MARCH 2016 en http://www.rrpl.org TUE, 1 MARCH 2016 09:00:00 EST For all ages. No registration required. You could not, would not, want to miss...a celebration such as this! Join us for fun games, crafts, stories and snacks to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Suess and Read Across America Day on March 2nd. Mr. Zap will share magic tricks and his wild and wacky balloon creations. Take the Reader's Oath and receive a Read Across America certificate to help Seuss-abrate this wonderful author! Read Across America is sponsored by the National Education Association. http://www.rrpl.org/children/index.html For students in grades 4-6. Make a difference at your library by volunteering to work in the Children's Department. Projects include creating an interactive story time for preschoolers and helping prepare registration incentives for Summer Reading. Meets in the Purple Programming Room. Refreshments will be served. Registration required. http://bit.ly/1T6c7sH I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai The youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, Malala, a young Pakistani student, is an advocate for women's rights and education who survived an assassination attempt. Come share your thoughts of this amazing young woman's life. 1:00 p.m., Auditorium. http://www.rrpl.org/adult/adult_index.php How fortunate we are to have this great Irish-American band close by! Beloved bagpipes, harmonica, percussion, guitar and vocals will get your St. Patrick’s Day celebration off to an early and super start. Bring your family to share the fun! No registration. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 7:00 p.m., Auditorium. http://www.rrpl.org/adult/adult_index.php These story times are designed specifically for children with special needs and their families. Classes are small and are structured to minimize sensory overload. The hour includes time for play and socialization. All ages are welcome, however content is at preschool level. Each class is unique and requires registration. 10:00 a.m., Purple Room. http://bit.ly/1RkmUcS For ages 2-3 and their caregivers. It's time for paint, play dough, and more! Bring an art smock or cover t-shirt and be prepared to get messy as we explore several process-centered art projects in the Purple Room. Registration required. 10:00 a.m., Purple Room. http://bit.ly/1OMWXAL For students in grades 2 and 3. Let's learn about the amazing honey bee and how important this tiny pollinator is to our food and the future of our gardens. This program is provided by the award-winning Rocky River Beach Cliff Garden Club. Registration required. 4:15 p.m., Purple Room. http://bit.ly/1OMWXAL Learn how to create your own Video Game using GameMaker Studio, freeware that you can download and use at home long after the class. We'll create a game that challenges players to avoid dark forces and safely navigate through an asteroid field, yes, even though the odds are 3,720 to 1! Grades 7 and up. Registration required. 6:30 p.m., Community Room http://www.rrpl.org/teen/index.php Learn the art of Zentangle as instructor Judy Montgomery guides participants through the therapeutic and artistic process of creating a ‘tangle.’ No experience necessary. Online registration required. 7:00 p.m., Community Room. http://www.rrpl.org/adult/adult_index.php It’s everything you love about a book club, but with a play in the spotlight. Register, check out the script, read it, then join CPH Staff to explore the story, characters, and to learn how CPH takes a play from page to stage… LUNA GALE - How do we make the right decision when there is no clear “right?” It’s a quandary seasoned social worker Caroline faces every day. But her newest case is proving to be her toughest yet, and the fate of baby Luna Gale hangs in the balance. This play plunges us headfirst into the turbulent waters of parenthood, faith and love. Registration Required. Starting February 10,you can register online then pick up your script at the Reference desk or do both at once at the Reference Desk. You must be registered at least two days before in order to participate. 7:00 p.m., Auditorium. http://bit.ly/1ON1tzn> For students in grades 2 and 3. Let's learn about the amazing honey bee and how important this tiny pollinator is to our food and the future of our gardens. This program is provided by the award-winning Rocky River Beach Cliff Garden Club. Registration required. 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Purple Room. http://bit.ly/1OMWXAL Germany / 2014 / Drama / German w/English subtitles / 124 min. A story that exposes the conspiracy of prominent German institutions and government branches to cover up the crimes of Nazis during World War II. Free fresh popcorn. 6:30 p.m., Auditorium http://www.rrpl.org/adult/pdf/IFF-Jan-Apr-2016.pdf Presented by Second Sole Rocky River. Come with your running shoes laced up and be ready to listen as running experts from Second Sole present information on proper running technique and form, tips on selecting the best equipment and footwear, finding local running clubs, and great running routes and trails. 7:00 p.m., Auditorium. http://www.rrpl.org/adult/adult_index.php Analogous to practicing "street smarts" to minimize becoming a victim in the sometimes dangerous urban environment, there are ever-evolving street smarts that one can practice to minimize the chance of becoming a victim in the digital world. No registration. 9:30 a.m., Auditorium http://www.rrpl.org/training/pdf/Breakfast.pdf Why not come to the library to sip, snack, and chat while you get into the knitting groove. You can bring a project you're already working on or choose between a simple scarf suitable for beginners, a baby hat or keyhole scarf by following the links provided. Registration Required. 2:00 p.m., Community Room. http://bit.ly/1Qmzzyf For ages 5 and up. Are you crazy about Legos? Sounds like Guild of the Brick is the place for you. We provide the Legos, you bring the imagination. No registration required. 2:00 p.m., Auditorium. http://www.rrpl.org/children/index.html For students in grades 3-6. Enjoy a movie with free popcorn and drinks on the 3rd Monday of every month. We will feature newly released DVDs along with everyone's favorite classics! No registration required. 3:30 p.m., Purple Room. http://www.rrpl.org/children/index.html For students in grades 3-6. Enjoy a movie with free popcorn and drinks on the 3rd Monday of every month. We will feature newly released DVDs along with everyone's favorite classics! No registration required. 3:30 p.m., Purple Room. http://www.rrpl.org/children/index.html For students in grades 3 and up. The beloved children's author, James Howe, will share his writing experience in an interactive presentation. James has written over 90 books for young readers including the award-winning series "Bunnicula." His highly acclaimed series "The Misfits" inspired the nationwide movement known as No Name-Calling Week, which is observed by thousands of middle and elementary schools every year. Registration required. 7:00 p.m., Auditorium. http://bit.ly/1UyPqwP Join Knight for a behind the scenes look at the making of Major League as he shares stories from his book The Making of Major League: A Juuuust a Bit Inside Look at the Classic Baseball Comedy. Q and A followed by book signing. 7:00 p.m., Community Room http://www.rrpl.org/adult/adult_index.php For students in grades 3-6. Meet up after school to hang out with your friends, play games and munch on snacks. Be sure to try out our new Wii U with games like Super Smash Brothers! In the Auditorium. No registration required. 3:15 p.m., Auditorium http://www.rrpl.org/children/index.html For ages 6 months to 3 years and their caregiver. Perfect for children and adults to enjoy some quality "together time" while playing with toys and reading books. Let's have some fun! Registration required. Purple Room http://oh.evanced.info/rrpl/lib/eventcalendar.asp?et=Children%27s+Program Rated PG-13, 133 min. Directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone. The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and formal rival Apollo Creed. http://www.rrpl.org/adult/adult_index.php The Library will be CLOSED all day in observance of the Easter Holiday. We will re-open Monday,March 28 at 9:00 a.m. http://www.rrpl.org/ looking for a place to play your favorite adventure games? Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh! or Magic players, gather your cards and join us. Would you rather play D and D, Munchkin or Settlers of Catan? We’ve got them! New to gaming? No problem. All are welcome! 6:15 p.m., Auditorium. http://www.rrpl.org/teen/index.php