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Comic Book Creation with Ted Sikora

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Medina Community Room A & B at Medina
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A & B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the process of producing a comic book and how to develop a backstory for your own characters.

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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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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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Afternoon Tea Club

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Brunswick
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Education, Food & Cooking, General Interest
Event Details:

Celebrate National Hot Tea Month with tea, trivia, treats and more!  BYO teacup.

National Granola Bar Day

2:15pm–3:30pm
Teens
Buckeye
Library Branch: Buckeye
Room: Buckeye Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Chocolate? Raisins? Dried fruit? Choose your ingredients to make a delicious snack! 

Guatemalan Worry Doll

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens
Highland
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Worry Dolls, also known as Muñeca Quitapena, originated in the Mayan areas of Guatemala and Mexico. They are handmade using a base of wool or wire and colorful fabrics.

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.

Scandinavian Paper Quilt Art

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Seville
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a paper art piece in the Scandinavian quilt style. 

Drop-In Storytime

6:00pm–6:30pm
Kids & Families
Brunswick
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids & Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

 

Join MCDL staff for books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays! All children and their caregivers are welcome.  

Please refrain from eating and drinking during the event for our friends with food allergies.

Pom Pom Penguins

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens
Lodi
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lodi
Room: Storytime & Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Got the winter blues? Join us to create adorable pom pom penguins. Registration is required.

 

Evening Book Discussion

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Brunswick
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!

Technology Class: Apple iPhones - Basics and Features to Customize

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Lodi
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lodi
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology & Computers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your device and questions; learn how to customize the settings to get the most out of your smartphone.

Winter Garden Prep

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Highland
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to prepare your garden for spring, it's never too early!

Baby Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
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.  

Camp Wired

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Medina
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Education, Technology & Computers
Event Details:

Keyboard Shortcuts Unleashed

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.

Crafternoon Club

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

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

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.

Winter Comfort Foods

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Brunswick
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stay warm and well with these cozy winter dishes

Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Seville
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

New players should bring a third level character using the 5th edition or 5th edition (2024) for The Wild Beyond of Witchlight campaign setting. 

Crochet & Knit Drop In

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Highland
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!

Stonegate HOA Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
Medina
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Large annual HOA meeting

Dementia Friendly Community

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Medina
Open
Registration Required
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.

Sun Mirror Wall Decor

12:00pm–1:30pm
Teens
Highland
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Highland
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Highland Library as we turn cardboard scraps into unique room decor.

Watercolor Painting

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Lodi
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lodi
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of watercolor painting with award-winning author and illustrator, Glenn Somodi.  We will be painting whimsical mushroom creatures inspired by his Olly & the Spores book series.

Comic Book Creation for Teens with Ted Sikora

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Brunswick
Open
Registration Required
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.

Stories From Early Medina

1:00pm–5:00pm
Medina
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Community Room A & B
Purpose of Meeting

Sponsored by the Medina Town Hall and Engine House Museum, this program will document the founding of Medina and its early development.