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Medina County District Library
Library Live Newsletter
March, April, May 2015
MCDL News
Carole Kowell, MCDL Director,
was voted in as the 2015 Chairperson
of the Main Street Medina Board.
OverDrive now
offers magazines
at www.mcdl.info/
download
Requires the use
of the Nook App.
Freegal Music
In addition to 3
downloads per week,
members are now
able to stream songs,
albums or playlists
for 3 hours per day.
www.mcdl.info/download
Food for Fines
To benefit:
March 2 - 31
Donate one of these
top 10 items to eliminate
a fine on one overdue item
(Donations will not eliminate lost/damaged
item or collection agency fees):
MCDL Welcomes New
Board of Trustees Member
Mary Schultz is a CPA who has served over
30 years as a public school Treasurer and
library Fiscal Officer. She has a thorough
understanding of government finance. She
owns a CPA practice providing financial crime
investigations for law enforcement. Mary is
committed to the future of libraries. Mary
and husband Dave live in Spencer Township,
with their rescued St. Bernards.
Boxed cereal (10 oz. or larger)
Peanut butter (15 oz. or larger)
Canned vegetables (12 oz. or larger)
Canned soup (10 oz. or larger)
Canned stew (10 oz. or larger)
Canned chicken (5 oz. or larger)
Canned fruit (10 oz. or larger)
Canned tuna (5 oz. or larger)
Boxed, dried spaghetti or macaroni (12 oz. or larger)
Boxed, dried rice or beans (12 oz. or larger)
Do not include opened or expired items
or glass bottles/jars in your donation.
Only items on the list will eliminate overdue fines.
Medina County District Library 2015 Board of Trustees
Mary Ogden, President
Howard Elko,Vice President
Kate Dunlap, Secretary
Adrienne Appleby-Bures
Robert Tomaselli
Brad Rice
Mary Schultz
Visit www.mcdl.info
for additional
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Authors
@ MCDL
Upcoming Titles
From Your
Favorite Authors
Brad Ricca
Author of Super Boys
Fri., Mar. 6, 7:00 pm
Medina Library
Endangered
by C.J. Box
The Patriot Threat
by Steve Berry
Garden of Lies
Last One Home by
by Amanda Quick Debbie Macomber
Tickets: $10 (includes appetizers)
www.mcdl.info/authors
Presented by Medina County District
Library & the Friends of MCDL
Mrs. Grant and
The Cavendon
Madame Jule by Women by Barbara
Jennifer Chiaverini Taylor Bradford
Shelf Life
6 New Titles
Coming this
Spring
Redeployment by Phil Klay
The Invention of Wings
by Sue Monk Kidd
Be Safe I Love You by Cara Hoffman
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
The Martian by Andy Weir
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
All The Light We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr
Reserve one at
www.mcdl.info/bookclubbags
The Angel
Court Affair
by Anne Perry
A Dangerous Place
by Jacqueline
Winspear
by Mary Olson
Spring is shaping up to be a terrific season
for history lovers with the return of Erik
Larson (Devil In the White City) and a couple
of solid choices for readers who enjoyed
Unbroken. Place your holds today!
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania
by Erik Larson
Rescue at Los Banos: The Most Daring Prison
Camp Raid of WWII by Bruce Henderson
Hissing Cousins: The Untold Story of Eleanor
Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth
by Marc Peyser
The Wilderness of Ruin: A Tale of Madness,
Boston’s Great Fire, and the Hunt for America’s
Youngest Serial Killer by Roseanne Montillo
Target Tokyo: Jimmy Doolittle and the Raid That
Avenged Pearl Harbor by James M. Scott
Legend: A Harrowing Story
from the Vietnam War of
One Green Beret’s Heroic Mission to Rescue a Special Forces
Team Caught Behind Enemy Lines by Eric Blehm
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Mary Olson is a Readers’ Advisory Librarian.
Contact her at olson@mcdl.info or 330-722-2590 x2946.
The Buzz on New Fiction
March
April
May
Leaving Berlin
by Joseph Kanon
(historical thriller)
A compelling espionage
thriller set in 1948 Berlin,
with a German expatriate
spy caught in a mission
gone deadly wrong.
Where They Found Her
by Kimberly McCreight
(suspense)
Three women in an
upscale New Jersey
community are
unexpectedly linked
to the body of an infant discovered
in the woods.
A God in Ruins
by Kate Atkinson
(literary fiction)
A companion novel to
Life After Life about the
choices one man makes,
having never expected to
return from war.
World Gone By
by Dennis Lehane
(thriller)
An American mobster
becomes the linchpin
for a rising Cuban mafia
during WWII.
The Fifth Gospel
by Ian Caldwell
(historical thriller)
A priest must unravel
the secret behind the
Church’s most holy relic
and protect his family
from those who want it to stay hidden.
The Pocket Wife
by Susan Crawford
(suspense)
Her bipolar disorder
prevents Dana from
remembering her best
friend’s murder. Could
she be the killer?
Epitaph: A Novel
of the O.K. Corral
by Mary Doria Russell
(historical fiction)
A richly detailed novel of
the last gunfight at the
O.K. Corral, where Wyatt
Earp was the last man standing and the
myth of the Old West began.
The Silver Witch
by Paula Brackston
(paranormal)
Tilda, a young widow,
discovers she has a
mysterious power which
connects her to an
ancient Celtic shaman, who once lived
on the lake where Tilda’s cottage stands.
The Bone Tree
by Greg Iles
(thriller)
The sequel to last year’s
Natchez Burning follows
Penn Cage and his
fiancée Caitlin Masters
as they uncover some of the South’s
darkest secrets and try to save Penn’s
father from a murder charge.
Pleasantville
by Attica Locke
(legal thriller)
When a young female
volunteer on a mayoral
campaign vanishes, a
struggling environmental
law attorney finds himself defending
an accused murderer.
Compulsion
by Allison Brennan
(thriller)
An investigative reporter
unlocks a serial murder
case, but realizes she is
next on his list of victims.
The Guest Cottage
by Nancy Thayer
(women’s fiction)
A beach read set on
Nantucket, where
two single parents
accidentally rent the
same house for the summer.
