About Us

Mission Statement

Rocky River Public Library — an informational, educational, recreational, and cultural resource — is committed to:

• Preserving its unique atmosphere and personal service,

• Adapting quickly and efficiently to anticipate and meet community needs, and

• Promoting freedom of information to all.

Rocky River Public Library is a  proud Member of CLEVNET! 

CLEVNET is a consortium of over 44 northern Ohio libraries, it is one of the largest library resource sharing networks in the United States. Rocky River Public Library is still an independent Library, joining the CLEVNET consortium enables Rocky River patrons to:

• Search one catalog for over 12,000,000 books, movies, music, digital items, and more
• Pickup and return items at any CLEVNET library – over 100 locations in 12 area counties

→ View additional information about CLEVNET

Library History

→ Library Timeline
Rocky River Public Library timeline covering historic milestones 1877 – present.

→ Library Artwork
This is an inventory of the collection of artworks at the Rocky River Public Library. The collection includes paintings donated from the estate of Leonard B. & Sophia Schlather, pieces from the Cowan Pottery Museum and a variety of modern works purchased by the library’s Women’s Committee. This inventory will be updated as needed.

Get a Library Card

Ohio residents are welcome to apply for a Library card here.

Employment

If you are Interested in working for the Rocky River Public Library check out our current job openings.