December 2025, January, February 2026 News and events at Medina County District Library • mcdl.info Library Live See page 15 for details • Sponsored by Friends of MCDL Winter Reading for Adults January 5 - March 15
When talking with community members, I love to hear what they’re reading and how books and authors have made lasting impressions in their life. It’s wonderful to see our own story reflected in the stories of others. Seeing ourselves in books helps us feel less alone and more connected to the world around us. The power in books is in what lifts off the page and settles into our hearts and minds. It’s stories, wisdom, and memories that give books such significance. MCDL exists to enrich life in our communities, and books are the primary vehicle through which we fulfill our mission of service to the community. In the library’s collection of books, whether on the shelves or downloaded on our favorite gadgets, we find a reflection of our own story. We strive to include all members of the Medina community within the pages of the books provided in the library. Through books and reading we can choose a path of lifelong learning and build empathy, understanding, and skills. We hold about 560,000 items in our MCDL collection, but because we are part of the CLEVNET consortium, patrons have access to a shared collection of 12 million items ranging from books and magazines, to music, film, and more. Whether you stop by the library for a new bestseller, to apply for a passport, or prepare for a citizenship test, it’s the service to our community which keeps the library a lively part of Medina County. If it’s been some time since you stopped by, I hope you visit soon! Table of Contents MCDL News & Notes 4 Upcoming Books 6 Kids & Family Events 9 Tween Events 11 Teen Events 12 Adult Events 14 Friends of MCDL 19 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 (Medina & Brunswick only) 1:00 - 5:00 pm MCDL is Closed Dec. 24, 25, 31, Jan. 1 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 Julianne was recently elected to a second term as MLIS Director on the Ohio Library Council Board of Directors, serving throughout 2028.
Browse titles and reserve at mcdl.info/BookClubBags Fiction All the Other Mothers Hate Me by Sarah Harman The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Book of Lost Hours by Hayley Gelfuso The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston The Boxcar Librarian by Brianna Labuskes The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall Culpability by Bruce Holsinger Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell The English Masterpiece by Katherine Reay The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni Family Family by Laurie Frankel The Favorites by Layne Fargo The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry Home of the American Circus by Allison Larkin Junie by Erin Crosby Eckstine The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers My Friends by Fredrik Backman The Names by Florence Knapp One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict The Sirens by Emilia Hart The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel Tilt by Emma Pattee West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge Nonfiction The Art Spy by Michelle Young Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green 3 Time Saving Services Fit the library into your busy schedule Return Drop off library items at Buehler’s: • Forest Meadows 75 Forest Meadows Dr. • River Styx - 3626 Medina Rd. This is a return service only. Pay fees, renew, request, or check out items at your library. Don’t forget! Library items can be returned to any MCDL bookdrop 24/7. Pick Up Choose Anytime Lockers and pick up items at your convenience. Select Curbside Service and a staff member will bring items to your car. Shop Request items online or by calling. We’ll have your items waiting for you with one of the pick up options below. Book Club Bags: New Titles Includes 10 books & discussion questions Bags check out for six weeks, additional formats may be available. mcdl.info/PickUp
4 MCDL News & Notes Imagination Library Medina County Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is now a grassroots effort in Medina County. Imagination Library provides a free book by mail every month for children ages 0-5 years. While half of all costs are still covered by the State of Ohio, local funding is now coordinated by a group of local agencies. Community Action Wayne/Medina is the funding partner and MCDL is the managing partner. What does this mean? Donations are welcome and will pay for our county’s portion of the book costs. Imagination Library Medina County is 100% donation funded. No local tax dollars from any of the supporting agencies are used to fund the program. Visit the new website at ImaginationLibraryMedinaCounty.org. Here we will share updates, information, and instructions before guests register a child or donate. Winter StoryWalk® Take a walk and enjoy a story at these MCDL and partnership locations: • Brunswick & Highland Libraries • Medina County Park District, Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park, 4985 Windfall Rd., Medina • Medina City Schools, Northrop Elementary, 950 E. Reagan Pkwy., Medina StoryWalk promotes literacy, physical activity, and spending time together as a family. Each season brings a new story. Watch for The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats on Dec. 1. America 250 Medina MCDL is a partner in the America 250 Medina campaign and will feature special events at Medina Library throughout 2026. Look for featured events in the Library Live and a complete list of events in the 2026 Visitors Guide, available on the City of Medina website and print versions at uptown businesses and City Hall by mid-December. From local history to music and entertainment, we will honor America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in a year-long celebration. Happy Birthday Dolly! MCDL will host a campaign throughout January celebrating her 80th birthday and encouraging donations to Imagination Library Medina County in her honor. Tax Forms MCDL offers a limited number of federal and state tax forms. City tax forms vary by location. Use MCDL’s computers to download and print at mcdl.info/Tax. Help MCDL Level Up We are just 300 followers away from hitting our goal of 10,000 Facebook followers! We provide entertaining and informative content. Join our popular Wednesday Night Book Discussion, learn about upcoming events and new services. We do throw in a little fun now and then with book reviews, videos, and more! Look for Medina County District Library on Facebook and click “Follow.”
5 MCDL News & Notes Snuggle Up & Read Dec. 1-30 - Create a cozy evening for children in need by donating new books and pajamas at any MCDL location. Volunteers will package PJs with a book, then distribute to Medina County children. Copy, Print, Fax & Scan Fax and scan services are available at all MCDL locations for free. The Library only sends faxes; it does not receive faxes for patrons. Scans may be sent to an email or saved to a flash drive. Color copy and print services are available at all MCDL locations. There are additional black and white release stations at Medina and Brunswick Libraries. Color - $.50 per page ($1.00 per page for 11x17) Black & White - $.10 per page ($.20 per page for 11x17) Patrons receive $.50 in free copies or prints per day. PaperCut allows for remote and on-site printing at all MCDL locations through the internet, email, library computers, or a personal device. Learn more about these services and get started with PaperCut at mcdl.info/PaperCut. World Language Collection & Services MCDL offers services for foreign-born English speakers as they seek ways to improve language and cultural knowledge. Learn more at mcdl.info/WorldLanguage. World Language Collection at Medina and Brunswick Libraries Browse or request materials for all ages, including magazines and DVDs, from more than 40 languages. Great for ESOL students or those learning a second language. Featured languages for winter: Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, French, Hindi, Japanese, and Chinese. Made possible through a partnership with Cleveland Public Library. Bilingual Books at all MCDL locations Children’s fiction, picture, and board books featuring text in English paired with another language. Popular languages include: Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, French, German, Arabic, and Chinese. English Classes for Speakers of Other Languages Develop English language skills with ESOL classes taught by Project: LEARN instructors. ESOL Conversation Group Culture, vocabulary, customs, and more, followed by discussion. Zoom option available. Citizenship Corner at Brunswick Library Borrow citizenship study kits which include flash cards, practice tests, and more. Browse books, naturalization forms, and access online resources.
