Executive Director’s Notes by Julianne Bedel When you think of the library, your first thoughts might be of books, music, movies, and events. Lots of care is given to selecting resources to serve everyone in the community, and as the administrator of your library I hope that you’re finding just the right resources for yourself and your family. But when I think of the public library, for me it’s about how the library – and everyone connected to it – has made me feel over the years. As a child, there was a sense of wonder when my mom would help my sisters and me choose books and magazines to borrow by the bag full. As a middle school student, the Friends of the Library made me feel valued while spending just a few dollars at the amazing treasure trove that was their annual book sale. As a high school sophomore, I learned to feel confidence at my first job, putting books away at my local library in Akron. As a working wife and mom, I felt empowered by library employment that allowed me the satisfaction of contributing to my family’s finances. As a library administrator, I have been humbled by the generous gifts of time and talent freely given to the library by the Friends of MCDL and other volunteers. I have been inspired by Boards of Trustees who work hard to ensure that we have the resources to continue to serve the community. As I reflect, I can only feel thankful for the ability to do meaningful work in a community that embraces a spirit of cooperation. Whether it’s colleagues at the Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities giving their time to help us evaluate our facilities for accessibility and inclusiveness, or other agencies across the county coming together to work towards a Dementia Friendly Community designation, I’m thankful for the support and cooperation that keeps us moving forward. Table of Contents MCDL News & Notes 4 Upcoming Books 6 Kids & Family Events 9 Tween Events 11 Teen Events 12 Adult Events 14 Art Shows 19 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 2024 Board of Trustees Brian Harr, President Caleb Parker, Vice President William Koran, Secretary Ryan Carlson Mark Krosse Sarah Vachon Ann Marie Flannery 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
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