Event List

Featured Events

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Family History Series: Family History Help Session

Saturday, January 3, 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:

Bring your genealogical puzzles, brick walls problems, and/or hard-to-find ancestors.

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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.

old book with lists of names and an old photograph of nurses

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.

old Medina photos

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.

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Pressed Flower Coasters

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
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:

Craft a stunning gift to give or keep for yourself!  

Pressed Flower Coasters

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Highland
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft a stunning gift to give or keep for yourself!  

Crochet & Knit Drop In

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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!

No Sew Stars

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Highland
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a Scandinavian star ornament by folding fabric.

Drop in Pokémon Trading Hour

Saturday, December 20, 2025 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!

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Highland
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required

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!

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!

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Highland
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required

Mindfulness Story Time

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Highland
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories for thought, breath for stillness and be ready to move.

Bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes!

Chinese Good Luck Knot Necklace

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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:

Chinese knotting, also known as zhongguo jie is a Chinese folk art. A Chinese knot is made from a single length of cord that is woven into different shapes, with each shape having a symbolic meaning.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Highland
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required

Guatemalan Worry Doll

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Highland
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Worry Dolls, also known as Muñeca Quitapena, originated in the Mayan areas of Guatemala and Mexico. They are handmade using a base of wool or wire and colorful fabrics.

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Winter Garden Prep

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Highland
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to prepare your garden for spring, it's never too early!

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.

Snowy Craft and Story Time

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Highland
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a snowy craft and story time!

Movie Discussion

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Highland
Program Type:
Music & Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Highland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Movies
Event Details:

Watch on your own and join us for light refreshments and discussion. 

The next month's pick will be posted after each meeting.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Highland
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
book covers

Highland Book Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Highland
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Highland
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

No December Meeting

January 28:  Culpability by Bruce Holsinger

February 25:  A Marriage At Sea by Sophie Elmhirst

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Highland
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required

Nighttime Monster Defense Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Highland
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monster Spray is a coping tool for children that are experiencing monster anxiety. It is a spray bottle filled with water and a few drops of essential oil that children use as a pretend pesticide against imaginary monsters.

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!

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!