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May  6, 2009 - May 31, 2009

19th Annual Cowan Pottery Museum -- May 9

This year's annual Cowan Pottery Symposium will be held all day on Saturday, May 9 from 9:30 a.m. � 4:00 p.m.  It is open to all who are interested in Cowan Pottery, antiques, collecting, local history, and the arts in general.   The day includes an open forum of sharing experiences and showing newly acquired pieces, guest speakers who address topics either directly or indirectly related to Cowan Pottery, a scholarship presentation to a Cleveland Institute of Art ceramics student, the Cowan Pottery Associates annual meeting, continental breakfast and lunch catered by Great Scott�s Bakery  and a dinner offsite at the Beachcliff Tavern in Rocky River (the dinner is always a separate charge).

COMPUTER BREAKFAST SERIES: Downloading Audiobooks -- May 13

Audiobooks are not limited to CDs and Cassettes anymore. Audiobooks are downloadable on MP3 players. A representative from Overdrive will show you what is available through RRPL including our new Download Station. The Download Station gives you the ability to put your audiobooks on your listening device right in the library where someone is available to help you. No registration

Rocky River Library Book Festival -- May 16

Join us for 50 Authors, Book Discussions, Prizes and much more on Saturday, May 16 at the Don Umerley Civic Center Auditorium 10am - 3pm,

Teen Scene in the Basement -- May 19
Teens are welcome to gather in the basement to play video games, watch movies and just have 
fun and snacks. 3:30pm in the Auditorium

Adult Evening Book Group: The Help -- May 20
Come join our book discussion of The Help, a new novel set in the 1960s Deep South and told through the voices of three women whose lives intersect as they work for change amidst segregation. No registration.

Sharpen Your Interviewing Skills-- May 21
Join Robin Wood, Director of the Amherst Public Library, in this fun and dynamic workshop. Robin is an experienced human resources practitioner, with over 20 years experience in both the private and public sectors. Her expertise and knowledge can help you land that new job!No registration.

The library will be closed in observanc of the Memorial Day Holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, May 26th at 9am.

Rocky River Public Library News and Current Events Feeds

April 8, 2009 - April 30, 2009

• BOOKS ON TAPE SALE -- April 18 & 19
  
  ROCKY RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY is having a Books on Tape Sale on Saturday, April 18th and Sunday April 19th from 1:00pm - 4:45pm. All books on tape will be priced at $2 each or 3 for $5.00. Be there early to purchase your favorite authors. All proceeds will benefit the Women's Committee of Rocky River Public Library.
• Teen Scene in the Basement -- April 21
  
  Teens are welcome to gather in the basement to play video games, watch movies and just have  fun and snacks. 3:30pm in the Auditorium

• River Readers -- April 21
  
  For students in grades 4 and 5. Food is sometimes used in craft projects and given as a snack. Come join us for a good read and a book discussion group, kid style. Enjoy a glass of More Moo Than Latte (that's chocolate milk to moms and dads) during a fun exploration of our selected book title. Title and copy of the book will be provided at the time of registration. Space is limited.  Registration is required.

• COMPUTER BREAKFAST SERIES: Travel Tips Online -- April 22
  
  Bryan, the library's own travel guru, will be back again to highlight more travel websites. Important travel websites will be reviewed and some new ones will be introduced.
  No registration

News and Current Events: March 2009

Rocky River Public Library News and Current Events Feeds
March 2, 2009 - March 31, 2009

Job Searching Online -- March 12
6:30pm Auditorium

RRPL's training staff will introduce you to online resources to help with your job search and give tips for applying online. A representative from CareerBoard.com will also be here to take you on a tour of their website and the tools that are available to help with your search.

Teen Scene in the Basement -- March 17
3:30pm in the Auditorium.

Teens are welcome to gather in the basement to play video games, watch movies and just have 
fun and snacks.

Computer Breakfast Series: Buying a Computer -- March 18
9:30am, Auditorium

Need to buy a computer and have no idea what to look for and what the buzz words mean? You will get information on hardware choices and ideas for getting the computer to fit your needs.

Read and Discuss: The Life of Edgar Sawtelle -- March 18
7pm in the Community Room. No registration

Lets discuss a spellbinding debut novel set in the north woods of Wisconsin. Part mystery, part coming-of-age, this mute young man's story is also an exploration of the ties between dogs and their owners.

