protect yourself from identity theft and how to address the effects of identity theft should you become a victim.(This event is not sponsored by, nor affiliated with, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The Ohio Attorney General’s office does not endorse or recommend Rocky River Public Library or any products or services affiliated with Rocky River Public Library.)

MEDICARE 101Tuesday, October 156:30 - 8:00 p.m.Confused about Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D? Do you know the difference between Advantage and Supplemental Plans? Whether you are going to go through the enrollment period or looking for information vital to your future retirement Shelley Reddy, KAZ, will help you choose a plan that is right for you.

MAINTAINING BALANCEFriday, November 1510:00 - 11:00 a.m.Falls are a leading cause of visits for the emergency room for older adults. The Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging will share tips on how to maintain balance and prevent falls.

HOLIDAY BLUES FOR SENIORSFriday, December 610:00 - 11:00 a.m.The holiday blues can especially be tough on seniors. The reasons can be many such as losing people they loved, family living far away, not being as mobile, etc. Come discover ways to beat the holiday blues from the Cleveland Clinic.

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SEPTEMBERMargaret AtwoodThe Testaments

Inspired by questions about Gilead from readers as well as current events, Atwood welcomes us back to Gilead fifteen years after The Handmaid’s Tale.

Ta-Nahisi CoatesThe Water Dancer

After being saved from drowning by mysterious powers, Hiram, born into slavery on a Virginia plantation, decides to join the war on slavery and rescue the family he left behind.

Emma DonoghueAkin

Retired New York professor Noah Selvaggio is planning a trip to his birthplace in France to discover more about his mother’s wartime secrets. Unfortunately, his 11-year-old-grand-nephew, in need of a guardian, tags along.

William Kent KreugerThis Tender Land

Over the course of the summer of 1932, four orphans escape from the Lincoln School for Native American children and head for the Mississippi River, meeting other adrift Americans along the way.

Lara PrescottThe Secrets We Kept

Two women working for the government during tense days in the Cold War are enlisted for a daring plot: smuggling Pasternak’s Dr. Zhivago out of the Soviet Union and into worldwide publication.

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features a selection of new books coming to Rocky River Public Library this Summer! If you’d like to put any of these titles on hold, contact the library at 333-7610, or go to rrpl.org to place an online hold.

OCTOBERBill BrysonThe Body: A Guide for Occupants

Bill Bryson guides us through the human body, how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately) the ways it can fail.

Stephen ChboskyImaginary Friend

This epic horror novel follows a boy and his mother as they flee to a small town to escape a violent past. After the boy disappears into the forest, he returns with a mission: he must build a treehouse by Christmas or the town will never be the same.

Lee ChildBlue Moon: A Jack Reacher Novel

All Jack Reacher wants to do is help an elderly couple when he’s drawn into a war waging between Albanian and Ukraninan criminal gangs.

Jojo MoyesThe Giver of Stars

Alice Wright leaves England behind to marry charming American Bennett Van Cleve but finds Kentucky just as stifling. She soon finds purpose and friendship with the Horseback Librarians, a program developed by Eleanor Roosevelt.

Elizabeth StroutOlive, Again

Prickly Olive Kitteridge of Crosby, Maine returns to engage us with her wry way of looking at the world, encountering, amongst others, a teenager dealing with her father’s death and a nurse who confesses a secret high school crush.

NOVEMBERElena FerranteIncidental Inventions

A collection of Ferrante’s short pieces from her year-long collaboration with The Guardian, including subjects ranging from first love to climate change, from enmity among women to the adaptation of her novels to film and TV.

Alan FurstUnder Occupation

This novel about heroic resistence fighters in 1942 occupied Paris is based on true events of Polish prisioners in Nazi Germany, who smuggled valuable intelligence to Paris and the resistence.

Lisa JewellThe Family Upstairs

When orphaned 25-year-old Libby Jones inherits a crumbling townhouse in a wealthy London neighborhood, she has no idea what secrets the house holds.

Erin MorgensternThe Starless Sea

In this follow-up to The Night Circus, grad student Zachary discovers a mysterious book in the stacks and follows enigmatic clues leading him to a strange new world.

Kevin WilsonNothing To See Here

Lillian gets a letter from her long-lost college roommate Madison, who asks if she can serve as a caretaker for her two new stepchildren; the only problem is that the children tend to burst into flames when agitated.