Balm
by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
(historical fiction)
Set in Chicago in the
years after the Civil War,
this is a novel of hope
and forgiveness for three
people trying to create new lives.
The Knockoff
by Lucy Sykes
and Jo Piazza
(women’s fiction)
A funny and stylish novel
set in the fashion world,
where a battle between
traditional and digital threatens to wreck
a magazine and the editor’s career.
Seveneves
by Neal Stephenson
(science fiction)
After living in space
colonies for 5000 years,
humans dare to return
to Earth, the land of their
distant ancestors.
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Art Shows
Highland Library
Cliffside Collaborative Gallery
Jan. 26 - Mar. 27 - Chris Leeper
Mar. 27 - May 27 - Barb Zimmerman
May 27 - July 27 - Bob Moyer
Highland Middle School Art Show
Apr. 13-18 - Discover their creativity.
Reception - Mon., Apr. 13, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Meet the artists and view their work.
Medina Library
3rd Floor Gallery
Mar. 9 - Apr. 4 - Mary Sandmann, Photography
Apr. 20 - May 2 - 2nd Annual Teen Art Expo
Witness the creativity of Medina County students.
Grades 6-12 submit original artwork Apr. 6-15.
Reception - Tues., Apr. 21, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Meet the artists and view their work.
May 18 - June 13
Photographers of the Medina County Park District
Medina County District Library
is partnering with
Healthy Medina
Healthy Medina is a collaborative community initiative
designed to educate, encourage and empower residents to
incorporate overall health and wellness practices into their
lifestyles, improving not only their quality of life but that of
the whole community.
Join the Healthy Medina Challenge and receive:
• A year-long program of support, education and motivation
• Health screenings for glucose, cholesterol, BMI & weight
• Online portal to provide you with the information,
motivation and feedback to stick with it.
Look for this apple next to events to attend
that count for your overall wellness points!
See www.healthymedina.com for details!
Lodi Library
2nd Annual Juried Fine Art Exhibit
Mar. 12-26 - Student and adult works will be
accepted Mar. 9-11 at Lodi Library. Monetary
prizes awarded.
Judging - Mon., Mar. 16, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Reception - Mon., Mar. 16, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Meet the artists and view their work.
Brunswick Library
St. Ambrose Art Show - Apr. 7-11
Reception - Tues., Apr. 7, 6:30 pm
Meet the artists and view their work.
Buckeye Library
Buckeye Student Art Show
Apr. 27 - May 8 - Be wowed by the creative
students from Buckeye Local Schools.
Reception - Tues., Apr. 28, 6:30 pm
Meet the artists and view their work.
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Healthy Medina is Sponsored by:
Medina Hospital/Cleveland Clinic, The City of Medina,
the Medina Community Recreation Center, Discount Drug Mart
In Partnership with:
Medina City Schools, Medina County Parks,
Medina County District Library, Medina Chamber of Commerce,
Feeding Medina County, Connection Church
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Events for Children & Families
Brunswick Back to the Future
Story Times
Brunswick - Mar. 1 - Apr. 1
Mar. 23 - Apr. 24
Registration begins Mon., Mar. 9
Build language and early literacy skills
with books, songs, rhymes, movement
activities and more. Adult participation
in the activities is the key to success.
Show your child it is fun!
Baby (Up to 24 months with adult)
Mon.
9:30 am Medina
Mon.
10:30 am Lodi
Tues. 9:30 am Brunswick
Tues. 10:30 am Highland
Wed. 9:30 am
Brunswick
Wed.
9:30 am Medina
Thurs. 9:30 am Medina
Toddler (Ages 2-3 with adult)
Mon.
10:00 am Brunswick
Mon.
10:30 am Medina
Wed.
10:30 am Medina
Wed. 11:00 am Brunswick
Thurs. 10:00 am Brunswick
Thurs. 10:30 am Highland
Thurs. 10:30 am Medina
Preschool (Ages 4-5 with adult)
Tues. 11:00 am Brunswick
Wed. 1:30 pm Highland
Thurs. 10:15 am Buckeye
Fri.
1:30 pm Medina
Family (All ages with adult)
Mon.
6:30 pm Seville
Tues. 10:30 am Lodi
Wed. 10:30 am Buckeye
Thurs. 1:30 pm Seville
Fri. 10:30 am Lodi
Drop in (All ages with adult,
no registration required)
Tues. 6:30 pm Brunswick
Fri.
10:30 am Medina
Preschool - Grade 5
Use your imagination to look into
the future and celebrate Brunswick’s
Bicentennial. Draw your vision of what
Brunswick will look like in 200 years on
special acid free paper which you can
pick up at the library. Drawings will go
in our time capsule to be opened in
2025! Top entries get a special poster
of their work. Sponsored by the
Brunswick Optimist Club.
Dr. Seuss Week
Medina - Mar. 2-7, all day, all ages
Lodi - Mar. 2-7, all day, all ages
Celebrate the wonderful works of
Dr. Seuss with activities.
Family Movie:
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
Medina - Mon., Mar. 2, 10:00 am
All ages - Bring a snack to enjoy
with the movie.
Crazy 8’s Math Club *
Seville - Tues., Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,
Apr. 7, 14, 21, 4:30 pm, Grades K-2
Lodi - Mon., Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27,
May 4, 11, 18, 4:00 pm, Grades 3-5
Lodi - Wed., Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
May 6, 13, 20, 4:00 pm, Grades K-2
Lodi - Tues., May 5, 12, 19, 26
10:30 am, Preschool
Fun with Math? Yes!
Build stuff, run, jump, make music,
a mess & new friends!
Bits n Pieces
Highland - Sat., Mar. 7, Apr. 4, May 2
All day, all ages
Create a unique paper masterpiece.
Shake, Rattle & Read *
Medina - Tues., Mar. 10, 24, 10:00 am
Up to 24 months with adult - Move,
groove and sing to music and rhymes.
Ballerina Story Time *
Highland - Tues., Mar. 10, 11:00 am
Ages 2-5 - Meet a real ballerina while
dressed in your most beautiful ballet
attire. Presented in partnership with
Once Upon a Dream Dance Studio
and Dancing Desserts bakery.
