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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School's (Almost) Out for Summer

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Buckeye Community Room at Buckeye
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Reflect on your year while enjoying games and treats with friends.

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Greeting Card Craft Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room (1907 Room) at Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Conference Room (1907 Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create fun cards to send to friends.

Afternoon Drawing Club

Wednesday, May 20, 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.

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Greeting Card Craft Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (1907 Room) at Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Conference Room (1907 Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create fun cards to send to friends.

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Evening Book Discussion

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hickory Room at Brunswick
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Hickory Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us the 3rd Wednesday of every month to discuss a variety of books!

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Camp Wired

Thursday, May 21, 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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Writers Series: Plot Twist Critique Group

Thursday, May 21, 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.

Sun Prints

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Medina Community Room A & B at Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A & B
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a design on cyanotype paper, then use sunlight and water to reveal a beautiful sun print! 

Closed Sunday's May 24 - September 6

All Day
Medina, Brunswick, Buckeye, Highland, Lodi, Seville, Bookmobile, All Locations, Virtual, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Medina, Brunswick, Buckeye, Highland, Lodi, Seville, Bookmobile, All Locations, Virtual, Off Site

Closed Sunday's May 24 - September 6

All Day
Medina, Brunswick, Buckeye, Highland, Lodi, Seville, Bookmobile, All Locations, Virtual, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Medina, Brunswick, Buckeye, Highland, Lodi, Seville, Bookmobile, All Locations, Virtual, Off Site

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Medina, Brunswick, Buckeye, Highland, Lodi, Seville, Bookmobile, All Locations, Virtual, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Medina, Brunswick, Buckeye, Highland, Lodi, Seville, Bookmobile, All Locations, Virtual, Off Site

Bug Week (all week)

All Day
Buckeye
Program Type:
Animals & Nature
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Library Branch: Buckeye
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Animals & Nature
Event Details:

Learn about bugs through games and crafts.

Knitting and Crochet Drop-in

Tuesday, May 26, 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.

Afternoon Movie

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Music & Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Movies
Event Details:

Enjoy snacks and a movie hand selected by Brunswick's movie enthusiast.  Call the Reference desk at 330-273-4150 extension 3 for this month's title.

Right to Read Book Club (Teens & Adults)*

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Third Floor Conference Room (Medina Room) at Medina
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Third Floor Conference Room (Medina Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free societies read freely. Join us for our monthly discussion of frequently banned and challenged books. 

March – The 1619 Project created by Nikole Hannah-Jones and the New York Times Magazine 

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ESOL Classes

Wednesday, May 27, 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.

Afternoon Drawing Club

Wednesday, May 27, 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.

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Camp Wired

Thursday, May 28, 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.

 

Crochet & Knit Drop In

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Highland
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Highland
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the library to crochet and knit with other crafters in your area!

Closed Sunday's May 24 - September 6

All Day
Medina, Brunswick, Buckeye, Highland, Lodi, Seville, Bookmobile, All Locations, Virtual, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Medina, Brunswick, Buckeye, Highland, Lodi, Seville, Bookmobile, All Locations, Virtual, Off Site
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Camp Wired

Thursday, June 4, 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.

 

Closed Sunday's May 24 - September 6

All Day
Medina, Brunswick, Buckeye, Highland, Lodi, Seville, Bookmobile, All Locations, Virtual, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Medina, Brunswick, Buckeye, Highland, Lodi, Seville, Bookmobile, All Locations, Virtual, Off Site
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Camp Wired

Thursday, June 11, 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.

 

Closed Sunday's May 24 - September 6

All Day
Medina, Brunswick, Buckeye, Highland, Lodi, Seville, Bookmobile, All Locations, Virtual, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Medina, Brunswick, Buckeye, Highland, Lodi, Seville, Bookmobile, All Locations, Virtual, Off Site