CONTINUOUS LEARNING

ESOL CLASSESProvided by Polaris Career Center, Aspire ESOL classes will improve your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels welcome.

Classes will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2019 and ending May 21, 2020. Students must complete registration and an Orientation on August 26 before attending. All classes will be from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Please call Polaris Career Center at (440)891-7647 with questions and to register.

ASSET DEVELOPMENT CLASSESThe U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants in Cleveland will be offering a variety of classes beginning in November for recent immigrants, non-native speakers, and asylum seekers. Eligible participants will have an opportunity to participate in the Individual Development Account (IDA) Savings Program after completion. The following classes are provided by community partner organizations, experts and USCRI staff:

Car Ownership: Saturday, November 16, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.,Community Room

Pursuing Higher Education: Monday, November 18 and Thursday, November 21, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Auditorium

Home Ownership: Saturday, December 14, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Community Room

Starting a Business: Tuesday, December 17, Wednesday, December 18 and Thursday, December 19, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Auditorium

VOLUME 34, ISSUE 3

DECEMBERJeffrey ColvinAfricaville

This debut novel tells the story of three generations of the Sebolt family who moved to “Africaville”, a town settled by former slaves outside of Halifax, Nova Scotia in the 1930’s.

Robin CookGenesis

In Cook’s new medical thriller, NYC Medical Examiner Laurie Montgomery uses genealogical DNA database tracking to catch a killer who has already struck twice, before a third body ends up on her table.

Thomas KeneallyThe Book of Science and Anitiquities

Keneally imagines the intertwined commonalities and journeys of veteran documentary filmmaker Shelby Apple and the 40,000-year-old ‘Learned Man’, whose remains were discovered in Western Australia.

Jeff VandermeerDead Astronauts

In a city with no name, ruled by the dangerous Company, the fate of Earth—and other Earths—is at stake, as three ragtag rebels wage an endless war for the fate of the world against an all-powerful corporation.

Beatriz WilliamsThe Wicked Redhead: A Wicked City Novel

The intertwined stories of Ella Gilbert and Geneva “Gin” Kelly continue, as Ella finds love with Hector, the musician upstairs and Gin is separated from the Prohibition agent with whom she has fallen in love.

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For more information and to register for these classes, please contact:

Tiffany Baccus, Program Coordinator, USCRI Cleveland, at least 2 weeks prior to the start of classes

Email: [email protected]: (216) 781-4560 x5005Cell phone: (567) 219-1521

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SEPTEMBERTU 3 Game Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 CRTU 3 ESOL Classes begin 9/3 - 5/21W 4 DSLR Photography 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 PRW 4 RiverinosTrue Crime Book Group: The Stranger Beside Me . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 CRTH 5 DSLR Photography 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 PRTH 5 2nd Annual Block Party Clambake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 LLF 6 Book Talk for Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 CRF 6 Friday Afternoon Magic: The Gathering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 CRSA 7 Fall Children’s Registration Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 SA 7 Adapted Story Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 PRSU 8 Between the Covers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 AM 9 Movie Mondays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 AM 9 Indie Int’l Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 ATU 10 Teen Tuesdays: Creative Writing Club Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 ATU 10 Yoga Story Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 ATU 10 Ideastream® American Graduate Task Force Documentary . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 CRW 11 DSLR Photography 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 PRW 11 Pub Reads: Sing to It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 RRWBTH 12 Minecrafters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 CTRTH 12 DSLR Photography 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 PRTH 12 Downton Abbey Trivia and Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 AF 13 SLS: Protect Yourself from Identity Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 CRSA 14 Guild of the Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 AM 16 Parachute Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30/7:00 PRM 16 Cooking Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 AM 16 Keeping Kids Safe Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 ATU 17 Messy Art for 2s & 3s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30/11:00 PRTU 17 Teen Tuesdays: Retro Movie Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 ATU 17 Men’s Book Discussion: The Witch of Lime Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 GRW 18 Middle School Book Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 CRW 18 Rocky River Multi-Genre Writing Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 CRW 18 Native Visibility and Representation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 AW 18 50th Anniversary of the Coretta Scott King Book Award Story Time . . . . . 7:00 PRW 18 CBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 ATH 19 Tune In Thursday: Girl Singers with Eileen Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 ASA 21 World Peace Day: Meet Your Neighors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 *M 23 Children’s Stoy Times Begin: 9/23 - 10/24M 23 Kingergarten, Here I Come! Begins 9/23-10/23 M 23 Going Graphic! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 PRM 23 The More You Know: #Adulting 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 ATU 24 Teen Tuesdays: Teen Room Activity Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 TRTU 24 Tiny Gardens and Tons of Fun! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:15 PRTU 24 Crafting with the Curator: Laminated Sun Catchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 PRW 25 Get in the Game! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:15 AW 25 Chef Secrets: The Lore and Logic of Olive Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 ATH 26 Challenged, Banned, or Burned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 ASA 28 SMArt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 PRM 27 Movie Matinee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 AM 30 13th Annual Cowan Classic Film Festival: Swing Time (1937) . . . . . . . . . 6:30 AM 30 Classic Book Discussion: Macbeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 GR

