Name: Genealogy for Beginners
Start: 2026-06-22T19:00
End: 2026-06-22T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Rocky River Public Library

Genealogy for Beginners

2026-06-22 19:00:00 2026-06-22 20:00:00 America/New_York Genealogy for Beginners Are you new to genealogy? In this class, you'll learn some basic first steps and how to use genealogy resources in libraries. Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium

Monday, June 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-22 19:00:00 2026-06-22 20:00:00 America/New_York Genealogy for Beginners Are you new to genealogy? In this class, you'll learn some basic first steps and how to use genealogy resources in libraries. Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium

Rocky River Public Library

Auditorium

Are you new to genealogy? In this class, you'll learn some basic first steps and how to use genealogy resources in libraries.

Are you new to genealogy? There's a lot to discover, and it can be hard to know where to start. In this class, you'll learn some basic first steps such as gathering your known family information, how to record it on paper, ideas for keeping organized, and how to use genealogy resources in libraries. You'll also be introduced to two of the most important - and FREE - online resources for genealogy: Ancestry Library Edition and FamilySearch.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History and Genealogy |

Rocky River Public Library

Hours

Mon, May 25	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 26	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 27	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 28	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 29	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 31	1:00PM to 5:00PM

this week

All opening hours

Mon, May 25	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 26	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 27	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 28	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 29	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 30	9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 31	1:00PM to 5:00PM

this week

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

Summer Reading Kick-Off

Sat, May 30, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Rocky River Public Library - Library Lawn

Join us Saturday and together we can Unearth a Story by digging into budding archaeology skills. We'll find those dinosaurs and play a variety of lawn games.

Spice Club

Mon, Jun 01, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Rocky River Public Library

Spice up your life!

Read with Pride

Mon, Jun 01, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Rocky River Public Library - Purple Room

Join us as we share stories, songs, and rhymes about inclusion, acceptance, and love.

Perplexity AI - AI Monday Series

Mon, Jun 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Rocky River Public Library - Training Room,Zoom B

Artificial intelligences are coming into their own as powerful work tools. Join us the first Monday of each month to learn about AI products. This month we explore Perplexity AI.

Read with Pride

Tue, Jun 02, 10:15am - 10:45am

Rocky River Public Library - Purple Room

Join us as we share stories, songs, and rhymes about inclusion, acceptance, and love.

Dino Bingo - For Teens

Tue, Jun 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Rocky River Public Library - Purple Room

Are you a teen that likes bingo and Starbucks? Come to the library for a chance to win a $5.00 Starbucks gift card. Participants are limited to one gift card win but will be able to win other prizes.

Silent Summer Reading

Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Rocky River Public Library - Grand Reading Room

Receive a punch card at the Reference desk at your first visit to a Silent Summer Reading session. Grab a snack from the the Grand Reading Room and find a spot in the library to read. Return for more!

ESL for Adult Learners

Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Rocky River Public Library - Green Room

Join us for our English as a Second Language group classes at the Library led by an ESL trainer. Each class will be themed-based and designed for the groups level. Registration required.

Rescheduled

Spice Club

Fri, Jun 05, 9:00am - 10:00am

New date Monday, June 01, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Rocky River Public Library

Spice up your life!

Adapted Storytime

Sat, Jun 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.

Indie International Film Festival

Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium

Join us for an independent or foreign film.

Using Hiking and Trail Apps - Computer Breakfast Series

Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:30am

Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium,Zoom B

Explore hiking and trail apps by focusing on the Ohio to Erie and Buckeye Trails, Ohio's two longest trails. Learn to track your progress and share how America gets outside.

Silent Summer Reading

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Rocky River Public Library - Grand Reading Room

Zine Making Workshop

Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Rocky River Public Library - Community Room

Learn how to create a zine with local artist, Em Poor. Registration required.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 3:30pm

Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium

Help save lives this summer by giving blood. Visit redcrossblood.org and enter the code "RockyRiverLibrary", or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment.

Apple Devices - Roundtable Discussion Series

Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Rocky River Public Library - Training Room

Join us for discussion and learning about your Apple phones, tablets and internet-connected things. We will have something prepared for each session, but we can spend the whole time on your stuff!

Flavors of the World - Africa - Nigeria

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium

Join us as we explore the rich culinary traditions of Africa, featuring the vibrant flavors of Nigeria. Registration is required.

This event is full

Masterminds - for students completing grades 4-6

Tue, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium

Join us for to compete both individually and as teams to complete a series of challenges designed to test your wit, problem-solving skills, creativity, and ingenuity.

Masterminds - for students completing grades 7-12

Tue, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium (expanded)

Join us to compete both individually and as teams to complete a series of challenges designed to test your wit, problem-solving skills, creativity, and ingenuity.

Juneteenth - For school-age children & their families

Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium (expanded)

Celebrate Juneteenth! On June 19,1865, enslaved people in Texas finally heard that they were free. Our guest, Jackkia the Storyteller, will present unique storytelling and music.

Silent Summer Reading

Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Rocky River Public Library - Grand Reading Room

Teen Painting Party

Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium

Join Art Me Party to create your own painting project. All supplies will be provided, but painting clothes are recommended. Afterwards, get a picture of your art with your friends in the photo booth!

ESL for Adult Learners

Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Rocky River Public Library - Green Room

Join us for our English as a Second Language group classes at the Library led by an ESL trainer. Each class will be themed-based and designed for the groups level. Registration required.

Trivia Night - Pride History

Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium

Come and test your knowledge! Teams of up to six people admitted. Registration required.

Cricut Cutting Class - Independence Day Pinwheel

Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Rocky River Public Library - Training Room

Create a pinwheel using the Cricut for the 250th anniversary of our country this year!

This event is full

Make Your Own Soda Pop!

Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium