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Saturday, April 1
National Love Our Children Day
Easter Egg Hunt, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. Kids enjoy an easter egg hunt, pictures with the Easter bunny, face painting, and more. Register at https://bit.ly/3Kn5Jxb
Easter Egg hunt, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. , Ten Towns Church, 215 W Liberty Street, Medina. Kids enjoy an Easter egg hunt. Register at https://bit. ly/3Zr1Qf6
Living Library, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Check out a living book for a 20 minute one-on-one conversation.
Egg Hunt, 1:30 p.m. to 2;30 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Children enjoy an Easter egg hunt. Register at https:// bit.ly/3nHNOIB
Sunday, April 2
International Children’s Book Day
Open House at the John Smart House Museum, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., John Smart House Museum, 206 N Elmwood Street, Medina. Admission prices are $5 for adults, $4 for Medina Historical Society members and senior citizens, $3 for students, and free for children under 7 with a hand holding adult.
ORMACO Presents: Live at the Library: Steven Jay Miracle, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad Street, Wadsworth. Steven Jay Miracle performs the music of Bob Dylan. Register at https://bit.ly/40Lq3Oe
Monday, April 3
World Party Day
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Trinity United Church of Christ, 215 High Street, Wadsworth. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Monday Movie Matinee, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Meeting Room A and B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Watch the movie “Elvis”. Spring Break Fun: Make a Japanese Carp Wind sock, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth.
Census Mugs, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Makerspace, Medina Library, 210 S
April 2023
Nonprofit Calendar
Broadway Street, Medina. Create a mug that is as unique as each person’s family. Register at https://bit.ly/3GbMcgC
Cyphers and Code, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Practice spy skills by making and breaking codes and cyphers. Register at https://bit.ly/3ZD0H3Y
Tuesday, April 4
National Vitamin C Day
English for Speakers of Other Languages, 10 a.m. to noon, 105 W Liberty Street, Medina. Register at https://bit.ly/3lVt27Y 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/3zobfcG Preschoolers in the Garden: Let’s Garden Indoors!, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Krabill Lodge, 7597 Ballash Road, Medina. Learn things about gardening from planning and starting seeds to composting and fairy gardens.
Naturebrary, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Community Room B, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. Explore, discover, and connect with indoor and outdoor activities. Register at https://bit.ly/3KpDcHu
Spring Break Fun: Play Board Games, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Play board games.
Wednesday, April 5
National Caramel Day
Spring Break Fun: Create a Mosaic, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth.
Superhero Buttons, 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Make superhero buttons with the button maker. Register at https://bit.ly/3zocDvU
Using Canva to Create Banners, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://bit. ly/3G9iHvW
Thursday, April 6
National Tartan 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/40Twi2v Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Learn about backing up a computer
Spring Break Fun: Movie Matinee: “Minions: Rise of Gru”, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Enjoy the movie “Minions: Rise of Gru”.
Problem Solvers: Animal Shelter Shenanigans, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Decipher clues to open the puzzle box full of adoption forms to help get animals to their forever home. Register at https://bit.ly/3U9jKC4
Spring Fairy Party, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Register at https://bit.ly/40ViBjK
Creating a Space for Happiness, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., virtual. Register at https://bit.ly/3m3Aaz6
Friday, April 7
National Walk to Work Day
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Medina Hospital, 1000 E Washington Street, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Fuzzy Pocket Pet, noon to 1 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Create a fuzzy pet to fit in a pocket. Register at https://bit.ly/3nA0CAV
Spring Break Fun: Cardboard Weaving, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth.
Saturday, April 8
National Zoo Lovers 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
Easter Dino Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Lodge at Allardale, 141 Remsen Road, Medina. Kids enjoy an easter egg hunt, pictures with the Easter bunny and dinosaurs, and more. Sessions are 1.5 hours and tickets are $15-$20. Purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/3nCRqvL
Tales and Tails, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Therapy dogs visit the children’s area to be read to.