Tune in Thursday presents Ernie Krivda and The Art of the Trio -- March 19
7pm, auditorium, No registration

Music lovers will enjoy this award-winning tenor saxophonist who has brought together two other musical talents, on the drums and bass, to create pure art. Join us to hear many of your favorites and enjoy jazz at its best.

An Evening with the Arts: Architects: Christopher Diehl, Kevin Dreyfuss-Wells, Duane Van Dyke -- March 26 - 7pm, auditorium, No registration.

Join us as for another engaging program in our special series recognizing the arts. It's your opportunity to meet three important area architects, discover their creative processes, and learn more about the art and science of designing and erecting buildings. Ask questions and discover what it's like to live life as an architect.

News and Current Events -- February 2009

  

Ohio Author Shelley Pearshall Visits RRPL -- February 9
All ages are invited to hear acclaimed author Shelley Pearshall speak about her newest novel All Shook Up. 7pm in the Auditorium. No registration

Read and Discuss: When we were Romans by Matthew Kneale -- February 10
Precocious nine-year-old Lawrence chronicles the events of his family's short stay in Paris�an escape from London prompted by his mother's fear of her estranged husband, Lawrence's father. 2pm in the Community Room. No registration

A Celebration of Abraham Lincoln in Books: John Lonsak -- February 12
Our own Our own library director, John Lonsak, shares his admiration and appreciation of our 16th President as we, as a nation, celebrate Lincoln�s 200th birthday on this very day. 7pm in the Auditorium.

Teen Scene in the Basement -- February 17
Teens are welcome to gather in the basement to play video games, watch movies and just have fun and snacks. 3:30pm in the Auditorium.

Computer Breakfast Series: Health Information Online -- February 18
Our own RRPL librarians will show you where to find reputable information on the Internet about your health.

Tune in Thursday presents The Tony Pulizzi Trio -- February 26
azz-fusion fans won't want to miss this evening when these three popular musicians get together to create a memorable performance. It's a terrific mix of guitar, bass and drums enhanced with great vocals one you're sure to enjoy. 7pm, auditorium, No registration.

News and Current Events -- January 2009

Teen Scene in the Basement -- January 20

Teens are welcome to gather in the basement to play video games, watch movies and just have fun and snacks. 3:30pm in the Auditorium.

Computer Breakfast Series: Selling Items on Ebay -- January 21

 Plan to learn  about selling items on Ebay .

Rocky River Readers Book Discussion: The Book of Ruth by Jane Hamilton -- January 21

Join us for a a discussion of this Winner of the 1989 PEN/Hemingway Foundation award for best first novel, this story of Ruth Grey is a stunning testament to the human capacity for mercy, compassion and love. 7pm in the Community Room

Tune in Thursday present the JiMiller Band -- January 22

Get ready to rock with this phenomenal band. Guitar, bass, keyboard and drums magically merge for an electric performance.7pm in the auditorium

Intro to Entrepreneurship with John Kim from Business Advisers of Cleveland -- January 29

Learn the basics and nuances of starting your own business from an expert. 7pm in the Auditorium

News and Current Events -- December 2008

• READ AND DISCUSS -- December 9
  Join us for a book discussion featuring The Glass House by Jeannette Walls at 2pm in the Community Room.

• KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH GOOGLE - December 10
  This session will teach you how to keep in touch with friends and family using Google products.

• TEEN SCENE IN THE BASEMENT- December 16
  Hang out with your friends and play PS2 or Nintendo Wii! No registration required. Snacks will be served at the start time. Ages 11-15

• CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS EVE-- December 24

• CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY-- December 25

• CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE-- December 31

News and Current Events -- November 2008

• Ready for Dessert? Holiday Treats Program -- November 6

Join us for a cooking program featuring Niki Gillota, head baker/owner of Gypsy Beans and Baking Company. Recipes and Samples will be available. 7pm, Auditorium

• Celebrate with RRPL: Local History Online -- October 12

Phil Ardussi, President of the Rocky River Historical Society, will guide us through 80 years of local history in celebration of our 80th anniversary.

• Rocky River Readers Book Discussion  -- November 19

Join us as we discuss "People of the Book" by Geraldine Brooks. 7pm in the Community Room.

• The FYI on Cell Phones -- November 20

This is an evening workshop that will explain different cell phones and service features available. Also, give some insight into the newest phones. 6:30pm in the Auditorium

• 80th Anniversary Celebration-- November 23

• CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY-- November 27

News and Current Events - October 2008

Celebrate Banned Book Week -- September 28 through October 4

Celebrate the freedom to read.

