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Teen Take & Make Craft

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come to Teen Space to grab this month's take-and-make craft! Available while supplies last. 

December craft: Snowstorm in a Jar 

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to Teen Space to grab this month's take-and-make craft! Available while supplies last. 

December craft: Snowstorm in a Jar 

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

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. 

Closed
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. 

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 "Adults" group

All in Pieces Quilting Group

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come enjoy an afternoon of quilting. All experience levels welcome. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon of quilting. All experience levels welcome. 

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.   

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.   

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 "Adults" group

All in Pieces Quilting Group

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join in for an afternoon of sewing. All experience levels welcome. 

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join in for an afternoon of sewing. All experience levels welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Northern Lights Landscape Painting

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in the morning while we learn how to paint a northern lights landscape. We will be painting with acrylic on canvas. Hot Chocolate will be provided. Please register; limit 10.  

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the morning while we learn how to paint a northern lights landscape. We will be painting with acrylic on canvas. Hot Chocolate will be provided. Please register; limit 10.  

This event is in the "Teens" group

Pawsitively Pampered

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Age Group:
Teens

New year, new home for pets at South Suburban Humane Society waiting for their forever families! Create bandanas and put together a spa kit for animals to start their new chapter off on the right paw.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

New year, new home for pets at South Suburban Humane Society waiting for their forever families! Create bandanas and put together a spa kit for animals to start their new chapter off on the right paw.

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

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. 

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 "Teens" group

Teen Take & Make

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come by the Teen Desk to grab your take-and-make craft. While supplies last. 

January craft: Sew mini treats

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come by the Teen Desk to grab your take-and-make craft. While supplies last. 

January craft: Sew mini treats

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 "Adults" group

All in Pieces Quilting Group

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join in for an afternoon of sewing. All experience levels welcome. 

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join in for an afternoon of sewing. All experience levels welcome. 

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. 

Library Closed for Martin Luther King Day

All Day
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Closing
Branches:
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Pintura de paisaje de auroras boreales (En español)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español
Age Group:
Adults

Únase a nosotros por la mañana mientras aprendemos a pintar un paisaje de aurora boreal. Pintaremos con acrílico sobre lienzo. También se ofrecerá chocolate caliente. Se requiere registro; límite 10. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Únase a nosotros por la mañana mientras aprendemos a pintar un paisaje de aurora boreal. Pintaremos con acrílico sobre lienzo. También se ofrecerá chocolate caliente. Se requiere registro; límite 10. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Cozy Crafting

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Want to pick up a cozy craft for winter but don't know where to start?

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Want to pick up a cozy craft for winter but don't know where to start?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Black History Month Paint and Sip

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to celebrate African American painter Alma Thomas. She is the first African American woman to be included in the White House's permanent art collection.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate African American painter Alma Thomas. She is the first African American woman to be included in the White House's permanent art collection.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Pawsitively Cute Valentines

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program
Age Group:
Teens

Create cute Valentines and card boxes featuring animals at South Suburban Humane Society. Your Valentines will be featured for the month of February and go home with the pet and their new families!

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program
Event Details:

Create cute Valentines and card boxes featuring animals at South Suburban Humane Society. Your Valentines will be featured for the month of February and go home with the pet and their new families!

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

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.