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MCDL has been named the 2025 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Growth Grant recipient. The grant provides support for us to expand our current graphic novel services and programs. Last year, MCDL patrons borrowed graphic novels more than 92,000 times. The format is so popular we have manga events for youth and young adults which introduce patrons to new titles and provide light instruction in illustration, plus we host an annual Mini Con. The grant’s objective is to facilitate library-generated services that will promote graphic novels. We are happy for the support to increase the collection size which will also help us highlight the importance of graphic literature, sequential art, and comics as a literary medium. The grant includes a collection of 80 Will Eisner books and other award-winning titles, $2,000 to purchase other graphic titles, and an additional $1,000 for a new community program. Watch for details later this year! Will Eisner (1917-2005) was an acclaimed American comics writer, artist, teacher, and entrepreneur. He is considered one of the most important contributors to the development of sequential art (a term he coined) and is known for his influential comic series, The Spirit; for his use of comics as an instructional medium; for his leading role in establishing the graphic novel as a form of literature with his 1978 groundbreaking graphic novel, A Contract with God and Other Tenement Stories; and for his 20 years of teaching at the School of Visual Arts. In a career that spanned seven decades—from the dawn of the comic book to the advent of digital comics—Will Eisner was truly the “Father of the Graphic Novel.” Table of Contents Summer Reads 3 Upcoming Books 4 MCDL News & Notes 6 Kids & Family Events 9 Tween Events 13 Teen Events 14 Adult Events 16 Friends of MCDL 23 Medina 330-725-0588 210 S. Broadway St., Medina, OH 44256 330-722-2681 Family History & Learning Center Brunswick 330-273-4150 3649 Center Rd., Brunswick, OH 44212 Buckeye 330-725-4415 6625 Wolff Rd., Medina, OH 44256 Highland 330-278-4271 4160 Ridge Rd., Medina, OH 44256 Lodi 330-948-1885 635 Wooster St., Lodi, OH 44254 Seville 330-769-2852 45 Center St., Seville, OH 44273 Bookmobile/Outreach 330-722-2590 Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday Closed MCDL is Closed Jul. 4 Hours Medina County District Libraries 2025 Board of Trustees William Koran, President Mark Krosse, Vice President Sarah Vachon, Secretary Brian Harr Caleb Parker Ann Marie Flannery Christopher Jakab Scan to access the digital Library Live Connect with us at mcdl.info Editorial Staff Tina Sabol, Editor Jessica Giurbino, Graphic Designer Jenny Ransbury, Copy Editor Julianne Bedel Executive Director Executive Director’s Notes
Slow Burn Summer by Josie Silver The Bachelorette Party by Camilla Sten That Last Carolina Summer by Karen White The Lake Escape by Jamie Day Total Dreamboat by Katelyn Doyle Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead & Wendy Mass Ages 8 & up Misfits by Jen Calonita • Ages 8 & up Slugfest by Gordon Korman Ages 9 & up Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli & Francesca Cavallo Ages 9 & up Heroes: A Novel of Pearl Harbor by Alan Gratz • Ages 9 & up Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett • Ages 14 & up 3 for SUMMER ROAD TRIPS Audio 6 Hours 3 Hours 4 Hours 6 Hours 5 Hours 12 Hours READS Beach
Subscribe to Staff Picks book recommendations at mcdl.info/Newsletters June Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (fiction) A riveting and moving love story set in the heyday of NASA’s Space Shuttle program. My Friends by Fredrik Backman (fiction) A painting links an artist and four teenagers from a generation earlier in this funny and heartfelt friendship story. King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby (thriller) Southern gothic featuring three siblings struggling to manage their ailing father, family drama, and a connection to organized crime. Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab (fantasy) Vampires are back in this atmospheric, twisty tale set in three interwoven timelines. So Far Gone by Jess Walter (fiction) Reclusive Rhys is pulled back into his estranged family when his conspiracy theorist son kidnaps his children into a militia compound. August Forget Me Not by Stacey Willingham (thriller) A journalist haunted by her sister’s murder returns to her hometown and uncovers dark secrets in this fast-paced Southern thriller. A Dog in Georgia by Lauren Grodstein (fiction) Feeling adrift, Amy sets out to find a YouTube famous dog who is lost in the country of Georgia, and finds herself instead. The Blonde Who Came In From the Cold by Ally Carter (romance) Rival spies find themselves forced to team up in more ways than one in this enemies-to-lovers romance. We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter (thriller) A small town’s dark secrets come to light when two teens vanish on the Fourth of July. Seduction Theory by Emily Adrian (literary fiction) Two married professors risk everything when each flirts with infidelity, only to be threatened by a student’s thesis. July Mean Moms by Emma Rosenblum (thriller) A satirical mystery set in the upper-crust world of the wealthy, beautiful moms at a Manhattan private school. The View from Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani (fiction) A talented but overlooked marble artist finds herself (and love) with a one-way ticket to Italy. The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes by Chanel Cleeton (fiction) A Cuban writer in 1900 sets off a chain of events that carries around the world and into present day. Etiquette for Lovers and Killers by Anna Fitzgerald Healy (mystery) A witty, twisty tale of murder and romance in a sleepy Maine town in 1964. Never the Roses by Jennifer K. Lambert (romantasy) A slow-burn romantic fantasy in which rivals on opposite sides of a war are brought together by a single book. 4 Upcoming Books: Fiction
Subscribe to Staff Picks book recommendations at mcdl.info/Newsletters 5 Upcoming Books: Nonfiction June How to Lose Your Mother: A Daughter’s Memoir by Molly Jong-Fast The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück: How an Intrepid Band of Frenchwomen Resisted the Nazis in Hitler's All-Female Concentration Camp by Lynne Olson Stupid TV, Be More Funny: How the Golden Era of The Simpsons Changed Television—and America—Forever by Alan Siegel July On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women’s Sports by Christine Brennan The CIA Book Club: The Secret Mission to Win the Cold War with Forbidden Literature by Charlie English The Carpool Detectives: The True Story of Four Moms, Two Bodies, and One Mysterious Cold Case by Chuck Hogan August The Story of CO2 is the Story of Everything: How Carbon Dioxide Made Our World by Peter Brannen My Neighbor Saw Me Naked: And Other Reasons You Need Drapes by Annie Elliott Women of the Fairy Tale Resistance: The Forgotten Founding Mothers of the Fairy Tale and the Stories That They Spun by Jane Harrington A Song for You and I by K. O’Neill Summer Vamp by Violet Chan Karim The Green Kingdom by Cornelia Funke Over and Under the Wetland by Kate Messner Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat by Li Chen The Littlest Drop by Sascha Alper, ill. by Jerry & Brian Pinkney RECENTLY READ BY Morgan Children's Librarian at Medina Library