Subscribe to Staff Picks book recommendations at mcdl.info/Newsletters December The Time Hop Coffee Shop by Phaedra Patrick (magical realism) Greta gets the chance to live the perfect life she’s always imagined at a magical coffee shop. Tailored Realities by Brandon Sanderson (fantasy) A new collection of science fiction and fantasy short stories and a never-beforepublished novella. The Mating Game by Lana Ferguson (paranormal romance) A steamy romance develops between two wolf shifters determined not to fall in love. Closing Time by Michael Ledwidge (thriller) A casual spring break friendship becomes a heist gone deadly wrong in this thriller set on Key West. The Mysterious Death of Junetta Plum by Valerie Wilson Wesley (historical mystery) First in a new series set in Jazz Age Harlem and starring an amateur sleuth and her orphaned charge. February This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page (fiction) A young widow’s zest for life slowly returns with the help of new friends and the books her late husband purchased for her. The Fourth Princess by Janie Chang (historical fiction) Two young women living in a crumbling Shanghai mansion in 1911 must face the house’s secrets and their own. Paper Cut by Rachel Taff (thriller) A new documentary forces Lucy, who is famous for escaping a notorious California cult, to return to the desert where her story began. (Or did it?) After the Fall by Edward Ashton (science fiction) A fast-paced, page-turning sci-fi novel set on Earth, where humans are relegated to being pets to a superior alien race. Insignificant Others by Sarah Jio (romance) A charming time-slip novel about a young woman trapped in a loop with her love interests from the past. January The Future Saints by Ashley Winstead (fiction) For fans of Daisy Jones and the Six. A desperate music mogul tries to save two sisters and their music from themselves. A Great Act of Love by Heather Rose (historical fiction) The sweeping saga of a family, their vineyards, and the secrets and crimes that follow them across the globe. The Murder at World’s End by Ross Montgomery (mystery) An ex-con butler and a spicy octogenarian matriarch team up to solve the murder of an eccentric Viscount at his doomsday-prepped manor. We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark (romantasy) First in a new series set in a brutal empire where vampires rule and betrayals are deadly. A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James (horror) Twenty years after their brother’s disappearance, three sisters return to their hometown to face the sinister happenings of the past. 6 Upcoming Books: Fiction
Chris is MCDL's Collection Resources Director (She runs the department that buys the books!) Subscribe to Staff Picks book recommendations at mcdl.info/Newsletters 7 Upcoming Books: Nonfiction December The Sea Captain’s Wife: A True Story of Mutiny, Love, and Adventure at the Bottom of the World by Tilar J. Mazzeo The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen Pickleball in 60 Seconds: Everything You Need to Know to Master the World's Hottest Sport by Tanner Tomassi January Ain’t Nobody’s Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton by Martha Ackmann Winter: The Story of a Season by Val McDermid The Official We Do Not Care Club Handbook: A Guide for Women in Perimenopause, Menopause, and Beyond Who Are Over It by Melani Sanders February We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America by Norah O’Donnell Unread: A Memoir of Learning (and Loving) to Read on TikTok by Oliver James Stand by Cory Booker Here’s Your Hat What’s Your Hurry: Stories by Elizabeth McCracken Start Without Me (I’ll Be There in a Minute) by Gary Janetti A Murder of Magpies by Judith Flanders At Home: A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes Super Host by Kate Russo Chris 7 Hours 4 Hours 8 Hours 17 Hours 12 Hours 11 Hours R E C E N T LY LISTENED to BY
Online Learning Visit the Bookmobile Pick up a current schedule and events listing at any MCDL location or visit mcdl.info/Bookmobile Entries accepted Feb. 1-28 Winners from each age category will be published in miniature books, available at all MCDL locations during National Library Week (April 19-25). Entry Guidelines Enter your original poems (30 lines or fewer) at any MCDL location or email to poetryproject@mcdl.info. Please Include Title of work, your name, phone or email, and age category (12 & under, 13-17, 18 & up) mcdl.info/Readers poetry project the 8 Wonderland Winter Sat., Dec. 6, 4:00 - 7:00 pm Lodi Village Square Kick off your holiday season with a visit from Santa, reindeer from Spring Mist Farms, horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting, crafts, and plenty of treats! Held in conjunction with Lodi Village, Lodi Harrisville Historical Society, and Lodi Railroad Museum. mcdl.info/WinterWonderland Lodi Library’s mcdl.info/OnlineLearning MCDL’s Online Learning collection puts new skills at your fingertips Peterson’s Test Prep helps you prepare for the GED, SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, the military, and more. It includes ebooks for many test prep courses and features in-depth information on college programs and tuition assistance. Career development tools like job-search resources and resumé, networking, and interviewing advice are also available. Udemy offers 24/7 access to thousands of on-demand video courses taught by top instructors across 75 categories in business, technology, design, and personal development. Whether you’re looking to build new skills in a profession you love or making a big career change, Udemy is here to help with a personalized learning experience on your schedule.
