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Adult Take & Make: Spice Club. Various spices are shown that are used for cooking.

Adult Take & Make Kits: Spice Club

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
General Library at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Maker/DIY Program
Age Group:
Adults

Experiment with a sample spice and some new recipes! While supplies last.  

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: General Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Maker/DIY Program
Event Details:

Experiment with a sample spice and some new recipes! While supplies last.  

A dog is shown holding a red heart. There are also two paw prints displayed each enclosed in a pink heart.

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!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program
Registration Required
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!

Knit/Crochet Drop In

Cozy Crafting

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program
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, Maker/DIY Program
Event Details:

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

Women's History Month Puzzle Table

All Day 3/2 - 3/31
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Age Group:
Teens

Come to the Teen Space to complete a 500pc Mudpuppy puzzle and learn about famous women in history from around the world! Available at the Teen tables in the Teen space all month long. 

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Event Details:

Come to the Teen Space to complete a 500pc Mudpuppy puzzle and learn about famous women in history from around the world! Available at the Teen tables in the Teen space all month long. 

Adult Take & Make Kits: Spice Club

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
General Library at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Maker/DIY Program
Age Group:
Adults

Experiment with a sample spice and some new recipes! While supplies last.  

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: General Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Maker/DIY Program
Event Details:

Experiment with a sample spice and some new recipes! While supplies last.  

Words Teen Art Club over abstract oil painted background

Teen Art Club (Bilingual Spanish)

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

Join us to create art that you can take home or use to decorate our Teen Space!   

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

Join us to create art that you can take home or use to decorate our Teen Space!   

All in Pieces Quilting Group Logo

All in Pieces Quilting Group

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop
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, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop
Event Details:

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

Words Teen Take and Make Crafts with art supplies

Teen Take & Make Crafts

All Day
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Age Group:
Teens

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

March: Mini Flower Pot Garden with Butterflies, Caterpillars, and Planters 

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

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

March: Mini Flower Pot Garden with Butterflies, Caterpillars, and Planters 

Beaded Flower Craft

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
General Library at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

No worries about not having a green thumb, join us as we make beaded plants. Registration required; limit 12.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: General Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

No worries about not having a green thumb, join us as we make beaded plants. Registration required; limit 12.

Kids Saturday Makers Club. Image show a child with a computer and a robot and two children that are painting.

Kids Saturday Makers Club

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, 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, Maker/DIY Program, 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.  

Cozy Crafting

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program
Age Group:
Teens

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

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

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

Plantas con perlas de plastico (en Español)

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
General Library at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

No te preocupes por si no tienes buena mano para las plantas, únete con nosotros mientras hacemos plantitas de perlas de plástico. Por favor, regístrese; límite de 12. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: General Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

No te preocupes por si no tienes buena mano para las plantas, únete con nosotros mientras hacemos plantitas de perlas de plástico. Por favor, regístrese; límite de 12. 

Kids ArtLab: Spring Break

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY 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, Maker/DIY 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. 

Bird Feeder Decorating

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program
Age Group:
Teens

Everyone loves a new house – even birds! Come decorate a bird house fit for bird royalty just in time for spring! Please register.

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

Everyone loves a new house – even birds! Come decorate a bird house fit for bird royalty just in time for spring! Please register.

LEGO Club - All ages. A block of LEGOs is displayed.

LEGO Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Maker/DIY Program, 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: Maker/DIY Program, 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.

Cherry Blossom Painting

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Create a picture of cherry blossoms. Registration required; limit 12. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a picture of cherry blossoms. Registration required; limit 12. 

Adult Take & Make Kits: Spice Club

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
General Library at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Maker/DIY Program
Age Group:
Adults

Experiment with a sample spice and some new recipes! While supplies last.  

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: General Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Maker/DIY Program
Event Details:

Experiment with a sample spice and some new recipes! While supplies last.  

Zen Gardens

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Age Group:
Teens

Come practice mindfulness by building your very own Zen garden featuring a variety of different animal habitats, including Arctic animals and chicken coops! Please register.

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

Come practice mindfulness by building your very own Zen garden featuring a variety of different animal habitats, including Arctic animals and chicken coops! Please register.

Words Teen Take and Make Crafts with art supplies

Teen Take & Make Crafts

All Day
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Age Group:
Teens

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

April: Mini Library in a Tin

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

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

April: Mini Library in a Tin

Library Building Blocks

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Age Group:
Teens

Get ready for National Library Week by building a LEGO library!

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

Get ready for National Library Week by building a LEGO library!

Earth Day Terrariums (Bilingual Spanish)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
General Library at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Celebrate Earth Day with us as we make a terrarium by reusing plastic bottles. This program is for teens and adults. Please register; limit 12. 

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: General Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day with us as we make a terrarium by reusing plastic bottles. This program is for teens and adults. Please register; limit 12. 

 

LEGO Club - All ages. A block of LEGOs is displayed.

LEGO Club

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Maker/DIY Program, 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: Maker/DIY Program, 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.

Bottle Cap Flower Craft

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Make a flower out of bottle caps which can be displayed inside or outside. Registration required; limit 12.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a flower out of bottle caps which can be displayed inside or outside. Registration required; limit 12.  

Cozy Crafting

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program
Age Group:
Teens

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

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

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