Crafternoons *
Brunswick - Wed., Mar. 11, Apr. 8,
May 13, 3:00 - 4:30 pm, all ages
Medina - Thurs., May 14, 28, 4:30 pm
Ages 6 & up
Be creative with our art supplies!
Indoor Play Day
Brunswick - Fri., Mar. 13, Apr. 10,
May 8, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Ages 6 mos. - 3 yrs. with adult
Play with new toys, read a book
and make new friends.
St. Patrick’s Day
Lucky Charms
Brunswick - Mar. 13-17, all day, all ages
Try your luck with St. Paddy’s activities,
crafts and find a pot of gold!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Seville - Sat., Mar. 14, 11:30 am, all ages
Celebrate with stories, music, dancing,
a craft and a snack.
Shamrock Story Time *
Buckeye - Tues., Mar. 17, 10:30 am
All ages with adult
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with
fun activities, stories and something
special to take home.
Team STEAM *
Brunswick - Wed., Mar. 18, 4:00 pm
Grades K-5
Investigate STEAM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Art, Mathematics) through
books and experimentation.
*Register for this event at your library or at www.mcdl.info/events. 5
Events for Children & Families
Springtime Friends *
Medina - Fri., Mar. 20, 10:00 am
Ages 2 & up - Story time & craft
Eggs-traordinary Eggs!
Brunswick - Sat., Mar. 21
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ages 3 & up with adult
Decorate eggs, create a spring basket
and more! Bring 4 hard-boiled eggs.
April Foolishness
Brunswick - Wed., Apr. 1, all day
Ages 3 & up - See what tricks we’re
up to. Spot 10 mistakes and you may
win a book!
Egg-stravaganza *
Medina - Sat., Apr. 4, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
All ages - Search for eggs decorated
with book characters and engage
in other activities.
Poetry Scavenger Hunt
Brunswick - Apr. 1-30, all day, all ages
Look high, look low, on a poetry hunt
we go! You might win a prize!
Yoga for Kids
Seville - Sat., Apr. 4, 10:30 am, ages 3-7
With Instructor Laura Kuzak Srsa.
Bunny Fun Story Time *
Highland - Mon., Mar. 23, 10:30 am
Ages 2 & up - Bunnies, books, carrots
and crafts. Hop on in!
Celebrate Frog Month
& Freddie’s Birthday
Movie Matinees *
Highland - Mar. 30, Apr. 11, 1:00 pm
All ages - Watch a movie while
lounging on your pillow and eating
popcorn. Call for title.
Fantastic Frog Fiesta *
Buckeye - Thurs., Apr. 2
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
All ages with adult
Meet our mascot Freddie at 11:00 am.
Fun things to make and do all day.
Pixar™ Palooza!
Buckeye - Mon., Mar. 30
10:00 am - 7:00 pm, all ages with adult
Enjoy movies and popcorn with a
Pixar marathon for spring break.
Call for titles and times.
It’s Raining Cats & Dogs!
Seville - Apr. 1-30, all ages
Draw a picture to show
It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!
for our Kids’ Art Gallery Wall.
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Frog Fun Week
Medina - Apr. 20-24, all day, all ages
Play green games and make green crafts.
Freddie the Frog Day
Medina - Fri., Apr. 24, 10:30 am
All ages - Sing “Happy Birthday” to
Freddie and have a special treat!
Green Week
Seville - Apr. 27 - May 2, all ages
Green activities.
100th Day of the Year
Medina - Fri., Apr. 10, all day, all ages
Celebrate the 100th day of 2015!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party *
Medina - Fri., Apr. 10, 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Ages 8 & up - Zoo-Wee-Mama!
Celebrate the characters with
games and activities.
Pajama Story Time
Medina - Wed., Apr. 15, 6:30 pm
All ages - Enjoy this special story time
and craft while wearing your pajamas.
Spring Rhymes & Story Times *
Medina - Mon., Apr. 27 or
Wed., Apr. 29, 10:30 am
Ages 2 & up - Rhymes, stories,
songs and a craft.
Fun-tastic Stories & More! *
Brunswick - Tues., Apr. 28, 6:30 pm
or Fri., May 1, 10:30 am
Ages 2 & up with adult
What has lonnng legs, antlers, hooves
and is verrry tall? Rollicking stories,
songs, puppets, a craft and more
about a favorite forest friend.
*Register for this event at your library or at www.mcdl.info/events. Phone numbers on back cover.
Events for Children & Families
Mixed Up Math *
Highland - Mon., Apr. 28, 6:30 pm
Grades K-2
Glow sticks + flying marshmallows +
milkshake straws = Fun with Math!
Little Sprouts Story Time *
Buckeye - Wed., Apr. 29, 10:30 am
Ages 3-6 with adult
Get ready for summer as we learn
about gardens. Plant a seed to take
home and watch it grow.
Free Comic Book Day
Medina - Sat., May 2, all ages
Get a free comic book.
Bookworm Appreciation Day
Medina - Mon., May 4, all ages, all day
Bookworm crafts and activities. Bring
your check-out slip to the Children’s
Desk to get your treat with a receipt.
Music & Movement
with Learning Groove *
Brunswick - Mon., May 4, 10:00 am
Ages 1 mo. - 5 yrs. with adult
Be delighted by music, dancing and
activities with certified music therapists
from Beyond Words.
Where’s Waldo? Wednesday
Medina - Wed., May 6, all ages, all day
Scavenger hunt and a chance for prizes.
Mother’s Day
Donuts with Dad *
Medina - Sat., May 9, 10:00 am
Ages 2 & up - Bring dad for a special
story time, donuts and make a
Mother’s day craft for mom!
Mother’s Day Tea *
Brunswick - Sat., May 9, 10:00 am
All ages - Two for tea and tea for two!
Bring moms, aunts, grandmas or special
friends! Tea, snacks, stories and a craft.
Mother’s Day Massage!
Seville - Sat., May 9, 11:30 am
All ages - Bring moms, aunts, grandmas
or special friends to enjoy stories,
a craft, fancy snacks and a massage!
Cook with Me! *
Buckeye - Wed., May 13, 10:30 am
All ages with adult - Play with your
food! Create an English muffin pizza
and a strawberry and banana butterfly.
Curious George:
A Curious Story Time *
Buckeye - Sat., May 16, 1:00 pm
Ages 3 & up with adult
Why is Curious George always in trouble?