*Register at your library or at mcdl.info/KidsEvents Stop by for... Letters to Santa, Reindeer Food & Elf on the Shelf All Library Locations - Dec. 1-23 Grinchmas Week Brunswick - Dec. 22-27 Penguin Week Seville - Jan. 12-17 Snowman Week Buckeye - Jan. 26-31 Hearts Week Seville - Feb. 9-14 Shapes Week Buckeye - Feb. 23-28 Kids & Family Events All ages (unless noted) Storytimes mcdl.info/Storytimes Jan. 5 - Feb. 19 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) Mon. 1:00 pm Brunswick Tue. 1:00 pm Brunswick Thu. 10:30 am Brunswick Thu. 1:00 pm Medina Toddler * (Ages 2-3 with adult) Wed. 10:30 am Highland Preschool * (Ages 4-5) 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 Medina Tue. 1:30 pm Lodi Wed. 10:30 am Brunswick Drop-In (All ages with adult) Mon. 10:30 am Buckeye Mon. 10:30 am Seville Wed. 10:30 am Buckeye Wed. 6:00 pm Brunswick Thu. 6:00 pm Medina Special Storytimes The Mitten * Seville - Mon., Dec. 15, 6:00 pm Ages 3 & up - Listen to this classic story by Jan Brett and make a craft. Grinchmas * Brunswick - Mon., Dec. 22, 10:30 am Books, activities, and a craft all about Mr. Grinch. Wear your pajamas! Noon Year’s Eve Medina - Sat., Dec. 27, 11:30 am Ages birth - 5 - Listen to stories and songs and celebrate the “noon” year with a festive balloon drop! Snow * Medina - Wed., Jan. 14, 10:30 am Snow stories, songs, flannels, and crafts. Mindfulness * Highland - Wed., Jan. 14, 6:30 pm Grades K-3 - Hear stories about staying calm, then practice fun breathing and movement. Adapted Storytime * Brunswick - Sat., Jan. 17, Feb. 21, 10:30 am - Storytime in a supportive environment for children with autism, sensory integration challenges, or adaptive needs. Cozy * Lodi - Mon., Jan 26, 10:30 am Bring your favorite stuffed toy or blanket and enjoy stories, songs, and crafts. Snowy * Highland - Mon., Jan. 26, 6:00 pm Ages 5-11 - Enjoy a snowy story and craft. Snowmen * Buckeye - Tue., Jan. 27, 6:00 pm Ages 3-6 - Hear stories about some of our favorite snowmen. Nighttime Monster Defense * Highland - Wed., Feb. 4, 6:30 pm Grades K-3 - Listen to monster stories then create special swatters and spray to keep them away. Yak & Yeti * Lodi - Mon., Feb. 9, 10:30 am Enjoy fun stories and a craft. Pajamas * Highland - Thu., Feb. 12, 6:00 pm Wear your jammies and enjoy a bedtime story. Didn’t See That Coming! * Highland - Wed., Feb. 18, 6:30 pm Grades K-3 - Do you think you can predict where the story will go? Oldies But Goodies * Medina - Sat., Feb. 21, 10:30 am Ages birth - 5 - Read beloved books from “back in the day” paired with rhymes and songs that never went out of style. 9
*Register at your library or at mcdl.info/KidsEvents Kids & Family Events All ages (unless noted) 10 Playtime Medina - Wed., Dec. 3, 10, 17, 10:30 am, ages birth - 5 Engage with other caregivers while children play, dance, and make crafts. Play-Doh Party * Seville - Wed., Dec. 3, 10:30 am Ages 2-6 - Help develop early literacy skills by having fun with Play-Doh. Baby & Me Yoga * Brunswick - Thu., Dec. 4, Fri., Jan. 9, Feb. 6, 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., Dec. 4, Fri., Jan. 9, Feb. 6, 11:30 am Lodi - Mon., Jan. 19, Feb. 16, 10:30 am Ages 2-5 - Build strength, social skills, courage, calmness, and make yogi friends. Led by Happy Me Yoga. Family Portrait Day * Brunswick - Sat., Dec. 6, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, 2:00 - 4:30 pm Get a free digital family portrait taken by staff in a cozy winter setting. Snowy Day Slime * Seville - Sat., Dec. 6, 11:00 am Grades K-5 - Create slime that reflects the icy beauty of the season. Music & Movement * Brunswick - Fri., Dec. 12, Jan. 16, Feb. 20, 10:30 am or 11:30 am Ages birth - 5 - Music class includes instruments, singing, and dancing. Led by Music Izz Groovy. Read to a Therapy Dog Brunswick - Sat., Dec. 13, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Drop in and read to a sweet therapy dog. Cookie Decorating * Seville - Sat., Dec. 13, 12:00 pm Decorate cookies to celebrate the season. Winter Baby Paint * Medina - Tue., Dec. 16, 10:30 am Ages birth - 3 - Paint a seasonal canvas with your little one to remember their growing hands and feet. Pokémon Card Trading Highland - Sat., Dec. 20, Jan. 10, Feb. 21, 1:30 pm - Drop in to discuss your collection and trade cards with others. Abominable Snowman Craft * Seville - Mon., Jan. 5, 1:00 pm Grades K-4 - Create your own Abominable Snowman with forks, paint, and paper. Homeschool STREAM Day * Buckeye - Tue., 1:00 pm, grades 1-3 Jan. 13 - Life in Winter: Learn how some plants and animals thrive in winter. Then build a birdhouse to invite life into your yard. Feb. 10 - Paper Circuit Cards: Create a light-up card for Valentine’s Day. Family Trivia Night: Disney * Medina - Thu., Jan. 15, 6:00 pm Ages 6 & up with adult - Play a fun trivia game as a family and win prizes. Family Game Night Brunswick - Mon., Jan. 19, 6:00 pm Enjoy quality time playing board games. Games and snacks provided. After Hours Hide & Seek * Lodi - Fri., Jan. 30, 5:00 pm Ages 5-12 - Play hide and seek. Kids Painting Class * Medina - Sat., Jan. 31, 3:00 pm Ages 6 & up - Follow along with step-by-step instructions to create a masterpiece. Led by Tay’s Creative Items. Holiday Fun Here Comes Santa Claus! * Buckeye - Tue., Dec. 2, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus while Buckeye vocal music groups entertain you. Enjoy seasonal crafts and games. Visit with Santa 6:00 - 7:30 pm Medina - Mon., Dec. 8 - Listen to a holiday story and make a special craft. Highland - Tue., Dec. 9 - Take photos, enjoy cocoa, and do a craft. Seville * - Thu., Dec. 11 - Share your wish list and take a photo. Brunswick * - Mon., Dec. 15 - Listen to a holiday story and make a special craft. Gingerbread Houses * Medina - Tue., Dec. 9, 6:00 pm Ages 5 & up - Bring a bag of candy to share and build a graham cracker house. All other supplies provided. Adapted Santa * Brunswick - Wed., Dec. 10, 5:00 - 7:00 pm - A Santa visit for families with special needs, sensory/autism integration challenges. New Year’s Eve Poppers * Seville - Sat., Dec. 20, 11:00 am Ages 4 & up - Make a fun and festive popper to ring in the new year! Valentine’s Cards Seville - Tue., Feb. 3, 6:00 pm Ages 4 & up - Make Valentine’s cards for residents of local senior living communities.