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TU 1 Teen Tuesdays: Game Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 ATU 1 Game Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 CRW 2 Volunteer Youth Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 PRTH 3 The 2020 Census: Why Does it Matter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 AF 4 Book Talk for Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 CRF 4 Friday Afternoon Magic: The Gathering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 CRSA 5 Adapted Story Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 PRM 7 The More You Know: Snowbird Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 ATU 8 Teen Tuesdays: Creative Writing Club Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 ATU 8 Creative Writing Workshop with Mindy McGinnis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 CR

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F 1 Friday Afternoon Magic: The Gathering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 CRF 1 Book Talk for Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 CRSA 2 Adapted Story Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 PRM 4 The More You Know: Home Buyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 AM 4 Heartfullness Meditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 CRTU 5 Teen Tuesdays: Game Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 ATU 5 Game Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 CRW 6 Riverinos True Crime Book Group: Chase Darkness With Me . . . . . . . . . 7:00 CRW 6 Volunteer Youth Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 PRTH 7 Tech Tales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 PRTH 7 Retro Gaming Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 ATH 7 Jumpstart’s Read for the Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:15 CPATH 7 You’re a Grand Old Flag: A Veteran’s Day Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 AF 8 Milestone Movies: 30th Anniversary – Steel Magnolias . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 ASA 9 Guild of the Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 ASU 10 Yoetry: A Yoga + Poetry Experiential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 AM 11 Movie Mondays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 AM 11 Indie Int’l Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 AM 11 Heartfullness Meditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 CRTU 12 Messy Art for 2s & 3s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30/11:00 PRTU 12 Teen Tuesdays: Creative Writing Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 ATU 12 Yoga Story Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 AW 13 River Readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 PRW 13 Pub Reads: Tenth of December . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 RRWBTH 14 Tween Creative Club: Animal Toy Crafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 PRTH 14 In the News: Good Kids, Bad City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 GR

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TU 8 Connecting for Kids: Sensory Consults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 PRTU 8 Entrepreneurial Class with Paul DeCapua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 CRW 9 River Readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 PRTH 10 You Can Declutter Anytime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 AF 11 Milestone Movies: Shawshank Redemption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 AF 11 Folktales from Around the World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 PRSA 12 Guild of the Brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 AM 14 Movie Mondays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 AM 14 Minecrafters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 CTRTU 15 Teen Tuesdays: Retro Movie Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 ATU 15 SLS: Medicare 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 CRTU 15 Entrepreneurial Class with Paul DeCapua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 CRW 16 CBS: Personal Home Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 AW 16 Rocky River Multi-Genre Writing Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 CRW 16 Utility Tune Up with Puco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 ATH 17 Adult Rocky River Readers Book Group: The Great Believers . . . . . . . . 7:00 CRF 18 After Hours Reading Readathon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 GRASA 19 Print Making with The Morgan Conservatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 ASA 19 Creepy Creative Writing Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 PRM 21 Cooking Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 AM 21 Classic Book Discussion: Hamlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 GRTU 22 Teen Tuesdays: Teen Room Activity Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 TRTU 22 Entrepreneurial Class with Paul DeCapua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 ATU 22 How the 1980s AIDS Epidemic Changed Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 CRW 23 End of Kindergarten, Here I Come! W 23 Meal Planning for Busy Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 ATH 24 End of Baby & Me Story Time TH 24 End of Family Story Time TH 24 Cleveland: The German Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 ATH 24 In the News: Confessions of an Innocent Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 GRM 25 Movie Matinee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 ASA 26 Cats, Bats & Halloween Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 PRM 28 Going Graphic! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 PRM 28 13th Annual Cowan Classic Film Festival: The Red Shoes (1948) . . . . . . 6:30 CRTU 29 Teen Tuesdays: Teen Room Activity Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 TRTU 29 Crafting with the Curator: Stencil Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 CRW 30 Get in the Game! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:15 A

