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Winter Reading 2026. A snowman is shown holding a book and wearing a toolbelt. The snowman is standing next to a construction sign. Snowflakes are also shown.

Winter Reading for Adults and Children

All Day 1/5 - 2/27
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Reading Challenge
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Adults

Join our Winter Reading Program. Pick up a log sheet at the Help Desk.  Fill it out and win a small prize. All log sheets are due by Friday, February 27 at 5 pm. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Adults
Program Type: Other, Reading Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Winter Reading Program. Pick up a log sheet at the Help Desk.  Fill it out and win a small prize. All log sheets are due by Friday, February 27 at 5 pm. 

Battle of the Picture Books - All Ages - Month of February. An open picture book for children is displayed.

Battle of the Picture Books

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

All ages. Every week, we’ll have a few books face off, and you get to vote for your favorite of the two. Help us determine this year's best picture book! 

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

All ages. Every week, we’ll have a few books face off, and you get to vote for your favorite of the two. Help us determine this year's best picture book! 

Find Cupid's Hearts - Month of February - All ages. Cupid and his arrow are shown with a bunch of red hearts.

Find Cupid's Hearts

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), All Ages

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.   

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), All Ages
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.   

Coffee Perk & Playtime. Image includes cartoon animals reading and dancing to music.

Coffee Perk & Playtime

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Corner (in Children's Area) at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Best for ages 0-4. Grown-ups, stop by for a cup of coffee or tea while your littles enjoy a story, dance and sing songs. During wind-down playtime, chat with other grown-ups. 

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

Best for ages 0-4. Grown-ups, stop by for a cup of coffee or tea while your littles enjoy a story, dance and sing songs. During wind-down playtime, chat with other grown-ups. 

Storytime for littles - image shows two young children holding an open book

Cuentos para pequeños (En Español)

Thursday, February 26, 2026 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. 

LEGO Club - All ages. A block of LEGOs is displayed.

LEGO Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

For all ages. Build with us! Builders are welcome to either build on our monthly theme OR free build during their time in our program. Creations are then displayed in the Children’s Area for all to see.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

For all ages. Build with us! Builders are welcome to either build on our monthly theme OR free build during their time in our program. Creations are then displayed in the Children’s Area for all to see.

Catch That Leprechaun

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
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. The leprechauns love our library and have returned for another year of mischief. Spot all their funny shenanigans while you look for all their hiding spots in the building. Afterwards, stop by the Help Desk for a prize.  

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. The leprechauns love our library and have returned for another year of mischief. Spot all their funny shenanigans while you look for all their hiding spots in the building. Afterwards, stop by the Help Desk for a prize.  

Would You Rather

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

All ages. Which would you choose? Side A or Side B? 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
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Event Details:

All ages. Which would you choose? Side A or Side B? 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. 

PJ Storytime - The image shows pajamas, a sleeping cap, slippers, a moon, etc.

PJ Storytime

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Corner (in Children's Area) at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Best for ages 0-8. Bring your favorite stuffie and wear your jammies to this program for some mellow stories, songs and rhymes. 

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

Best for ages 0-8. Bring your favorite stuffie and wear your jammies to this program for some mellow stories, songs and rhymes. 

Toddler Crafts. Image shows various shapes in a variety of soft colors.

Toddler Crafts

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Corner (in Children's 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 space.  

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

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts. Best for ages 4+. The image shows two large question marks.

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:45pm
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 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, Drop-In Program
Event Details:

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

Teddy bear, sun, stuffed animals, stars, and clouds

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Corner (in Children's Area) at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Best for ages 0-8. Kick off the weekend with a storytime at the library. Read a story, sing a song and finish it off with a dance. 

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

Best for ages 0-8. Kick off the weekend with a storytime at the library. Read a story, sing a song and finish it off with a dance. 

Paws to Read: Read-Aloud with Doggies. An image of a dog holding an open book is displayed. Two pawprints are also displayed.

Paws To Read: Read-Aloud with Doggies

Monday, March 9, 2026 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. 

Coffee Perk & Playtime. Image includes cartoon animals reading and dancing to music.

Coffee Perk & Playtime/ Cafecito y La Hora De Juego

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Corner (in Children's Area) at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Best for ages 0-4. Grown-ups, stop by for a cup of coffee or tea while your littles enjoy a story, dance and sing songs. And have a chance to chat with other grown-ups during wind-down playtime.  

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

Best for ages 0-4. Grown-ups, stop by for a cup of coffee or tea while your littles enjoy a story, dance and sing songs. And have a chance to chat with other grown-ups during wind-down playtime.  

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Storytime for littles - image shows two young children holding an open book

Cuentos para pequeños (In Spanish)

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Corner (in Children's Area) at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

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

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

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

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts. Best for ages 4+. The image shows two large question marks.

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:45pm
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 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, Drop-In Program
Event Details:

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

The image shows a family sitting at a table working on a craft project together.

Family Craftspace

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Commons 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. 

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

Kids ArtLab: Spring Break

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY 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, Maker/DIY 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. 

Coffee Perk & Playtime. Image includes cartoon animals reading and dancing to music.

Coffee Perk & Playtime

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Corner (in Children's Area) at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Best for ages 0-4. Grown-ups, stop by for a cup of coffee or tea while your littles enjoy a story, dance and sing songs. And have a chance to chat with other grown-ups during wind-down playtime.  

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

Best for ages 0-4. Grown-ups, stop by for a cup of coffee or tea while your littles enjoy a story, dance and sing songs. And have a chance to chat with other grown-ups during wind-down playtime.  

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LEGO Club - All ages. A block of LEGOs is displayed.

LEGO Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

For all ages. Build with us! Builders are welcome to either build on our monthly theme OR free build during their time in our program. Creations are then displayed in the Children’s Area for all to see.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

For all ages. Build with us! Builders are welcome to either build on our monthly theme OR free build during their time in our program. Creations are then displayed in the Children’s Area for all to see.

Find Those Peeps

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

All ages. They’re on the loose! Our marshmallow peeps came to life and ran off to play in the Children's Area. Can you help us find all the peeps that are hiding? Once you find them all, ask for a prize at the Help Desk.   

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

All ages. They’re on the loose! Our marshmallow peeps came to life and ran off to play in the Children's Area. Can you help us find all the peeps that are hiding? Once you find them all, ask for a prize at the Help Desk.   

Guess How Many...Eggs?

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
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. Put your counting and guessing skills to the test. How many candy eggs are in this jar? The person who gets closest to the correct number wins a book of their choice. Maybe you can get started on your summer reading!  

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. Put your counting and guessing skills to the test. How many candy eggs are in this jar? The person who gets closest to the correct number wins a book of their choice. Maybe you can get started on your summer reading!  

Toddler Crafts. Image shows various shapes in a variety of soft colors.

Toddler Crafts

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Corner (in Children's 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 space.  

Upcoming
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 1-5. Toddlers and preschoolers are welcome to bring their grownups to create simple, awesome art. Please register; limited space.  

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts. Best for ages 4+. The image shows two large question marks.

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:45pm
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 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, Drop-In Program
Event Details:

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