Civic Engagement Programs
Civic Engagement Programs
Why It Matters
RRPL is committed to providing our community information on Civic matters, inspiration to get involved and do their part, and is a safe and welcoming place to learn and express their opinions. Below are our upcoming programs on Civic topics for the next season. You can also learn more about RRPL’s role here.
October 4-10, 2026 – Banned Book Week!
Make sure to drop by the library during this week, and we’ll show some books that have been banned.
This week, we emphasize:
Literary Freedom
The ALA’s “The Freedom to Read” Statement
Encourage people to keep opening their book selection range
Civic Engagement Programs
Election Dates
Computer Breakfast Series
Wednesdays, 10:00 to 11:30 am, Auditorium or Zoom
Join us in the Auditorium once a month to explore technology topics and enjoy a bite and a beverage with us! Registration required for Zoom.
Cybersecurity
September 16
Protect yourself online with essential cybersecurity knowledge. Learn about password security, recognizing scams, safe browsing habits, and guarding your personal information from cyber threats.
Streaming Plans & Costs
October 21
Compare streaming services and their costs. Learn more about Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and more. Discover how to choose to select the best streaming collection(s) or bundle to match your interests while keeping a budget.
Holiday Tech Guide
November 18
Get ready for the holidays with our tech gift guide. Explore recommended devices, apps, and accessories. Discover how to choose thoughtful and practical tech gifts for family and friends.
Photos & Phones
December 9
Learn to manage, edit, and share photos using your smartphone. Covers photo organization, basic editing, cloud storage, and sharing with family and friends.
ESL FOR ADULT LEARNERS
Every Thursday, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Looking to improve your English in a conversation class? Join us for our Conversational or Instructional Classes for English as a Second Language at the Library, led by an ESL trainer. Learn more here: ESL Resources Registration required.
Reading Challenge
October 1 – October 31
Enter our Banned Books Week BINGO reading challenge for a chance to win some great prizes! Visit the Reference Desk to get started.
Documentary: Banned Together
Monday, October 5
6:30pm, Auditorium
Banned Together follows three students as they fight to reinstate 97 books suddenly pulled from the school libraries.
Black Authors
Wednesday, October 7
7:00pm – 8:00pm, Green Room
Set in small-town Ohio, Sula and Nel navigate friendship, love, and betrayal during the racial turbulence of the early 20th century. Come ready to discuss this book written by a frequently challenged author as Ohio celebrates the life, literature, and legacy of Toni Morrison.
Trivia Night: Censorship & Propaganda
Thursday, October 8
7:00pm – 8:30pm, Auditorium
Come and test your knowledge! Teams of up to six people admitted. Smaller groups are welcome and may be combined into larger teams. Refreshments will be served and prizes will be awarded to the winning teams.
Find more information here:
https://boe.cuyahogacounty.gov/elections/GetElectionById/269/
The last day to register to vote is October 5
Mail-in ballots will be mailed beginning October 6
The last day to request a mail ballot is October 27
The early in-person voting begins October 6 – November 1
Election day is November 3
The mail-in ballot must be RECEIVED by 7:30pm on November 3