Hear stories, play games and take home
activities to encourage curiosity.
Autism Family Night
Brunswick - Sat., May 16, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
All ages with adult
We are open after hours for families
with children having autism, sensory
challenges or other special needs.
Sensory Story Time *
Brunswick - Sat., May 16, 6:00 pm
All ages (best for ages 2-6) with adult
Engage children with autism, language
delays, sensory processing disorders
and other special needs. Time for play
and socialization afterwards.
Celebrate Circles Week
Buckeye - May 18-23, all day, all ages
Have fun a-round the library with a
scavenger hunt, activities and a craft!
Welcome Summer! *
Lodi - Fri., May 22, 1:30 pm
Birth to age 5 - Celebrate summer
with stories and crafts.
Laura Ingalls Wilder:
The Story Behind the Stories *
Medina - Sat., May 23, 11:00 am
Hear the stories of Laura Ingalls Wilder
brought to life by Judy Green.
Stop By For
Make ‘n’ Takes
All library locations, all day, all ages
Mon., Mar. 30, Apr. 6, May 4, 11,18
*Register for this event at your library or at www.mcdl.info/events. Phone numbers on back cover.
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Events for Tweens & Teens
Teen Tech Week:
Libraries are for Making
All MCDL Locations - Mar. 8-14
Ages 11-18 - Complete tech-related
activities for a treat!
Tween Crochet
Seville - Sat., Mar. 14, 28, Apr. 11, 25
2:00 pm, ages 12 & up
Learn simple crochet stitches used
to make a scarf. Yarn, hooks and
refreshments provided.
Teen Territory
Buckeye - Every Wed., 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Grades 7 & up - Fun activities, games,
and snacks on days Buckeye Schools
are in session.
Create Your Own App *
Buckeye - Sat., Mar. 14, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Ages 9 & up - Learn how to create your
own app! Personal email account required.
Teen Book Club
Buckeye - Mon., Mar. 2, Apr. 13, May 4
2:45 - 3:15 pm, Grades 7 & up
Discuss your favorite books and movies.
LOL @ the Library *
Brunswick - Wed., Mar. 18, Apr. 15,
May 13, 3:00 pm, grades 6-12
Fun activities and snacks.
Insurgent Anticipation
Buckeye - Wed., Mar. 4, 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Ages 13 & up - Watch Divergent
©Summit Entertainment in anticipation
of the upcoming Insurgent premier +
fun eats and activities.
Movie Mondays
Buckeye - Mon., 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Grades 7 & up - Melt away the stress
of Mondays with a movie and popcorn!
Mar. 23 - The BoxTrolls
©Focus Features Apr. 27 - Big Hero 6
©Walt Disney Pictures
May 18 - Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie
©Warner Brothers
Bitstrips
Lodi - Mar. 8-14, all day, ages 11 & up
Design cartoon versions of yourself
and your friends.
Highland Middle School
Rube Goldberg Club Machine
Demonstration
Highland - Tues., Mar. 10, 4:00 pm
All ages
Homeschool Computer Classes *
Medina - Tues., 10:00 - 11:00 am
Grades 6-12 - Computer tips for students.
Register for each class individually.
Mar. 10 - Google Docs
Apr. 7 - Beginning PowerPoint
Apr. 14 - Intermediate PowerPoint
May 12 - Beginning Excel
Insurgent Movie Release *
Brunswick - Wed., Mar. 11, 3:00 pm
Ages 13-18 - Celebrate with a movie
and root beer floats. Decorate one of
your old t-shirts with bleach pens.
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Robotics Build-Off *
Medina - Sat., Mar. 28
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, grades 6-12
A Lego Mindstorm build-off for teens
experienced with robotics! What kind
of robot will YOU create?
Guardians of the Galaxy
©Walt Disney Pictures
Lodi - Sat., Mar. 28, 1:00 pm
Grades 5-12
Enjoy popcorn and a movie.
National Library Week:
Get Carded at Your Library
Seville - Apr. 13-18
Show your library card to receive a
small prize. Don’t have a library card?
Sign up for one!
Teen Writers Guild:
Poetry Workshop *
Medina - Mon., Apr. 6, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Grades 6-12 - Share your poetry and
learn writing tips, tricks and techniques.
Bubble Gum Challenge
Buckeye - Wed., Apr. 8, 2:30 pm
Grades 7 & up
Are you up to it? Take the bubble gum
challenge! Conduct your own taste test
and learn interesting facts.
Beaded Bookmark
Lodi - Thurs., Apr. 9, 4:00 pm
Ages 10 & up
Never lose your place again.
Exploring the
Minecraft™ World *
Buckeye - Sat., Apr. 18, 1:00 pm
Ages 9 & up - Build and battle with
your friends. Create a Minecraft sword
to take home. If possible, please bring
your own laptop. Novices welcome!
Avengers ©Walt Disney Pictures
Lodi - Sat., Apr. 25, 1:00 pm
Grades 5-12 - Watch the first
movie before the sequel comes out.
Popcorn provided.
Lego Mania *
Brunswick - Tues., Apr. 28, 3:00 pm
Grades 6-12 - Overwhelmed by the
end of the school year? De-stress with
Legos and snacks.
Chocolate Wars
Buckeye - Wed., Apr. 29, 2:30 pm
Grades 7 & up - Play games with
chocolate and satisfy your appetite.
*Register for this event at your library or at www.mcdl.info/events. Phone numbers on back cover.
Events for Tweens & Teens
Board Game Bonanza
Seville - May 1-30, all ages
Play one of our board games.
Win & you will receive a sweet treat!
Free Comic Book Day
Medina - Sat., May 2, all day
Grades 6-12 - Get a free comic book,
and a lesson from artist Eric Dockery!
Smoothie Challenge *
Brunswick - Wed., May 6, 3:00 pm
Grades 6-12 - Create your own
smoothie toCCelebrate
National
anceled
Beverage Day. Winners will be
judged on creativity and taste.
Super Smash Tourney
Buckeye - Wed., May 6, 2:30 pm
Grades 7 & up
Show off your skills on Super Smash
Bros™. Win prizes, have fun!
