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Was the “Rip Van Winkle” Story an Alien Abduction Account?

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2024-04-18 19:00:00 2024-04-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Was the “Rip Van Winkle” Story an Alien Abduction Account? Delight in this curious theory surrounding the well-known story of the longest nap ever. Bedford Branch - Meeting Room (84)

Thursday, April 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-18 19:00:00 2024-04-18 20:00:00 America/New_York Was the “Rip Van Winkle” Story an Alien Abduction Account? Delight in this curious theory surrounding the well-known story of the longest nap ever. Bedford Branch - Meeting Room (84)

Bedford Branch

Meeting Room (84)

Delight in this curious theory surrounding the well-known story of the longest nap ever.

See other dates and locations for this program on our events calendar.

Many UFO researchers have suggested that Washington Irving’s story “Rip Van Winkle” was a colonial era alien abduction account based on the “lost time” aspect. Journalist Cheryl Costa decided to conduct her own research and discovered a startling trail of facts.

Costa is an author and newspaper columnist who writes about UFOs and the paranormal. The International UFO Congress awarded her Researcher of the Year in 2018.

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Bedford Branch
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Phone: 440-439-4997
Fax: 440-439-5846
Branch manager
Eboni Dickerson
Hours
Mon, Mar 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 28 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Mar 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 30 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Bedford Branch (formerly known as the Southeast Branch) became the fourth branch to join Cuyahoga County Public Library in 1924. A groundbreaking for the current 14,617-square-foot building took place in 1990 and the building was formally dedicated a year later.

This branch is a Student Success Center and a Greater Cleveland Food Bank Kids Café location.

Upcoming events

Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Pokémon Training Camp - Grades 3 - 6
Wed, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn how to play the world-famous Pokémon Trading Card Game. Train for Bedford Branch Tournament #1 on Thursday, March 27th. Bring your own deck or use one of ours!
Pokémon Tournament #1 - Grades 3 - 6
Thu, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Compete in a friendly tournament of the world-famous Pokémon Trading Card Game. Bring your own deck or use one of ours!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Thu, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
African American Authors Book Group - In-Person or Virtual ---All Adults Are Welcome
Thu, Mar 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room (18),Bedford Branch Zoom 1
The African American Authors Book Group meets the last Thursday of the month. All Adults Are Welcome. March Title: Sisters With A Side of Greens by Michelle Stimpson
Excel Basics ★
Fri, Mar 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Learn the essentials of Excel, topics include entering data, using autofill, and performing calculations using basic formulas and functions. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Art Quest - Grades 2 - 5
Fri, Mar 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Join library staff as we learn about famous artists and try our best at replicating their style!
Baby Club - Ages birth – 35 months with parent/caregiver
Mon, Mar 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Boost your baby’s brain through play!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Mar 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Mon, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Music & Movement Storytime
Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (84)
Join us for a fun, interactive storytime featuring music and movement.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Tue, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Engineering Hour - Grades 1 -5
Thu, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Bring your creativity and dexterity for an hour of building!
Student Success Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Thu, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Art Quest - Grades 2 - 5
Fri, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Join library staff as we learn about famous artists and try our best at replicating their style!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Music & Movement Storytime
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (84)
Join us for a fun, interactive storytime featuring music and movement.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Tue, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kindergarten Countdown - Children entering kindergarten next fall and their caregiver
Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (84)
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards.
Ellenwood Book Discussion - Adults
Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us at the Ellenwood Center in Bedford on the second Wednesday of each month to connect with other readers.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kids Cook! - Grades 3 - 6
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Expand your cooking skills with quick, simple, and delicious recipes. Registration required, opens March 10th, 2025, at 9 AM.
Student Success Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Excel: Sorting, Filtering and Functions - Adults
Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Learn how to sort and filter data and use a variety of functions, including text and summary functions. Additionally, learn some of the paste special options.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Art Quest - Grades 2 - 5
Fri, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Join library staff as we learn about famous artists and try our best at replicating their style!
Self-Care Saturday
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Ease your mind with calming activities. Art, yoga, writing, and more! Comfy clothes recommended. A release form must be completed by a parent/guardian before the program to participate.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Magic Tree House Mondays - Grades 2 - 4
Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us as we explore Mary Pope Osborne's classic series. Dinosaurs Before Dark on 3/10, The Knight at Dawn on 4/14, and Mummies in the Morning on 5/12.
Music & Movement Storytime
Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (84)
Join us for a fun, interactive storytime featuring music and movement.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Mobile Pantry - Free, fresh produce distribution
Wed, Apr 16, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library is collaborating with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to distribute free, fresh produce to those in need.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Engineering Hour - Grades 1 -5
Thu, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Bring your creativity and dexterity for an hour of building!
Student Success Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Greeting Card Design with Canva - Adult
Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Use the free, online design tool Canva to create a customized greeting card.
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Art Quest - Grades 2 - 5
Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Join library staff as we learn about famous artists and try our best at replicating their style!
Digital Navigator at Bedford
Mon, Apr 21, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Poem in Your Pocket
Tue, Apr 22, All day
Stop by the Bedford Branch Library for a pocket-sized poem in celebration of National Poetry Month.
Digital Navigator at Bedford
Tue, Apr 22, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Music & Movement Storytime
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (84)
Join us for a fun, interactive storytime featuring music and movement.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room (18)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Poem in Your Pocket
Wed, Apr 23, All day
Stop by the Bedford Branch Library for a pocket-sized poem in celebration of National Poetry Month.
Digital Navigator at Bedford
Wed, Apr 23, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
Poem in Your Pocket
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Stop by the Bedford Branch Library for a pocket-sized poem in celebration of National Poetry Month.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Student Success Center (Spring Season) — Grades K – 8
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (84)
Free homework help! We offer homework assistance, internet access, educational books and games, and PC and database access.
The African American Authors Book Group - In-Person or Virtual ---All Adults Are Welcome
Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room (18),Bedford Branch Zoom 1
The African American Authors Book Group meets the last Thursday of the month. All Adults Are Welcome. April Title:The American Queen: A Novel by Vanessa Miller
Poem in Your Pocket
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Stop by the Bedford Branch Library for a pocket-sized poem in celebration of National Poetry Month.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Fri, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (84)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Art Quest - Grades 2 - 5
Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room (18)
Join library staff as we learn about famous artists and try our best at replicating their style!
See all events