Name: Winter Reading Program
Start: 2025-01-02
End: 2025-02-28
Location: Midlothian Public Library

Winter Reading Challenge 2025 with red bird.

Winter Reading Program

All Day 1/2 - 2/28

Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Reading Challenge

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Adults

Event Details:

Joint the Winter Reading program for children and adults by coming to the Help Desk and picking up a log sheet. The program ends Friday, February 28 at 5 pm. Questions? Please ask ...

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Adults

Program Type: Reading Challenge

Event Details:

Joint the Winter Reading program for children and adults by coming to the Help Desk and picking up a log sheet. The program ends Friday, February 28 at 5 pm. Questions? Please ask at the Help Desk.

Find Cupid's Hearts

All Day 2/1 - 2/28

Children's Department at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Drop-In Program

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

Event Details:

All ages. Oh dear, Cupid accidentally spilled their hearts all over the Midlothian Library. Can you help them find all the hearts hidden away in the aisles? Spot them all and earn ...

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

Program Type: Drop-In Program

Event Details:

All ages. Oh dear, Cupid accidentally spilled their hearts all over the Midlothian Library. Can you help them find all the hearts hidden away in the aisles? Spot them all and earn a prize at the Help Desk.

Free Compliments (for Teens)

All Day 2/1 - 2/28

Teen Space at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Drop-In Program

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Take a free compliment from the Teen board. Keep it for yourself or give it to someone you love.

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Drop-In Program

Event Details:

Take a free compliment from the Teen board. Keep it for yourself or give it to someone you love.

Would You Rather...

All Day 2/1 - 2/28

Children's Department at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Drop-In Program

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 ...

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

Program Type: Drop-In Program

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.

Family Fun Storytime

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5)

Event Details:

Best for ages 3+. Come sing songs, read stories and make a craft! Registration suggested; limited supplies.

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

Best for ages 3+. Come sing songs, read stories and make a craft! Registration suggested; limited supplies.

Kids Science Club/ Club de ciencias para niños

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

STEM/STEAM Program

Age Group:

Children (Age 6-11)

Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Junior scientists, time to get your science on! We’re forging safe science experiments using common household supplies and ingredients that you can later recreate...

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)

Program Type: STEM/STEAM Program

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Junior scientists, time to get your science on! We’re forging safe science experiments using common household supplies and ingredients that you can later recreate at home. Registration suggested. Topics:

Drop In Knit/Crochet

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

General Library at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Bring your project and enjoy a casual night with fellow needleworkers.

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: General Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program

Event Details:

Bring your project and enjoy a casual night with fellow needleworkers.

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

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

We are partnering with the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce to offer computer classes in 2025! The classes will be self-paced with a live teacher and available in Englis...

Cancelled

Registration

Cancelled

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Event Details:

We are partnering with the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce to offer computer classes in 2025! The classes will be self-paced with a live teacher and available in English and Spanish. Sign up for an introduction to the progr

Black History Month Make Art Like... Take & Make Kit

All Day

Children's Department at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a Take & Make Art Kit based on the art style of a Black American artist. Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program

Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a Take & Make Art Kit based on the art style of a Black American artist. Available while supplies last.

All in Pieces Quilting Group

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Come enjoy and afternoon of sewing. All experience levels are welcome.

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Come enjoy and afternoon of sewing. All experience levels are welcome.

ESL Class

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:30pm

Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

ESL Class/Clases de Ingles

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: ESL Class/Clases de Ingles

Teacher and student in front of art class

Drawing Class: Nick Cave's Soundsuits

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Commons Area at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Teens

Event Details:

Best for ages 6-18. Learn a new art technique using different materials and create artwork to decorate your fridge, your room or even give as a gift. Wear your favorite art shirt o...

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Commons Area

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Event Details:

Best for ages 6-18. Learn a new art technique using different materials and create artwork to decorate your fridge, your room or even give as a gift. Wear your favorite art shirt or apron in case of art mess. Registration suggested.

