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Ghost Ships of Lake Erie & other Spooky Great Lakes Traffic

with Charles Cassady Jr.

2025-06-25 18:00:00 2025-06-25 19:00:00 America/New_York Ghost Ships of Lake Erie & other Spooky Great Lakes Traffic Longtime local reporter and author Charles Cassady will speak about Great Lakes shipwrecks, maritime haunts, and superstitions. Richfield Branch Library - Community Room

Wednesday, June 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-25 18:00:00 2025-06-25 19:00:00 America/New_York Ghost Ships of Lake Erie & other Spooky Great Lakes Traffic Longtime local reporter and author Charles Cassady will speak about Great Lakes shipwrecks, maritime haunts, and superstitions. Richfield Branch Library - Community Room

Richfield Branch Library

Community Room

Longtime local reporter and author Charles Cassady will speak about Great Lakes shipwrecks, maritime haunts, and superstitions.

Register online, in person, or by phone at 330.659.4343.

The `Inland Seas' of the Midwest are awash with some very strange tales and legends.

Ships vanishing without a trace.

Phantom boats and undead lighthouse-keepers.

Supernatural black dogs of bad luck.

Longtime local reporter and author Charles Cassady will mark the anniversary (almost) of the sinking of the Titanic with a talk on Great Lakes shipwrecks, nautical haunts, superstitions, and other matters maritime. Some material is applicable to Defense Against the Dark Arts classes at Hogwarts. 

Copies of his books will be available for purchase and signing.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History |

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Richfield Branch Library

richfield@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.659.4343
Branch manager
Brian Burch

Hours
Mon, Jun 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 20 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 Closed

About the branch

The library experience for customers of the Richfield Branch Library is eclectic and energizing. A rich collection of books, music and movies complement programs for all ages, including storytime and interactive play opportunities, book discussion, and more. Computers and computer classes, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing help to make the Richfield Branch Library a one-stop spot for the community's educational and entertainment needs and interests.

In the community, you will find librarians working closely with Richfield Government and Recreation, the local schools, the Garden Club, Richfield Chamber of Commerce, Richfield Heritage Preserve, and more. At the library, opportunities for individual and family engagement include an extensive NatureConnect interactive space, an ongoing StoryWalk collaboration along the Carter Pedigo Trail, and other hands-on, participatory exploration opportunities. Every time you visit the Richfield Branch Library, there is something to do, play, study, explore, or observe—and the chance to make a memory.

Upcoming Events

Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen area
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area

Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room

Sat, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reading Garden

Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Teen area

Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Waterfront Shelter

Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Tue, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen area

Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room

Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen area

Rescheduled
Wed, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Wednesday, June 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room

Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area

Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room

Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Waterfront Shelter

Thu, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room

Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen area

Mon, Jul 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room

Tue, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room

Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen area

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room