Event List

Featured Events

dusky night sky with stars and silhouette of tree line in distance

Freedom's Friends: Abolition & the Underground Railroad in Oberlin

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the individuals and events that shaped Oberlin as a station on the Underground Railroad. Presented by the Oberlin Heritage Center.

old wooden desk in background; black and white photo of Eliot Ness in foreground

The Cleveland Years of Eliot Ness

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about Eliot Ness’s efforts to fight crime and restore order in Cleveland during the 1930s. As Safety Director, Ness introduced major reforms and faced challenges ranging from organized crime to the notorious Torso Murders.

Image of Chess board

Level Up Your Chess Skills

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get a better understanding of chess basics or improve your game during this two-day event. With local chess expert Damon Rucker.   

 

Anastasia Hastings and book cover

Cozy Mystery Series with Anastasia Hastings

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Medina
Library Branch: Medina
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discuss Of Manners and Murder in a cozy fireside setting with Anastasia Hastings. Anastasia (Connie Laux) is the bestselling author of cozy and historical mysteries under many pseudonyms. She lives in Brecksville.

Image of Chess board

Level Up Your Chess Skills

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get a better understanding of chess basics or improve your game during this two-day event. With local chess expert Damon Rucker.   

 

Image of woman with stack of books

Family History Series: Medina County Clerk of Courts Records

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Medina Community Room A at Medina
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the Medina County Clerk of Courts Office. Discover records they collect and how to access them. Presented by Kim Mihalko, Medina County Deputy Clerk of Courts. Optional viewing on Zoom.

Image of Rosie the Riveter

Rally with Rosie (the Riveter)

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Listen to stories of women doing men’s jobs during WWII. Presented by Lake County Historical Society.

Image of warrior

Commander Night

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Seville
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Players of all experience levels gather to battle with their favorite 100-card commander deck!

Graphic of school supplies

Homeschool Club: Art

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Medina Community Room A & B at Medina
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about an artistic movement in history and make art inspired by the style. Today’s focus: Impressionism

Image of woman with stack of books

Family History Series: Exploring ChatGPT’s Potential

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Medina Community Room A at Medina
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how the powerful tool known as ChatGPT can be effectively utilized for genealogical purposes. Presented by Mary Milne Jamba. Optional viewing on Zoom. Sponsored by the Medina County Genealogical Society.  

Filters
Age Group
Book Discussion image

Writers Series: Medina Book Fest - Call for Speakers & Local Authors!

All Day 2/16 - 3/23
Medina
Program Type:
Adult Education, Books & Authors, General Interest
Library Branch: Medina
Program Type: Adult Education, Books & Authors, General Interest
Event Details:

Medina County District Library is seeking proposals for workshops as well as applications for author tables and volunteering at the 2nd annual Medina Book Fest!

About the Event:  

ESOL Classes

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Medina Conference Room 2B at Medina
Program Type:
Adult Education
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Conference Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Education
Event Details:

If you'd like to improve your English language skills, these free classes are for you.  Call Project: LEARN at 330-723-1314 for more information or to register.

ESOL image

ESOL Classes

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Hickory Room at Brunswick
Program Type:
Adult Education
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Hickory Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Education
Event Details:

Develop English language skills. Call Project: LEARN at 330-723-1314 for locations, times, and to register.

AARP Tax Preparation

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:15am - 2:00pm
Medina
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

AARP Tax-Aide provides free personal income tax assistance and form preparation to taxpayers in Medina County and surrounding areas.

Drop In Storytime

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Seville
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop in for stories, songs, fingerplays and more!

Storytime image

Drop-in Family Storytime

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for a 30 minute program of books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. All children and their caregivers are welcome.

Storytime image

Family Storytime

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Medina
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join MCDL staff for books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays! All children and their caregivers are welcome.  

  • Please register with the child's name and age.
  • Please choose one weekday timeslot for the 7-week session

Disclaimer(s)

Please No Outside Food or Drink

Caregivers Required

Caregivers please accompany children for the duration of this event.

Storytime image

Family Storytime

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Brunswick
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Join MCDL staff for books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays! All children and their caregivers are welcome.  

Preschool Yoga

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Lodi
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lodi
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build strength, social skills, courage, calmness and make yogi friends.  Led by Happy Me Yoga.

Storytime image

Baby Storytime

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room at Brunswick
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Join MCDL staff for books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays! All children and their caregivers are welcome.  

Storytime image

Preschool Storytime

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room at Medina
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 4 & 5 are invited for a program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books to gear them up for Kindergarten. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please No Outside Food or Drink

Graphic of a chair and open book

Goldilocks Chair Challenge

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Solve an engineering challenge and listen to a story.

Bingo

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Lodi
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Lodi
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Bring a friend and join the Bingo Bunch. Teens welcome.

book covers

Classic & Contemporary Book Club

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Come and discuss our latest pick with us: James by Percival Everett.

Wood Slice Pebble Art

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Seville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Transform a wood slice into a piece of art. 

book covers

Nonfiction Book Club

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (1907 Room) at Medina
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Conference Room (1907 Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

February's title is Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of our Deadliest Infection by John Green.

 

Knitting and Crochet Drop-in

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sycamore Room North at Brunswick
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring in your current project and exchange tips with fellow members. Group donates items to the Warm Up Medina County initiative.

Storytime image

Family Storytime

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Medina
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join MCDL staff for books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays! All children and their caregivers are welcome.  

  • Please register with the child's name and age.
  • Please choose one weekday timeslot for the 7-week session

Disclaimer(s)

Please No Outside Food or Drink

Caregivers Required

Caregivers please accompany children for the duration of this event.

Storytime image

Family Storytime

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Brunswick
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Join MCDL staff for books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays! All children and their caregivers are welcome.  

Storytime image

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room at Brunswick
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Join MCDL staff for books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays! All children and their caregivers are welcome.  

ESOL image

ESOL Conversation Group

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hickory Room at Brunswick
Program Type:
Adult Education
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Hickory Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Culture, customs, vocabulary and more followed by discussion. Zoom option available.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Storytime & Activity Room at Lodi
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lodi
Room: Storytime & Activity Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Enjoy games, crafts, food and more.  For students in grades 9-12. 

Chess for Beginners & Beyond

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

All levels welcome to learn and develop skills with chess expert Damon Rucker.