6 MCDL News & Notes Family History & Learning Center Awards Miranda Fein, FHLC Associate, earned first Place in the Ohio Genealogical Society’s Ohio Genealogy News magazine writing contest for her essay on the historical context of the Fritz Family Civil War Letters collection. Madison Thomas, FHLC Associate, received the Society of Ohio Archivists New Professional Award. As part of the award, she will attend SOA’s annual conference. She also won first place in the Ohio Genealogical Society’s Ohio Genealogy Society Quarterly writing contest for the lineage she wrote which also focused on the Fritz Family Civil War Letters collection. StoryWalk® Expands MCDL debuts a new StoryWalk location at Brunswick Library and an expanded StoryWalk at Highland Library. They will feature the same books you enjoy at these partnership locations: • Medina County Park District, Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park, 4985 Windfall Rd., Medina • Medina City Schools, Northrop Elementary, 950 E. Reagan Pkwy., Medina It promotes literacy, physical activity, and spending time together as a family. Each season brings a new story. Watch for Can You Make a Scary Face? by Jan Thomas on June 1. Book Bike The Book Bike is ready for events this summer. Look for it at community events, festivals, and parades. The Book Bike has an attached trailer with custom-built enclosed shelves to hold books. Forget your library card? No problem. Check outs are not required as the books consist of quality donations and library discards. Request the Book Bike for your community event and view an up-to-date list of locations you can find our library on wheels at mcdl.info/BookBike. America 250 Partnership Medina Library is partnered with the City of Medina and other community agencies and groups to plan an America 250 Celebration during 2026. From musical groups in the style of the Revolution, to honoring Ohio’s First Ladies, to re-enactments with Medina’s Spirits of the Past, there will be plenty to learn and enjoy about our country and Medina’s history. Miranda Fein & Madison Thomas
7 MCDL News & Notes Budding Authors Are you a child in grades Kindergarten through five who loves to write? Do you write and illustrate your own books for fun? Our libraries want to share your work! We will add your books to our Budding Authors Collection and display them in your library. They will even be tagged as part of our collection. Talk to your favorite librarian today about sharing your books with other library patrons! Visit mcdl.info/Kids for more information. Staff Graduates Congratulations to our graduates! MCDL is proud of your accomplishments. Evan Furillo, Technology Services Coordinator, graduated from Leadership Medina County LEAD (Leadership Exploration and Development) Institute. Katie Krochmal, Medina Page, graduated from the Medina County Career Center. Audrey Pasko, Brunswick Page, graduated from Brunswick High School. Match Wits MCDL’s best trivia “tellers” shared their love of literature at Project: LEARN’s Edgar Allan Poe themed trivia night fundraiser April 25. The event, held at Foundry Social, featured teams of eight competing for the coveted title of Match Wits Winners. MCDL’s team had a lot of fun and helped raise funds for Project: LEARN’s adult education services. Winter Reading Game Participation Increased Thank you, adult readers, for making the Winter Reading game so successful this year! Participation increased by 53%, that is 509 more readers than 2024. Participation prizes included custom library stickers and a free book from a Friends of the Library sale. Every book read was a chance to win a Book Lovers Bundle (with reading pillow, neck lamp, journal, and pens) or a Grand Prize Bundle (with Kindle Fire, stylus, page turner, case, and a Book Lovers Bundle). 1 2 3 4 5 The most read books included popular titles from Rebecca Yarros, Sarah J. Maas, and Freida McFadden.
Wizarding Week at medina library 8 Bee Festival Sat., Jul. 19, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Medina Library Enjoy a day of bee-themed family fun including the opening of the hive, honey tasting, beekeeping information, crafts, and activities for kids. 11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Opening of the hive, on the front lawn, weather permitting 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Nate the Great bee balloon art 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Beekeeping show & tell mcdl.info/BeeFest Events Storytimes for Babies & Children In 2025, storytimes were greatly expanded. They are a fun way to enrich your child with reading skills, rhymes, and songs, all delivered by familiar library faces. Sessions are held throughout the year, see page 10. Browse and register at mcdl.info/Storytimes. Public Computers Available at all MCDL locations, featuring: ABCmouse ABCmouse is an award-winning program with 10,000+ educational activities designed to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. Home access available with library card. Early Literacy Stations Educational computers for children ages 2-8, featuring more than 60 educational programs. Activities & More 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Accept the challenge and spend time reading with your child. Develop early literacy skills and practice counting your growing list of books. Available at all MCDL locations or download online. Kindergarten Kits MCDL created these kits full of activities and information to prepare preschoolers for kindergarten. Available at all MCDL locations in Spring and Fall or download online. Literacy & Learning for Children Take advantage of these services and learn more at mcdl.info/EarlyLiteracy Show off your magical school spirit with House-themed events leading up to Wizarding Weekend on the Square. Just, Loyal & True * Mon., Jul. 28, 1:00 pm, grades 3 & up Daring, Nerve & Chivalry * Tue., Jul. 29, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, grades 3 & up Cornish Pixie Jar * Tue., Jul. 29, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, grades 6-12 Wit Beyond Measure * Wed., Jul. 30, 3:00 pm, grades 3 & up Quidditch House Cup * Thu., Jul. 31, 12:00 - 2:00 pm, grades 3 & up Those of Great Ambition * Fri., Aug. 1, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, grades 3 & up Hoggy, Warty Hogwarts Sat., Aug. 2, all day, all ages * Visit mcdl.info/WizardWeek for details and to register for events individually.
