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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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Writers Series: Medina Book Fest - Call for Speakers & Local Authors!

All Day 2/16–3/23
Medina
Library Branch: Medina
Program Type: Adult Education, Books & Authors, General Interest
Event Details:

Medina County District Library is seeking proposals for workshops as well as applications for author tables and volunteering at the 2nd annual Medina Book Fest!

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Teen Tuesday

2:30pm–4:00pm
Teens
Brunswick
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Enjoy games, crafts, food and more.  For students in grades 9-12. 

Chess for Beginners & Beyond

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids & Families, Tweens
Brunswick
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

All levels welcome to learn and develop skills with chess expert Damon Rucker.

AARP Tax Preparation

10:15am–2:00pm
Adults
Medina
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.

AARP Tax Aid

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults
Brunswick
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

AARP Tax Aid

Writers Series: Plot Twist Critique Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Virtual
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.

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Additional Information

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Drop in Pokémon Trading Hour

1:30pm–2:30pm
Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens
Highland
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!

AARP Tax Preparation

10:15am–2:00pm
Adults
Medina
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.

Shadow Puppetry & You!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids & Families, Tweens
Medina
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

The Cleveland Years of Eliot Ness

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Brunswick
Open
Registration Required
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.

AARP Tax Preparation

10:15am–2:00pm
Adults
Medina
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.

AARP Tax Aid

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults
Brunswick
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

AARP Tax Aid

Beginner Dungeons & Dragons Campaign

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Medina
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.  

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. 

The Poetry Project - Submission Period Ends

All Day
Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens, Adults
All Locations
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Locations
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, General Interest
Event Details:

The Poetry Project
Entries accepted Feb. 1-28

American Icons: The Untold Stories of Ohio’s First Ladies

All Day
Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Medina
Library Branch: Medina
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: General Interest, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

American Icons: The Untold Stories of Ohio’s First Ladies

Medina - Mar. 1-31

Traveling exhibit organized by the National First Ladies Library & Museum (NFLLM) and funded through the America 250 - Ohio Commission.

AARP Tax Preparation

10:15am–2:00pm
Adults
Medina
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.

Anglophiles United

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Brunswick
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.

Hand-Painted Bunny Wine Glass

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Medina
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Conference Room (1907 Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Transform a simple wineglass into a charming springtime decoration

Teen Tuesday

2:30pm–4:00pm
Teens
Brunswick
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Enjoy games, crafts, food and more. Grades 9-12

Pokemon Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids & Families, Tweens
Seville
Library Branch: Seville
Age Group: Kids & Families, Tweens
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

Drop in to discuss your collection, trade cards, and enjoy Pokemon themed activities. 

AARP Tax Preparation

10:15am–2:00pm
Adults
Medina
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.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Campaign

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Medina
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Medina
Room: Medina Conference Room 2A & 2B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: General Interest
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on the 1st Wednesday of the month for a D&D 5e campaign. Create your character and explore a fantastic world filled with adventure and loot! Grades 6 and up.

AARP Tax Aid

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults
Brunswick
Library Branch: Brunswick
Room: Sycamore Room North & South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General Interest
Event Details:

AARP Tax Aid