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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

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.   

PJ Storytime

Monday, February 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 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, February 5, 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. 

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

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, February 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, February 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

Wednesday, February 11, 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, February 12, 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. 

Lunar New Year Take & Make Craft

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm
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 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
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. 

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

Family Craftspace

Monday, February 16, 2026 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. 

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

Coffee Perk & Playtime

Wednesday, February 25, 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, 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

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.

Upcoming
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.