Featured Kids & Family Events Summer Reading Kickoff Brunswick - Fri., May 30, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm - Sign up for Summer Reading, play games, make crafts, and stay for the Colors of Our World show. Giant Summer Celebration Seville - Fri., May 30, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Register for Summer Reading and enjoy games, crafts, treats, and face painting. Held at the library and Maria Stanhope Park, 73 West Main St., Seville. Magic Show * Buckeye - Tue., Jun. 3, 10:15 am or 11:30 am Brunswick - Fri., Jun. 13, 10:15 am or 11:30 am Enjoy high energy music, side-splitting comedy, and unexplainable magic with Magician Michael Mage! Outback Ray’s Animal Show Brunswick - Tue., Jun. 3, 10:30 am Medina - Fri., Aug. 8, 10:30 am Meet Outback Ray and his amazing animal friends. Summer Fest Lodi - Thu., Jun. 5, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Kick off summer with balloon art, crafts, games, and more! Color Our World Summer Reading Kickoff Highland - Fri., Jun. 6, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Sign up for Summer Reading and enjoy crafts. 10:30 am or 11:30 am * - Music and movement with Music Izz Groovy. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Balloon art with Nate the Great. Chess Skills Clinic * Highland - Sat., Jun. 21, 10:30 am Brunswick - Wed., Jun. 25, 5:30 pm Grades 1-5 - All levels welcome to learn and develop skills with chess expert Damon Rucker. The Periodic Table of Art * Lodi - Wed., Jul. 2, 1:30 pm Brunswick - Fri., Jul. 18, 10:30 am Explore colors, shapes, light, and perspective in this innovative show. Presented by Whiz Bang Science Shows, Ltd. Your Differences Make You Magical * Medina - Tue., Jul. 15, 10:30 am Brunswick - Tue., Jul. 15, 1:30 pm Gain emotional regulation, friendship building, and goal setting skills through Cody Clark’s sensory-friendly magic show. Mad Science & Crayola Imagine Arts Academy Colors of Our World * Brunswick - Fri., May 30, 10:30 am Medina - Fri., Jun. 6, 10:30 am Ages 5 & up Lodi - Wed., Jun. 11, 1:30 pm Buckeye - Wed., Jul. 16, 1:00 pm Enjoy colorful chemical reactions, dry-ice demonstrations, large-scale activities, and audience interaction. Watercolor Sharks & Fish * Seville - Fri., Jun. 20, 1:00 pm Ages 5-12 - Dive into conservation, explore ecosystems, and create a reef scene using a wax resist method. Held at Educational Service Center of Medina County, 275 Center St., Seville. Lights, Color, Action! * Seville - Thu., Jul. 10, 1:00 pm Ages 5-12 - Experiment with prisms, blacklight, and colored lenses to test our perception of color. Held at Educational Service Center of Medina County, 275 Center St., Seville. Aboriginal Art * Highland - Fri., Jul. 11, 11:00 am Discover how aboriginal people used art to tell stories and protect traditions. Story Quilts * Highland - Tue., Aug. 5, 11:00 am Share memories by designing a tapestry in the style of Faith Ringgold. All ages (unless noted) *Register at your library or at mcdl.info/KidsEvents 9
*Register at your library or at mcdl.info/KidsEvents Kids & Family Events All ages (unless noted) Storytimes mcdl.info/Storytimes Jun. 9 - Aug. 1 Give your children an early start with books and help them develop a lifelong love of reading and the skills they’ll need to succeed at school. Baby * (Up to 24 months with adult) Tue. 1:00 pm Brunswick Thu. 10:30 am Brunswick Thu. 1:00 pm Medina Toddler * (Ages 2-3) Wed. 10:30 am Highland Preschool * (Ages 4-5) Mon. 1:00 pm Brunswick Mon. 1:00 pm Medina Family * (All ages with adult) Mon. 10:30 am Brunswick Mon. 10:30 am Medina Tue. 10:30 am Brunswick Tue. 10:30 am Highland Wed. 10:30 am Brunswick Wed. 10:30 am Medina Thu. 10:30 am Lodi Thu. 10:30 am Medina Drop-In (All ages with adult) Mon. 10:30 am Buckeye Wed. 10:30 am Buckeye Wed. 10:30 am Seville Wed. 6:00 pm Brunswick Wed. 6:00 pm Medina 10 Color Play Day * Medina - Tue., Jun. 3, 10:30 am Ages birth - 5 Experiment with colors and textures at sensory-stimulating stations. Baby & Me Yoga * Brunswick - Thu., Jun. 5, Fri., Jul. 11, Thu., Aug. 7, 10:30 am Ages 6 wks. - 23 mos. Sing, move, play, and meet other babies and caregivers. Led by Happy Me Yoga. Preschool Yoga * Brunswick - Thu., Jun. 5, Fri., Jul. 11, Thu., Aug. 7, 11:30 am, ages 2-5 Little ones will build strength, social skills, calmness, and make yogi friends. Led by Happy Me Yoga. Father’s Day Canvas Paint * Highland - Mon., Jun. 9, 6:00 pm Ages 2-8 - Create a work of art for Dad. Collaborative Art Project Highland - Jun. 16-28 Work together to decorate a bee bath for the Highland Butterfly Garden! DIY Tie Dye * Lodi - Wed., Jun. 18, 1:30 pm Brunswick - Sat. Jun. 21, 10:30 am Bring in any white cotton item and wear clothes that can get messy. Giant Candy Land * Medina - Fri., Jun. 20, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Ages 3 & up Lodi - Wed., Aug. 13, 1:30 pm Ages 4 & up Play this life-sized game where you’re the game piece. Music & Movement * Brunswick - Fri., Jun. 20, Jul. 25, Aug. 15, 10:30 am or 11:30 am Seville - Sat., Jun. 28, 11:00 am Ages birth - 6 - Music class may include instrument playing, singing, dancing, finger play, cuddle time and storytime. Led by Music Izz Groovy. Read to a Therapy Dog Brunswick - Fri., Jun. 20, Sat., Jul. 12, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm, Tue., Aug. 12, 5:00 - 7:00 pm Drop in and read to a sweet therapy dog. Pet Rocks... Rock! * Brunswick - Wed., Jul. 9, 1:00 pm Grades K-5 - Adopt and decorate a rock. Make a new little friend.
