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Literary Classics Discussion Group

Beowulf
2026-07-12 15:00:00 2026-07-12 16:00:00 America/New_York Literary Classics Discussion Group Hwæt! Listen up! An orally-transmitted heroic poem first written down in Old English, this tale features gruesome monsters and a warrior prince, named Beowulf, who has a talent for slaying them. Rocky River Public Library - Community Room

Sunday, July 12
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-12 15:00:00 2026-07-12 16:00:00 America/New_York Literary Classics Discussion Group Hwæt! Listen up! An orally-transmitted heroic poem first written down in Old English, this tale features gruesome monsters and a warrior prince, named Beowulf, who has a talent for slaying them. Rocky River Public Library - Community Room

Hwæt! Listen up! An orally-transmitted heroic poem first written down in Old English, this tale features gruesome monsters and a warrior prince, named Beowulf, who has a talent for slaying them.

Hwæt! Listen up! An orally-transmitted heroic poem first written down in Old English, this tale features gruesome monsters and a warrior prince, named Beowulf, who has a talent for slaying them. Join us to discuss his legendary adventures. Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books and Authors |

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Book Recs - RRPL's book subscription service
Mon, Jun 29, All day
Rocky River Public Library
Take a brief survey about your reading interests and we will select 1, 2, or 3 titles for you.
Dino Explorers with the Children's Museum of Cleveland - For kids of all ages and their grownups!
Tue, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium (expanded)
Learn about dinosaurs and how they lived and walked the Earth. Listen to the story, then discuss dinosaur traits and create your own clay dinosaur! Registration required.
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Dino Explorers with the Children's Museum of Cleveland - For kids of all ages and their grownups!
Tue, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium (expanded)
Learn about dinosaurs and how they lived and walked the Earth. Listen to the story, then discuss dinosaur traits and create your own clay dinosaur! Registration required.
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Inside Drive In: Zootopia 2 - For families
Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 5:25pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Join us to watch Zootopia 2. No registration required for the movie.
Silent Summer Reading
Wed, Jul 01, 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, Jul 02, 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.
Happy Birthday USA! - For school-age children & their families
Thu, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
You are invited to a Birthday Party for the USA. Celebrate with games, books, music, crafts, and refreshments. Sing along to a traditional mountain dulcimer and take a turn learning to play it.
Spice Club
Mon, Jul 06, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Rocky River Public Library
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AI as Concierge - AI Monday Series
Mon, Jul 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Training Room,Zoom B
Discover how AI tools can help plan trips, find deals, suggest activities, create itineraries, and offer real?time travel assistance?making every journey easier and more personalized.
Silent Summer Reading
Wed, Jul 08, 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!
Rocky River Readers Book Discussion - The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis
Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Read The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis and come to discuss.
Adapted Storytime
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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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Literary Classics Discussion Group - Beowulf
Sun, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Community Room
Hwæt! Listen up! An orally-transmitted heroic poem first written down in Old English, this tale features gruesome monsters and a warrior prince, named Beowulf, who has a talent for slaying them.
Indie International Film Festival
Mon, Jul 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Join us for an independent or foreign film.
Small Towns and Big Secrets: - In Conversation with Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter
Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rocky River Public Library
Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide. ONLINE ONLY
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AI as Concierge - Computer Breakfast Series
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium,Zoom B
Discover how AI tools can help plan trips, find deals, suggest activities, create itineraries, and offer real-time travel assistance, making every journey easier and more personalized.
Lawn Concert and National Hot Dog Day
Wed, Jul 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Library Lawn
Celebrate National Hot Dog Day and learn about Cowan's connection to this food's history.
Silent Summer Reading
Wed, Jul 15, 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!
True Crime Wednesday
Wed, Jul 15, 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.
Fossil Craft - for students completing grades 4-6
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Come dig up and craft your very own fossils!
Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream... - ...and Healing Through Storytelling with Reyna Grande
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rocky River Public Library
In her new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can?t Forget, author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the journey of healing. ONLINE ONLY
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ESL for Adult Learners
Thu, Jul 16, 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.
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Decorate a drink sleeve using heat transfer vinyl and the Cricut machine. Have fun as we create a Fourth of July themed drink sleeve to celebrate America 250.
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Escape Room: Mystery on the Menu
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Rocky River Public Library - Grand Reading Room
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Rocky River Public Library - Grand Reading Room
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Rocky River Public Library - Grand Reading Room
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Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium (expanded)
This program will combine storytelling with magic tricks and origami to bring out your imagination in new ways!
Silent Summer Reading
Wed, Jul 22, 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!
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