Minute to Win It
Buckeye - Wed., May 20, 2:30 pm
Grades 7 & up - Team up
for 60 seconds of crazy fun.
Guaranteed laughs and prizes!
Celebrate Summer Vacation
Buckeye - Wed., May 27, 2:30 pm
Grades 7 & up - Celebrate the end
of the school year with a cornhole
tourney, games, food and music.
Summer Volunteer
Orientation *
Highland - Wed., May 27, 4:30 pm
Ages 12-18 - Want to volunteer at
the library? Pick up an application
before the meeting.
Sister-To-Sister:
B-YOU-tiful
Reality
Sun., Mar. 8, 12:00 - 4:30 pm
Ages 11-14
at Medina Hospital
1000 E. Washington St., Medina
AAUW of Medina County and area
service organizations present this
16th annual forum for girls.
Complete a registration form
at your library or
http:medinacounty-oh.aauw.net/
sister-to-sister by Feb 24.
For more information contact
Donalynn Prosak at 330-273-4150.
Flippin’ Fun
Seville - Thurs., May 7, 6:00 pm
Get ready for warm weather and painted
toes! Jazz up a pair of your flip flops.
Get answers
from librarians
24 hours a day,
seven days
a week.
Visit www.mcdl.info
to learn more.
*Register for this event at your library or at www.mcdl.info/events.
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Events for Adults
Books & Authors
Book Clubs
Lodi - Wed., 6:00 pm
Mar. 4
Slaughterhouse-Five
by Kurt Vonnegut
Apr. 1 - The Martian
by Andy Weir
May 6 - Holy Cow
by David Duchovny
Highland - Thurs., 6:30 pm
Mar. 19 - Where’d You
Go, Bernadette?
by Maria Semple
Apr. 16 - How the Light
Gets In by Louise Penny
May 21 - The Book of Lost
Things by John Connolly
Brunswick - Mon., 10:00 am
Mar. 16 - The Rosie Project
by Graeme Simsion
Apr. 20 - The Cove
by Ron Rash
May 18 - The Rules of
Civility by Amor Towles
Seville - Wed., 3:00 pm
Mar. 25 - The Sound
and the Fury
by William Faulkner
Apr. 22 - Redeployment
by Phil Klay
May 27 - The Lowland
by Jhumpa Lahiri
Medina * - Tues., 7:00 pm
Mar. 17 - The Storied
Life of A.J. Fikry
by Gabrielle Zevin
Apr. 14 - Orphan Train
by Christina Baker Kline
May 19 - Zen and
the Art of Motorcycle
Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig
Cookbook Discussion Group
Seville - Wed., 4:00 pm
Mar. 4 - Soups, Stews
& Chilis by Cook’s
Illustrated Magazine
Apr. 1 - Bean by Bean
by Crescent
Dragonwagon
May 6 - The Relaxed
Kitchen by Brigit Legere Binns
Brunswick - Wed., 7:00 pm
Mar. 18
The Paris Architect
by Charles Belfoure
Apr. 15 - The Immortal
Life of Henrietta Lacks
by Rebecca Skloot
May 20 - The 19th Wife
by David Ebershoff
Books to Movies Discussion
Seville - Mon., 7:00 pm
Mar. 9 - Labor Day
by Joyce Maynard
Apr. 13 - The Rainmaker
by John Grisham
May 11 - This is
Where I Leave You
by Jonathan Tropper
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Classic & Contemporary
Book Club
Buckeye - Mon., 6:00 pm
Mar. 16 - Angela’s Ashes
by Frank McCourt
Apr. 20 - The Girls
of Atomic City
by Denise Kiernan
May 18 - The Rosie Project
by Graeme Simsion
Graphic Novel Book Club
Brunswick - Mon., 7:00 pm
Mar. 30 - Batman Vol. 1:
The Court of Owls
by Scott Snyder
and Greg Capullo
Apr. 27 - Persepolis
by Marjane Satrapi
May 18 - Watchmen
by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons
Random House Book Buzz
Lodi - Thurs., Apr. 16, 1:30 pm
A Random House representative will
present new fall books. Tote bags and
Advance Reader’s Copies for attendees!
Author Visit: Paul Kari *
Medina - Sat., May 2, 2:00 pm
Spencer native and former U.S. Air
Force fighter pilot Paul Kari will discuss
his new memoir, The Strength to Endure,
which chronicles Kari’s nearly eight
years as a Vietnam POW and his struggle
to rebuild his life following the war.
Local Author Expo
Medina - Sat., May 9
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Meet local
authors, discover self-publishing secrets,
hear their experiences and purchase
new reading material. Authors interested
please contact Connie Sureck at
330-722-6235 ext. 2910.
*Register for this event at your library or at www.mcdl.info/events. Phone numbers on back cover.
Events for Adults
Computers & Technology
Camp Wired
Medina - Thurs., Mar., Apr., May, 9:30 am
Learn or brush up on computer basics.
Learn a variety of skills and software.
Call for topics.
Computer Support
Medina - Sat., Mar. 7, 21, Apr. 4, 18,
May 2, 16, 30, 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Need help cleaning viruses and malware
from your laptop or to be shown how
to do something on your own?
Our very own Technology department
will be on hand to work with you.
First-come, first-served.
Using Your Nook or Kindle *
Lodi - Thurs., Apr. 16, May 14, 6:00 pm
Learn to download free books and
more from our eMedia Collection.
MCDL Computer Classes *
Computer Basics
Lodi - Tues., Mar. 17, 6:00 pm
Brunswick - Apr. 13-15, 10:00 am
3 part series
Medina - Wed., May 13, 20, 7:00 pm
Sleep Your Way
to Good Health *
Buckeye - Tues., Mar. 10, 6:30 pm
Trouble getting your Zzzzs?
The Cleveland Clinic is sending help
to get you a good night’s sleep.
Windows 8
Medina - Wed., Mar. 11, 7:00 pm
Buckeye - Thurs., Apr. 16, 3:00 pm
Lodi - Tues., May 12, 2:00 pm
This is not a hands-on class,
but laptops are welcome!
Southwest General
Health Screening
Brunswick - Tues., Mar. 24, Apr. 28,
May 26, 9:00 -11:00 am
Get a blood pressure and/or
blood glucose screening.