*Register at your library or at mcdl.info/TweenEvents Holiday Ornament * Lodi - Mon., Dec. 1, 6:00 pm Grades 3 & up - Use a holiday greeting card to create a tree ornament. Bring one of your own or use one of ours. Afternoon Drawing Club * Medina - Every Wed., 4:00 pm Expand your skills and enjoy fun games. All levels welcome. No sessions Dec. 24, 31. Gingerbread House * Lodi - Wed., Dec. 10, 6:00 pm Create your own gingerbread house. Toilet Paper Roll Stars * Highland - Thu., Dec. 11, 6:00 pm Upcycle toilet paper rolls into stars. Animal Portrait Ornaments * Highland - Sat., Dec. 13, 12:30 - 2:30 pm Turn scraps of cardboard into fun animal portrait ornaments for the holidays. Young Writers Workshop Medina - Mon., Dec. 15, 4:30 pm Bring a story to share or write while you’re here. STEAM: Zipline Experiment * Medina - Tue., Jan. 6, 4:00 pm Create a contraption to hold a toy and send it down a yarn zipline. Hand Sewing for Beginners * Medina - Mon., Jan. 12, 4:00 pm Learn a life skill while having fun! Supplies provided. Chess for Beginners & Beyond * Buckeye - Tue., Jan. 13, 4:30 - 6:00 pm Brunswick - Tue., Jan. 20, Feb. 17, 5:00 pm, grades 1-5 All levels welcome to learn and develop skills with chess expert Damon Rucker. Bookends Book Club * Brunswick - Tue., 6:00 pm Eat snacks and discuss books. Jan. 13 - Mystery Feb. 10 - Historical Marshmallow Snowman Challenge * Seville - Mon., Jan. 19, 2:00 pm See how tall you can build a snowman out of marshmallows. Tween Events Grades 3-5 (unless noted) Kids & Family Events All ages (unless noted) 11 Can’t Wait for Summer Dance Party! * Brunswick - Thu., Feb. 12, 6:00 pm Dance away the winter blues. Will Our Math… Math? * Brunswick - Fri., Feb. 13, 10:30 am Grades K-2 - Practice math skills and listen to a story. Snowman Stone Painting * Seville - Sat., Feb. 14, 12:00 pm Grades K-5 - Paint stones into snowmen. Guatemalan Worry Doll * Highland - Wed., Jan. 21, 3:30 pm Learn to manage stress and anxiety by creating a doll for under your pillow. Pom Pom Penguins * Lodi - Wed., Jan. 21, 6:00 pm Chase the winter blues with adorable pom pom penguins. Make Your Mark: Bookmark Workshop * Medina - Tue., Feb. 10, 4:00 pm Make multiple styles of bookmarks to save your place in books. No-Sew Fleece Scarves * Buckeye - Tue., Feb. 10, 4:30 - 6:00 pm Make one for yourself and one to donate to a local shelter. Valentine’s Rock Paint * Highland - Wed., Feb. 11, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Paint your own rock to give to that special someone for Valentine’s Day! Goldilocks Chair Challenge* Brunswick - Mon., Feb. 16, 4:00 pm Grades K-5 - Solve an engineering challenge and listen to a story. Outback Ray Brunswick - Mon., Feb. 23, 10:30 am Learn with amazing animal friends. Shadow Puppetry & You! Medina - Mon., Feb. 23, 4:30 pm Ages 6 & up - By hand or by paper, let’s be shadow puppet makers! Truck STEAM & Play * Brunswick - Sat., Feb. 28, 10:30 am Ages 3 & up - Craft, activities, and play about vehicles. Messy Art * Seville - Sat., Feb. 28, 11:00 am or 2:00 pm, grades K-5 Create a messy masterpiece using a variety of provided supplies and fun techniques.
Teen Tuesdays Brunswick - Tue., Dec. 2, 16, Jan. 6, 20, Feb. 3, 17, 2:30 - 4:00 pm, grades 9-12 Enjoy games, crafts, food and more. Holiday Ornaments Buckeye - Wed., Dec. 3, 2:15 pm Create a holiday keepsake. Pride Time Brunswick - Thu., Dec. 4, Feb. 5, 2:30 - 4:00 pm - LGBTQIA+ teens and allies talk about books, play games and make Pride-themed crafts in a supportive environment. Manga Club Seville - Thu., Dec. 4, 6:00 pm Discuss popular manga titles and enjoy snacks. Call for titles. Freedom To Read Book Club * Medina - Tue., 6:00 pm Teens and adults have an opportunity to read and discuss challenged books. Dec. 9 - Carrie by Stephen King Jan. 13 - Looking for Alaska by John Green Feb. 10 - The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas Cookie Decorating Buckeye - Wed., Dec. 10, 2:15 pm Decorate your own holiday cookies. Readers Club * Brunswick - Wed., Dec. 10, Jan 14, Feb. 11, 6:00 pm, grades 6-8 Share your favorite books and authors, and enjoy book-themed activities, games, and crafts. 