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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 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 "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 "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 "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.   

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

Kids Gaming Day: Video Games

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Game Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-11)

Best for ages 6+. Play a friendly video game match with new and old friends and battle it out in the digital arena on one of our video game consoles. Please register. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Game Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Play a friendly video game match with new and old friends and battle it out in the digital arena on one of our video game consoles. Please register. 

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.

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 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.   

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

Kids Gaming Day: Video Games

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Game Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-11)

Best for ages 6+. Play a friendly video game match with new and old friends and battle it out in the digital arena on one of our video game consoles. Registration suggested. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Game Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Play a friendly video game match with new and old friends and battle it out in the digital arena on one of our video game consoles. Registration suggested. 

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

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. 

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

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. 

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

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. 

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

STEAM Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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! Registration suggested. 

Upcoming
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! Registration suggested. 

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, 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.

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, 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. 

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, 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.

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

Kids Saturday Makers Club

Saturday, January 17, 2026 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. 

Upcoming
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 6-11)" group

STEAM Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 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! Registration suggested. 

Upcoming
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! Registration suggested. 

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

LEGO Club

Thursday, January 29, 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.

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

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! 

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

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.