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

Find Those Peeps!

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Children's Department at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

All ages. Oh no! They’re on the loose! Our marshmallow peeps have come to life and ran off to play in the Children's area. Can you help us find all the bunnies and baby chicks that are hiding?

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 no! They’re on the loose! Our marshmallow peeps have come to life and ran off to play in the Children's area. Can you help us find all the bunnies and baby chicks that are hiding?

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 4/1 - 4/30
Children's Department at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program
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: 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. 

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

LEGO Club

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Maker/DIY Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

All ages. Build with us! The first half of LEGO Club will be a free build. The last half, we’ll ask builders to create something from our theme of the month. Builds will then be on display in the Children’s area for all to see.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Maker/DIY Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages. Build with us! The first half of LEGO Club will be a free build. The last half, we’ll ask builders to create something from our theme of the month. Builds will then be on display 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.

This or That?

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Children's Department at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

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

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. What is your choice? Pick either this…or that from our weekly question. The questions can be silly, serious or 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.

Where's Waldo?

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Children's Department at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

All ages. The adventurer from the Land of Waldos has come to visit the Midlothian Library. He and his group of friends are exploring our library and have disappeared into the aisles. Can you find Waldo and his friends again?

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 adventurer from the Land of Waldos has come to visit the Midlothian Library. He and his group of friends are exploring our library and have disappeared into the aisles. Can you find Waldo and his friends again?

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, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Department at 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: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
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.

Saturday Storytime/ Cuentos para niños los sábados

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Corner- Located in the Children's Department at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

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: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Storytime Corner- Located in the Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
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.

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

PJ Storytime

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

Best for ages 0-10. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffie to this storytime for some sleepytime stories, songs and rhymes. 

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Best for ages 0-10. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffie to this storytime for some sleepytime stories, songs and rhymes. 

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

Kids STEAM Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-11)

Best for ages 6+. Junior scientists and artists, time to get your science and art on! We’re exploring through the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math one experiment and challenge at a time. Join us!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Junior scientists and artists, time to get your science and art on! We’re exploring through the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math one experiment and challenge at a time. Join us!

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, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Department at 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: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
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.

NEW! Kids Hobby Club/ Club de hobbies para niños

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Commons Area at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-11)

Best for ages 6+. Try out a new hobby with us! Join us Saturday morning for a new project— like drawing, crafting, board games or maybe even a science experiment. Explore with us! Registration suggested. Space is limited. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Try out a new hobby with us! Join us Saturday morning for a new project— like drawing, crafting, board games or maybe even a science experiment. Explore with us! Registration suggested. Space is limited. 

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

NEW! Family Craftspace/Manualidades familiares

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

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: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
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.  

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

Kids STEAM Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-11)

Best for ages 6+. Junior scientists and artists, time to get your science and art on! We’re exploring through the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math one experiment and challenge at a time. Join us!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Junior scientists and artists, time to get your science and art on! We’re exploring through the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math one experiment and challenge at a time. Join us!

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

Kids DIY Art Lab: School’s Out

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Department at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
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 fun suggestion and the basic tools to create some cool art. While supplies last. 

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:

Best for ages 5+. Kids are welcome to get creative in this self-directed program. We’ll have a fun suggestion and the basic tools to create some cool art. While supplies last. 

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

Kids Gaming Day

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at 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: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
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. 

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

LEGO Club

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Maker/DIY Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

All ages. Build with us! The first half of LEGO Club will be a free build. The last half, we’ll ask builders to create something from our theme of the month. Builds will then be on display in the Children’s area for all to see.

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

All ages. Build with us! The first half of LEGO Club will be a free build. The last half, we’ll ask builders to create something from our theme of the month. Builds will then be on display 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.

Packing for an Adventure

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Children's Department at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

All ages. Let’s go on an adventure! But before we leave, we should pack our bag with everything we need on our trip. Once you’ve found all your items, ask for a prize at the Help Desk.   

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. Let’s go on an adventure! But before we leave, we should pack our bag with everything we need on our trip. Once you’ve found all your items, ask for a prize at the Help Desk.   

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 6/1 - 6/30
Children's Department at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program
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: 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.  

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, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Department at 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 cool surprise craft to make at home. 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
Event Details:

Best for ages 4+. Stop by and pick up a cool 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Adventure at Your Library: Summer Reading Challenge

All Day 6/7 - 7/31
Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages

How the Summer Library Challenge Works:

Adults (Age 18+)  

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

How the Summer Library Challenge Works:

Adults (Age 18+)  

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Adventure at Your Library! Summer Reading Kick-Off!

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Commons Area at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages

Get ready for an adventure like no other at the Midlothian Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge! Explore new worlds and join us for a journey filled with live animal shows, creative crafts, and tasty treats.

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Get ready for an adventure like no other at the Midlothian Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge! Explore new worlds and join us for a journey filled with live animal shows, creative crafts, and tasty treats.

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

Kids Snacks Across The World/ Bocadillos del mundo para niños

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-11)

Best for ages 7+. Taste the world with us!  This summer, we’re trying out snacks from different countries and cultures. Rate your favorites as we learn about their countries of origin. Please be aware, common allergens may be present.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 7+. Taste the world with us!  This summer, we’re trying out snacks from different countries and cultures. Rate your favorites as we learn about their countries of origin. Please be aware, common allergens may be present.

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, June 16, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Commons Area at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

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: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

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 Art Lab: Summertime!

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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: Midlothian Public Library
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.