Event List

Featured Events

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Comic Book Creation for Teens 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:

This is a Teen event intended for students in grades 6-12.

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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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.   

 

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Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, February 26, 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. 

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Friday Book Club

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Third Floor Conference Room (Medina Room) at Medina
Program Type:
Adult Education, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Third Floor Conference Room (Medina Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Education, Books & Authors
Event Details:

February's title is Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson.

 

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The Poetry Project - Submission Period Ends

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

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Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Medina Community Room A & B at Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Did your new hobby not work out? Your loss is someone else’s gain. 

Bring your unopened or gently used craft supplies to exchange, pick up something new, and mingle with other craft enthusiasts. 

Truck STEAM & Play

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft, activities, and play about vehicles. 

 

This event is intended for ages 3 and up. 

Messy Art

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Seville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a messy masterpiece using a variety of provided supplies and fun techniques. Please only register for one session. 

Messy Art

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Seville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a messy masterpiece using a variety of provided supplies and fun techniques. Please only register for one session. 

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ESOL Classes

Monday, March 2, 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, March 2, 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.

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Memory Café

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come for light snacks, fun activities, socialization and resources for those living with memory loss along with their care partners. 

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Digital Lab & Makerspace Demos: Video Digitization

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace at Medina
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to convert your home movies to digital files using Digital Lab equipment. This demonstration discusses digitizing from VHS, Hi8, MiniDV, and Betamax. 

Anglophiles United

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Games, trivia, and conversation for expats and lovers of British culture.

Knitting and Crochet Drop-in

Tuesday, March 3, 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.

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ESOL Conversation Group

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hickory Room at Brunswick
Program Type:
Adult Education
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
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. 

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, March 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.  

Beginning Beekeeping Classes

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Medina Community Room A & B at Medina
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Home & Garden
Event Details:

Learn beekeeping basics from the Medina County Beekeepers Association. Registration $85 Single, $100 Family.  Fee includes book, handouts, and one year membership. Observation only at no charge. Register at medinabeekeepers.com.

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ESOL Classes

Wednesday, March 4, 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

Wednesday, March 4, 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.

Cultural Tour: Snack Edition

Wednesday, March 4, 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:

Sample snacks from different cultures.

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notice

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

Afternoon Drawing Club

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A club for artists of all levels! Expand your skills and enjoy fun games.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notice

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

AARP Tax Aid

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

AARP Tax Aid

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Camp Wired

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab at Medina
Program Type:
Adult Education, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Education, Technology & Computers
Event Details:

 

Technology Classes with Sherri Meinke. Please call the Medina Reference Desk at 330-725-0588 for current topic.

 

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Book Discussion Group

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Third Floor Conference Room (Medina Room) at Medina
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Third Floor Conference Room (Medina Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

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Pride Time

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Hickory Room at Brunswick
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Hickory Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

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