Event List

Featured Events

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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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Family History Series: Medina County Clerk of Courts Records

Saturday, March 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:

Learn about the Medina County Clerk of Courts Office. Discover records they collect and how to access them. Presented by Kim Mihalko, Medina County Deputy Clerk of Courts. Optional viewing on Zoom.

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Rally with Rosie (the Riveter)

Tuesday, March 10, 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:

Listen to stories of women doing men’s jobs during WWII. Presented by Lake County Historical Society.

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The Making of The Princess Bride

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Highland
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Here is the story of how The Princess Bride became a fan favorite film!

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Commander Night

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Seville
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Players of all experience levels gather to battle with their favorite 100-card commander deck!

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Homeschool Club: Art

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Medina Community Room A & B at Medina
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A & B
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about an artistic movement in history and make art inspired by the style. Today’s focus: Impressionism

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AARP Tax Aid

Thursday, February 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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Baby Storytime

Thursday, February 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.  

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Camp Wired

Thursday, February 19, 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:

Using the Calculator App on the Computer

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Baby Storytime

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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:

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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Drop-In Storytime

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

Thursday, February 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.

Crochet & Knit Drop In

Thursday, February 19, 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 Highland Library to crochet or knit with other crafters in your community! No formal instruction provided. There will be plenty of books and yarn to go around!

Music and Movement 10:30

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Music & Movies
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Full
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, February 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Music & Movies
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Full
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. 

Oldies But Goodies Storytime

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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:

Do you wish your kids knew the classic authors you may have read when you were young? Come read some beloved books from “back in the day” paired with rhymes and songs that never went out of style. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please No Outside Food or Drink

Caregivers Required

Caregivers please accompany children for the duration of this event.

Adapted Storytime

Saturday, February 21, 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.

Ice Festival Winter Craft

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Medina
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens
Library Branch: Medina
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Warm up on Ice Festival Saturday and create a fun wintery craft in the library lobby with local artists Cheryl Harmon and Peggy Cullinan.

T-Shirt Tote Bag

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Lodi
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lodi
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to recycle your t-shirts? Bring them in to create your own custom tote bag Registration is required.

 

Drop in Pokémon Trading Hour

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Highland
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Stop by the Highland Library and join others as they discuss and trade Pokémon cards! Open to children of all ages!

Shapes Week (all week)

All Day
Buckeye
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids & Families
Library Branch: Buckeye
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It's hip to be a square! Play and learn about shapes all week long.

ESOL Classes

Monday, February 23, 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, February 23, 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 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.

Outback Ray

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Sycamore Room North & South at Brunswick
Program Type:
Animals & Nature
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens
Program Type: Animals & Nature
Event Details:

Learn with amazing animal friends.

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Shadow Puppetry & You!

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room at Medina
Program Type:
General Interest
Age Group:
Kids & Families, Tweens
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

By hand or by paper, let's be shadow puppet makers! This event is intended for children ages 6 & up.

Disclaimer(s)

Please No Outside Food or Drink

Teen Writers Group

Monday, February 23, 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:

Get inspired and be creative with other teen writers. 

 

Afternoon Movie

Tuesday, February 24, 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.

Beginning Beekeeping Classes

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Medina Community Room A & B at Medina
Program Type:
Animals & Nature, Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Animals & Nature, Home & Garden
Event Details:

Learn beekeeping basics from the Medina County Beekeepers Association. Registration $85 Single, $100 Family.  Fee includes book, handouts, and one year membership. Observation only at no charge. Register at medinabeekeepers.com.