Kids & Family Events All ages (unless noted) Shake & Make Ice Cream * Lodi - Wed., Jul. 9, 1:30 pm Ages 4 & up - Shake and make your own tasty treat. Do Bees Need Baths? * Highland - Thu., Jul. 10, 3:00 pm Enjoy a story about bees and decorate a bee bath. Baby Paint * Medina - Tue., Jul. 22, 10:30 am Ages birth - 2 - Make canvas artwork to remember their growing fingers and toes. Wear clothes that can get messy. Perler Beads * Brunswick - Mon., Aug. 4, 10:30 am Grades K-5 - Create cute magnets for your fridge. Play-Doh Party * Seville - Wed., Aug. 6, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, ages 2-6 Develop early literacy skills by having fun with Play-Doh. Color Mixing Explorastory * Buckeye - Wed., Aug. 13, 10:30 am Ages 2-6 - Mix it up at a colorful story time. Dress for a messy art project. MAGNA-TILE Mania Seville - Sat., Aug. 16, 2:00 pm Grades K-2 - Fun and games with MAGNA-TILES. STEAM mcdl.info/STEAM Play Days Brunswick - 10:30 am Mon., Aug. 18, 25, ages 4-5 Tue., Aug. 19, 26, ages 2-3 Thu., Aug. 21, 28, ages 6 mos. - 2 Play with special toys, dance, craft, and engage with other families. Adapted Brunswick - Wed., Aug. 20, 10:30 am All ages - Play day in a supportive environment for children with autism, sensory integration challenges, or adaptive needs. Ice Cream Social * Highland - Sat., Aug. 23, 12:30 pm Grades K-2 - Turn basic ingredients into delicious ice cream. Rhyme Time Puppet Show * Brunswick - Tue., Aug. 26, 6:00 pm or Wed., Aug. 27, 10:30 am Ages 2-5 - Nursery rhymes come alive with puppet characters. Incredible Insects * Seville - Sat., Jun. 7, 11:00 am Ages 4 & up - Learn about insects and how to identify them. Color Science: A STEAM Night * Brunswick - Mon., Jun. 23, 5:30 pm Grades K-2 - Explore colors with science activities and a story. Float On: Build & Sail Challenge * Seville - Mon., Jun. 23, 6:00 pm Grades K-5 Design, build, and test your own miniature floating boats. LEGO Tournament * Buckeye - Sat., Jul. 19, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Grades K-9 - Build your own creation using our LEGO bricks. Invite friends and family to vote on your creation Jul. 21 - Aug. 9. Prizes for those with the most votes! Feathers, Fur, Scales & Skin * Lodi - Wed., Jul. 30, 1:30 pm The Medina County Park District highlights the special characteristics of several Ohio species and shares animal artifacts. Ancient Greek & Roman Art Seville - Wed., Aug. 13, 5:00 pm - Interact with authentic art and artifacts from The Cleveland Museum of Art. *Register at your library or at mcdl.info/KidsEvents 11
*Register at your library or at mcdl.info/KidsEvents 12 Kids & Family Events All ages (unless noted) Special Storytimes Turtles * Brunswick - Sat., Jun. 7, 10:30 am Stories, songs, crafts, and activities about turtles. Storytime in the Garden Medina - Tue., Jun. 10, Jul. 8, Aug. 12, 9:30 am - Share nature themed stories, songs, and rhymes. A partnership with SustainEd and the Community Garden. Held at Medina Community Garden, 302 E. Liberty St., Medina. Cancelled if weather is bad. Mo Willems * Medina - Sat., Jun. 14, 10:30 am Celebrate this beloved children’s author and his characters. Summer Fun * Lodi - Sat., Jun. 21, 10:30 am Ages 3 & up - Celebrate summer with songs, stories, and a craft. Percy’s Birthday * Medina - Sat., Jun. 21, 10:30 am Celebrate the second birthday of Percy Benjamin Waffles, the library guinea pig. Hungry Caterpillar Creations * Lodi - Wed., Jun. 25, 1:30 pm Ages 3 & up - Read a story about a caterpillar, then build your own. Adapted Storytime Brunswick * - Sat., Jun. 28, Jul. 26, Aug. 30, 10:30 am Buckeye - Fri., Aug. 1, 10:30 am Storytime in a supportive environment for children with autism, sensory integration challenges, or adaptive needs. Color Adventure * Medina - Fri., Jul. 11, 10:30 am Have some color fun and navigate the obstacle course. Ice Cream * Seville - Sat., Jul. 12, 11:00 am, ages 2-6 Celebrate National Ice Cream month with stories, songs, crafts, and ice cream. ASL Colors * Brunswick - Sat., Jul. 19, 10:30 am Stories and songs about colors with an ASL component. Icky Sticky Storytime * Lodi - Wed., Jul. 23, 1:30 pm Ages 4 & up - Listen to stories and make your own colorful gooey slime. Teddy Bear Picnic * Brunswick - Thu., Jul. 24, 6:00 pm Bring your favorite stuffed animal and a picnic blanket for bear-y stories. Outdoors, weather permitting. Bugs * Lodi - Sat., Jul. 26, 10:30 am Ages 3 & up - Celebrate eensy-weensy teeny-tiny buggy friends. Outdoors, weather permitting. Rainbows * Lodi - Wed., Aug. 6, 1:30 pm Ages 4 & up - Enjoy stories and create a puffy paint rainbow based on the Ploof books. Big Cats * Brunswick - Sat., Aug. 9, 10:30 am Stories and songs about cats. Outdoors, weather permitting. Stuffed Animal Sleepover * Medina - Mon., Aug. 11 or Wed., Aug. 13, 6:00 pm Wear your PJs and bring your pals for storytime. Then your stuffed animals spend the night! Breakfast * Seville - Sat., Aug. 23, 10:30 am Ages 2-6 - Breakfast themed stories and craft. Stop by for... Colors Week Brunswick - Jun. 2-7 The Day the Crayons Took Over the Library Buckeye - Jun. 9-14 Insect Week Seville - Jun. 23-28 Frog & Toad Week Buckeye - Jul. 14-19 Chalk the Walk Week Seville - Jul. 14-19 Mini Golf Buckeye - Aug. 4-9
Tween Events Grades 3-5 (unless noted) *Register at your library or at mcdl.info/TweenEvents 13 Bookends Bookclub * Brunswick - Tue., 6:00 pm Eat snacks and discuss books. Jun. 10 - Books to Movies Jul. 8 - Camp Afternoon Drawing Club Medina - Wed., Jun. 11, 25, Jul. 9, 23, Aug. 6, 20, 4:00 pm, grades 3 & up Hone your drawing skills with games and light instruction. The World of Origami * Medina - Thu., Jun. 12, 3:00 pm Learn about the Japanese art of paper folding. Tween Scene * Lodi - Thu., 4:00 pm, grades 4-6 Create, build, snack, and socialize. Jun. 12 - Chalk It Jul. 10 - Outdoor Obstacle Course Aug. 14 - Back to School Bash Paint & Plant * Medina - Wed., Jun. 18, 1:30 pm Paint a terracotta pot and plant a seed inside to take home with you. Graphic Novel Guild Seville - Thu., 6:00 pm - Discuss books, make crafts, and eat snacks. Jun. 19 - InvestiGators series Jul. 17 - Raina Telgemeier Aug. 21 - Wings of Fire series Pokémon Club Highland - Mon., Jun. 23, 6:00 pm Trade Pokémon cards and discuss your collections with others. Trivia Contest * Highland - Sat., Jul. 12, 2:00 pm Test your Pokémon knowledge. The winning team will earn a prize. LEGO Challenge * Highland - Sat., Aug. 30, 2:00 pm Work in teams to build Pokémon using clues. Book Art Fairy House * Brunswick - Thu., Jun. 26, 1:00 pm Build a fairy house out of recycled books. Sandless Sandcastle Building Medina - Fri., Jun. 27, 1:30 pm Grades 2-5 - Skip the beach and create a sandcastle out of cardboard recyclables. You could win a prize! Book Binding * Medina - Thu., Aug. 7, 1:30 pm Make and decorate your own bound journal using a beginner method. Sock Puppet * Highland - Wed., Aug. 20, 6:00 pm Make your own sock puppet. STEAM mcdl.info/STEAM Nature’s Brushstrokes * Buckeye - Thu., Jun. 5, 1:30 pm Paint nature coloring pages with watercolors made from natural soil pigments while learning about soil colors and the importance of conservation. Fairy Tale Science * Seville - Mon., Jun. 9, 2:00 pm Build a house the Big Bad Wolf can’t blow down. LEGO Build Days * Medina - Tue., Jun. 10, Jul. 1, 1:30 pm Grades K-5 - Build a masterpiece using our LEGO bricks. Builds will be displayed for the week. Chess for Beginners & Beyond * Buckeye - Wed., Jul. 9, 1:30 - 3:00 pm All levels welcome to learn and develop skills with chess expert Damon Rucker. Rainbow Jar * Highland - Thu., Jul. 24, 6:00 pm Make your own rainbow and learn about density. DIY Boat Race * Medina - Thu., Aug. 14, 4:00 pm Grades 1-5 - Recycle materials into your own seaworthy vessel.
