Medina Library hosts spring history events

From family history research to the Titanic, Rosie the Riveter, Ohio’s first ladies and the last time the Indians won the World Series, Medina County District Library is offering a variety of history-themed events this spring.

Registration for all programs is available at mcdl.info/HistoryEvents.

The traveling exhibit “American Icons: The Untold Stories of Ohio’s First Ladies,” organized by the National First Ladies Library & Museum and funded through the America 250-Ohio Commission, was on display at the Medina Library from Mar. 1-31.

The Family History Series, sponsored by the Medina County Genealogical Society, begins Saturday, Mar. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Medina Library with a program on the records collected by the Medina County Clerk of Courts Office and how to access them, presented by Deputy Clerk of Courts Kim Mihalko, with optional Zoom viewing. On Saturday, Apr. 4, at 2 p.m., also at Medina, Mary Milne Jamba will present a session on ChatGPT’s potential uses in genealogical research, with optional Zoom viewing. The series concludes Saturday, May 16, at 2 p.m. with a Zoom presentation by Peggy Ash on using the General Land Office website to obtain land patents and surveys, with optional in-person viewing at Medina.

“Rally with Rosie (the Riveter)” will be held Tuesday, Mar. 10, at 6 p.m. at the Buckeye Library, where the Lake County Historical Society will share stories of women who worked traditionally male jobs during World War II. Registration is available online.

The Genealogy Discussion Group will meet at the Medina Library on Wednesdays, Mar. 11, Apr. 8 and May 13, at 12:30 p.m., offering participants the opportunity to discuss research, share tips and ask questions.

An immersive performance titled “Women in History: Julia Child” will take place Monday, Mar. 16, at 6 p.m. at the Brunswick Library, highlighting the life and legacy of the famed chef. Registration is required.

At the Seville Library, “Heroes & Spies of WWII” will be presented Thursday, Mar. 19, at 6 p.m. by Royally Amused, focusing on the women of the Special Operations Executive during World War II. Registration is required.

The Lodi Library will host “Ray Chapman & the Cleveland Indians” on Monday, Mar. 23, at 6:30 p.m., exploring the 1920 Cleveland Indians’ World Series season and the tragedy that marked it. Registration is required.

On Wednesday, Apr. 8, at 6 p.m., the Lodi Library will present “Titanic & the End of the Edwardian Era,” featuring a Massillon Museum archivist discussing the ship’s conception, sinking and passenger stories. Registration is required.

The Buckeye Library will host “Ghosts of the Civil War: Shades of Blue & Gray” on Wednesday, Apr. 8, at 6:30 p.m. The two-person, one-act play by the Largely Literary Theater Company features Civil War ghost stories, songs, literary selections and history. No registration is required.

Finally, the Seville Library will present “The Case of Sam Sheppard” on Monday, Apr. 20, at 6 p.m. The Western Reserve Historical Society will examine the 1954 murder of Marilyn Reese Sheppard in Bay Village and the case that captured national attention. Registration is required.

For more information, visit mcdl.info.