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F 15 SLS: Maintaining Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 CRSA 16 Smartphone Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 ASA 16 Asset Development Classes: Car Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 CRSA 16 SMArt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 PRSA 16 Meet Author Rebecca Makkai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 WSUUCM 18 Cooking Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 AM 18 Heartfullness Meditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 ATU 19 Men’s Book Discussion: The Map Thief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 GRTU 19 Teen Tuesdays: Retro Movie Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 AW 20 CBS: Tech Toys for the Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 AW 20 Middle School Book Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 CRW 20 Rocky River Multi-Genre Writing Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 CRW 20 Play, Learn, Grow! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 PRTH 21 Play, Learn, Grow! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 PRTH 21 Minecrafters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 CTRTH 21 Ohio Book Discussion: A Secreft Gift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 ASA 23 Meet Author and Pet Photographer Greg Murray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 CRSA 23 8th Annual APL Pet Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 ASA 23 Meet the Authors and Illustrator of DEAFinately Awesome . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 CRM 25 Going Graphic! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 PRM 25 Cowan Classic Film Festival: Broadway Melody (1929) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 ATU 26 Teen Tuesdays: Teen Room Activity Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 TRTU 26 Crafting with the Curator: Decoupage Key Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 CRF 29 Movie Matinee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 ASA 30 Happy Birthday Jan Brett! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 PR

M 2 Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 ATU 3 Teen Tuesdays: Game Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 ATU 3 Holiday Craft Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 ATU 3 Holiday Craft Festical: Sensory Friendly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:45 ATU 3 Game Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 CRW 4 Volunteer Youth Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 PR W 4 Pearl Harbor - December 7, 1941 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 ATH 5 Tech Tales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 PRTH 5 Chef Secrets: Wild Flour Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 AF 6 SLS: Holiday Blues for Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 CRF 6 Friday Afternoon Magic: The Gathering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 CRSA 7 Adapted Story Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 PRSA 7 Make Your Own Holiday Centerpiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 AM 9 Holiday Story Times BeginM 9 Movie Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 AM 9 Indie Int’l Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 AM 9 The More You Know: Everyday Cybercrime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 CRTU 10 Teen Tuesdays: Creative Writing Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 ATU 10 School Age Holiday Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:15 PRW 11 CBS: Artificial Intelligence Primer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 AW 11 River Readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 PRW 11 Swinging Into the Holidays with Greg Banaszak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 ATH 12 Adult Rocky River Readers Book Group: Where the Crawdads Sing . . . 7:00 CRSA 14 Make a Gingerbread House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 AM 16 Movin’ with Books and Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30/7:00 PRM 16 Minecrafters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 CTRM 16 13th Annual Cowan Classic Film Festival: 42nd Street (1933) . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 AM 16 Classic Book Discussion: King Lear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 GRTU 17 Tween Creative Club: Holiday Gift Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 PRTU 17 Crafting with the Curator: Drip Art Flower Pot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 CRW 18 Middle School Book Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 CRW 18 Rocky River Multi-Genre Writing Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 CRW 18 Play, Learn, Grow! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 PRTH 19 Play, Learn, Grow! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 PRF 27 Movie Matinee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00 AM 30 Mini Makerspace Exploration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 PR



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PAIDCleveland, OhioPermit No. 2849

Library HoursMonday – Thursday 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Sunday 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (During the school year) Mission StatementRocky River Public Library – an informational, educational, recreational, and cultural resource – is committed to:

• Preserving its unique atmosphere and personal service;• Adapting quickly and efficiently to anticipate and meet community needs;• And promoting freedom of information to all.

Rocky River Public Library is an independent library and is not part of any larger library system. It is supported by the residents of Rocky River and by a portion of the General Fund of the State of Ohio. The Library’s taxing authority comes only through the Rocky River Board of Education which, at the request of the Library, places periodic ballot issues before the public.

RRPL has a seven-member Board of Trustees, consisting of community members, which is the governing body authorized by the State of Ohio to establish policies and develop an annual budget. All Board and committee meetings are open to the public.

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