Chess Club * Brunswick - Wed., Jun. 11, Jul. 2, Aug. 6, 1:00 - 2:30 pm - All levels welcome to learn and develop skills with chess expert Damon Rucker. Fizzy Painting * Seville - Sat., Jun. 21, 2:00 pm Create a chemical reaction and watch beautiful art emerge. Cast & Crew Club Workshop * Medina - Tue., Jun. 24, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Create a short film from start to finish. Premiere at 6:00 pm. Bring a lunch. Crazy Catapults * Lodi - Fri., Jul. 18, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Create a catapult and fling candy, marshmallows, and more at targets. Gearheads: Great Cardboard Challenge * Medina - Fri., Jul. 18, 2:00 - 4:30 pm Compete individually or as a team to make an artistic craft or practical creation. Supplies provided. Judging at 4:00 pm. Light Up Crystals * Lodi - Mon., Jul. 21, 1:30 pm Grades 5-12 - Build a light up crystal formation to take home. Popping Boba Lab * Medina - Tue. Jul., 22, 5:00 pm Use molecular gastronomy to create popping boba pearls. Cubism Art Night * Lodi - Tue., Aug. 12, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Learn about Cubism and create a cubist painting on canvas. STEAM mcdl.info/STEAM Orientation * Buckeye - Tue., Jun. 10, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Attend orientation and stay to color your library with string art and more. Monsters Alive! * Buckeye - Wed., Jun. 18, 5:00 - 7:00 pm - Use student drawings and mixed media to create a monster; then return it to the original artist. Intergenerational Crafting * Buckeye - Thu., Jun. 26, 10:00 am Bridge the generation gap while crafting a colorful reminder of community with Medina County Home residents. Volunteens Color Our World Mini Piñatas * Medina - Tue., Jun. 3, 6:00 pm Celebrate summer break by creating a tiny piñata. Watercolor Painting * Lodi - Mon., Jun. 16, 1:30 pm Grades 5-12 Brunswick - Fri., Jul. 18, 3:00 pm Create unique artwork with middlegrade author and artist Glenn Somodi. Alcohol Ink Art * Lodi - Thu., Jun. 19, 1:30 pm Grades 4-12 - Create beautiful artwork on a glass picture frame. Colorful Canvas * Lodi - Mon., Jun. 23, 1:30 pm Create unique 3D art with acrylic beads and paint. Aquatic Crafts * Brunswick - Wed., Jun. 25, 1:00 - 2:30 pm - Make your own light-up aquarium, and other oceanic crafts and activities. Faux Stained Glass * Seville - Wed., Jul. 2, 6:00 pm Grades 3-12 - Create a stained-glass piece using Sharpies and tinfoil. Edible Art * Seville - Thu., Jul. 17, 2:00 pm Grades 4-12 - Create art with food. Messy Art & Tie Dye * Brunswick - Tue., Aug. 12, 1:00 - 2:30 pm Bring your own plain white T-shirt for messy outdoor art. Rain date: Aug. 14. Book Bricks * Highland - Sat., Aug. 16, 1:30 pm Paint a brick like your favorite book. Fleece Tie Blankets * Buckeye - Mon., Jul. 7, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Create fleece blankets to comfort patients at Akron Children’s Hospital. Rubber Stamp Collection Start-Up * Buckeye - Tue., Jul. 22, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Organize the library’s rubber stamps into an easy-to-view catalog. End-of-Summer Pizza Party * Buckeye - Wed., Aug. 6, 12:30 - 2:30 pm - Pizza and a final volunteer activity to wrap up summer. Teen Events Grades 6-12 (unless noted) *Register at your library or at mcdl.info/TeenEvents 14
GAME Read and log your minutes online or in the ReadSquared app. Scan the code or visit mcdl.info/ ReadingGame 2,000 min. Entered in Mega Book Bundle drawing every 300 min. Earn a raffle ticket (maximum 4) 120 min. Mystery Box 600 min. Book of Choice SUMMER READING Enter raffle tickets in drawings for awesome prize bundles: Art • Books Cooking • Drone Instant Print Camera LEGO Set Mini Fridge Outdoor Play A First Time for Everything by K.L. Walther (June) We Could Be Magic by Marissa Meyer (June) Best of All Worlds by Kenneth Oppel (June) Heartbroken by Serena Valentino (July) Glorious Rivals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (July) Fateless by Julie Kagawa (July) Dungeons & Dragons Medina * - Wed., Jun. 4, Jul. 2, Aug. 6, 3:00 - 5:00 pm - Create a character and explore worlds filled with adventure. Seville - Tue., Jun. 24, Jul. 22, Aug. 26, 6:00 pm - New players should bring a level seven character using the 5th edition. Readers Club * Brunswick - Wed., Jun. 4, Jul. 9, Aug. 13, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, grades 9-12 Brunswick - Tue., Jun. 17, Jul. 1, Thu., Aug. 7, 2:00 - 3:30 pm, grades 6-8 Share your favorite books and authors, and enjoy activities, games, and crafts. Manga Club Seville - Thu., Jun. 5, Aug. 7, 6:00 pm Grades 6-10 - Discuss popular manga titles and enjoy snacks. Call for titles. Pride Time Brunswick - Thu., Jun. 12, Tue., Jul. 29, 6:00 - 7:30 pm - LGBTQIA+ teens and allies talk about movies, literature, and more. Play games and make pride-themed crafts in a supportive environment. After Hours Hide & Seek * Medina - Fri., Jun. 13, 5:00 - 7:00 pm Grades 4 & up - Play hide and seek, ghosts in the graveyard, sardines, and kick the can. Writers Group * Brunswick - Tue., Jun. 24, Jul. 15, 6:00 - 7:30 pm - Get inspired and be creative with local authors Cyndi Brec and Chrissy Hartman. Otaku Tuesdays * Medina - Tue., 6:00 - 7:30 pm Celebrate anime; cosplay encouraged. Jun. 24 - Button Making Jul. 22 - Manga Lesson: with artist Doug Laubacher Aug. 19 - Sticker Making Cooking Series * Brunswick - 1:00 - 3:00 pm Mon., Jun. 30 - Asian Food Thu., Jul. 24 - Mexican Food Tue., Aug. 5 - Teen Top Chef Improvisational Theater * Brunswick - Tue., Jul. 8, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Play creative and hilarious acting games. Are You OK with Croquet? * Highland - Wed., Jul. 9, 2:00 pm Play croquet on the lawn. Wearing white is optional. Movie Day * Lodi - Thu., Jul. 17, 2:00 - 3:45 pm Enjoy a movie and popcorn bar. Intro to Karate * Brunswick - Mon., Jul. 21, 1:00 pm Watch demonstrations from the staff at Tracy’s Karate Studio and learn beginner moves. Minute to Win It * Lodi - Sat., Aug. 9, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Complete hilarious and wacky games in less than a minute. Back-to-School Ice Cream Party Buckeye - Wed., Aug. 27, 2:15 pm Enjoy an ice cream bar and outdoor games. Teens entering grades 6-12 Upcoming Teen Books May 30 - August 23 Teen Events Grades 6-12 (unless noted) *Register at your library or at mcdl.info/TeenEvents 15