Do-It-Yourself Bird Feeder, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Create a bird feeder for the backyard. Register at https://bit. ly/430LAUV
Poetry Cafe, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Story Time Room, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Listen to poetry while drinking hot cocoa. Register at https://bit.ly/3JWV4ry
Sunday, April 9
National Winston Churchill Day https://bit.ly/40v5N3M
MCDL Libraries Closed
Wadsworth Library Closed
Monday, April 10
National Siblings Day
Makerspace Mondays: Embroidery Machine, 1;30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Makerspace, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://bit.ly/3m2YaCC
Art in the Afternoon: Dot Art, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsoworth. Use paint, markers, and collage techniques to create dot art.
Zombie Bunnies, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Lodi Story Hour/Activity Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Turn a chocolate bunny into a zombie. Register at https://bit.ly/40DK4qu
Monday Night Intrigue: “The Forever Witness” By Edward Humes, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Register at https://bit.ly/3GHLhVR
Tuesday, April 11
National Submarine Day
A list of art shows in Medina County
To have a show listed, send the information to joy@ blakehousepublishing.com at least two months in advance. There is no such thing as too early, but there is too late.
Student Art Show
April 1 through 15
Brunswick Middle School, 1483 Pearl Road, Brunswick
April 16 through 27
St. Ambrose School, 923 Pearl Road, Brunswick
MCDL Staff Art Show
April 17 through May 14
B. Smith Gallery
Third Floor, Medina Library
210 S. Broadway Street, Medina
Advocacy Through Art
May 8 through 12
Brunswick Library
3649 Center Road, Brunswick
May 15-19
Highland Library
4160 Ridge Road
Medina
Sponsored by: Medina County Health Department
Students use art to raise awareness for tobacco and nicotine change.
Branching Out
May 22 through June 18
Artworks by Ricky L. Williams
B. Smith Gallery
Third Floor, Medina Library
210 S. Broadway Street, Medina
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/3U1uW3E
Afternoon Movie, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Enjoy refreshments and a movie.
Create!: Knotted Bags, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Meeting Room B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Learn how to knot twine into a simple pantry bag. Register at https://bit.ly/410m6p0
Local Author Visit: Dustin Brady, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Learn storytelling principles of videogames. Register at https://bit.ly/3KpLj6K
Explorastory: Max and Ruby, 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Register at https://bit. ly/40YgYS8
Photography Tips and Tricks, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Register at https://bit. ly/3zrQfSw
Titanic and the Great Lakes, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Learn about the connections the Great Lakes has to the Titanic.
Wednesday, April 12
National Grilled Cheese Day
Natural Discoveries, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Hubbard Valley Park, 8600 Hubbard Valley Road, Seville. An easy walk to explore and observe the unfolding of nature all year long.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m., Wadsworth YMCA, 623 School Drive, Wadsworth. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Poetry Cafe, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Story Time Room, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Listen to poetry while drinking hot cocoa. Register at https://bit.ly/3ZIZRTG
Rainbow and Unicorns, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road. Register at https://bit.ly/3Mt7UB5
Spring Cleaning: Clean Up Your Computer, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://bit.ly/41d6oqT
Wadsworth Area Historical Society: Ghosts of the Civil War, 7:30 p.m. to
9 p.m., Meeting Room A and B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Ghosts of the Civil War: Shades of Blue and Gray examines the War Between the States with a mixture of haunting tales, literary selections, song and history.
Thursday, April 13
National Peach Cobbler 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/3ZDQ6G9
Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Take an online roadtrip through the 50 states.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
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/430CasD
Frog Hike, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Green Leaf Park, 1674 S Medina Line Road, Sharon Center. Enjoy a hike to search for frogs.
Tween Thursday: Flower Bouquets, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth.
Wadsworth History: Stories, Landmarks, and Traditions Class #4, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. The topic of this class is farms and mining.
