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Monday, May 15
National Chocolate Chip Day
Muffins With Mom Storytime, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Enjoy toddler storytime with mom and sweet treats. Register at https://bit.ly/3LGwIDv
Music and Movement, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Participate in instrument playing, singing, and dancing with activities led by a board certified music therapist. Register for the 10:30 a.m. session at https://bit.ly/41fkMOO Register for the 11:30 a.m. session at https://bit.ly/3HPTPKI
American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Art in the Afternoon: Door Hanger and Flowers, 4 p.m. to 5 p..m, Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth.
Sign Language Level 1, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Community Room A, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Learn about sign language and deaf culture. Register at https://bit.ly/3p9D5HJ
Local Author Visit: Connor Beeman, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth.
Tuesday, May 16
National Piercing Day
Knitting and Crochet Circle, 10 a.m. to noon, Brunswick Hickory Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Beginners welcome. Making Warm Up Medina County donations.
One-on-One Tech Support, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Olive Meyer Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Schedule 30 minutes with a staff member to go over computer basics. Register at https://bit.ly/3HPggzN
Card Making, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Create five cards. Please bring scissors and adhesive. $20 supply fee due to the presenter at the time of the event. Register at https://bit.ly/3NPoYBV
Internet Browser Basics, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Learn basic tools regarding browsing the internet. Register at https://bit.ly/42uJqvG
Steam Stations: Music, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Make a vinyl record player and create a musical masterpiece. Register at https://bit.ly/3VQekN5
Wednesday, May 17
National Cherry Cobbler Day
American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m., Wadsworth YMCA, 623 School Drive, Wadsworth. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
School’s Almost out, 2:15 p.m. to 3;30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Play games and enjoy snacks.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover, 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Story Time Room, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Bring a stuffed animal for a storytime and to spend the night at the library. Pick up stuffed animals and pictures of their fun night the following day. Register at https://bit.ly/3BayY0I
The Bloody Corner and Beyond: Cleveland’s Prohibition Era Mob Bosses, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Learn about Cleveland’s history during the prohibition era. Register at https://bit.ly/42xjIH5
Finding Your Female Ancestors, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Community Room A, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://bit.ly/3nGQEOA
Thursday, May 18
National No Dirty Dishes Day
One-on-One Tech Support, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Olive Meyer Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Schedule 30 minutes with a staff member to go over computer basics. Register at https://bit.ly/3pqm0cA
Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Play camp wired Jeopardy.
Chicks Storytime, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Intended for ages birth to 24 months. Register at https://bit.ly/42CboWq
Parachute Party, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Play, dance, and learn using the big parachute. Register at https://bit.ly/3VKwdgi
One-on-one Tech Support, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Schedule 30 minutes with a staff member to go over computer basics. Register at https://bit.ly/3LMwmva
Tween Thursday: Wings of Fire Party, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Play Wings of Fire jeopardy, make dragon eyes, and make a fire breathing dragon craft.
Comic Book Making, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Make a comic book page. Register at https://bit.ly/3nEnjEq
Alphabet Adventure: G is for Goose, 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Register at https://bit.ly/3VLNeH5
Chair Yoga, 6:30 p.m. to 7;30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina.
Friday, May 19
National Pizza Party Day
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saint Mark Church, 1330 N Carpenter Street, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Highland Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Takes place May 19 and 20.
Music and Movement, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Children will enjoy music, dancing, and playing musical instruments.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Medina United Methodist Church, 4747 Foote Road, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Saturday, May 20
National Be a Millionaire Day
90th Annual Series of Bird Spring Walks, 7:30 a.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx, Wadsworth. Watch as migrating spring birds return or travel through to their summer breeding grounds during the 90th annual Series of Spring Bird Walks.
Highland Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Takes place May 19 and 20.
Medina County Herb Society: Annual Herb and Plant Sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Medina Community Garden and Education Center, 302 E Liberty Street, Medina. Please bring cash or checks for purchases.
Adapted Storytime, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Story Time Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Storytime in a supportive environment for children with autism and sensory integration challenges. Register at https://bit.ly/44Guahb
Frog and Toad Storytime, 10;30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Lodi Story Hour/Activity Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Learn about frogs and toads with fun stories and a craft. Register at https://bit.ly/42CBM2s
Vintage Tea, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 6306 Avon Lake Road, Spencer. Come and enjoy a special luncheon and listen to stories of wedding dresses. Contact Sarah Bistline at 330-606-6609 for tickets. Tickets are $25.00 per person.
Wonderful World of Warblers, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. May 20, and 21. Learn about the lives of warblers and enjoy crafts and other activities.
Sunday, May 21
National Talk Like Yoda Day
Wonderful World of Warblers, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Last day. Learn about the lives of warblers and enjoy crafts and other activities.
Visit: McDowell-Phillips House Museum, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 205 S Prospect Road, Medina. Enjoy a guided tour through the museum. Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $7 for children 7-18, and free for children under 7 with a hand holding adult.
Push and Pull Stroller Walk, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Lake Medina - Granger Road, 6335 Wedgewood Road, Medina. Register at https://bit.ly/3LH3fZW
Natural discoveries Hiking Series: Dragonflies, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Hubbard Valley Park, 8600 Hubbard Valley Road, Seville. An easy walk to explore and observe the unfolding of nature all year long.