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Was the "Rip Van Winkle" Story an Alien Abduction Account?
2024-05-15 19:00:00 2024-05-15 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. Middleburg Heights Branch - Meeting Room A/B (120)

Wednesday, May 15
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-15 19:00:00 2024-05-15 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. Middleburg Heights Branch - Meeting Room A/B (120)

Middleburg Heights Branch

Meeting Room A/B (120)

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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Middleburg Heights Branch
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Phone: 440.234.3600
Fax: 440.234.0849
Branch manager
Ronald Block
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

First opened in 1969, the Middleburg Heights Branch moved into a new building in 2018, which features public meeting rooms, a special sensory friendly children’s area, quiet study rooms and a full-service drive-up window.

Upcoming events

MDH Rec Center outreach to seniors
Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Showed seniors Flipster and did button egg craft with them. Actually took place on March 20th.
Registration is now closed
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Little Mozart Music Club
Fri, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
In six fun-filled sessions, we'll explore the foundational components of music literacy through musical beats, toe tapping tunes, instruments, and dancing. Be ready to move and sing!
Registration is now closed
Best in Show - For Prek-4th Grade
Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Present your favorite stuffed pup and win a ribbon.
This event is full
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Mar 31, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Plan Ahead: Make Healthcare & End-of-Life Choices Easier
Mon, Mar 31, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
This program will provide participants with information on the importance of planning ahead regarding one’s healthcare and end-of-life wishes
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Apr 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Warbler Warm-up
Tue, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join Matt and Kelly of the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland to learn about the beautiful warblers that can be found in NE Ohio. Registration required.
Little Ukrainian Builders - For Grades K-5
Tue, Apr 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Build bricks and connect with the Ukrainian community.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 02, 10:00am - 10:25am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Just Write Teen Writing Group: April Session - Grades 6-12
Wed, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join other teen writers and tap into your creativity through writing exercises, prompts, and activities. All levels of writing experience welcome.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
It's Possible: An Inclusive & Adaptive Theater Experience
Thu, Apr 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Have fun with musical theater in this active workshop provided by Theatre Agápe!
Little Mozart Music Club
Fri, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
In six fun-filled sessions, we'll explore the foundational components of music literacy through musical beats, toe tapping tunes, instruments, and dancing. Be ready to move and sing!
Registration is now closed
Intro to Indian Classical Music
Sat, Apr 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join us for a breathtaking musical and educational performance. Registration required.
Soap-Making for Adults
Sat, Apr 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Learn about soap-making and take home your own soap creation. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Middleburg Heights Library.
This event is full
Soap-Making for Teens - Grades 6-12
Sat, Apr 05, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Learn a soap-making technique and take home your own hand-crafted soap. Registration required. A Release and Hold Harmless Form must be signed prior to program - click on program name for information.
Monday Afternoon Book Discussion
Mon, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
The Women by Kristin Hannah
Better for You English Muffin Pizza
Mon, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Ron and Steve show you how to make a healthier English Muffin pizza. Registration required.
This event is full
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Apr 07, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Author Juliet Grames
Tue, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join us when author Juliet Grames visits to discuss her new novel, The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:25am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Adapted Adult Program Get Together
Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Adults 18+ with caregiver Join us for fun, adapted programs featuring stories, art, music, and more, specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Little Mozart Music Club
Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
In six fun-filled sessions, we'll explore the foundational components of music literacy through musical beats, toe tapping tunes, instruments, and dancing. Be ready to move and sing!
Registration is now closed
Music Therapy & More - Ages 0 – 6 years (and their parents/caregivers)
Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Activity Room (12)
A music program for families and their children (ages 0-6) with concerns in an area of development. Join us for a hands-on program designed to teach families how to use music to improve skills.Register
Butterfly Craft Bash - For grades 3-5
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Welcome spring with butterfly art.
Kindergarten Countdown: Community - Children entering kindergarten next fall and caregiver
Mon, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us as we help your child build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio’s Early Childhood Standards. This session, we will focus on community.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Evening Book Discussion
Mon, Apr 14, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Read and then come to discuss The Stone Witch of Florence by Anna Rasche. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance. Registration requested.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Author Wade Rouse (writing as Viola Shipman)
Tue, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Join us when author Wade Rouse visits to discuss his latest novel, The Page Turner.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:25am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Little Mozart Music Club
Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
In six fun-filled sessions, we'll explore the foundational components of music literacy through musical beats, toe tapping tunes, instruments, and dancing. Be ready to move and sing!
Registration is now closed
GenZen Hangout: April Session - For Tweens of All Abilities in Grades 4-6
Sat, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B (120)
Play games, tinker, make art, and just hang out at our inclusive monthly meet-up. 4/19: Crafternoon; 5/17: Game Day.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Mon, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Ukrainian Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for stories, songs, and more in this storytime presented in Ukrainian.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:25am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Baby & Toddler Storytime - Birth – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
Children's Activity Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Little Mozart Music Club
Fri, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Activity Room (12)
In six fun-filled sessions, we'll explore the foundational components of music literacy through musical beats, toe tapping tunes, instruments, and dancing. Be ready to move and sing!
Registration is now closed
Adapted Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 years with caregiver
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Activity Room (12)
Children with varying learning styles and abilities will learn together in a safe, supportive environment where respect and appreciation for differences is encouraged.
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