Rocky River Public Library

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.

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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.

Whats Going On @ RRPL - July 2008

Library Closed for the Holiday - JULY 4
Rocky River Public Library will be closed on July 4 in observance of the Independance Day Holiday. We will reopen at 9am on July 5.

Using Google Effectively- JULY 16
Recently we�ve all heard the hoopla surrounding Google and it's numerous capabilities but do you ever wonder how to use them? Join us July 16th for the Using Google Effectively Breakfast Series and find out. 9:30am Auditorium

Fly Fishing 101- JULY 17
Learn the basics of this increasingly popular sport from an expert angler, Bill Drake, President of Firelands Flyfishers. 7pm Auditorium (View Flyer)

Grammy Nominated Zak Morgan Visits Rocky River Public Library - JULY 22
Parents and children alike will be delighted with his wonderful wordplay and his magical live performance. Free Tickets are available at the Childrens Services Desk. ( Learn more about Zak Morgan)

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.

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Library News and Current Events  -

June 2008

10 Read and Discuss:

T 10 Video Gaming Afternoons in The Basement 4:00 A

W 11 Historical New York Times 9:30 A

Th 12 An Evening with the Arts:

S 15 CLOSED ON SUNDAYS

M 16 Reading Matters:

Tree of Smoke 2:00 CRDancers 7:00 AAdult Summer Reading Program

M 16 Summer Reading Program:

M 16 Read-to-Me Reading Program:

M 16 Baby & Me (Registration: RR res. 5/17, Open 5/20) 9:15 or 10:15 PR

M 16 Twos & Threes (Registration: RR res. 5/17, Open 5/20) 9:45 or 11:00 GR

M 16 Preschool Story Time (Registration: RR res. 5/17, Open 5/20) 1:30 or 7:00 GR

M 16 The High Strung Shakes Up the Library (Registration: 4/26) 7:00 A

T 17,24 Not-So-Creepy Critters with Mrs. K (Registration: RR res. 5/17, Open 5/20) 10:00 or 11:00 PR

W 18 Baby & Me (Registration: RR res. 5/17, Open 5/20) 6:45 PR

W 18 Twos & Threes (Registration: RR res. 5/17, Open 5/20) 9:45, 11:00 or 1:00 PR

W 18 Preschool Story Time (Registration: RR res. 5/17, Open 5/20) 9:30, 10:45 or 1:30 GR

Th 19 Baby & Me (Registration: RR res. 5/17, Open 5/20) 9:15 or 10:15 PR

Th 19 Twos & Threes (Registration: RR res. 5/17, Open 5/20) 9:45 or 11:00 GR

Th 19 Twos & Threes (Registration: RR res. 5/17, Open 5/20) 6:30 or 7:15 GR

Th 19 Let’s Go Time Traveling (Registration: 5/17) 2:00 or 3:30 PR

Th 19 Reading Partner’s Program (Registration: 5/17) 7:00 PR

Th 19 Creative Writing for Teens (Registration: 4/26) 2:00 CR

F 20 Reading Partner’s Program (Registration: 5/17) 9:30, 10:30 or 2:30 PR

T 24 River Readers (Registration: RR res. 5/17, Open 5/20) 7:00 PR

T 24 Meet Danny the Dog (Registration: RR res. 5/17, Open 5/20) 2:00 or 2:45 A

T 24 Animé Club (Registration: 4/26) 6:30 PR

W 25 Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00 CR

Th 26 Real ID, Real Nightmare?

Catch the Reading Bug@Your Library (Registration: 6/16)Catch the Reading Bug@Your Library (Registration: 6/16)−Carrie Davis 7:00 A

Whats Going On @ Rocky River Public Library

Library News and Current Events

Make It or Take It Crafternoons - May 3

Children's Services: 2pm Craft program in the purple room

Prepare for ACT and SAT - May 3

The Princeton Review will hold a practice ACT test for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Please bring a calculator and two number two pencils. Results of the test will be returned at a strategy session which will take place in the library Auditorium on May 16th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. No registration is needed for the strategy session.

 

Video Gaming Afternoons in the Basement - May 6

Come 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 4pm, Auditorium

Meet the Author: Carole Calladine - May 8

Popular  author discusses the craft of writing and her new memoir, Second Story Woman. In this, her third book, the author shares a lively account of her quest for second chances. Q and A is followed with a book signing. (You may also know Carole as  Director of Senior Services.) No registration. 7pm, Auditorium

 

18th Annual Cowan Pottery Symposium - May 10

COWAN SYMPOSIUM 2008 featuring speakers and forums, continental breakfast, lunch, scholarship awards. This is the 18th annual symposium. It is great for collectors, local history buffs, art students, Cowan enthusiasts, etc. - All Day

Pizza Party for Reading Partners Volunteers - May 14

Reading Partners volunteers work with younger students at the library during June or July. Become a volunteer and help younger students practice reading! Join us at the Pizza Party and you will also be attending a required training session. 4pm, Community Room

Future of Newspapers: Susan Goldberg – May 14

Susan Goldberg, Editor-in Chief of the Plain Dealer, will speak about the future of newspapers 7pm, Auditorium

 
LIBRARY CLOSED FOR TRAINING DAY - May 16

Prepare for ACT and SAT - May 17

ACT Strategy Session - prepare for ACT and SAT Test, 3pm Auditorium

 

Anime Club - May 20 - Are you a fan of Japanese Anime? Come and join others who share your interest for a movie screening. Parental permission required. Ages 11-18, 6:30pm, Purple Room

 

COMPUTER BREAKFAST SERIES:  Even More Traveling with the Internet - May 21 oin us for a presentation of Online Traveling Websites, 7pm Community Room

Rocky River Readers: The Great Gatsby - May 21

Reread a classic - Join us as we discuss Fitzgerald’s famous story about love and wealth, set in Long Island's North Shore, New York City during the summer of 1922. No registration. 7pm

Meet the Author: Kathleen Cox - May 22

Learn how to create a healthy home using the ancient wisdom of vastu to design interiors that take positive advantage of the power of space. Kathleen presents her modern adaptation of vastu (the precursor of feng-shui and a sister science to yoga) in her newest book, Space Matters. Q and A is followed with book signing. No registration. 7pm in the Auditorium

LIBRARY CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY - MAY 25, 26

Library Board of Trustees Meeting - MAY 28

 
Selling on Ebay - MAY 29 - Evening Computer Workshop – Ebay at 6:30pm, Auditorium