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Ghosts of Christmas Past
2025-12-10 19:00:00 2025-12-10 20:00:00 America/New_York Ghosts of Christmas Past Enjoy a true Victorian holiday season and explore the ghosts and folklore that shaped nineteenth century holidays in Cleveland Rocky River Public Library - Community Room

Wednesday, December 10
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-10 19:00:00 2025-12-10 20:00:00 America/New_York Ghosts of Christmas Past Enjoy a true Victorian holiday season and explore the ghosts and folklore that shaped nineteenth century holidays in Cleveland Rocky River Public Library - Community Room

Enjoy a true Victorian holiday season and explore the ghosts and folklore that shaped nineteenth century holidays in Cleveland

Enjoy a true Victorian holiday season and explore the ghosts and folklore that shaped nineteenth
century holidays in Cleveland. Whether you view them as creepy superstitions or tales with hidden
wisdom, these stories are made to entertain and will leave you looking at holiday traditions in a
whole new way.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History and Genealogy |

TAGS: | AGE 19+ |

Rocky River Public Library
Phone: 440-333-7610
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Mon, Dec 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 05 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 07 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

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ESL Instructional Class for Adult Learners
Thu, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Green Room
Build your English skills in a supportive setting! These weekly instructional classes cover grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. Led by an experienced ESL trainer. Registration required.
Journal Club - New Year Goal Setting
Fri, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
We'll talk inspiration and brainstorm to create New Years Bingo Boards, Vision Boards, or journal spreads and lists for your 2026 goals. Some supplies provided. No registration required.
Adapted Storytime
Sat, Dec 06, 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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Indie International Film Festival
Mon, Dec 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Community Room
Explore the world of films with a selection of a foreign or independent film. Selections are updated online as soon as possible.
Drop-In Family Storytime - Children of all ages & their caregivers
Mon, Dec 08, 6:45pm - 7:15pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Join us for a 30-minute program of stories, rhymes, songs, and more for the whole family. No registration required.
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Drop-In Family Storytime - Children of all ages & their caregivers
Tue, Dec 09, 6:45pm - 7:15pm
Rocky River Public Library
Join us for a 30-minute program of stories, rhymes, songs, and more for the whole family. No registration required.
Create with Cricut: BYO Project
Wed, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Training Room
We provide the Cricut, vinyl, and tools. You bring one item to personalize, like a mug or clipboard. Learn how to design and apply vinyl and leave with a creation you made yourself!
This event is full
Ghosts of Christmas Past
Wed, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Community Room
Enjoy a true Victorian holiday season and explore the ghosts and folklore that shaped nineteenth century holidays in Cleveland
From the Vault Film Series - A Christmas Story (1983)
Thu, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Community Room
Enjoy this local holiday classic about a young boy?s misadventures during the most wonderful time of the year, based on stories by Jean Shepherd. 1983. Rated PG, 98 minutes.
Teen After School Movie - For teens
Mon, Dec 15, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Community Room
Enjoy free popcorn and a fun movie just for teens! Movies will be chosen the week before each program with your input in the Teen Room.
Author Visit: Caitlin McGurk - Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins
Mon, Dec 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Grand Reading Room
McGurk will discuss her new book: Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund
Writer's Group of Rocky River
Tue, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Community Room
Now in person! New and experienced writers welcome. Have your work critiqued and give feedback to others. Registration required.
Cancelled
True Crime Wednesday
Wed, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library
Each month we explore a different true crime topic through book discussions, lectures, or activities.
ESL Instructional Class for Adult Learners
Thu, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Green Room
Build your English skills in a supportive setting! These weekly instructional classes cover grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing. Led by an experienced ESL trainer. Registration required.
Movie Matinee - Good Fortune
Fri, Dec 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Our movie matinees feature a recently released film, shown in the auditorium. Monthly selections are updated as soon as possible.
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