Event List

Featured Events

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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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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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Camp Wired

Thursday, January 29, 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:

Medina County, Ohio Webquest 

This Webquest will take you back in time as you explore the Internet to find the answers that need to be found on your worksheet that I have created.

 

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Baby Storytime

Thursday, January 29, 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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Beginner Dungeons & Dragons Campaign

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room (1907 Room) at Medina
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Conference Room (1907 Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons? This is your chance! Join us every last Thursday of the month to learn the basics and embark on an epic quest with fellow adventurers.  

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Drop-In Storytime

Thursday, January 29, 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.

Body Snatching and Grave Robbing in the 19th Century Ohio

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Lodi
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Lodi
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us as we find out if there were any famous bodies in Ohio snatched and who was committing these acts.  Presented by North Coast Narrative.

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Book Bathing

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Medina Community Room A & B at Medina
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ring in the new year with some self-care!

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Friday Book Club

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Third Floor Conference Room (Medina Room) at Medina
Program Type:
Adult Education, Books & Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Third Floor Conference Room (Medina Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Education, Books & Authors
Event Details:

 

January's title is The Bodyguard by Katherine Center.

 

After Hours Hide N Seek

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Lodi
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lodi
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

After the library closes play Hide and Seek in the empty library. 

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Scan Your Family Bible

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:15pm
Makerspace at Medina
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Religious texts are valuable resources for documenting family history. Passed down in families for generations, many are in fragile condition.

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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
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Adults
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. 

Houseplant Exchange

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Event Details:

Feeling the doldrums of winter?  Need to bring a little nature into your home? Participate in our Houseplant Exchange!  Bring your extra houseplants or cuttings to exchange for something new.

Kids Painting Class

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room at Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Follow along with step-by-step instructions to create a masterpiece! Led by Tay’s Creative Items. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please No Outside Food or Drink

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ESOL Classes

Monday, February 2, 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.

AARP Tax Preparation

Monday, February 2, 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.

Drop In Storytime

Monday, February 2, 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, February 2, 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, February 2, 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, February 2, 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.  

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Baby Storytime

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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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Preschool Storytime

Monday, February 2, 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:

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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Memory Café

Monday, February 2, 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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Digital Lab & Makerspace Demos: Laser Engraver

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace at Medina
Program Type:
Technology & Computers
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Watch a demonstration of the laser engraver in the MCDL Makerspace. 

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Euchre Night

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Medina Conference Room 2A & 2B at Medina
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Conference Room 2A & 2B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a round of euchre! Not sure how to play? Don’t worry, we can teach you!  

Anglophiles United

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:

Games, trivia, and conversation for expats and lovers of British culture.