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Medina County Local History Fair

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Medina Community Room A & B at Medina
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids & Families, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us for the 11th Annual Medina County Local History Fair!

Medina County Historical and Genealogical societies showcase their collections and answer questions about the fascinating people, places, and events of Medina County. 

Amanda Flower and book cover

Cozy Mystery Series with Amanda Flower

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Medina
Library Branch: Medina
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discuss Natural Barn Killer in a cozy fireside setting with Amanda Flower. Amanda is a bestselling and Agatha Award-winning author of over fifty mystery novels. She is a former librarian.

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Family History Series: Using Digital Libraries for Research

Saturday, February 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:

Digital libraries like Internet Archive, HathiTrust, and Google Books can provide a wealth of resources for family history research.

cleveland skyline with vintage heart and flower images

Valentine's Day in Cleveland

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Lodi
Library Branch: Lodi
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Education, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hear love stories of Cleveland’s past while exploring the history of St. Valentine’s Day. Learn how the holiday and its advertisements have changed over the years, especially in local press. Presented by the Western Reserve Historical Society.

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Will our Math...Math?

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice math skills and listen to a story.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.   

 

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Kitten Love

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a toy any kitten would love!  Toys will be donated to Kitten Krazy!

Cozy Craft

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your works in progress and join us as we cozy up with some hot chocolate and have a relaxing, creative evening. Craft supplies will be available. 

Overdoses: Identification & First Aid

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Medina Community Room B at Medina
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Holly Phillips from the Medina County Health Department to learn about the signs and symptoms of someone suffering from an overdose, and what steps you can take to help. 

Polar Bear Silhouette Art

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Medina Community Room A at Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create an aurora borealis-inspired painting of a polar bear. 

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The Poetry Project

All Day
All Locations
Program Type:
Books & Authors, General Interest
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, General Interest
Event Details:

The Poetry Project
Entries accepted Feb. 1-28

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, February 3, 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. 

Junk Journal

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Lodi
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lodi
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your own journal out of found or recycled papers, fabric and cardboard.

Superbowl Party

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Join our "tailgate" for Superbowl LX.

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Teen Dungeons & Dragons Campaign

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (1907 Room) at Medina
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Conference Room (1907 Room)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the 1st Wednesday of the month for a D&D 5e campaign. Create your character and explore a fantastic world filled with adventure and loot! Grades 6 and up.

Cloud Lanterns

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Seville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create an LED cloud lantern. Glue guns will be used. 

Pride Time

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hickory Room at Brunswick
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Hickory Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

LGBTQIA+ teens and allies talk about movies, literature, and more. Play games and make Pride-themed crafts in a supportive environment.  

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Weave Mittens

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Highland
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to weave yarn into mittens!

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Greeting Card Craft Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (1907 Room) at Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Conference Room (1907 Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create fun cards to send to friends.

Crochet & Knit Drop In

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Highland
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Highland Library to crochet or knit with other crafters in your community! No formal instruction provided. There will be plenty of books and yarn to go around!

Hearts Week

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

Get in the Valentine's spirit with activities, crafts, and more now through 2/14

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Balloon Painting

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use a balloon to create a beautiful piece of abstract art

illustrated map

DIY Fantasy Maps

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Medina Community Room A at Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let chance draw your borders and then illustrate your fantasy world. 

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Freedom to Read Book Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Third Floor Conference Room (Medina Room) at Medina
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Third Floor Conference Room (Medina Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free societies read freely - a simple principle seemingly under increasing attack.

Board Game Afternoon

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:30pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Challenge your friends to a game with your favorite board game.

Readers Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sycamore Room North at Brunswick
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hang out with other teen readers and share your favorite books and authors, get new recommendations, and enjoy book-themed activities, games, and crafts.  

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. 

Pop-Tart Pillows

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Seville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a no-sew pillow that looks like a Pop-Tart!

Crafternoon

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by with your friends to make a craft or two.

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Crafternoon Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (1907 Room) at Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Conference Room (1907 Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your current craft or artwork in progress and see how much you can get done with other creative people.