17th Annual Mini Con * Medina - Fri., Dec. 12, 5:00 - 9:00 pm Put on your best cosplay for the ultimate fandom experience! Enjoy a workshop with Project Sushi, RPG and Switch gaming, Artist’s Alley, and take a photo with Medina County Park District’s Tardis. Prizes for the best artwork and cosplay. Pressed Flower Coasters * Highland - Wed., Dec. 17, 3:30 - 5:30 pm Craft a stunning gift to give or keep for yourself. Dungeons & Dragons * Seville - Thu., Dec. 18, Jan. 22, Feb. 26, 6:00 pm - Bring a third level character using the 5th edition for The Wild Beyond the Witchlight campaign setting. Medina - Wed., Jan. 7, Feb. 4, 3:00 - 5:00 pm - Create a character and explore worlds filled with adventure. Holiday Party * Lodi - Sat., Dec. 20, 2:00 pm Dress in your most creative holiday attire for an extravaganza! Writers Group * Brunswick - Mon., Dec. 22, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Get inspired, be creative, and share your work with other teen writers. Indoor Snowball Fight * Medina - Tue., Dec. 30, 1:30 pm All the fun of a snowball fight without the teeth-chattering cold. New Years Goal Board * Seville - Tue., Dec. 30, 4:00 pm Create an inspirational collage for the new year. Ramen Hacks * Medina - Tue., Jan. 6, 6:00 pm Use everyday ingredients to enhance a plain cup noodle into a more flavorful and nutritious meal. Hot Cocoa Bar Buckeye - Wed., Jan. 7, 2:15 pm Concoct the perfect mug of hot cocoa. Comic Book Creation Workshop * Medina - Fri., Jan. 9, 5:00 - 7:00 pm Brunswick - Sat., Jan. 24, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Learn the process of producing a comic book and how to develop a backstory for your own characters. Presented by comic book creator Ted Sikora. Indoor Snowball Fun Buckeye - Wed., Jan. 14, 12:15 pm Enjoy the snowy season inside with games and snacks. Chinese Good Luck Knot Necklace * Highland - Sat., Jan. 17, 11:00 am Create a good luck knot and a feng shui coin necklace. Polar Bear Silhouette * Medina - Tue., Jan. 20, 6:00 pm Create an aurora borealis-inspired painting of a polar bear. National Granola Bar Day Buckeye - Wed., Jan. 21, 2:15 pm Chocolate? Raisins? Dried fruit? Choose your ingredients to make a delicious snack. Sun Mirror Wall Décor * Highland - Sat., Jan. 24, 12:00 - 1:30 pm Turn scraps of cardboard into unique art decor to hang. Teen Events Grades 6-12 (unless noted) *Register at your library or at mcdl.info/TeenEvents 12
Upcoming Teen Books Watercolor Painting * Lodi - Sat., Jan. 24, 1:00 pm Make a unique watercolor artwork with middle-grade author and artist, Glen Somodi. Otaku Tuesdays * Medina - Tue., 6:00 - 7:30pm Celebrate anime and manga with crafts and other activities. Cosplay encouraged. Jan. 27 - Sticker making with Sharpies and paint pens Feb. 24 - Shrinky dinks Chocolate Bingo * Seville - Tue., Jan. 27, 6:00 pm Grades 4-12 - Play bingo with a chocolatey twist. Kitten Love Buckeye - Wed., Jan. 28, 2:15 pm Create a toy any kitten would love! Toys will be donated to Kitten Krazy. Cozy Craft * Brunswick - Wed., Jan. 28, 6:00 - 7:30 pm - Bring your works in progress and cozy up with hot chocolate for a relaxing, creative evening. Craft supplies available. Junk Journal * Lodi - Tue., Feb. 3, 6:00 pm Make your own journal out of found or recycled papers, fabric, and cardboard. Superbowl Party Buckeye - Wed., Feb. 4, 2:15 pm “Tailgate” for Superbowl LX. Cloud Lanterns * Seville - Wed., Feb. 4, 5:30 pm Grades 4-12 Create an LED cloud lantern. Teen Events *Register at your library or at mcdl.info/TeenEvents 13 Weave Mittens * Highland - Thu., Feb. 5, 6:00 pm Learn to weave yarn into mittens. DIY Fantasy Maps * Medina - Tue., Feb. 10, 6:00 pm Let chance draw your borders and illustrate your fantasy world. Board Game Afternoon Buckeye - Wed., Feb. 11, 12:15 pm Challenge your friends with your favorite board game. Pop-Tart Pillows * Seville - Tue., Feb. 17, 6:00 pm Grades 4-12 - Make a no-sew pillow that looks like a Pop-Tart. Crafternoon Buckeye - Wed., Feb. 18, 2:15 pm Stop by with your friends to make a craft or two. T-Shirt Tote Bag * Lodi - Sat., Feb. 21, 1:00 pm Looking to recycle your T-shirts? Bring them in to create a custom tote bag. STEAM mcdl.info/STEAM What Will You Create? Buckeye - Wed., Feb. 25, 2:15 pm Challenge your friends to a LEGO building contest. Level Up Your Chess Skills * Brunswick - Wed., Feb. 25 & Thu., Feb. 26, 6:00 pm Get a better understanding of chess basics or improve your game during this two-day event. With local chess expert Damon Rucker. December Better in Black: Ten Stories of Shadowhunter Romance by Cassandra Clare New short stories featuring the characters of the Shadowhunter Chronicles. Crowntide (The Lightlark Saga #4) by Alex Aster Isla is in grave danger trying to defeat her ancestor, Lark. Can Oro and Grim get her back, if it means putting their rivalry to rest? An Archive of Romance by Ava Reid An illustrated novella set in the world of the author’s bestselling novel, A Study in Drowning. The Obsession by Natasha Preston Connie is home alone when disturbing comments appear on her mom’s successful vlog... and then her best friend is attacked. January Oxford Blood by Rachael Davis-Featherstone A dark academia thriller in which Eva’s best friend turns up dead right as they are competing for admission to Oxford. Beth Is Dead by Katie Bernet The March sisters of Little Women turn on each other as they hunt for Beth’s killer.