*Register at your library or at mcdl.info/AdultEvents Medina - Fri., 3:30 pm Jun. 27 - Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano Jul. 25 - One for the Money by Janet Evanovich Aug. 29 - Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller Facebook Book Discussion Facebook - Every Wed., 9:00 pm A casual, drop-in book discussion with no assigned book. Post what you’re reading and see what others are reading at facebook.com/MedinaCountyDistrictLibraryOhio. Freedom to Read Book Club * Medina - Tue., 6:00 - 7:30 pm Jun. 10 - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Jul. 8 - 1984 by George Orwell Aug. 12 - Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank Classic & Contemporary Book Club Buckeye - Mon., 6:00 pm Jun. 16 - The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff Jul. 21 - Funny Story by Emily Henry Aug. 18 - There There by Tommy Orange Nonfiction Book Club Medina - Mon., 6:00 pm Jun. 16 - The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides Jul. 21 - Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten Aug. 18 - In Such Good Company by Carol Burnett Science Fiction Book Discussion Medina - Wed., 6:00 pm Jul. 16 - The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal Manga Book Club Medina - Sat., 2:00 pm Jul. 19 - The Summer Hikaru Died Vol. 1-3 by Mokumokuren Books & Authors mcdl.info/BookEvents Book Discussions Medina - Thu., 2:00 pm Jun. 5 - The Celebrants by Steven Rowley Jul. 3 - The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley Aug. 7 - The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb Brunswick - Mon., 11:00 am Jun. 9 - Beartown by Fredrik Backman Jul. 21 - Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume Aug. 11 - The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams Lodi - Tue., 9:00 am Held at Second Look Books & Brews, 119 Wooster St., Lodi Jun. 10 - Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro Jul. 8 - Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors Aug. 12 - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Seville - Tue., 6:00 pm Jun. 10 - Elin Hilderbrand author study Jul. 8 - Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto Aug. 12 - Save What’s Left by Elizabeth Castellano Brunswick - Wed., 6:30 pm Jun. 18 - Beasts of a Little Land by Juhea Kim Jul. 23 - The Little Liar by Mitch Albom Aug. 20 - The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore Highland - Wed., 6:30 pm Jun. 25 - The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis Jul. 30 - A Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levings Aug. 27 - First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston 16 Adult Events
Technology & Computers mcdl.info/TechnologyEvents Digital Lab & Makerspace Demos * Medina - Mon.,1:30 pm - Watch equipment demonstrations. Jun. 2 - Photos, Slides & Negatives Jul. 7 - 3D Printer Camp Wired Medina - Every Thu., 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Learn or brush up on your computer skills and software with Sherri. Call for topics. Tech Classes * Learn new computer and technology skills with Pieri. Lodi - 6:30 pm Wed., Jun. 11 - AI: Chat GPT Overview Tue., Jul. 29 - Android Basics Brunswick - 1:00 pm Thu., Jun. 12 - Managing Photos Tue., Jul. 8 - Windows 11 Features Medina - Wed., 6:30 pm Jun. 25 - Microsoft Excel Jul. 9 - Managing Photos Aug. 20 - Microsoft Word Introduction to Canva * Medina - Wed., Jul. 16, 6:30 pm - View a demonstration of Canva, a free, online graphic design resource. Learn to create custom designs for a variety of projects. Includes discussion of how to print creations in the Makerspace. Preserving Digital Memories * Medina - Thu., Aug. 21, 6:30 pm - Have you digitized your family photos, videos, or other memorabilia? Learn to use the 3-2-1 backup system to keep your digital files safe and secure. Adult Events Books & Authors Author Visit Author Visit with Lori Zoss * Buckeye - Tue., Jul. 15, 6:30 pm Local author, Lori Zoss, discusses her novel, Under Caution, a high-octane, suspense romance that tests the drive to survive. Book sale and signing to follow. Writers Series Plotting a Novel Book Club * Medina - Thu., Jun. 12, Jul. 10, Aug. 14, 6:00 - 7:30 pm In this three-part series, we’ll use Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody to study story structure. Researching Your Story * Medina - Sat., Jun. 14, 2:00 pm Elevate your writing through research with author Laura Freeman. Create rich narratives that educate, inspire, and resonate with readers. Book sale to follow. Plot Twist Critique Group * Zoom - Thu., Jun. 19, Jul. 17, Aug. 21, 6:00 pm Active writers wanted! Hosted by published 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. *Register at your library or at mcdl.info/AdultEvents 17 Memory Café Buckeye - Mon., Jun. 2, Jul. 7, Aug. 4, 1:00 pm Come for light snacks, fun activities, socialization, and resources for those living with memory loss along with their care partners. Book Bathing * Medina - Thu., Jun. 26, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Practice meditation and mindfulness while reducing stress levels by listening to sound bowls while reading. My Fight with Cancer * Brunswick - Mon., Jul. 14, 6:30 pm - A local cancer survivor shares his story and the natural remedies that worked for him. It’s Gettin’ Hot in Here * Brunswick - Thu., Jul. 31, 6:30 pm Medina - Wed., Aug. 27, 6:30 pm Cleveland Clinic’s Mary LaPlante, FACOG, answers your questions about menopause. Submit questions on the provided form at registration. Health & Wellness mcdl.info/HealthEvents
*Register at your library or at mcdl.info/AdultEvents 18 Adult Events Anglophiles United Brunswick - Mon., Jun. 2, Jul. 7, Aug. 4, 6:30 pm - Games, trivia, and conversation for expats and lovers of British culture. Ice Cream Social * Brunswick - Tue., Jun. 3, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Beat the heat with ice cream while chatting and playing board games. Tabletop RPG One Shots * Medina - Sat., 1:30 - 3:30 pm Try out a new system in these self-contained sample sessions. Jun. 7 - Steinhardt’s Guide to the Eldritch Hunt Jul. 5 - Songs of the Spellbound Sea Aug. 2 - Shadowdark Sign Language * Medina - Mon. Jun. 9, 16, 23, 30, Jul. 14, 21 - Jean Cormany teaches about Deaf culture and how to communicate in sign language. Ages 10 and up welcome. 