Knowing Your Humanist Neighbor, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Register at https://bit.ly/3Mbo6q9
Friday, April 14
International Moment of Laughter Day
Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Basement Book sale Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. April 14, 15, and 16. Wine and Canvas, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street. $20 supply fee due to presenter at event. Bring your own wine and paint a canvas to take home. Register at https://bit.ly/3ZBzn68
Saturday, April 15
National Take a Wild Guess Day
Adult Craft Kit: Macrame Hanging Planter for Beginners, All day, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://bit.ly/40wf4Zg 90th Annual Series of Spring Bird Walks, 7:30 a.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. April 15, 22, and 29. Watch as migrating spring birds return to their summer breeding grounds during this walk.
Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Basement Book sale Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. April 15 and 16. International Fest, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Enjoy music, dance, and more with international roots.
Highland Book Brunch, 11 a.m. to noon, Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Register at https://bit.ly/3lURxCp Slime Time, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. April 15, 16, 22, and 23. Learn about how creatures use slime for their survival.
A list of runs and walks that benefit area non-profit organizations.
To have your run listed, send the information to joy@ blakehousepublishing.com at least two months in advance. There is no such thing as too early, but there is too late.
Sunday, April 23 through Sunday, May 21
Healthy Kids Running Series: Brunswick, 3 p.m.., Heritage Farm, 4613 Laurel Road, Brunswick. Each run has a variety of distances. For fees, registration and more information, go to https://bit.ly/3tWhiCi
Sunday, April 23 through Sunday, June 4
Healthy Kids Running Series: Medina, 3:30 p.m., Cobblestone Park, 4765 Cobblestone Drive, Medina. Each run has a variety of distances. For fees, registration and more information, go to https://bit. ly/3MM3Trm
Friday, May 5
2023 Medina City Schools Run.4.Fun, first run starts at 7 p.m., Medina High School, 777 E. Union Street, Medina. Runs include Kids’ Half-Mile run, 1-mile run/walk, 5k run. Benefits Medina City Schools Foundation. For fees and registration, go to https://bit.ly/3YkfTCz
Saturday, May 13
2023 Craig Bailey Memorial 5k Race and 1 Mile Fun Run, 9 a.m. to noon, Buckeye Track and Soccer Complex, 3044 Columbia Road, Medina. For fees, registration and more information, go to https://bit. ly/40d365O
Saturday, May 27
Medina Half Marathon and 5k, Summa Health Medina Medical Center, 3780 Medina Road, Medina. For fees and registration, go to http://www.runmedina.org/
Sunday, April 16
National Wear Pajamas to Work Day
Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Basement Book sale Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Last day. Slime Time, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. April 16, 22, and 23. Learn about how creatures use slime for their survival.
Discovery Drop-In: Frog and Fowl, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Chippewa Inlet Trail North, State Route 42 Lafayette Road. Discover animals native to the wetlands.
K-9 Kapers, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Bluebell Valley, 8504 Richman Road, Lodi. Hikes for humans to enjoy alongside their dogs.
Monday, April 17
National Haiku Poetry Day https://bit.ly/3G7eE3n
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Medina Fire Station 1, 300 W Reagan Parkway, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 6 p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church, 1395 Pearl Road, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Card Making, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Create 5 cards for a $20 fee. Please bring scissors and adhesive. Register at https://bit.ly/3M8Vf60
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/3KtvUT3
Hey! How’d that Book Get There? Steps to Getting Your Book
Published, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Learn how to get a book published and on library shelves.
Tuesday, April 18
National Animal Crackers Day
English for Speakers of Other Languages, 10 a.m. to noon, 105 W Liberty Street, Medina. Register at https://bit.ly/3lVt27Y
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.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 11;30 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Chapel Wadsworth Campus, 1391 State Road, Wadsworth. https://rcblood. org/32i1sbg
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/3U54zcW
Seed Bombs, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Lodi Community Room, Lodi Library, 635 Wooster Street, Lodi. Celebrate Earth week by creating a seed bomb full of bee friendly seeds. Register at https://bit.ly/3m7g07t
Metal Stamped Keychains, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Create a keychain with metal stamped details. Register at https://bit.ly/3ZIoiQN
Medicare 101: Navigating the Medicare Maze, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Learn about Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplements, and Part D Prescription Plans.
