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Free For All: the Public Library
2025-05-05 19:00:00 2025-05-05 20:30:00 America/New_York Free For All: the Public Library From PBS's Independent Lens series, this documentary shows how public libraries shaped the country and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere. Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium

Monday, May 05
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-05 19:00:00 2025-05-05 20:30:00 America/New_York Free For All: the Public Library From PBS's Independent Lens series, this documentary shows how public libraries shaped the country and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere. Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium

From PBS's Independent Lens series, this documentary shows how public libraries shaped the country and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere.

From PBS’s Independent Lens series, with support from Indie Lens Pop Up and Ideastream, this documentary tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today’s librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

TAGS: | AGE 19+ |

Rocky River Public Library
Phone: 440-333-7610
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Mon, Apr 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Rocky River Public Library is an independent public library and partcipating member of the CLEVNET consortium.  The library has been serving the community of Rocky River since 1928.  

Upcoming Events

The Thrill of Writing Action, Adventure, and Suspense - A Conversation with Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz
Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rocky River Public Library
Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You?re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz. THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT.
Register
Organize Your Device Screens - Mobile Classes
Fri, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Community Room
Most people have dozens and dozens of apps on our devices. Bring your devices here to get help and ideas for organizing your screens in more useful and novel ways. Drop in any time during the program!
Women in History: Julia Child
Mon, Apr 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Experience the chef, author, and TV personality Julia Child, as portrayed by Ruth Pangrace.
VOLUNTEENS - Grades 7-8
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Purple Room
Do you like to volunteer or help younger kids? Assist with the Volunteer Youth Crew program and complete projects for the Youth Services Department. Thank you!
LinkedIn for 2025
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Training Room,Zoom B
Learn about the social platform?s latest tools, including AI-assisted job searches, virtual interviews and content creation. Optimize your page with endorsements, skills, headers and more
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 9:00am
Adapted Storytime
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Rocky River Public Library - Purple Room
Children with varying learning styles and abilities learn together in a supportive environment. This storytime is designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime experience.
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Spider-Man Appreciation Day
Sat, May 03, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Community Room
Peter, Miles, and Gwen have saved the world countless times, and it is time to show them some love. Join us as we watch the Academy Award winning, Into the Spider-Verse, and enjoy some crafts. 
Free For All: the Public Library
Mon, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
From PBS's Independent Lens series, this documentary shows how public libraries shaped the country and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere.
Apple Tips and Tricks: iPad
Tue, May 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Community Room
Discover hidden features and tricks to boost creativity and productivity on your iPad. Learn how to make the most of built-in tools -- no extra apps required!
Registration opens Thursday, May 1 2025 at 9:00am
Indie International Film Festival
Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Indie movies or foreign films - offered monthly!
Crafting with the Curator
Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Sgraffito Greeting Cards
Crafting with the Curator
Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Sgraffito Greeting Cards
Games + Lego® = Family Fun - For school-age children and their families
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Purple Room
Stop in to play a few board games or build Lego® bricks together. Play as a family or make new friends.
ESL for Adult Learners
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Green Room
Join us for our ESL (English as a Second Language) group classes at the library, led by an ESL trainer. All levels are welcome! Registration required.
Writer's Group of Rocky River
Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rocky River Public Library
Writers wanted! New writers and old hands welcome.
True Crime Wednesday
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Community Room
Each month we explore a different true crime topic through book discussions, lectures, or activities.
Art World on Film - Museum Hours
Thu, May 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Community Room
A gentle drama about the friendship between a docent and a patron at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.
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