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Holiday Desserts March Madness Bracket

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Come to the Teen Space to vote on your favorite holiday desserts! 

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Come to the Teen Space to vote on your favorite holiday desserts! 

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group

Snowbuddies on the Loose!

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

All ages. Brrrr!!! It’s chilly outside. Some of the neighborhood snowmen wanted to chill out at the library, but they got lost in the aisles! Can you help us find our snow friends?

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

All ages. Brrrr!!! It’s chilly outside. Some of the neighborhood snowmen wanted to chill out at the library, but they got lost in the aisles! Can you help us find our snow friends?

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group

Would You Rather...

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

All ages. We have a question for you and need your vote! When you stop by the library, check out our question of the week and drop your vote in the container. We’ll reveal the top choices next month.     

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Event Details:

All ages. We have a question for you and need your vote! When you stop by the library, check out our question of the week and drop your vote in the container. We’ll reveal the top choices next month.     

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group

Paws To Read: Read-Aloud with Doggies

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

For all ages. Come read a story or have a friendly chat with our visiting therapy dogs. When you arrive, you can pick up a book from our reading cart or sit by one of the trained pups. 

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Drop-In Program, Storytime
Event Details:

For all ages. Come read a story or have a friendly chat with our visiting therapy dogs. When you arrive, you can pick up a book from our reading cart or sit by one of the trained pups. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Holiday Candle Painting (Bilingual Spanish) / Pintar velas navideñas (programa bilingüe)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in the morning while you paint wax on candles and create your own unique design just in time for the holiday season! We will be using a wax burner to melt the paint; no open flames are allowed. Please register.  Limit 12. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the morning while you paint wax on candles and create your own unique design just in time for the holiday season! We will be using a wax burner to melt the paint; no open flames are allowed. Please register.  Limit 12. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Cozy Hot Cocoa Bar

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens

With school winding down for the semester and the wind chill dropping too, we're all in need of some cozy treats! Join Lila to decorate a mug and make hot chocolate stir-in sticks. Registration required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

With school winding down for the semester and the wind chill dropping too, we're all in need of some cozy treats! Join Lila to decorate a mug and make hot chocolate stir-in sticks. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group

Toddler Crafts

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Best for ages 1-5. Toddlers and preschoolers are welcome to bring their grownups to create simple, awesome art. Please register; limited supplies. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 1-5. Toddlers and preschoolers are welcome to bring their grownups to create simple, awesome art. Please register; limited supplies. 

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group

STEAM Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-11)

Best for ages 6+. Junior scientists, time to get your science on! We’re exploring through the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math one experiment and challenge at a time. Join us! Please register. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Junior scientists, time to get your science on! We’re exploring through the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math one experiment and challenge at a time. Join us! Please register. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Santa’s Sleigh Sign

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Create a sign of Santa’s reindeer and sleigh. Please register; limit 15.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a sign of Santa’s reindeer and sleigh. Please register; limit 15.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

Best for ages 4+. Stop by and pick up a surprise craft to make at home. While supplies last.

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Best for ages 4+. Stop by and pick up a surprise craft to make at home. While supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Book Discussion

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand. What happens if you are visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve and choose not to change? Holly is finding out in the afterlife. 

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand. What happens if you are visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve and choose not to change? Holly is finding out in the afterlife. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Self-Paced Computer Classes / Clases de computacion a tu propio ritmo

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Improve your computer skills. Classes will be self-paced with a live teacher. Learning software is available in English and Spanish. Please register; limit 6. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Improve your computer skills. Classes will be self-paced with a live teacher. Learning software is available in English and Spanish. Please register; limit 6. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Take & Make Craft

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come to Teen Space to grab this month's take-and-make craft! Available while supplies last. 

December craft: Snowstorm in a Jar 

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to Teen Space to grab this month's take-and-make craft! Available while supplies last. 

December craft: Snowstorm in a Jar 

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group

Family Craftspace

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Corner (in Children's Area) at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Best for ages 3+. Fun for the whole family! Create a crafty art project that the whole family can enjoy doing together. Registration suggested. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Storytime Corner (in Children's Area)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 3+. Fun for the whole family! Create a crafty art project that the whole family can enjoy doing together. Registration suggested. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Self-Paced Computer Classes / Clases de computacion a tu propio ritmo

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Improve your computer skills. Classes will be self-paced with a live teacher. Learning software is available in English and Spanish. Please register; limit 6. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Improve your computer skills. Classes will be self-paced with a live teacher. Learning software is available in English and Spanish. Please register; limit 6. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Universal Yums

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Universal Yums Treats Around the World for Teens:

Try some delicious treats from countries around the world through Universal Yums. At each gathering, we'll delve into the flavors of a specific country, discover fascinating facts ...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required

Try some delicious treats from countries around the world through Universal Yums. At each gathering, we'll delve into the flavors of a specific country, discover fascinating facts about its culture, and evaluate the snacks. Some products are manufactured in a facility that handles common allergens such as wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soybeans, eggs, milk, fish, and shellfish. Registration required.

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

board meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

board meeting

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group

Cuentos para pequeños (En Español)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Corner (in Children's Area) at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Recomendado para edades 1-5. ¡Estás invitado a nuestra hora de cuento en español con historias, canciones y baile! Los niños y las familias de todos los idiomas también son bienvenidos y invitados. 

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Storytime Corner (in Children's Area)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Recomendado para edades 1-5. ¡Estás invitado a nuestra hora de cuento en español con historias, canciones y baile! Los niños y las familias de todos los idiomas también son bienvenidos y invitados. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Winter Wind Down Spa Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Age Group:
Teens

Finals week is underway and the excitement of time off is around the corner! Wind down from school stress and start your break off right by joining Lila to create spa night essentials including face masks, body scrubs, and soaps.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Finals week is underway and the excitement of time off is around the corner! Wind down from school stress and start your break off right by joining Lila to create spa night essentials including face masks, body scrubs, and soaps.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Self-Paced Computer Classes / Clases de computacion a tu propio ritmo

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Improve your computer skills. Classes will be self-paced with a live teacher. Learning software is available in English and Spanish. Please register; limit 6. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Improve your computer skills. Classes will be self-paced with a live teacher. Learning software is available in English and Spanish. Please register; limit 6. 

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

Best for ages 4+. Stop by and pick up a surprise craft to make at home. While supplies last.

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Best for ages 4+. Stop by and pick up a surprise craft to make at home. While supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group

All in Pieces Quilting Group

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come enjoy an afternoon of quilting. All experience levels welcome. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon of quilting. All experience levels welcome. 

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group

Kids Saturday Makers Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-11)

Best for ages 6+. Make something new and cool with us! Join us Saturday morning for a new project— like drawing, crafting, building or maybe even a science experiment. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Make something new and cool with us! Join us Saturday morning for a new project— like drawing, crafting, building or maybe even a science experiment. 

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group

Kids ArtLab: Winter Break

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

Best for ages 5+. Kids are welcome to get creative in this self-directed program. We’ll have a craft kit and the basic supplies to create some cool art. While supplies last.   

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Best for ages 5+. Kids are welcome to get creative in this self-directed program. We’ll have a craft kit and the basic supplies to create some cool art. While supplies last.