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Cody Clark Sensory-Friendly Magic Show

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room A & B at Medina
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

Motivational magic show that includes comedy and storytelling about what being autistic is like. Patrons will see how autism makes Cody different, yet still as capable as anyone else.

Disclaimer(s)

Please No Outside Food or Drink

Caregivers Required

Caregivers please accompany children for the duration of this event.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Jellyfish Lantern

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Seville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a jellyfish lantern to hang in your room. 

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lego Tournament

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Drop in during the session to build your own creation using our LEGO bricks.  Invite friends and family to vote on your creation July 29-Aug. 10.  Prizes for those with the most votes!  

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Wizarding Week: Hogsmeade (Three Broomsticks)

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room A & B at Medina
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

A special treat from Honeydukes, then wizarding trivia at the Three Broomsticks for magical prizes. This program includes our easier trivia questions, for students just starting their magical journey. 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notice

Please note: Those with food allergies and intolerances are advised to use caution.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wizarding Week: Hogsmeade (Hog's Head)

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room A & B at Medina
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

A special treat from Honeydukes, then wizarding trivia at the Hog's Head for magical prizes. This program includes our trickiest trivia questions, so older students (teens) and Hogwarts alumni (adults) are welcome! 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notice

Please note: Those with food allergies and intolerances are advised to use caution.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

World Friendship Day

All Day
Highland
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Highland
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in and make a bracelet for World Friendship Day!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Wizarding Week: The Forbidden Forest

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Medina
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Medina
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Meet us at the edge of the Forbidden Forest (Medina Community Garden -302 E. Liberty St., across from the parking garage) to explore the properties of magical creatures.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

LEGO Club

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens
Library Branch: Highland
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Build something based on our weekly prompts. Your creations will be displayed until the following week.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Seville
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Embark on a magical journey using a character of your own design! New players should prepare a level Five 5E Character. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Wizarding Week: Gringotts Bank

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Medina
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Test your magical prowess by sneaking into a Gringotts vault and completing Dumbledore's mission before time runs out! Call to register everyone in your group for an available 30-minute timeslot. 

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Backyard Wildlife

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Seville
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Join the Akron Zoo and discover animals that live in Ohio. Learn about their lives in their native habitat and how people and animals can co-exist. 

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers Required

Caregivers please accompany children for the duration of this event.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Campfire Storytime

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Enjoy stories around the pretend campfire, treats, and a craft.  

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Wizarding Week: Hogwarts Castle

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room A & B at Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Tweens
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Event Details:

Get a taste of life at Hogwarts with a self-guided tour of the classrooms during Hogwarts Open House. Stop in anytime during this 3-hour window.

Disclaimer(s)

Please No Outside Food or Drink

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wizarding Week: Harry Potter Book Discussion

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room B at Medina
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join fellow Potterheads in the Hogwarts Library to celebrate everything we love about the Harry Potter books! Bring your favorite book from the series and dress as your favorite character.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Wizarding Week: Quidditch World Cup

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Medina
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Medina
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Meet us on the Quidditch Pitch (Medina Square – meet at the Gazebo) to battle for the World Cup. Equipment provided.  

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wizarding Week: Wizarding World

All Day
Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Event Details:

Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday during Main Street Medina's Wizarding Weekend on the Square. Stop by the Children's Department for magical crafts, games, House buttons, and more!
 


 

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Seville Farmer's Market

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest, Home & Garden
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest, Home & Garden
Event Details:

Stop by the library table each month for a fun activity!

6/29-Button Maker

7/20-Make a DIY pet toy. We will donate them to a local vet's office. 

8/3-Make a cute kid craft.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Wizarding Week: Potterific Perler Bead Keychains

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors
Event Details:

Design a Hogwarts's inspired keychain using Perler Beads.(While supplies last)

This program is intended for Teens/Tweens Grades 3-12 and Adults.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Pokemon Club

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Highland
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Tweens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us at the Highland Library as we collectively gather to discuss and enjoy everything about Pokémon.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Mini Golf

All Day
Buckeye
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens
Library Branch: Buckeye
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Play a round of mini golf, library-style, all week long!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Percy Jackson Party

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room A & B at Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Tweens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Let’s go, demigods! Come decked out in your Camp Half-Blood T-shirts, find out who your godly parent is, and celebrate all things Percy Jackson in a party celebrating Rick Riordan’s bestselling series and its new TV show.   

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notice

Please note: Those with food allergies and intolerances are advised to use caution.

Food Preparation

Please note: Food items may be prepared in a home kitchen.

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

DIY Window Gel Clings

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Seville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Home & Garden
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Home & Garden
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a biodegradable window cling!

This event is in the "Kids & Families" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Superheroes!

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Lodi
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Lodi
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Meet some animals to learn all about their "super powers" and adaptations to help them survive. 

Presented by the Akron Zoo. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Morse Code Bracelets

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Lodi
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: Lodi
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Create a beaded bracelet with a coded message.