5:30 pm - Beginners 6:30 pm - Intermediate Bingo Seville - Tue., Jun. 17, 6:00 pm Music Mania: Featuring all your favorite tunes. Lodi * - Mon., Jul. 7, 6:00 pm Grocery Bingo: Bring three non-perishable, unexpired food items and stock your pantry when you win. Risky Business for Retirees * Highland - Tue., Jun. 17, 6:30 pm Learn about the five biggest risks in retirement and how to address them. From Medicare to taxes, get answers! Learn About Tarot Highland - 6:30 pm Aurora Maeve guides us through the fascinating aspects of tarot. Thu., Jun. 19 - History of Tarot Thu., Aug. 21 * - Major Arcana Mon., Aug. 25 * - Minor Arcana Earth vs. The Flying Saucers Lodi - Mon., Jun. 23, 6:30 pm Revisit classic science fiction movies of the 50s and 60s, where Hollywood and Flying Saucers met in the skies. Afternoon Movie Brunswick - Tue., Jun. 24, Jul. 22, Aug. 26, 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Enjoy snacks and a movie. Call for titles. Movie Discussion Highland - Tue., Jun. 24, Jul. 22, Aug. 26, 6:30 pm - Watch on your own and meet for refreshments and discussion. Call for titles. How to be a Story-Catcher * Medina - Wed., Jun. 25, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Gain skills that can transform the way you tell stories in both your personal and professional life. Hosted by award-winning storyteller and podcaster Aaron Calafato. Beginner Dungeons & Dragons * Medina - Thu., Jun. 26, Jul. 31, Aug. 28, 5:30 - 7:30 pm - Learn the basics and embark on an epic quest with fellow adventurers. Spelling Club * Brunswick - Thu., Jun. 26, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Test your smarts in this friendly competition. Winner takes home a prize. The Expiration Date Medina - Tue., Jul. 1, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Judah Leblang performs his one man show: an honest, raw, and sometimes humorous look at the aging process. Q&A and book sale to follow. Cleveland Aquarium * Zoom - Thu., Jul. 10, 2:00 pm Celebrate shark week with a virtual trip to the aquarium. Optional viewing at Brunswick Library. Truth, Justice & the Cleveland Way Lodi - Mon., Jul. 21, 6:30 pm Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster created the world’s most enduring superhero. Learn how Superman was influenced by their early lives in Cleveland. Presented by local historian Dennis Sutcliffe. Trivia Night * Seville - Thu., Jul. 24, 6:00 pm Cool down with sweet treats and test your knowledge. Brunswick - Wed., Aug. 6, 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Test your knowledge across a variety of topics. Music Swap Medina - Sat., Jul. 26, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Bring your gently used vinyl records, cassette tapes, and CDs to trade and discover new gems. Note: no items may be exchanged for money. Crossword Showdown * Brunswick - Wed., Jul. 30, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Compete to see who can solve the crossword puzzle the fastest. Tischler Klezmer Orchestra Highland - Tue., Aug. 5, 7:00 pm Enjoy the soulful sounds of Klezmer music. The Science of Sasquatch Buckeye - Wed., Aug. 13, 6:30 pm Olympic Project Bigfoot Research Team member Amy Bue discusses scientific research taking place in Ohio and across the country.
*Register at your library or at mcdl.info/AdultEvents 19 Adult Events Home & Garden mcdl.info/HomeEvents Arts & Crafts mcdl.info/ArtsEvents DIY Seasonal Crafts * Medina - Mon., Jun. 2, 6:00 pm Create a stitched felt Pride heart. Brunswick - Thu., Jun. 5, 6:00 pm Use a Styrofoam block to make prints. Lodi - Tue., Jun. 10, 1:30 pm Give a terra cotta pot a whimsical face. Brunswick - Mon., Jun. 16, 6:30 pm Finger paint a cherry blossom tree. Lodi - Tue., Jun. 24, 11:00 am Knot yarn to create colorful art pieces. Lodi - Tue., Jul. 8, 11:00 am Create watercolors with tissue paper. Lodi - Mon., Jul. 14, 1:30 pm Make beaded icicle ornaments. Medina - Tue., Jul. 15, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Knot fabric into a feather wall hanging. Medina - Wed. Jul. 16, 6:00 pm Paint and customize a tote bag. Seville - Wed., Jul. 16, 6:00 pm Decoupage a seashell trinket dish and a matching tealight. Highland - Sat., Jul. 26, 12:30 pm Make brooches out of felt and beads. Brunswick - Fri., Aug. 1, 2:00 pm Recycle an old book into a fairy house. Seville - Mon., Aug. 4, 6:00 pm Create a mini succulent magnet. Lodi - Tue., Aug. 5, 6:00 pm Fill a glass jar with button flowers. Seville - Thu., Aug. 14, 6:00 pm Create a keepsake memory jar. Paint a Canvas * 5:30 - 7:30 pm - Create an original painting! Led by Artists Uncork’d. $20 supply fee due to presenter at event. Wine Lovers Medina - Fri., Jun. 6, Aug. 8 Brunswick - Fri., Aug. 15 Adults 21 & up - Bring wine, snacks, or other refreshments. Sweet Night Out Medina - Fri., Aug. 22 Bring your favorite sweet or snack. Make It Mondays * Medina - Mon., 1:30 pm Supplies provided. Jun. 9 - Laser engraver: mini bird house Aug. 11 - Sublimation printer and heat press: book tote Knitting & Crochet Brunswick - Tue., Jun. 10, 24, Jul. 8, 22, Aug. 5, 19, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Bring your current project and exchange tips with others. Group donates items to Warm Up Medina County. Crafternoon Club * Medina - Sat., Jun. 21, Aug. 16, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Tue., Jul. 8, 3:30 - 5:00 pm Bring your current project in progress to work on. Party punch will be served. Artist Trading Card Club * Medina - Wed., Jul. 9, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Create tiny works of art you can trade with other artists. Supplies provided. Craft Supply Swap Medina - Sat., Jul. 12, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Bring unopened or gently used craft supplies to exchange and mingle with other crafters. Note: no items may be exchanged for money. Basket Weaving * Highland - Sat., Jul. 19, Aug. 9, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Create a decorative basket with Emily. $18 fee due to presenter at event. All About Honeybees Medina - Tue., 6:30 pm Presented by Medina County Beekeepers Association. Jun. 17 - Learn about the importance of honeybees and how we can help them keep our food supply pollinated. Jul. 8 - Learn what can come from a hive: pollen, candles, lip balms, and more. Includes honey tasting. Aug. 5 - Learn about the health benefits of products from the hive: honey, pollen, and propolis. OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Native Plants * Lodi - Sat., Jun. 28, 11:00 am Learn to choose native plants for beauty and to attract birds, bees, and butterflies. Summer Garden Craft * Seville - Mon., Aug. 25, 6:00 pm Upcycle a cereal box into a charming garden tote. Supplies provided. Medina County Soil & Water Conservation District Gardening for Wildlife * Brunswick - Thu., Jul. 10, 6:30 pm Invite birds, pollinators, and other wildlife to your backyard and maintain a healthy habitat. Native Plants for Birds * Medina - Wed., Aug. 6, 6:00 pm Learn which plants to use or avoid when welcoming feathered friends into our yards. Bird Photography Medina - Wed., Aug. 13, 6:00 pm Helpful tricks and tips presented by the Black River Audubon Society.