*Register at your library or at mcdl.info/AdultEvents 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. Classic & Contemporary Book Club Buckeye - Mon., 6:00 pm Dec. 15 - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Jan. 19 - The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Feb. 16 - James by Percival Everett Nonfiction Book Club Medina - Mon., 6:00 pm Jan. 19 - Sonny Boy: A Memoir by Al Pacino Feb. 16 - Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green Manga Book Club Medina - Sat., 2:00 pm Jan. 24 - Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou Deluxe Edition Vol. 1 by Hitoshi Ashinano Book & Tea Tasting * Seville - Tue., Jan. 20, 6:00 pm Sample tea and various new books among different genres. Writers Series Plot Twist Critique Group * Zoom - Thu., Dec. 18, Jan. 15, Feb. 19, 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. Writers Book Club * Medina - Thu., Jan. 8, Feb. 12, Mar. 12, 6:00 - 7:30 pm In this three-part series, we’ll be using The Fire in Fiction by Donald Maass to create unforgettable characters in stories propelled by the three types of tension. Books & Authors mcdl.info/BookEvents Book Discussions Medina - Thu., 2:00 pm Dec. 4 - Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty Jan. 8 - How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley Feb. 5 - The Lantern’s Dance by Laurie R. King Brunswick - Mon., 11:00 am Dec. 8 - It Rhymes with Takei by George Takei Jan. 12 - Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier Feb. 9 - Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller Lodi - Tue., 9:00 am Held at Second Look Books & Brews, 119 Wooster St., Lodi, 44253 Dec. 9 - Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Jan. 13 - The Names by Florence Knapp Feb. 10 - Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green Seville - Tue., 6:00 pm Dec. 9 - Favorite book from childhood Jan. 13 - This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger Feb. 10 - Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford Brunswick - Wed., 6:30 pm Dec. 17 - Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson Jan. 21 - The Favorites by Layne Fargo Feb. 18 - Tilt by Emma Pattee Highland - Wed., 6:30 pm Jan. 28 - Culpability by Bruce Holsinger Feb. 25 - A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst Medina - Fri., 3:30 pm Jan. 30 - The Bodyguard by Katherine Center Feb. 27 - Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson 14 Adult Events
Adult Events *Register at your library or at mcdl.info/AdultEvents 15 Technology & Computers mcdl.info/TechnologyEvents Camp Wired Medina - Every Thu., 10:30 am Learn or brush up on your computer skills and software with Sherri. Call for topics. No session Dec. 25, Jan.1, Feb. 5. Digital Lab & Makerspace Demos * Medina - Mon., 1:30 pm - Watch equipment demonstrations. Jan. 5 - Digitizing Slides & Negatives Feb. 2 - Laser Engraver Demo Tech Classes * Learn new computer and technology skills with Pieri. Lodi - Wed., 6:30 pm Dec. 10 - Online Shopping & Safety Jan. 21 - iPhone Basics & Customization Feb. 18 - Android Basics & Customization Medina - Wed., 6:30 pm Dec. 17 - Internet Browsers & Bookmarks Jan. 14 - Microsoft Word: Documents & Editing Feb. 11 - Windows 11 Features Brunswick - Thu.,1:00 pm Dec. 18 - Let’s Talk Google Jan. 15 - Windows 11 Features Amanda Flower Wed., Feb. 4, 6:30 pm (blizzard date Feb. 11) Discuss Natural Barn Killer with Amanda Flower. Amanda is a bestselling and Agatha Award-winning author of more than fifty mystery novels. She is a former librarian. Anastasia Hastings Wed., Feb. 25, 6:30 pm (blizzard date Mar. 4) Discuss Of Manners and Murder with Anastasia Hastings. Anastasia (Connie Laux) is the bestselling author of cozy and historical mysteries under many pseudonyms. She lives in Brecksville. Cozy Mystery Series Fireside book discussions at Medina Library Book sale and signing following events. Register for these events at mcdl.info/Readers. January 5 - March 15 • Read or listen to books in any format. Play at your library, online, or in the ReadSquared app. Every title is 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. Complete a mission and earn a free book coupon from sponsor, Friends of MCDL. Stop by your library to get a sticker for playing. Winter Reading for Adults Scan the code or visit mcdl.info/ReadingGame
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., Dec. 2, 16, Jan. 6, 20, Feb. 3, 17, 1:00 pm Culture, vocabulary, customs, and more, followed by discussion. Zoom option available. 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., Dec. 17, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Learn more or schedule your test at mcdl.info/GED. Adult Education *Register at your library or at mcdl.info/AdultEvents 16 Adult Events Sign Language * Medina - Mon., Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5 - Jean Cormany teaches about Deaf culture and how to communicate in sign language. Ages 10 and up welcome. 5:30 - Beginners 6:30 - Intermediate Anglophiles United Brunswick - Mon., 6:30 pm Dec. 1 - Holiday Party: Celebrate British holiday traditions with a potluck and games. Jan. 5, Feb. 2 - Games, trivia, and conversation for expats and lovers of British culture. OhioMeansJobs Job Fair * Medina - Tue., Dec. 2, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Connect with employers from diverse industries across Medina County. Bring your resume and be prepared for on-the-spot interviews. Tabletop RPG One Shots * Medina - Sat., 1:30 pm Try a new system in these self-contained sample sessions. Dec. 6 - Honey Heist: Escape from Everest Jan. 3 - Brindlewood Bay Feb. 7 - Marvel Multiverse Hot Cocoa Social * Brunswick - Thu., Dec. 11, 2:00 pm Enjoy a hot cocoa bar while chatting and playing board games. Puzzle Swap Brunswick - Sat., Dec. 13 Drop off puzzles of all varieties Dec. 1-13 and receive a ticket for each one. 10:00 am - Use tickets to redeem puzzles. 11:00 am - Remaining puzzles available to all, no tickets required. Special Needs Social Hour * Seville - Tue., Dec. 16, Feb. 10, 12:00 pm - Meet new friends and enjoy adaptive activities. Puzzle Afternoon * Buckeye - Sat., Jan. 17, 1:30 pm Relax with a variety of puzzles and light refreshments. Bring a puzzle to swap for a new-to-you one. Bingo Lodi - Mon., Jan. 19, Feb. 16, 6:00 pm Medina * - Tue., Feb. 3, 5:30 pm Play Bingo for a chance to win books. Winter Garden Prep * Highland - Wed., Jan. 21, 6:30 pm Learn about planning your garden space, crop selection, and tools and resources to bring your vision to life. Afternoon Movie Brunswick - Tue. Jan. 27, Feb. 24, 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Enjoy snacks and a movie. Call for titles. Movie Discussion Highland - Tue., Jan. 27, Feb. 24, 6:30 pm - Watch on your own and join us for light refreshments and discussion. Call for titles. Dungeons & Dragons * Medina - Thu., Jan. 29, Feb. 26, 5:30 pm Learn the basics and embark on an epic quest with fellow adventurers. Houseplant Exchange Brunswick - Sat., Jan. 31, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Bring extra houseplants or cuttings to exchange. Plants should be in a bag or container and labeled. AARP Tax Preparation * Medina - Every Mon. & Wed., Feb. 2 - Apr. 8, 10:15 am - 1:00 pm Brunswick - Every Thu., Feb. 5 - Apr. 9, Tue., Feb. 10, Mar. 10, 24, Apr. 14, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm AARP Tax-Aide provides free personal income tax assistance and form preparation to taxpayers in Medina County and surrounding areas. Call Medina County Adult and Senior Services at 330-723-9514 beginning in late January for an appointment. Euchre Night Medina - Mon., Feb. 2, 5:00 - 7:00 pm Learn how and play a round of euchre.