Basic Word
Medina - Wed., Mar. 18, 7:00 pm
Medicare Seminar *
Highland - Tues., Apr. 7, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
For those turning 65 within 12 months
or already on Medicare. Presented by
Medicare Simplified.
Intermediate Word
Medina - Wed., Mar. 25, 7:00 pm
Must have attended Basic Word or
have a working knowledge of Word.
Basic Excel
Medina - Wed., Apr. 29, 7:00 pm
Intermediate Excel
Medina - Wed., May 6, 7:00 pm
Must have attended Basic Excel or
have a working knowledge of Excel.
Crafts
Knitting & Crocheting Circles
Brunswick - Tues., Mar. 3, 17, 31,
Apr. 14, 28, May 12, 26, 10:00 am
Medina - Thurs., Mar. 5, 19,
Apr. 2, 16, 30, May 14, 28
1:00 - 3:00 pm & 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Seville - Thurs., Mar. 12, 26, Apr. 9, 23,
May 14, 28, 6:00 pm
Highland - Sat., Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28,
Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Felting Basics *
Brunswick - Sat., Mar. 7, 10:00 am
Learn how to felt wool and create a
beautiful piece. $8 material fee due at
registration.
Health & Wellness
Scrapbooking *
Brunswick - Mon., Mar. 16, May 11
6:00 pm - Create 4 pages.
$8 supply fee with registration.
Please bring adhesive.
Gardening in Miniature:
Fairy Gardens *
Brunswick - Thurs., Mar. 26, 7:00 pm
Make a miniature habitat fit for a fairy.
If you have one, bring a container
at least 4” deep.
Cardmaking *
Brunswick - Mon., Apr. 13, 6:00 pm
Create 10 cards. $10 supply fee with
registration. Please bring adhesive.
Understanding
Cholesterol: The Good,
the Bad & the Needed *
Brunswick - Wed., Apr. 8, 6:00 pm
Get the facts about cholesterol and
how to optimize your levels.
Presented by Cleveland Clinic.
Meditation for
Stress Release &
Developing Intuition *
Highland - Thurs., Apr. 23, 6:30 pm
Discover the benefits of meditation
and using your intuition to help relieve
stress. Group meditation will be led by
Cindy Yoakum of LightWorks Medical
Intuition and Healing.
Are You Mindful
of This Moment? *
Brunswick - Thurs., May 7, 7:00 pm
Pay attention! Learn to slow down
and embrace every moment.
Delicious, Healthful
Olive Oil *
Buckeye - Thurs., May 7, 6:30 pm
Learn about the benefits of olive oil
with experts from The Olive Tap.
Sample oils and vinegars from
around the world.
*Register for this event at your library or at www.mcdl.info/events. Phone numbers on back cover.
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Events for Adults
Book-A-Librarian *
Medina - by appointment
Book an expert for an hour.
Get one-on-one help with
genealogy, research or eMedia.
The Genealogist is In!
Medina - Tues., Mar., Apr., May
1:00 - 4:00 pm - Get help from our
genealogy and local history specialists.
ESOL *
Brunswick - Tues., Wed., Thurs.
9:00 - 11:30 am - Classes offered by
Polaris Career Center begin Mar. 3.
Call 440-891-7647 to register.
Brag Board
Seville - Mar. 2-31, all ages
Keep a new year’s resolution? Meet
a personal goal? Learn a new recipe?
Share your accomplishments on
our Brag Board.
WWII Roundtable
Medina - Mon., Mar. 2, Apr. 6, May 4
7:00 pm - Hear personal stories of
WWII times.
Makeover Mondays *
Lodi - 6:00 pm
Mar. 2 - Learn how toxic
awareness could save your life
with Toxicologist Joy Wright
Mar. 23 - Learn exercises to help you
with aches and pains with Physical
Therapist Gail Grandstaff
Apr. 13 - Learn simple Tai Chi poses
and exercises that will rebalance your
energy with Connie Sureck
Apr. 20 - Relieve pain and tension with
Reiki Master Suzanne Ceaser and
Craniosacral Therapist Amy Harp
May 4 - Use herbs to eat healthier
with OSU Extension
May 11 - Discover herbs effective
for everyday health needs with
Barbara Hribar of Nature’s Pharmacy.
Chair Massage by Massotherapist
Raquel O’Connello.
Cleveland Indians Preview *
Brunswick - Thurs., Mar. 5, 6:00 pm
Let’s talk Tribe! Get the inside scoop
on the upcoming season. Giveways!
Board Gamers United
Medina - Sat., Mar. 7, 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Hang out after-hours for snacks, prizes
and hardcore board gaming. Featuring:
strategy and party board games.
Coffee Talks for Job Seekers
Mon., 1:00 pm
Brunswick - Mar. 9, Apr. 13, May 11
Medina - Mar. 23, Apr. 27
Lodi - Apr. 20
Job search info and networking.
Anglophiles
Brunswick - Mon., Mar. 9, Apr. 6, May 4
7:00 pm - Games, trivia, conversation
and tea for expats and lovers of
British culture.
Board Game Night *
Brunswick - Wed., Mar. 11, 6:00 pm
Roll the dice, draw a card, and strategize!
Bring a game to play with friends.
Eat pizza and win door prizes.
The World of Tea
Seville - Mon., Mar. 16, 6:00 pm
Buckeye - Wed., Apr. 15, 6:00 pm
Discover the World of Tea through
your very own teacup! With certified
Tea Specialist Angela Strach-Gotthardt
of Secret Tea Society. Tasting included!
Cleveland Play House
Script Club *
Medina - Wed., Mar. 25, 7:00 pm
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
by Christopher Durang.
CPH Staff explore the story, characters,
and how a play goes from page to stage!
Check out the script to read at home.
Afternoon Movie
Brunswick - Wed., Mar. 25, Apr. 22,
May 27, 1:00 pm
Enjoy recent DVD releases and light
refreshments. Call for titles.
Pierogi Making *
Highland - Wed., Mar. 25, 6:30 pm
Get hands on experience, taste samples
and start a new tradition.
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*Register for this event at your library or at www.mcdl.info/events. Phone numbers on back cover.
