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Comic Book Creation with Ted Sikora

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Medina Community Room A & B at Medina
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A & B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the process of producing a comic book and how to develop a backstory for your own characters.

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Family Trivia Night: Disney

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Medina Community Room A & B at Medina
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you know your Disney movies? Come play a fun trivia game as a family and win prizes. 

 

*Please sign up all family members attending, including adults.

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Family Game Night

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room at Brunswick
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Enjoy quality time playing board games. Games and snacks provided.

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Dementia Friendly Community

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Medina Community Room A & B at Medina
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Education, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help keep Medina County dementia friendly.  Learn the signs of dementia and tips for inclusive communication.

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Comic Book Creation with Ted Sikora

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the process of producing a comic book and how to develop a backstory for your own characters.

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Civil War Nurses

Tuesday, January 27, 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:

At the outbreak of the Civil War, nursing was a male profession, with many nurses being fellow soldiers.  Women were considered too delicate for the occupation.

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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. 

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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.

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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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Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

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

Ramen Hacks

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Medina Community Room A at Medina
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use everyday ingredients to enhance a plain cup noodle into a more flavorful and nutritious meal.

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.

Hot Cocoa Bar

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Concoct the perfect mug of hot cocoa.

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Teen Dungeons & Dragons Campaign

Wednesday, January 7, 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.

Crochet & Knit Drop In

Thursday, January 8, 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!

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Comic Book Creation with Ted Sikora

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Medina Community Room A & B at Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A & B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the process of producing a comic book and how to develop a backstory for your own characters.

Drop in Pokémon Trading Hour

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Highland
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the Highland Library and join others as they discuss and trade Pokémon cards! Open to children of all ages!

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Freedom to Read Book Club

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

Indoor Snowball Fun

Wednesday, January 14, 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:

Enjoy the snowy season inside with games and snacks! 

Readers Club

Wednesday, January 14, 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.  

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Hedgehog Book Art

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a cute hedgehog with a recycled book. Refreshments provided. 

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, January 20, 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. 

Polar Bear Silhouette Art

Tuesday, January 20, 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. 

National Granola Bar Day

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Chocolate? Raisins? Dried fruit? Choose your ingredients to make a delicious snack! 

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Crafternoon Club

Thursday, January 22, 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. 

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Seville
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

New players should bring a third level character using the 5th edition or 5th edition (2024) for The Wild Beyond of Witchlight campaign setting. 

Crochet & Knit Drop In

Thursday, January 22, 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!

Sun Mirror Wall Decor

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Highland Library as we turn cardboard scraps into unique room decor.

Watercolor Painting

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Lodi
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lodi
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of watercolor painting with award-winning author and illustrator, Glenn Somodi.  We will be painting whimsical mushroom creatures inspired by his Olly & the Spores book series.

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Comic Book Creation with Ted Sikora

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the process of producing a comic book and how to develop a backstory for your own characters.

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Manga Book Club

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (1907 Room) at Medina
Program Type:
Books & Authors, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Conference Room (1907 Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, General Interest
Event Details:

A manga book club for adults that focuses on contemporary and classic shōjo, shōnen, josei, and seinen titles. Read on your own and join us for discussion! *Teens 16 and up welcome.

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Beginners Sign Language Makeup Class

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Medina Community Room B at Medina
Program Type:
Adult Education, General Interest
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Education, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Makeup class from cancellation on 12/15. 

Presenter Jean Cormany will teach beginners sign language and Deaf culture. Attendance at all 6 classes is recommended but NOT required. Ages 10 and up welcome.  

Teen Writers Group

Monday, January 26, 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:

Get inspired and be creative with other teen writers. 

 

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Intermediate Sign Language Makeup Class

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Medina Community Room B at Medina
Program Type:
Adult Education, General Interest
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Education, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Makeup class for cancellation on 12/15. 

Presenter Jean Cormany will teach intermediate sign language and Deaf culture. Attendance at all 6 classes is recommended but NOT required. Ages 10 and up welcome.