Culinary Classics: Jerk Chicken

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Food & Cooking, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Chef Emm/Millicent Walker from Cooking Canvas Cafe Company will demonstrate how to make Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas or Cabbage. Samples will be available. Please regist...

Closed

Registration

Closed

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Food & Cooking, Workshop

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Chef Emm/Millicent Walker from Cooking Canvas Cafe Company will demonstrate how to make Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas or Cabbage. Samples will be available. Please register. Limit 25.

BINGO for Adults

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Drop-In Program, Game Program

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Enjoy BINGO! Small prizes will be awarded.

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Drop-In Program, Game Program

Event Details:

Enjoy BINGO! Small prizes will be awarded.

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

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Study Room at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

We are partnering with the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce to offer computer classes in 2025! The classes will be self-paced with a live teacher and available in Englis...

Cancelled

Registration

Cancelled

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Study Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology Class

Event Details:

We are partnering with the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce to offer computer classes in 2025! The classes will be self-paced with a live teacher and available in English and Spanish. Sign up for an introduction to the progr

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Game Program

Age Group:

Teens

Teen Game Night:

Test your skills, meet new friends, and compete against fellow gamers. Play various games with other teens on the Meta Quest, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 or various board games. Regi...

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Game Program

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Test your skills, meet new friends, and compete against fellow gamers. Play various games with other teens on the Meta Quest, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 or various board games. Registration suggested.

Cuentos Bilingüe (Bilingual Storytime)

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5)

Event Details:

Best for ages 1-5. Join us for a Spanish and English language storytime that features stories, songs and dance! Kids and families of all languages are welcome. Mejor para 1 –5...

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Best for ages 1-5. Join us for a Spanish and English language storytime that features stories, songs and dance! Kids and families of all languages are welcome.

Pokeball with question mark over Pokemon

Pokémon Day Trivia for Teens / Día del Pokémon Trivia

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Game Program, Other

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Who’s that Pokémon? Test out your knowledge of Gen 1 and 2 Pokémon and see if you can guess the most! Registration suggested. ¿Quién es ese Pokémon? ¡Pon a prueba tu con...

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Game Program, Other

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 40

Event Details:

Who’s that Pokémon? Test out your knowledge of Gen 1 and 2 Pokémon and see if you can guess the most! Registration suggested.

Play, Baby, Play!

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5)

Event Details:

Best for ages 0-4. Come and read stories, sing songs and play with bubbles and toys! Space is limited.

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Event Details:

Best for ages 0-4. Come and read stories, sing songs and play with bubbles and toys! Space is limited.

St. Patrick's Day Decorative Hat

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Create a decorative hat for St. Patrick's Day. Please register; limit 9.

Closed

Registration

Closed

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Create a decorative hat for St. Patrick's Day. Please register; limit 9.

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program

Event Details:

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

Friends Book Sale

All Day

Commons Area at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Book Sale, Friends of the Library

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Something for all book lovers! Sale will continue in the library until Thursday, March 13.

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Commons Area

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Book Sale, Friends of the Library

Event Details:

Something for all book lovers! Sale will continue in the library until Thursday, March 13.

Catch That Leprechaun!

All Day 3/1 - 3/31

Children's Department at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Drop-In Program

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

Event Details:

All ages. The leprechauns are back and they’re causing all sorts of mischief throughout the library. Spot all their funny shenanigans while you look for all their hiding spots in t...

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

Program Type: Drop-In Program

Event Details:

All ages. The leprechauns are back and they’re causing all sorts of mischief throughout the library. Spot all their funny shenanigans while you look for all their hiding spots in the building.

Brackets with different game controllers

March Madness Games for Teens

All Day 3/1 - 3/31

Teen Space at Midlothian Public Library

Program Type:

Drop-In Program

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Every week there will be games competing for the title of best video game chosen by you. Come in each week to vote for your favorite.

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Drop-In Program

Event Details:

Every week there will be games competing for the title of best video game chosen by you. Come in each week to vote for your favorite.

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