Memory Café Buckeye - Mon., Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, 1:00 pm - Come for light snacks, fun activities, socialization, and resources for those living with memory loss along with their care partners. My Fight with Cancer * Medina - Wed. Jan. 14, 6:30 pm A local cancer survivor shares his journey from diagnosis to remission. Dementia Friendly Community Session * Medina - Fri., Jan. 23, 10:30 am Keep Medina County dementia friendly by learning the signs of dementia and tips for inclusive communication. Overdoses: Identification & First Aid Medina - Wed., Jan. 28, 6:00 pm Learn about the signs and symptoms of an overdose, and what steps you can take to help. Presented by Medina County Health Department. Book Bathing * Medina - Thu., Jan. 29, 6:00 pm Practice meditation and mindfulness while reducing stress levels by listening to sound bowls while reading. Health & Wellness mcdl.info/HealthEvents *Register at your library or at mcdl.info/AdultEvents 17 Adult Events Arts & Crafts mcdl.info/ArtsEvents DIY Seasonal Crafts * Medina - Mon., Dec. 1, 1:30 pm or 6:00 pm - Decorate wooden ornaments using painted pebbles. Medina - Tue., Dec. 2, 5:30 pm Create a festive wintery felt plush. Lodi - Mon., Dec. 8, 1:30 pm Make a paper star, dip in wax and glitter. Medina - Wed., Dec. 10, 6:00 pm Craft a poinsettia out of crepe paper. Brunswick - Thu., Dec. 11, 6:00 pm Craft a vision board for 2026. Lodi - Tue., Dec. 16, 6:00 pm Create a snowy mason jar luminary. Seville - Tue., Dec. 16, 6:00 pm Create five gift tags for any occasion. Highland - Wed., Dec. 17, 6:30 pm Make pressed flower coasters. Highland - Thu., Dec. 18, 6:00 pm Make a fabric Scandinavian star ornament. Seville - Thu., Jan. 8, 5:00 pm Create snowflake ornaments with pasta. Brunswick - Mon., Jan. 19, 6:00 pm Upcycle a book into a cute hedgehog. Seville - Wed., Jan. 21, 5:30 pm Create a paper art piece in the Scandinavian quilt style. Lodi - Thu., Feb. 5, 6:00 pm Create a wreath for Valentine’s Day. Brunswick - Mon., Feb. 9, 6:30 pm Use a balloon to create abstract art. Highland - Sat., Feb. 14, 12:00 pm Upcycle tin cans into mini planters. Seville - Mon., Feb. 16, 6:00 pm Transform a wood slice into a piece of art. Knitting & Crochet Drop-In Brunswick - Tue., Dec. 2, 16, Jan. 6, 20, Feb. 3, 17, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Bring your current project and exchange tips with others. Group donates items to Warm Up Medina County. Highland - Thu., Dec. 4, 18, Jan. 8, 22, Feb. 5, 19, 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Yarn, needles, and written instructions provided. Greeting Card Craft Club * Medina - Wed., Dec. 3, Thu., Feb. 5, 6:00 pm - Create fun cards to share. Needle Felting * Highland - Sat., Dec. 6, 10:30 am Learn the basics of needle felting as you create your own festive ornament. Fiber Friends Seville - Wed., Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, 11:00 am - Bring your work in progress and chat with fellow crafters. Special Needs Craft Hour * Lodi - Mon., 1:30 pm Create a simple craft with friends. Dec. 15 - Glitter Pinecones Jan. 12 - Painted Rocks Feb. 9 - Sand Art Make It Mondays * Medina - Mon., 1:30 pm Supplies provided. Jan. 12 - Sublimation Puzzles Feb. 9 - Cricut Valentine’s Jar of Kisses Paint a Canvas * Create an original painting. Led by Artists Uncork’d. $20 supply fee due to presenter at event. Sweet Night Out Brunswick - Fri., Jan. 16, 5:30 pm Bring your favorite sweet or snack. Wine Lovers Medina - Fri., Feb. 13, 5:30 pm Adults 21 & up - Bring wine, snacks, or other refreshments. Crafternoon Club * Medina - Thu., Jan. 22, Wed., Feb. 18 3:30 pm - Work on your project in progress. Portrait Party * Seville - Fri., Feb. 6, 5:30 pm Bring your favorite friend and paint each other’s portraits! Supplies provided. Craft Supply Swap Medina - Sat., Feb. 28, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Bring your unopened or gently used craft supplies to exchange and mingle with other crafters. Note: no items should be exchanged for money.