Events for Adults
Fantastic Foods
@ Buckeye
Quiche Me You Fool *
Buckeye - Tues., Apr. 7, 6:00 pm
Local foodie Norma Moyer teaches us
how to make a quiche appetizer, main
dish and dessert. Samples provided!
Mother’s Day Treats with
Penny’s Sweet Supplies *
Buckeye - Sat., May 2
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Chocolate! Truffles! Candy! Witness
deliciousness being created, collect
recipes and enjoy samples.
Genealogy Lock In *
Medina - Fri., Apr. 24, 6:30 - 10:30 pm
After-hours event for new and
experienced researchers.
Topics include:
DNA Testing: Hype or Help?
FamilySearch.org: The #1 FREE Resource
Straw Bale Gardening *
Highland - Sat., Apr. 25, 11:00 am
An alternate way to growing fruits and
vegetables. Learn how to start this
spring! Presented by OSU Extension.
Real Life X-Files *
Lodi - Sat., May 2, 1:00 pm
Is our government covering up the
existence of UFO’s? Hear our expert
and decide for yourself.
Bee Keeping 101 *
Highland - Sat., May 2, 11:00 am
Learn what it takes to attract bees
and harvest honey.
Massages for Moms *
Buckeye - Sat., May 2, 12:00 - 3:00 pm
Mom gets a free 15-minute chair
massage and a beautiful treat in honor
of Mother’s Day. Kids make a craft.
Antique Textiles *
Brunswick - Wed., May 6, 6:00 pm
Discover the history of antique quilts,
coverlets, rugs and throws. Bring one
textile item to be discussed.
Library Recording Studio 101 *
Lodi - Sat., May 9, 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm
Learn how to get started with
recording your own music in this
two-part workshop. Stay after hours
for refreshments, hands-on experience
in our own Studio 635, and a live
acoustic performance! Teens welcome.
Herbs to a Tea *
Highland - Sat., May 16, 2:00 pm
Discover the health benefits of
homegrown herbs and how to turn
them into a delicious healthy tea.
Tea tasting, samples and herbal
door prizes included!
Civil War Letters *
Brunswick - Wed., May 13, 6:30 pm
History comes alive with family letters
written during the Civil War.
Lady in Black:
Civil War Mourning
Seville - Sat. May 23, 2:00 pm
Discover Civil War and Victorian
mourning practices and how it’s
changed over the centuries with
Jill Keppler. Artifacts and stories
from the era will be presented.
Bookmobile
Events
Green Craft
Mar. 3-12 - Take everything you
need to make a fun craft for
St. Patrick’s Day.
April Fools
Mar. 24 - Apr. 2 - Can you find
everything that is out of place?
Name Yourself Day
Apr. 7-16 - Ever wanted to change
your name? Come aboard and make
a craft celebrating your name or
your new name.
National Bookmobile Day
Apr. 14-16 - National Bookmobile
Day is the 15th, but we will be
celebrating all week.
Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
Apr. 21-30 - How many trees can
you find hidden on the bus?
Get Caught Reading Month
May 5-28 - Receive a surprise when
we catch you reading!
Guess How Many
May 12-21 - Test your estimating skills!
Look for the Bookmobile
at these special events:
Earth Day at Buffalo Creek
Retreat - Sat., Apr. 18
Family Affair at the Medina
County Fair Grounds - Sat., Apr. 25
For the current schedule, visit
www.mcdl.info/bookmobile
*Register for this event at your library or at www.mcdl.info/events. Phone numbers on back cover.
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Tech Tips
by Justin Schwin
Computers: They’re fragile pieces of equipment that
rely on trillions of settings and configurations in order
to work properly. It doesn’t take long before incorrect
settings, wrong clicks, or doing things improperly build
up and result in the breaking of the proverbial camel’s
back. Any deviation from the exact way you’re supposed
to do things will result in catastrophe; along with it,
the loss of data, time, and plenty of money.
This is ultimately a self-defeating practice.
Everything in the above paragraph is the complete
opposite of the truth.
For those who don’t know what I mean, take a moment
to watch a child explore a new toy or game. Watch as
they, fearless of the consequences, grab, press, click, and
explore. They can put together the point and function
of something through the simplest form of learning in
the world: Trial and error.
In reality, computers came onto the scene as a total
reversal of the way people look at machines. Machines
of the pre-computer era were built to perform a single
task, computers perform any task you tell them. With
the proper hardware, software, and equipment they
can now pour you a cup of coffee, crack a joke,
and understand your pop culture references.
All because people dared to experiment!
Experimentation is exactly what you, the reader,
need to do if you aren’t already.
It is the biggest thing I come across in my Computer
Support – also affectionately called “Computer Whisperer”
or “Laptop Doctor” – program, simply users who have
issues doing things. Not necessarily fixing things, mind
you. My most common patrons are those who don’t
know how to do something. When I show them, they
write it down in exacting, step-by-step detail so they
don’t risk breaking anything.
Library
Ambassadors
Technology Services Assistant at MCDL
Your computer is not, under any
circumstances, a fragile thing. There are a handful of
different ways to do the same task with the hope that
at least one will feel intuitive and natural for everyone.
Experiment with it. Try things.
Allow yourself to learn like a child.
If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why can this seven year old
use this computer better than me?” then you need to
explore. Use it more, dare to see what something does,
and if you don’t know even after opening it? Find out.
Caution is valuable, to a point. It’s a natural instinct,
especially with the unknown, that serves us well. In the
context of using your computer, allow your caution to
take a back seat. The overwhelming majority of things
you’ll try will never cause a problem.
Instead, maybe you’ll learn something and in turn be
able to use your own computer – or your workstation
here – that much more easily.
by Stuart Neal
A founding member of the MCDL Ambassadors
We as ambassadors are the public face for our treasured library. Think – envoy, advocate, messenger, representative:
with a mandate to provide support while gathering public feedback to improve MCDL service to the community.
We’ve hit the pavement running – members are implementing a little lending library program; in partnership with
Feeding Medina County we’ve set up library info tables during food distribution days. We attend various community
and library related events. In other words we promote the library, while listening to our communities and their
questions, concerns or criticisms.
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Have a desire to help your library and community?