Wednesday, April 19
National Garlic Day
Melted Crayon Art, 2:15 pm. to 3:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina.
Thursday, April 20
National Look Alike Day
Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Learn how to create a travel brochure using Microsoft Word.
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/3KrDGgg
Tween Thursday: Egyptology, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. For children ages 9 to 14.
Match Wits, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., 787 Lafayette Road, Medina. Partake in a trivia competition and enjoy a buffet dinner as well as raffle baskets.
Alphabet Adventure: Z is for Zinnia, 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Register at https:// bit.ly/3zzoqrj
Angie Hockman Book Discussion, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Join Angie Hockman for a book discussion on her book “Dream On”. Register at https:// bit.ly/3zpI3SK
Tea Time: The Art and History of Making Tea, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Meeting Room a, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth.
Friday, April 21
National Kindergarten Day
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Road, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
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.
Baby prom, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Register at https://bit. ly/3Mfwy88
Saturday, April 22
National Jelly Bean Day
90th Annual Series of Spring Bird Walks, 7:30 a.m., River Styx Park, 8200
River Styx Road, Wadsworth. April 22 and 29. Watch as migrating spring birds return to their summer breeding grounds during this walk.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hinkley Fire old Station, 1410 Ridge Road, Hinckley. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Friends Art sale, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Meeting Room A and B, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth.
Heart Saver and First Aid, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Take this class on first aid. Register at https://bit.ly/40E8ikn
Medina County’s 27th Annual Earth Day Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Buffalo Creek Retreat, 8708 Hubbard Valley Road. Seville. Celebrate Earth Day with earth friendly exhibits.
Earth Day Tree Planting, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,Parking Lot by the Ballfields, Buckeye Woods Park, 6335 Wedgewood Road, Medina. Celebrate Earth Day by planting trees.
Family Fishing Derby, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Buffalo Creek Retreat, 8708 Hubbard Valley Road, Seville. Fish to win prizes and hook some memories. Recycled Instruments, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Register at https:// bit.ly/3m0Vy8n
Slime Time, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. April 22, and 23. Learn about how creatures use slime for their survival.
Family History Day: Database Sampler, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Medina Community Room A and B, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Learn how to apply the 12 most popular and useful databases to family history research. Register at https://bit.ly/3K8gCBE
Upcycled Art, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Story Time Room, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://bit.ly/3K54YHO
Sunday, April 23
National Lover’s Day
Slime Time, noon to 5 p.m., Susan Hambley Nature Center, 1473 Parschen Boulevard, Brunswick. Last day. Learn about how creatures use slime for their survival.
Monday, April 24
National Pigs in a Blanket Day
April Showers Sensory Play, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Story Time Room, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Register at https://bit. ly/3GdSnki
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Cleveland Clinic Family Health Center Brunswick, 3574 Center Road, Brunswick. https://rcblood. org/32i1sbg
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., First Congregational Church, 114 Church Street, Lodi. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Create and Design Buttons, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Register at https://bit.ly/3ztDAP2
Sensory Friendly Story Time, 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Prepared especially for children on the autism spectrum, those with sensory integration challenges, and their families. Register at https://bit.ly/3nMFNST
Tuesday, April 25
National DNA Day
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Root Candles, 640 W Liberty Street, Medina. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
English for Speakers of Other Languages, 10 a.m. to noon, 105 W Liberty Street, Medina. Register at https://bit.ly/3lVt27Y
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/42VTGhP
Time-out Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. to 2;30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Create origami and learn how the process can improve mindfulness. Register at https://bit. ly/3MdrC3y