*Register at your library or at mcdl.info/AdultEvents 18 Ghosts of Christmas Past * Seville - Tue., Dec. 2, 6:00 pm - Enjoy a true Victorian holiday season and explore the ghosts and folklore that shaped 19th century holidays in Cleveland. Presented by Western Reserve Historical Society. Genealogy Discussion Group Medina - Wed., Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, 12:30 pm Connect with fellow genealogists to discuss research, share hints, and ask questions. Family History Series * Medina - Sat., 2:00 pm - Optional viewing on Zoom. Jan. 3 - Members of the Medina County Genealogical Society and the MCDL Genealogy Team brainstorm resources and methods to help solve your research challenges. Feb. 7 - Learn tips for efficient searching, the types of resources available, and how digital libraries like Internet Archive and HathiTrust can enhance your research. Civil War Nurses * Brunswick - Tue., Jan. 27, 6:30 pm - Immerse yourself in the stories and bravery shown by female nurses. Body Snatching & Grave Robbing Lodi - Thu., Jan. 29, 6:00 pm - Find out if famous Ohioans’ bodies were snatched and who committed these acts in the 19th century. Presented by North Coast Narrative. Adult Events Cookie Recipe Exchange * Buckeye - Mon., Dec. 8, 6:00 pm - Bring cookies to share and the recipe to exchange. Find new favorites! Afternoon Tea Club Brunswick - Wed., 1:30 pm - Bring your own teacup. Dec. 10 - Celebrate the holidays and Jane Austen’s 250th birthday and learn about tea from the Regency era. Jan. 21 - Enjoy tea, trivia, and treats for National Hot Tea Month! Feb. 11 - Discover a variety of teas that pair with chocolate. Coffee 101 * Medina - Wed., Dec. 10, 6:30 pm Brunswick - Mon., Jan. 12, 6:30 pm Discover the journey from bean to cup, including how to properly taste coffee. Scan Your Family Bible * Medina - Sat., Jan. 31, 10:30 am - 4:15 pm - Religious texts are valuable resources for documenting family history. Use the book scanner to digitize your family’s fragile heirloom. 11th Annual Medina County Local History Fair Medina - Sat., Jan. 31, 12:00 - 4:00 pm - Medina County Historical and Genealogical societies showcase collections and answer questions about the fascinating people, places, and events of Medina County. Enjoy videos and door prizes. Valentine’s Day in Cleveland * Lodi - Wed., Feb. 11, 1:00 pm - Hear love stories of Cleveland’s past while exploring the history of St. Valentine’s Day and advertisements through the decades. Presented by Western Reserve Historical Society. Freedom’s Friends: Abolition & the Underground Railroad in Oberlin * Buckeye - Tue., Feb. 24, 6:00 pm - Explore the individuals and events that shaped Oberlin as a station of the Underground Railroad. Presented by the Oberlin Heritage Center. The Cleveland Years of Eliot Ness * Brunswick - Tue., Feb. 24, 6:30 pm - Discover Eliot Ness’s role in fighting crime in 1930s Cleveland. Beginning Family History Research * Medina - Wed., Feb. 25, 6:30 pm - Learn to research your family tree in six easy steps. Optional viewing on Zoom. Food & Cooking mcdl.info/FoodEvents Cookbook Club Lodi - Thu., 6:00 pm - Try a new recipe, share an old favorite. Dec. 18 - Holiday Favorites Jan. 15 - Jamie Oliver Feb. 19 - Chinese Winter Recipe Swap * Seville - Mon., Jan. 5, 6:00 pm - Make your favorite winter dish and bring your recipe to share. Submit your recipe to fitzgerald@mcdl.info to be included in a recipe book. Cooking Classes * With Jeanne from Purposeful Eats. Brunswick - Thu., Jan. 22, 6:00 pm - Winter Comfort Foods Seville - Wed., Feb. 25, 6:00 pm Strengthen Your Immune System History & Genealogy mcdl.info/HistoryEvents
19 Help the Friends earn 5% back on select purchases by shopping at Acme. mcdl.info/Art Art Shows Medina Library B. Smith Gallery Interpretations Nov. 10 - Dec. 7 - Do all artists see things the same way? Or, does their emotional connection to a landscape affect their interpretation? Cuyahoga Valley Area Plein Air Painters explore this idea with their paintings. Artists Sharing the Gift of Art Dec. 13 - Jan. 12 - Artists Sharing the Gift of Art is a collection of professional artists communicating their artistic vision. All art is inspired by their unique creativity and their love of art. Reception Sat., Dec. 13, 12:00 - 4:00 pm Sun., Dec. 14, 1:30 - 4:00 pm 22nd Annual Aquarius Exhibition Jan. 30 - Mar. 1 - Enjoy the beautiful artwork of members of the Medina County Art League and vote for the People’s Choice award. Reception Sat., Jan. 31, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Buckeye Library Buckeye Student Art Show Feb. 9-20 - Be wowed by the creative talents of students from Buckeye Local Schools. Gallery Spaces Medina County District Library features galleries at Medina, Brunswick, Highland, and Lodi Libraries. For more information on showcasing your art at MCDL, visit mcdl.info/art or email art@mcdl.info. More information at mcdl.info/Passport Passport & Photo Service Available by appointment at Medina, Brunswick & Lodi Libraries The last appointment of the day is scheduled two hours before closing of Medina County District Library FRIENDS Friends Book Sales & Fundraisers Support Youth Literacy in Medina County Connect with us Book Sales Medina Library Every Tue., Wed. & Thu., 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Closed Dec. 19 - Jan. 5 Thu., Dec. 4, 18, Jan. 15, Feb. 5, 19, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Members Only Sale Tue., Dec. 9, 3:00 - 7:00 pm Bring membership card or join at the door; memberships start at $10. Visit ongoing sales or donate books at any MCDL location. Buckeye Library $3 Bag Sale Tue., Dec. 2, 4:30 - 7:30 pm Highland Library $3 Bag Sale Sat., Feb. 7, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Lodi Library $3 Bag Sale Dec. 5-6, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Visit friendsofmcdl.info for book sale updates or email mcdlfriends@gmail.com It’s as easy as 1-2-3! 1. Save your Acme Fresh Market receipts dated Aug. 1, 2025 - Feb. 15, 2026. 2. Circle your rewards amount and bring the receipt to Medina Library. 3. Deposit receipts in the money box in the lobby book sale area or the receipt box in their store.
20 Family History is our Passion “We love history and mysteries. We can help you discover your ancestors and teach you how to preserve your family’s stories for future generations,” says Lauren Kuntzman, FHLC Manager. Let the team’s expertise guide you on your family history journey or tackle a tough research problem! Email me-team.genealogy@mcdl.info to schedule an appointment with one of our genealogy specialists. Virginia Wheeler Martin Family History & Learning Center • mcdl.info/Genealogy Local & Family History Aerial Photographs Collection Between 1952 and 1965, aviation enthusiast John Buchanan Sr. (1907-2007) used a Speed Graphic camera to take aerial photographs of Medina County and surrounding areas. The photographs captured Medina County prior to an era of extensive development and depict many structures no longer standing today. MCDL will feature photos from the collection on our Facebook page in the coming months. If you recognize the locations of the photos, share your thoughts with the Family History & Learning Center at medinacountymemory.mcdl.info. The John Buchanan Sr. Aerial Photographs Collection is funded in part by the Ohio History Fund, a grant program of the Ohio History Connection. Your donations to the Ohio History Fund make this program possible. ohiohistory.org/historyfund @ohiohistory, #HistoryFund #OhioHistoryConnection Medina County Yearbooks Browse and search nearly 200 yearbooks from Medina County schools, from 1910s to 1970s at mcdl.info/Yearbooks. Digital Archives Learn about our community’s past by searching historical newspapers and newsletters from the 1830s to the 1970s. This database is free to search at mcdl.info/Newspapers. Introduction to Family History Booklet This booklet helps you learn to research your family’s history in six easy steps. Pick up a free copy at your library, or download at mcdl.info/HistoryGuides. Blue Sky Drive-In Theater Farmers Exchange Chippewa Lake Park
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