Event List

Featured Events

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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 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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Afternoon Tea Club

Wednesday, April 8, 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.
 

Apr. 8 – Puerh Tea

May 13 - Share stories, recipes, and ask questions of our certified Tea Master

Red Flag, Green Flag

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
General Interest, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Play games to learn about creating healthy relationships and boundaries with Hope & Healing Resource Center.

Afternoon Drawing Club

Wednesday, April 8, 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.

Readers Club

Wednesday, April 8, 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.  

Ghosts of the Civil War: Shades of Blue & Gray

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Buckeye
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Buckeye
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

This two-person, one-act play, featuring ghost stories of the Civil War, along with songs, literary selections and history, is performed by the Largely Literary Theater Company. 

AARP Tax Aid

Thursday, April 9, 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, April 9, 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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Baby Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room at Medina
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introduce your littlest darling to books, bouncy rhymes, and musical beats. This storytime series is intended for ages birth up to 24 months.

Disclaimer(s)

Please No Outside Food or Drink

Caregivers Required

Caregivers please accompany children for the duration of this event.

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Drop-In Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at Medina
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop-in for a 30 minute program of books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. All children and their caregivers are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Please No Outside Food or Drink

Caregivers Required

Caregivers please accompany children for the duration of this event.

History of the Electric Railways of Northeast Ohio - Part of the America 250 series

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Medina Community Room A & B at Medina
Medina
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A & B
Purpose of Meeting

Commissioner Steve Hambley will present on the history of the Electric Railways in Northeast Ohio, including the Cleveland to Chippewa Lake Red Line Interurban rail.

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ESOL Classes

Monday, April 13, 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.

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Drop-in Family Storytime

Monday, April 13, 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.

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Family Storytime

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Medina
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join MCDL staff for books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays! All children and their caregivers are welcome.  

  • Please register with the child's name and age.
  • Please choose one weekday timeslot for the 7-week session

Disclaimer(s)

Please No Outside Food or Drink

Caregivers Required

Caregivers please accompany children for the duration of this event.

Morning Book Discussion

Monday, April 13, 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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Preschool Storytime

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room at Medina
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 4 & 5 are invited for a program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and books to gear them up for Kindergarten. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please No Outside Food or Drink

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Make It Monday: Mother's Day Mugs

Monday, April 13, 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 the sublimation process and how to use a mug press to create a Mother’s Day mug. All supplies provided.  

Beginners Sign Language

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Adult Education, General Interest
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Education, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Presenter Jean Cormany will teach beginners sign language and Deaf culture. Attendance at all 5 classes is recommended but NOT required. Ages 10 and up welcome.  

Intermediate Sign Language

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Adult Education, General Interest
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Education, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Presenter Jean Cormany will teach intermediate sign language and Deaf culture. Attendance at all 5 classes is recommended but NOT required. Ages 10 and up welcome.  

Knitting and Crochet Drop-in

Tuesday, April 14, 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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Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Medina
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join MCDL staff for books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays! All children and their caregivers are welcome.  

  • Please register with the child's name and age.
  • Please choose one weekday timeslot for the 7-week session

Disclaimer(s)

Please No Outside Food or Drink

Caregivers Required

Caregivers please accompany children for the duration of this event.

American Girl History Adventures

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, STEAM
Age Group:
Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: History & Genealogy, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore American history with American Girl dolls. Dolls are welcome but not required. 

 

Gearheads - Cardboard Construction*

Tuesday, April 14, 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

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ESOL Classes

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

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Drop-in Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 15, 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.