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True Crime Wednesday
2026-05-20 19:00:00 2026-05-20 20:00:00 America/New_York True Crime Wednesday Each meeting, we explore a different true crime topic through book discussions, lectures, and other activities. Rocky River Public Library - Community Room

Wednesday, May 20
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-20 19:00:00 2026-05-20 20:00:00 America/New_York True Crime Wednesday Each meeting, we explore a different true crime topic through book discussions, lectures, and other activities. Rocky River Public Library - Community Room

Each meeting, we explore a different true crime topic through book discussions, lectures, and other activities.

May 20

Savage Appetites:Four True Stories of Women, Crime, and Obsession by Rachel Monroe 

This book explores four true crime archetypes -- victim, killer, detective, and defender-and our cultural obsession with true crime.

July 15

The Dinosaur Artist: Obsession, Betrayal, and the Quest for Earth's Ultimate Trophy by Paige Williams


This is a story about collectors, smugglers, and the international black-market trading of dinosaur artifacts. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books and Authors |

TAGS: | AGE 19+ |

Rocky River Public Library
Phone: 440-333-7610
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Mon, May 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, May 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 10 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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Rocky River Readers Book Discussion - Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Thu, May 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Community Room
Read Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid and come to discuss!
Mindful Moments - Breathwork
Thu, May 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Purple Room
Join us as we recognize and honor Mental Health Awareness Month. Each Thursday in May, we'll learn about four techniques that can affect your mental health in a positive way. Registration required.
Plant Swap
Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium,Library Lawn
Calling all plant lovers! It's gardening season and time to adopt a new plant.
Indie International Film Festival
Mon, May 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Join us for an independent or foreign film.
Mindful Moments - Affirmations
Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Purple Room
Join us as we recognize and honor Mental Health Awareness Month. Each Thursday in May, we'll learn about four techniques that can affect your mental health in a positive way. Registration required.
History of the Lake Shore Electric Railway
Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Manny Marotta will explore the history of Ohio's Lake Shore Electric Railway-- the interurban system that once connected communities along the Lake Erie shoreline.
Design Space for Cricut® Machines - Software used to create cutting machine projects
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Training Room
Cricut manufactures precision cutting machines usable at home. Some models can emboss leather and engrave metal. In this class, we explore the free software used to create things, called Design Space.
Keeping Memories - Computer Breakfast Series
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium,Zoom B
Learn how to save, organize, and share photos, videos, and stories using Windows 11 and Office 2024 tools to preserve your memories with ease.
True Crime Wednesday
Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Community Room
Each meeting, we explore a different true crime topic through book discussions, lectures, and other activities.
Mindful Moments - Body Scan Meditation
Thu, May 21, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Purple Room
Join us as we recognize and honor Mental Health Awareness Month. Each Thursday in May, we'll learn about four techniques that can affect your mental health in a positive way. Registration required.
Trivia Night - Fashion
Thu, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Come and test your knowledge! Teams of up to six people admitted. Registration required.
Making eBooks
Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Training Room,Zoom B
Learn the Essentials of planning, formatting, and exporting professional eBooks ready for digital distribution. Registration required.
Mindful Moments - Walking Meditation
Thu, May 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Purple Room
Join us as we recognize and honor Mental Health Awareness Month. Each Thursday in May, we'll learn about four techniques that can affect your mental health in a positive way. Registration required.
On the Heels of Dinosaurs - Fossil Tracks and What They Reveal
Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Local fossils expert Glen Kuban of the North Coast Fossil Club will share his extensive first-hand research on dinosaur tracks, as well as an overview of fossils in Ohio.
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.
Registration opens Saturday, May 16 2026 at 9:00am
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.
Registration opens Saturday, May 16 2026 at 9:00am
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.
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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!
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