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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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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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Baby Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families
Brunswick
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.  

Baby Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Kids & Families
Medina
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.

Drop-In Storytime

6:00pm–6:30pm
Kids & Families
Medina
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.

Snowman Week (all week)

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

A week dedicated to snowmen and all of the fun they have!

Drop In Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families
Seville
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop in for stories, songs, fingerplays and more!

Drop-in Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families
Buckeye
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.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families
Medina
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.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families
Brunswick
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.  

Cozy Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Kids & Families
Lodi
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lodi
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your favorite cozy stuffed toy or blanket and enjoy some cozy stories, songs, and a craft.

Baby Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Kids & Families
Brunswick
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.  

Preschool Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Kids & Families
Medina
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

Beginners Sign Language Makeup Class

5:30pm–6:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Medina
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Education, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Makeup class from cancellation on 12/15. 

Presenter Jean Cormany will teach beginners sign language and Deaf culture. Attendance at all 6 classes is recommended but NOT required. Ages 10 and up welcome.  

Snowy Craft and Story Time

6:00pm–7:30pm
Kids & Families
Highland
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a snowy craft and story time!

Intermediate Sign Language Makeup Class

6:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Medina
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Education, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Makeup class for cancellation on 12/15. 

Presenter Jean Cormany will teach intermediate sign language and Deaf culture. Attendance at all 6 classes is recommended but NOT required. Ages 10 and up welcome.  

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families
Medina
Open
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.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families
Brunswick
Full
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.  

Baby Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Kids & Families
Brunswick
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.  

Family Storytime

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids & Families
Lodi
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lodi
Room: Storytime & Activity Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required

Chocolate Bingo

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Seville
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play bingo with a chocolatey twist!

Snowman Storytime

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids & Families
Buckeye
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime about some of our favorite snowmen!

Drop-in Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families
Buckeye
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.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families
Brunswick
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.  

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Kids & Families
Highland
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required

Afternoon Drawing Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Medina
Open
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.


*Afternoon Drawing Club will not meet 12/24 and 12/31 due to the Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve*

Disclaimer(s)

Allergy Notice

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