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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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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.

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.

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 

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! 

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

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.

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.

Yo-Yo? YO!

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room at Medina
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of throwing and start your journey of becoming a yo-yo prodigy! Yo-yo provided.

Julia Child Performance

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
General Interest, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: General Interest, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Famous chef, author, and television personality, Julia Child made French cuisine accessible to American audiences.

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, March 17, 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.  

AARP Tax Preparation

Wednesday, March 18, 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.

AARP Tax Aid

Thursday, March 19, 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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Writers Series: Plot Twist Critique Group

Thursday, March 19, 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.

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Growing Potatoes

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
General Interest, Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Home & Garden
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to grow this staple crop with the OSU Master Gardeners

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Manga Book Club

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room (1907 Room) at Medina
Program Type:
Books & Authors, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Conference Room (1907 Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, General Interest
Event Details:

A manga book club for adults that focuses on contemporary and classic shōjo, shōnen, josei, and seinen titles. Read on your own and join us for discussion! *Teens 16 and up welcome.

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AARP Tax Preparation

Monday, March 23, 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.

AARP Tax Preparation

Wednesday, March 25, 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.

Popcorn Bar & Bingo

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking, General Interest
Event Details:

Create your own popcorn mix and stay for a round or two of bingo!

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notice

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

AARP Tax Aid

Thursday, March 26, 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

Spelling Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a night of friendly competition and take home a prize if you win. Teens and kids welcome. Spectators need not register. 

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Music Swap

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Medina Community Room A & B at Medina
Program Type:
General Interest, Music & Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A & B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: General Interest, Music & Movies
Event Details:

Bring your gently-used vinyl records, cassette tapes, and CDs to Medina Library for this music swap! Connect with other music lovers as you swap, trade your favorites, and discover new gems. 

AARP Tax Preparation

Monday, March 30, 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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Organic Lawn Care

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

Mel Hauser will join us from Good Nature lawn care to discuss how to keep your lawn lush and green without the use of harsh pesticides. 

Hide & Seek

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:45pm - 8:45pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Run, yell, and play games in the library after we're closed, and the lights are off.  

This event is intended for children in grades 2-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Permission Form Required

Please view Attachments section for permission form required for this event.