07/22/2024
Guess we'd better start training now for the 2026 Winter Olympics. 🏋️♀️ 🥇
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Discover. Connect. Engage at RRPL-Located in Rocky River, Ohio, and home of the Cowan Pottery Museum We’re here to inspire individuals and enrich our community.
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07/22/2024
We're down to the last week of Summer Reading. So far we've had over 1,200 people participate in this year's Summer Reading program and our youth readers read over 275, 000 minutes while our adult readers have read over 2, 250 books!
Our Summer Reading programs end this Saturday, July 27, so make sure to stop in to redeem your prizes!
07/21/2024
It's ! Did you know that we've got the beat? We have a wide array of musically inclined books, be they written by musicians, featuring farmyard punk rockers, the history of hip-hop, or just fun books to rock out to.
What are you reading this week?
07/20/2024
Ready for a new adventure? Find the best young adult books, comics, movies, and music on hoopla here! From heart-pounding thrillers to heartwarming romances, our diverse range of books and graphic novels for teens will allow you to lose yourself in a world of magic, mystery, and mayhem. Browse the curated collection at https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/12526.
hoopla Digital offers access to a vast collection of books, videos, and music, all free with your library card. Borrow, stream, and download content on iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and more.
07/20/2024
When you walk in the Library and find a wonderland. Have you seen "A Walk in the Park?"
07/19/2024
What are you currently reading?
07/19/2024
Walk, jog, hop, bike, drive, or skate on in to the Library to pick up some fun reads this summer.
And don't forget that Summer Reading ends in just one week, so stop on in to collect all your hard earned prizes for reading this summer.
07/19/2024
Happy Fred Friday!
And remember that you can always help to make each day special by just being yourself, so go out there and have yourself a gorgeous day in the neighborhood.
07/18/2024
July's Word of the Month is Estival. Estival (rhymes with festival) means belonging to or appearing in summer.
Stop by the Circulation Desk to learn a unique word every month.
07/18/2024
Come discuss the One Book One City pick, The Boys in the Boat! Join us at the Library on Tuesday, July 23 at 7:00 pm or at Rocky River Senior Center on Tuesday July 30 at 10:30 am.
07/18/2024
Who else makes a similar face when plagued by an interrupting chicken while reading or listening to a good book?
07/17/2024
It's Disability Pride Month and if you're looking for some related book recommendations, try these titles. Don't forget to check back all month for more recommendations.
07/17/2024
Our friends over at the Rocky River Public Library Foundation are gearing up for their 2nd annual Art Show & Cocktail Party: Art in the Archives!
Artist Recruitment
The Rocky River Public Library Foundation is now accepting artist applications for our 2nd annual Art Show & Cocktail Party: Art in the Archives. It will be held on Friday, September 27th from 6:30 - 9 PM. We are seeking Ohio fine artists who are actively creating paintings, drawings, illustrations, and digital art. We will be accepting 22 artists to sell their art at this year’s event. Accepted artists will be required to make a $75 entry fee, which will be donated to the RRPL Foundation to support the revitalization of the Early Childhood area, including replacement of a very well loved train table.
To apply, please visit https://www.rockyriverlibraryfoundation.org/artist-application
07/17/2024
Discover hoopla’s best books, comics, movies, music, and TV shows of 2024 here. From trending series now receiving recognition to brand new titles released this year, there is something here for everyone. Browse the curated collection at https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/12524.
hoopla Digital offers access to a vast collection of books, videos, and music, all free with your library card. Borrow, stream, and download content on iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and more.
07/17/2024
What are some of the most devastating books you've read so far....
07/16/2024
With just an internet connection and your library card, access live tutoring from any device! Beat the summer slide with Brainfuse!
Visit https://rrpl.org/research-tools-a-z/ to get started.
07/16/2024
One of our favorite ways to celebrate the dog days of summer is by having a dog-themed scavenger hunt. In years past we've used photos of dogs swimming underwater and dogs licking peanut butter off their snouts. This summer our canine friends have a case of the zoomies!
For those new to our scavenger hunts, they are located on the 2nd Floor in the Children's Department and change on a biweekly-ish basis.
07/16/2024
Join us tomorrow night on the Library Lawn for a performance by The Wallace Coleman 4 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
Food will be available for purchase from Thai It Up Food Truck.
Bring a chair and we'll see you there!
07/15/2024
Need book suggestions for yourself or someone you know? No need to consult an ancient mystic, just call or stop on in and ask one of our staff members for some assistance.
07/15/2024
Today, July 15, we celebrate Developmental Disability Professionals Day! Let's take a moment to recognize the incredible work done by these professionals throughout Ohio who dedicate their careers to supporting people with DD in your communities.
Your compassion and commitment do not go unnoticed. Thank you to Cuyahoga DD employees for all that you do!
Image description: Text, Developmental Disability Professionals Day with seven Cuyahoga DD employees pictured.
07/15/2024
What was your favorite game growing up?
Did you know that RRPL has a a variety of video games to checkout for Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox gaming systems?
