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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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Level Up Your Chess Skills

Thursday, February 26, 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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Memory Café

Monday, May 4, 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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Make It Monday: Laser Engraver Mini Lightsabers

Monday, May 4, 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 laser engraver to create and assemble acrylic 2D lightsabers. All supplies provided.  

Online Database Drop In

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Highland
Program Type:
General Interest, Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest, Technology & Computers
Event Details:

Stop in and learn about some of the great resources available for free through the Library. No registration required.

Beginners Sign Language

Monday, May 4, 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.  

Nature's Brushstrokes

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint with watercolors made from natural soil pigments while learning soil and water conservation tips. Nature-themed coloring pages will be provided along with blank pages for beginner to advanced painters. Teens welcome.

Intermediate Sign Language

Monday, May 4, 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.  

Teen Tuesday

Tuesday, May 5, 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.  

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Crafternoon Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room (1907 Room) at Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Conference Room (1907 Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your current craft or artwork in progress and see how much you can get done with other creative people. 

Pokemon Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Seville
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Drop in to discuss your collection, trade cards, and enjoy Pokemon themed activities. 

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Spring Seed Storytime

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate springtime with stories about seeds!

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ESOL Classes

Wednesday, May 6, 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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Mommy & Me Garden Tile

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Medina Community Room A & B at Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for Mother’s Day by painting a garden tile with a special lady in your life! 

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers Required

Caregivers please accompany children for the duration of this event.

Garden To-Go

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Home & Garden
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Home & Garden
Event Details:

Choose a plant to pot, take home, and care for.

Book Vases

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Seville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a beautiful vase using a recycled book. 

Beach Glass Hunting

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Highland
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find out about this relaxing and intriguing hobby and how to find hidden treasures along the shores of Lake Erie, or if you're already a beach glass collector, learn more about the passion for glassin'. 

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Flute, Fun and Fiesta

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Music & Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Viva Mexico" with Cleveland born musician who resided and served long term as the principal flutist in Mexican symphony orchestras. Learn the history of Cinco de Mayo with music performed on the flute.

Hop, Hop, Hop! Storytime

Thursday, May 7, 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:

Ribbit, Ribbit! Jump and hop along as we read stories about some of our favorite bouncy animal friends. 

Disclaimer(s)

Caregivers Required

Caregivers please accompany children for the duration of this event.

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Camp Wired

Thursday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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, May 7, 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.  

America 250 Concert

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Medina Community Room A & B at Medina
Program Type:
Music & Movies
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A & B
Program Type: Music & Movies
Event Details:

Celebrate America’s 250th year with Geroge Foley: Music Born in America presented by ORMACO. 

 

Music & Movement

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Highland
Program Type:
Music & Movies
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Music & Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Izzy for a high energy music and movement class!

Fiber Friends

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Seville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your work in progress and chat with fellow crafters.

Highland Renaissance Faire

All Day
Community Room at Highland
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Step back in time to a world of fantasy!  Witness a battle of the Emerald Glades, balloon magic, whimsical face painting, and themed snacks and crafts!