Chef Secrets: Italian Specialties with Chef Heldorfer -- October 9

Join us as Fratello's Head Chef, Craig Heldorfer prepares tasty dishes from

Italy

and shares Italian cuisine secrets.

Teen Read Week -- October 12 through October 18

Celebrate Books with a Bite by reading for fun this week, you may even win a prize....

Read and Discuss: The Confessions of Max Tivoli by Seth Greer -- October 14

Max Tivoli is born with a condition that makes him appear to age backwards, even though his heart and mind ages normally. If you've read this book or are interested in reading it, join us for this book discussion. No registration 2:00 to 3:00pm in the Community Room. 7pm

Teen Book Discussion: Twilight by Stefenie Meyer -- October 14

Isabella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in

Washington

, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. If you've read this book or are interested in reading it, join us for this book discussion. Registration is required.

Computer Breakfast Series: Get Down to Blogging -- October 15

Wonder what blogging is all about? An experienced blogger will give insight into why people blog and the basic information you need to get started. 9:30am in the Auditorium

Ghost Stories: Meet Author John B. Kachuba -- October 16

Be here when Kachuba discusses haunted locations in Ohio and ghost hunting methods taken from the pages of his books.

Chef Secrets: - Mediterranean Delights -- October 23

Find out what makes this hot new restaurant (Luxe Kitchen and Lounge) so special, learn to prepare Mediterranean favorites from Chef Marlin Kaplin

Cowan Film Festival - Woman in the Window -- October 27

Woman in the Window with Edward G. Robinson and Joan Bennett, 1944. Our last film of this year's series features not one, but several pieces of Cowan Pottery including flower frog figurines, Elizabeth Anderson's Spanish Dancers, and Waylande Gregory's Torso.

News and Current Events - September 2008

September 1,2008 - September 30, 2008

RRPL Now offers IPOD Compatible Audiobooks .
Click here for more information

Library Closed -- September 1
The library will be closed on Monday Sept. 1st in observance of the Labor Day Holiday

Morningstar: Stocks and Mutual Funds -- September 17
A representative from Morningstar will be here to show us what information can be found in the Morningstar database for stocks and mutual funds. 9:30am Auditorium

Chefs Secrets: Italian Favorites -- September 18
Taste what can be achieved using cherished family recipes from Puglia, Italy and local, seasonal and organic ingredients. Learn how to make cheese ravioli topped with the chef's famous Neapolitan sauce. Enjoy delicious samples and leave with recipe handouts. No registration. 7pm Auditorium

Cowan Film Festival: 42nd Street -- September 22
3 classic films made during Cowan era and/or containing Cowan Pottery to be shown on 4th Mondays of Sept., Oct. 9/22, and 10/27

An Evening with the Arts: Presenting Photographers -- September 25
Spend an interesting evening appreciating the art of photography. It's your opportunity to meet professional photographers, view some of their work and learn their creative processes. Join in the discussion and discover what it's like to be a fine arts photographer.

For more news and current event go to www.rrpl.org

News and Current Events -- August 2008

Library Parking Lot Closed -- August 4-8

The library’s parking lot will be closed for paving and resurfacing during the week of August 4-8.

 

Successful Fly Tying: Tom Zmina -- August 6

Detailed demonstrations of tying four standard fly fishing patterns and being prepared to handle most every situation. It’s your opportunity to view tying demonstrations first hand. No registration. 7pm Auditorium

 

Additional Info about Digital Cameras -- August 13

A representative from Dodd Camera will make another visit to talk about digital cameras. Bring your questions. 9:30am Auditorium

 

Tom Cornwell Presents Bug Songs -- August 19

Come join us for an interactive Bug Songs concert to celebrate this summers reading program theme, Catch the Reading Bug. Free Tickets are available at the Children’s Services Desk.

 

Adult Ice Cream Social -- AUGUST 20

Participants in our Reading Matters Adult Summer Reading Program are welcome to join our literate librarians for an end of the summer ice cream social.

 

2008 Cowan Classic Film Festival - Next Time, We Love -- AUGUST 25

Cowan movies resume Aug. 25 with Next Time, We Love - 1936, with Jimmy Stewart, Margaret Sullivan, and Ray Milland

 

Happy 80th Anniversary Rocky River Public Library

Help RRPL Celebrate 80 years of service by sharing your memories of the library as a vital literary center a sanctuary as well as a gathering place for social and community activity.