07/15/2024
The time has come for a new Storybook Walk title outside. The newest one is, "Bark Park", by Trudy Krisher, and it follows how many dogs enjoy their day going to the dog park.
Enjoying our Storybook Walk titles? We change the Storybook Walk books about twice a month to present more quality books for the community to enjoy.
07/14/2024
It's ! Today we're highlighting one of collections in the Children's Department, specifically our Launchpad collection. These tablets are divided by age group and content areas and come with a variety of pre-loaded educational apps and games that can help with math, learning a new language, reading, writing, and more!
What are you reading this week?
07/13/2024
We had over 50 completed Citywide Scavenger Hunts June! Participants found Roc E. Rover hidden around town. Thank you to Heinen's, River Plant Co., Wild Flour Bakery, Rocky River Recreation Center, Erie Island Coffee Company and Pelicano's Pizza for being scavenger hunt stops this summer!
Are you traveling this summer? Take pictures with one of our stuffed plushies of Roc E. Rover. Use the hashtag to help us find your posts to share them.
07/13/2024
Calling all anime enthusiasts! Explore Japanese animation with these action-packed anime movies and binge-worthy TV shows. Grab your snacks, summon your inner otaku, and prepare for a binge-watching marathon like no other! Browse the curated collection at https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/55605.
hoopla Digital offers access to a vast collection of books, videos, and music, all free with your library card. Borrow, stream, and download content on iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, and more.
07/12/2024
Our Stick Together Mystery Mosaic is up and ready for stickering on the Mezzanine!
07/12/2024
Rocky River Public Library is committed to helping build a sense of community by offering free meeting room spaces to nonprofit organizations or individuals for educational, cultural, civic, charitable, intellectual, or related activities.
For more information about reserving a meeting room visit https://rrpl.org/meeting-rooms/
07/12/2024
Happy Fred Friday!
And remember that you can always help to make each day special by just being yourself, so go out there and have yourself a splendid day in the neighborhood.
07/11/2024
Take a "holiday" to the Library! We're open until 9:00 pm tonight.
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1600 Hampton Road
Rocky River, OH
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| Tuesday | 9am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 9pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 1pm - 5pm |
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Take a "holiday" to the Library! We're open until 9:00 pm tonight.
It's National Piña Colada day and what better way to celebrate than by finding some books to escape with. Whether you're into yoga, late night reading, dunes, capes, rainy days, or romance, we have the book for you. So visit your favorite local library to prepare for your next escape.
We kicked off our summer of adventure with a block party! Thank you to all who stopped by to enjoy the sunshine, games, and activities.
Beat the heat with books, free Wi-Fi, water, and air conditioning, all at your favorite local public library.
What library service makes you want to dance?
Cozy up with a new romance! 💖 Music credit: Myles Smith UK
It's International Museum Day, and we're celebrating our very own Cowan Pottery Museum. Did you know that there are over 1,200 pieces in the collection? Stop by the library to see works currently on view or browse the entire collection online at rrpl.org/cowan.
Patrons recently learned about the basics of screen printing in our latest Art + You Workshop. Instructors from ArtHouse guided us in creating out of this world designs on notebooks and t-shirts.
Have you seen the newest Cowan Pottery Museum exhibit? We celebrated the opening of Let There Be Light with refreshments and live jazz performed by Hip to That. Stop by to see the exhibit anytime we're open!
New to the Libby App? Check out this quick video to see how you can borrow free ebooks, digital audiobooks and magazines with your Rocky River Public Library card through Libby.
Just fallin' in love again...with the Library.
We are proud to showcase our new mural "A Walk in the Park." Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate the mural completion, especially Mayor Pam Bobst, the Rocky River Chamber of Commerce, and the Friends of the Library. If you haven't seen the mural yet, stop by soon! Photo credit to The Pastimes and Rocky River Chamber of Commerce.
Patrons recently learned about the art of paper marbling with expert guidance from The Morgan Conservatory.
While Worlds AIDS Day was back on December 1, HIV/AIDS Awareness Month lasts throughout December. For those looking to read more on the topic, we’ve compiled a short list of books, both fictional and non-fictional.
Our annual Holiday Craft Festival was filled with creativity and festive cheer. A special thank you to Santa for stopping by to visit.
Our latest Tune in River performance by Brent Kirby was a toe-tapping good time.
Are you looking to head for warmer climates or traveling to hit the slopes this winter? If you are in need of a passport, we are here to help. Call us at (440-333-7610) to schedule an appointment. For more information, visit https://rrpl.org/passports/.
Sadly, November is ending and thus ends yet another wonderful #Dinovember. Before our dino visitors departed for warmer climates, they left us this video they made of their time here at Rocky River Public Library.
It's Tuesday Trivia Time, and we're back with three more puzzling literary trivia questions. Let us know how well you fared in the comments, and be ready next week for more trivia.
It's Tuesday Trivia Time, and we're back with three more puzzling literary trivia questions. Let us know how well you fared in the comments, and be ready next week for more trivia.
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