Event List

Featured Events

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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 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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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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Drop-In Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at Brunswick
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

 

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

Please refrain from eating and drinking during the event for our friends with food allergies.

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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Microsoft Word: Documents and Editing

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Medina
Program Type:
Adult Education, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adults
Open
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 how to create and edit documents in one of the most popular word processing programs: Microsoft Word.

 

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!

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My Fight with Cancer

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Medina Community Room A & B at Medina
Program Type:
General Interest, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

A local cancer survivor shares his story and the natural remedies that worked for him.

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Baby Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Brunswick
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
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.  

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Camp Wired

Thursday, January 15, 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:

Create a Flyer in Microsoft Word

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Baby Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room at Medina
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Open
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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Windows 11 Features

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
General Interest, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Technology & Computers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the new features available in Windows 11 and how to customize settings.

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Drop-In Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 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.

Cookbook Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Lodi
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Lodi
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Try a new recipe, share an old favorite.

Dec. 18 - Holiday Favorites
Jan. 15 - Jamie Oliver
Feb. 19 - Chinese

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Family Trivia Night: Disney

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

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers Required

Caregivers please accompany children for the duration of this event.

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Writers Series: Plot Twist Critique Group

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Adult Education, Books & Authors, General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Education, Books & Authors, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Active writers wanted! Hosted by local author, Kris Renee -- discuss your latest projects, topics on the craft, and submit snippets of your work to get feedback in a friendly, participatory environment.

Disclaimer(s)

Additional Information

Please view Attachments section for additional information and forms pertaining to this event.

Music and Movement 10:30

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Music & Movies
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Music & Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Music class includes instruments, singing, and dancing. Led by Music Izz Groovy. 

 

 

Music and Movement 11:30

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Music & Movies
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Music & Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Music class includes instruments, singing, and dancing. Led by Music Izz Groovy. 

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Paint a Canvas: Sweet Night Out

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your favorite sweet or snack and go home with an original painting by you! $20 supply fee due to presenter at event. Different paintings each session. This is an alcohol-free event for patrons 16 and older only.

Adapted Storytime

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at Brunswick
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime in a supportive environment for children with autism, sensory integration challenges, or adaptive needs.

Puzzle Afternoon

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax with a variety of puzzles and light refreshments. Bring a puzzle to swap for a new-to-you one.

ESOL Classes

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Medina Conference Room 2B at Medina
Program Type:
Adult Education
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Conference Room 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Education
Event Details:

If you'd like to improve your English language skills, these free classes are for you.  Call Project: LEARN at 330-723-1314 for more information or to register.

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ESOL Classes

Monday, January 19, 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.

Drop In Storytime

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Seville
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop in for stories, songs, fingerplays and more!

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Drop-in Family Storytime

Monday, January 19, 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, January 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Medina
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Waitlist
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.

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Family Storytime

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Brunswick
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
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.