Author Events
Presented by MCDL and the Friends of MCDL
Fireside book discussions at Medina Library
Book sale and signing following events
Amanda Flower
Wed., Feb. 4, 6:30 pm, registration required beginning Nov. 14, (blizzard date Feb. 11)
Discuss Natural Barn Killer with Amanda Flower. Amanda is a bestselling and Agatha Award-winning author of over fifty mystery novels. She is a former librarian.
Browse titles by Amanda Flower.
Anastasia Hastings
Wed., Feb. 25, 6:30 pm, registration required beginning Nov. 14, (blizzard date Mar. 4)
Discuss Of Manners and Murder with Anastasia Hastings. Anastasia (Connie Laux) is the bestselling author of cozy and historical mysteries under many pseudonyms. She lives in Brecksville.
Browse titles by Anastasia Hastings.
The Poetry Project
Entries accepted Feb. 1-28
Winners from each age category will be published in miniature books, available at all MCDL locations during National Library Week (April 19-25).
Entry Guidelines: Enter your original poems (30 lines or fewer) at any MCDL location or email to poetryproject@mcdl.info. Please include title of work, your name, phone or email, and age category (12 & under, 13-17, 18 & up).
Book Club Bags
Get your book club up and running! Each Book Club Bag contains 10 copies of the book and discussion questions. Bags check out for six weeks at a time. Additional formats like audiobooks or large print are available for most titles. Book Club bags must be requested five (5) work days prior to requested pick up date.
Find a Book Club
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MCDL's Collection Resources Director (she runs the department that buys the books!)
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