Event List

Featured Events

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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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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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AARP Tax Preparation

Monday, March 9, 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.

Morning Book Discussion

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss a new book each month! 

Mar. 9 – The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger  

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Make It Monday: Shamrock Headbands & Pins

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace at Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to use the Cricut, while making shamrock headbands and pins. All supplies provided.

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Homeschool STREAM Day: Building Challenge

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Challenge your perspective through a series of Lego building prompts.

Gearheads - Cardboard Construction*

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (1907 Room) at Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Conference Room (1907 Room)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gearheads is our club for teens and tweens who like to make, create, and tinker. We try to provide the building materials and tools for your imagination. Please register for each session you wish to attend.

March - Cardboard Construction

Beginning Beekeeping Classes

Tuesday, March 10, 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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Rally with Rosie (the Riveter)

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sharing stories of women doing men’s jobs during WWII. 

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ESOL Classes

Wednesday, March 11, 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 11, 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.

Pop-Tarts Houses

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:30pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking, STEAM
Event Details:

Can you build a house from Pop-Tarts?

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Genealogy Discussion Group

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Medina Conference Room 2A & 2B at Medina
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Conference Room 2A & 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Connect with fellow genealogists to discuss research, share hints, and ask questions. 

All are welcome! No registration required.  

Afternoon Tea Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, General Interest
Event Details:

BYO teacup to explore the world of tea and taste test.


Mar. 11- Share stories, recipes, and ask questions of our certified Tea Master

Apr. 8 – Puerh Tea 

Afternoon Drawing Club

Wednesday, March 11, 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.

 

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Allergy Notice

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

Percy Jackson Trivia

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Medina Community Room B at Medina
Program Type:
Books & Authors, General Interest
Age Group:
Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room B
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Books & Authors, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play trivia based on the book series Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan and win prizes! 

Readers Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sycamore Room North at Brunswick
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
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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Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Third Floor Conference Room (Medina Room) at Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Third Floor Conference Room (Medina Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Event Details:

Awards ceremony for teens participating in the Medina County Art League Senior Scholarship Show.

 

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Seniors Guide to A.I.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Medina
Program Type:
Adult Education, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Education, Technology & Computers
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Learn the basics of AI and a variety of ways to use it for research.

AARP Tax Aid

Thursday, March 12, 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 12, 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.

 

Money Moves: All about Stocks

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Adult Education, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Education, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attendees will learn to speak the language of the pros and demystify investing in the stock market.

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Writers Series: Writers Book Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (1907 Room) at Medina
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Conference Room (1907 Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this three-part series, we’ll be using The Fire in F

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ESOL Classes

Monday, March 16, 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 16, 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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Drop-in Family Storytime

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for a 30 minute program of books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. All children and their caregivers are welcome.