ESOL Services ESOL Classes * Develop English language skills. Call Project: LEARN at 330-723-1314 for locations, times, and to register. ESOL Conversation Group * Brunswick - Tue., Jun. 3, 17, Jul. 1, 15, Aug. 5, 19, 1:00 pm Culture, vocabulary, customs, and more, followed by discussion. Zoom option available. Adult Education GED Services Adult Basic Education Classes * Prepare for the GED test or improve your math, reading, and writing skills. Call Project: LEARN at 330-723-1314 for locations, times, and to register. Pearson VUE GED Testing * Medina - Wed. Jun. 25, Jul. 23, Sat. Aug. 30, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Learn more or schedule your test at mcdl.info/GED. *Register at your library or at mcdl.info/AdultEvents 20 Medina County Memory Project * Medina - Wed., Jun. 4, 6:30 pm Discover new collections in this database and get a sneak peek at the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA), a resource soon to include items from Medina County Memory. Optional viewing on Zoom. Bitter Medicine: The Story Behind the Story * Buckeye - Mon., Jun. 9, 6:00 pm Author Mae McGraw discusses her new book, Bitter Medicine, as well as noteworthy people from the Civil War period and Medina County’s role in the Underground Railroad. Book sale to follow. The Last Fugitive * Brunswick - Mon., Jun. 9, 6:30 pm Learn about Sara Lucy Bagby Johnson who used the Underground Railroad to escape to Cleveland and was the last person to be prosecuted under the Fugitive Slave Act. Genealogy Discussion Group Medina - Wed., Jun. 11, Jul. 9, Aug. 13, 12:30 pm Connect with fellow genealogists to discuss research, share hints, and ask questions. A Juneteeth Celebration Medina - Wed., Jun. 18, 6:30 pm Erin Nicole Neal will sing and play blues, rock, pop and soul tunes while sharing historic details of Juneteenth National Independence Day. Presented in partnership with Ohio Regional Music Arts Cultural Outreach. Adult Events Family History Help Session * Medina - Sat., Jul. 5, 2:00 pm Members of the Medina County Genealogical Society and the MCDL Genealogy Team brainstorm resources and methods to help solve your research challenges. Optional viewing on Zoom. Finding William’s Parents * Zoom - Sat., Aug. 2, 2:00 pm Hear a case study on indirect evidence used to identify the parents of William Graham of Meigs County, Ohio. Presented by Debbie Smyth of Oak Trails Genealogy Services. Sponsored by Medina County Genealogical Society. Optional viewing at Medina Library. Microfilm & MCDL Digital Archive * Medina - Mon., Aug. 4, 1:30 pm Newspapers can tell the stories of your ancestors and their community. Learn to access historic Medina County newspapers, both on microfilm and in the MCDL Digital Archive. Letha House * Lodi - Thu., Aug. 7, 6:00 pm Learn about the life of Letha House through period attire, posters, and stories of her life. Presented by Kathleen Kraus. Cleveland’s Inventor Extraordinaire Lodi - Mon., Aug. 11, 6:30 pm Learn about Garrett Morgan, creator of inventions with global significance. His story sheds light on the development of the African American community in Cleveland, showcasing how innovation can triumph over stereotypes and oppression. Presented by the Western Reserve Historical Society. History & Genealogy mcdl.info/HistoryEvents
Art Shows Medina Library B. Smith Gallery MCDL Staff Art Show May 19 - Jun. 15 - A showcase of the diverse artistic talents and hobbies of the MCDL Staff. From Big to Small Jun. 23 - Jul. 19 - Ricky Williams shows watercolors of all sizes including finished pieces with examples of preliminary thumbnails and color sketches. Celebrating the Differences Jul. 28 - Aug. 23 - Brothers in Art displays a collection of work in all media celebrating the differences. Beyond the Rainbow Sep. 2-28 - The eight local artists of Women in Art will explore the colors of the rainbow spectrum and take them a step beyond into the creation of exciting new art. Reception - Sun., Sep. 7, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Brunswick Library Art for the Ages Jul. 5-30 - View works by the The Vintage Artists. Reception - Sat., Jul. 5, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Highland Library Annual Highland Alumni Art Show Aug. 8-22 - Former students display art that sees the world in vibrant colors. Adult Events Cooking Classes * Presented by Jeanne Givelekian from Purposeful Eats. Brunswick - Wed., Jun. 11, 6:00 pm - Seasonal Recipes Highland - Thu., Jun. 12, 6:30 pm Boost Your Energy with Food Lodi - Tue., Jun. 17, 6:00 pm - Seasonal Recipes Lodi - Thu., Aug. 28, 6:00 pm - The Art of Fermenting Afternoon Tea Club Brunswick - Wed., 1:30 pm BYO teacup to explore the world of tea and taste test. Jun. 18, Aug. 20 - Share stories and recipes and ask questions of our certified Tea Master. Jul. 23 - Tea from Japan and the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Lodi Cookbook Club Lodi - Thu., 6:00 pm - Try a new recipe, share an old favorite, or use a familiar ingredient in a new way. Jun. 19 - Salads Jul. 17 - Corn Aug. 21 - Salsas Summer Smoothies * Lodi - Thu., Jul. 24, 6:00 pm - Learn to make smoothies for general health. Presented by Kelly Bailey. Food & Cooking mcdl.info/FoodEvents Kids Day Sat., Jun. 7, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Medina Square Juneteeth Celebration Sat., Jun. 14, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Medina Square Valley City Frog Jump Sun., July 20, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Mill Stream Park 1200 Maple St., Valley City Visit the Bookmobile *Register at mcdl.info/AdultEvents Medina County Fair Jul. 28 - Aug. 2, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Medina County Fairgrounds, 720 W. Smith Rd., Medina 21 Pick up a current schedule and events listing at any MCDL location or visit mcdl.info/Bookmobile mcdl.info/Art
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