We currently have a small dedicated group and are looking for like-minded, kindred spirits to join! Our next meeting
will be held at Medina Library, Room 3A, Wednesday, April 15, 6:30 pm. For more info contact Heather Coontz,
MCDL Community Relations Manager at: coontz@mcdl.info or 330-722-6235 ext. 2930.
MCDL
Volunteer Corner
FRIENDS
of Medina County District Library
The Friends of MCDL are
looking for new Board Members.
Please call 330-722-6235 ext. 2909 or email
mcdlfriends@gmail.com for if you are interested.
The Friends donated nearly $27,000
to MCDL in 2015 to support the Summer
Reading Game, Writers Live and author events,
Signature events, the Story Festival and much more!
Book Sales
Medina Library
Book Store NOW OPEN
Tuesdays and Fridays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm!
Sat., Mar. 21, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat., Apr. 18, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri., May 15, 1:00 - 4:30 pm
(Friends Preview, memberships at door)
Sat., May 16, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
at MCDL
Thank You!
We value our volunteers. They donated an amazing total of
4,618 hours in 2014. Below are volunteers who reached milestone
service levels in 2014. For information about volunteering ask at
any public service desk or visit: www.mcdl.info/volunteer
1,400+ hours
Brunswick Library: Alice Mohr
900+ hours
Brunswick Library: Barbara Kulmala
200+ hours
Brunswick Library: Virginia Donaldson
Medina Library: Rachel St. Clair
100+ hours
Brunswick Library: Jessica Baloun, Dylan Bell, Patricia Busler,
Justin Chandler-Holtz, Lauren Chandler-Holtz, Devon Matson,
Nicole Shaniuk, Kayla Webb
Highland Library: Kevin Haslem, Katy Hixson, Rhonda Hoop,
Cheryl Jackson, Harriet Ward
Highland Library
Lodi Library: Jim Gilder, Sky Gill
Fri., Mar. 13, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat., Mar. 14, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mon., Mar. 16, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tues., Mar. 17, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Medina Library: Alex Bowling, Thomas Hilberg, Lynne Homko,
Thomas Kalka, Lillian Kim, Carole Klingshirn, Jessica Lewis,
Pat Mathews, Daniel Shive
Buckeye Library
Sat., Mar. 14, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Outreach: Debbie Prante, Carol Tripepi
50+ hours
Sat., May 9, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Brunswick Library: Melissa Dulik, Hannah Hason, Gillian Hevesi,
Susan Jacynycz, Kyle Kovatch, Collin Levan, Maddie Mascia,
Audrey Miles, Laura Miles, Jacqulyn Nesselhauf, Simran Singh,
Vik Singh, Sarah Till, Jonathan Yokiel
Brunswick Library
Buckeye Library: Alex Bloniarz, Sarah Burkett, Courtney Styfurak
Sat., Mar. 28, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Highland Library: Joanne Cowden, Mohammed Rashid, James Sikon
Sat., Apr. 25, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Medina Library: Megan Palasik, Sharon Revlock, Lydia Smith,
Caroline Weimer, Nathan Wolanin
Sat., Apr. 11, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sat., May 23, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Visit www.friendsofmcdl.info for sale
updates or email mcdlfriends@gmail.com.
Follow us on
Outreach: Jeanne Bystricky, Lynn Dean, Sandy Fashempour,
Elsie Garlick, Sue Giurbino, Norman Hinman, Debbie Honigman,
Lois Huff, Susan Jacynycz, Rita Malone, Tammy Meyer, Judy Nelson,
Jane Patalon, Karyln Petretti, Bobbie Repp, Donna Tomcho, Linda Turek
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Locations
Brunswick Library
3649 Center Road
Brunswick, OH 44212
330-273-4150
Buckeye Library
6625 Wolff Road
Medina, OH 44256
330-725-4415
Highland Library
4160 Ridge Road
Medina, OH 44256
330-278-4271
330-239-2674
Lodi Library
635 Wooster Street
Lodi, OH 44254
330-948-1885
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Medina Library
210 South Broadway Street
Medina, OH 44256
330-725-0588
Sat., Apr. 11,
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
at Brunswick Library
Featuring:
Nancy Sanders from Puppets with Pizzazz,
exotic animals from Our Zoo to You,
J&J Hotdog Truck, Nate the Great balloon
animals, farm animals from Spring Mist Farms,
search and rescue demo from Best Paws
Forward Dog Training Academy
Pets not permitted.
Pet food drive for the
Medina County S.P.C.A.
Visit www.mcdl.info/PetPalooza
for event times.
Writers Live Author Luncheon
Featuring: Regina Brett
Seville Library
North Center Street
Seville, OH 44273
330-769-2852
Presented by Medina County District Library
and the Friends of Medina County District Library
Bookmobile/
Outreach
330-722-2590
Schedule available at:
www.mcdl.info/
bookmobile
Weymouth Country Club, 3946 Weymouth Rd, Medina
Hours
Medina & Brunswick
Monday - Thursday
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday (through May 10)
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Buckeye, Highland,
Lodi & Seville
Monday - Thursday
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday - Saturday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
164/14
rev.
Thursday, May 7, 12:00 pm
Photo by Bruce Hennes
Hear Regina Brett, the New York Times bestselling author, talk about
her new book God is Always Hiring: 50 Lessons for Finding Fulfilling
Work. It focuses on how we relate to our work, or lack of work, and
the seeking of something deeper and more meaningful in our career
and life. With essays like “Every job is as magical as you make it” and
“Only you can determine your worth,” this book relates tales of
discouragement turning into hope, and persistence paying off.
“The lessons reflect what I learned from life as a single parent for
18 years, struggling to find the right partner in life, battling breast
cancer and healing the bruises from a bumpy childhood. And they
reflect what I’ve learned from readers in my 27 years as a journalist.”
Regina has been writing professionally since 1986. Her column
appears regularly in The Plain Dealer and in the Cleveland Jewish News.
They focus on the issues of every day life. Sometimes touching, often funny and always
provocative, Regina’s columns touch people where they truly live. She was named a
Pulitzer Prize finalist twice, in 2009 and 2008 for columns she wrote for The Plain Dealer,
Ohio’s largest newspaper.
Tickets: $25 (includes lunch)
Purchase tickets March 30 - April 30 at any MCDL location or www.mcdl.info/authors