World Language Services

World Language Collection
Available at Medina, Brunswick, and Highland Libraries.
MCDL offers materials in many languages such as Russian, Hindi, and Spanish and in many formats including books, magazines, children’s items, and DVDs. The collections are rotated quarterly so check back for new material types and languages.

Request a language and item types to be added to the rotating collection via the World Language Request or at your library's Reference Desk. If you wish to borrow specific items, place a hold online.

Made possible through a partnership with Cleveland Public Library.

Bilingual Books
Available at all MCDL locations. 
Children’s fiction books, picture books, and board books featuring text in English paired with another language, such as: Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, French, German, Arabic, or Chinese.

English for Speakers of Other Languages
Develop your English language skills with ESOL classes taught by Project: LEARN instructors at Medina, Brunswick, or Lodi Libraries. Join the ESOL Conversation Group at Brunswick Library to learn about culture, vocabulary, customs, and more, followed by discussion. Find events and register online.

NEW! Citizenship Corner
Available at Brunswick Library.
Borrow citizenship study kits which include flash cards, practice tests, and more. Browse books, naturalization forms, and access online resources.

Citizenship Resources and Helpful Websites
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Citizenship Resource Center

10 Steps to Naturalization

The Naturalization Interview and Test
Citizenship Guides and Assistance

International Institute of Akron

USAHello- U.S. Citizenship Guide

Citizenshipworks- Become a U.S. Citizen
Preparing for the Citizenship Test

Research Databases - Go alphabetically to Learning Express Library and then type Citizenship in the search bar.

National Archives - America’s Founding Documents

The White House

Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
Assistance Adjusting to Life in the United States

Global Cleveland Immigrant Resource Guide

Just Landed USAGuide

Immihelp Newcomer to USA Guide