Otaku Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Medina 1907 Room, Medina Library, 210 South Broadway Street, Medina. A discussion of all things anime, for Grades 6 through 12. Do geekcrafts, learn about Japanese culture, cosplay welcome! Register at https://bit.ly/3zqTxoY
Aliens at the Library, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Enjoy alien stories and alien themed crafts. Register at https://bit.ly/3UeH5C8
Continuous Color in the Garden, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Learn tips and tricks for gardening. Register at https://bit.ly/3ZF6Yfw
Spring Clean Up Computer Class, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Register at https://bit.ly/3zuczLc
Learn to Crochet: Get Creative with Creativebug, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.,
Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. Learn how to crochet.Register at https://bit.ly/3ZK9hOF
Wednesday, April 26
National Richter Scale Day https://bit.ly/2Htwjlb
Seed Bombs, 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Buckeye Community Room, Buckeye Library, 6625 Wolff Road, Medina. Celebrate Earth week by creating a seed bomb full of bee friendly seeds. Register at https://bit.ly/3KvHMnm
Family Reading Night, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seville Library, 45 Center Street, Seville. Read, enjoy snacks, and take photos to promote the love of reading. Pajama Party Storytime, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Register at https:// bit.ly/3ZAW8Yc
Thursday, April 27
National Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work 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/3nG33Cb Camp Wired, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Medina Computer Lab, Medina Library, 210 S Broadway Street, Medina. Learn to spring clean a computer.
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/3nK3XNI
Tween Thursday: Endless Card, 4 p.m.to 5 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. For children ages 9 to 14.
Wadsworth History: Stories, Landmarks, and Traditions Class #5, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Meeting Room A, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth. The topic of this class is McGregor Academy.
Family Game Night, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Children’s Activity Room, Wadsworth Library, 132 Broad, Wadsworth.
Save Time by Prioritizing What Matters Most, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sycamore Room North and South, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Learn tips and tricks about how to prioritize what matters most. Register at https://bit.ly/3ZDCydy
Friday, April 28
National Superhero Day
Medina County Farmer’s Markets 2023
Medina
9 a.m. to noon
Saturdays, May 6 through October 29
Produce, consumables, crafts, knife sharpening
Cornerstone Chapel
3939 Granger Road, Medina
Enter lot from Weymouth Road
Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/3MQSaFJ
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturdays, May 20 through October 7
Produce and consumables
Medina Public Square
Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/3FSZQp5
Seville
9 a.m. to noon
Saturdays, starting May 27
Produce, consumables and crafts
Gazebo at Maria Stanhope Park, 73 W. Main Street, Seville
Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/3muNr3S
Wadsworth
9 a.m. to noon
Saturdays, June 24 through September 30
Produce, consumables and crafts
Central Intermediate School, 151 Main Street, Wadsworth
Saturday, April 29
National Zipper Day
90th Annual Series of Spring Bird Walks, 7:30 a.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. Last day. Watch as migrating spring birds return to their summer breeding grounds during this walk.
Basket Weaving 101: Breaking Bread Basket, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Center. Learn how to make a handwoven bread basket.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saint Mark Church, 1330 N Carpenter Street, Brunswick. https://rcblood.org/32i1sbg
Adapted Story Time, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Story Time Room, Brunswick Library, 3649 Center Road, Brunswick. Storytime in a supportive environment for autistic children and children with sensory integration challenges. Register at https://bit.ly/3Mdrzo9
Minute to Win it, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Highland Community Room, Highland Library, 4160 Ridge Road, Medina. Enjoy snacks and play a variety of minute to win it games. Register at https://bit.ly/3K6WRuv
Frog Hike, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Chippewa Inlet Trail North, State Route 42 Lafayette Road. Enjoy a hike to search for frogs.
Sunday, April 30
National Honesty Day
Timothy and Hosanna Noble in Concert, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Medina United Methodist Church, 4747 Foote Road, Medina. Tickets are $15 and purchased at the door.
Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Spring Wildflowers, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., River Styx Park, 8200 River Styx Road, Wadsworth. An easy walk to explore and observe the unfolding of nature all year long. nts grades K-5. Register at https://bit.ly/3SyKDyu
Vendor registration information at https://bit.ly/409S0iR N