Friends of MCDL to host summer activities

The Friends of the Medina County District Library will host the fifth-annual UnRun on Saturday, Aug. 17.

The half-mile race will take place between Sully’s Irish Pub and Lager Heads Brewing Co. & Tasting Room. Participants who make it to the finish line will be rewarded with a beer, compliments of the Friends, snacks and a medal.

There are two start times: 1 p.m. at Sully’s Irish Pub and 3 p.m. at Lager Heads.

“Participants get the 5K or marathon experience … without the sweat or pulled hamstrings,” says Monica Heath, Friends liaison and event organizer.  “We will have a carb-loading station at the halfway point, in case anyone needs fuel to finish. The UnRun has been one of the Friends’ most well-received events over the past few years. All funds benefit the Friend’s sponsorship.

With only 100 spots available, sign-ups will go fast. The registration fee is $42 and includes a T-shirt if registration received by Saturday, July 20. To register or volunteer, please visit www.friendsofmcdl.info/2024unrun.html.

Summer book sale schedule

Visit ongoing sales or donate books at any MCDL location Tuesday through Thursday, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Brunswick library will host pop-up sales from 11a.m.-1 p.m. when volunteer availability allows. The branch will also host $3 bag sales on Saturday June 29, July 27 and Aug. 31, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

New membership drive

The Friends of MCDL are happy to announce changes and incentives to membership. They’ve revised giving levels and added benefits, such as exclusive members-only book sales at Medina and Brunswick and a new canvas tote bag members can fill for $3 anytime.

For full details, visit friendsofmcdl.info/jointhefriends.html. ∞