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Snowbuddies on the Loose! Month of December. All ages. Image has two snowmen peeking around a corner.

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?

Would You Rather? All ages. The image has several question marks on it.

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.     

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

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. 

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts. Best for ages 4+. Image shows large question marks on it.

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.

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

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. 

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

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. 

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts. Best for ages 4+. Image shows large question marks on it.

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.

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.   

Library Closed for Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library

The library will be Closed on December 24 and 25 for the Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Description:

The library will be Closed on December 24 and 25 for the Holiday.

Kids ArtLab: Winter Break

Monday, December 29, 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.   

Library Closed for the New Years Holiday

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library

The library will be Closed for the New Years Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Description:

The library will be Closed for the New Years Holiday.

This or That. All ages. The image has several question marks on it.

This or That?

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), All Ages

All ages. Have you made your choice? Pick either this... OR that from our weekly question. The questions can be silly, serious or sometimes even weird. We’ll display 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), All Ages
Event Details:

All ages. Have you made your choice? Pick either this... OR that from our weekly question. The questions can be silly, serious or sometimes even weird. We’ll display the top choices next month. 

Winter Animal Tracks

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

All ages. Whose tracks are those? Match the tracks, or animal footprints, to a winter animal in our library and you can win a small prize from 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. Whose tracks are those? Match the tracks, or animal footprints, to a winter animal in our library and you can win a small prize from the Help Desk. 

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

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, January 3, 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.

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. 

PJ Storytime

Monday, January 5, 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 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 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, January 8, 2026 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. 

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

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts

Friday, January 9, 2026 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.

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, January 12, 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

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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. 

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts

Friday, January 16, 2026 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.

Library Closed for Martin Luther King Day

All Day
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Closing
Branches:
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library

Coffee Perk & Playtime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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. 

Cuentos para pequeños (En Español)

Thursday, January 29, 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.