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Teen Game Night

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Game Program
Age Group:
Teens

Test your skills, meet new friends, and compete against fellow gamers. Play various games with other teens on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 or various board games. Registration suggested.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Game Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Test your skills, meet new friends, and compete against fellow gamers. Play various games with other teens on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 or various board games. Registration suggested.

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 "Adults" group

Boxing Day Adult Tea Party

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Come take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with a relaxing tea party. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drop-In Program, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with a relaxing tea party. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Self-Paced Computer Classes / Clases de computacion a tu propio ritmo

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Improve your computer skills. Classes will be self-paced with a live teacher. Learning software is available in English and Spanish. Please register; limit 6. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Improve your computer skills. Classes will be self-paced with a live teacher. Learning software is available in English and Spanish. Please register; limit 6. 

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 "Teens" group

Books & Baking

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

A STEM-based program to celebrate National Baking Month, this program features grab-and-go baking kits based around popular books. Scan the QR code to read along with Lila and then make your own delicious treat to enjoy at home! 

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

A STEM-based program to celebrate National Baking Month, this program features grab-and-go baking kits based around popular books. Scan the QR code to read along with Lila and then make your own delicious treat to enjoy at home! 

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 "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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, January 3, 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.

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 "Adults" group

Adult Take & Make: Spice Club

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00pm
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Warm up your winter with a sample spice and some new recipes! While supplies last.  

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Warm up your winter with a sample spice and some new recipes! While supplies last.  

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

PJ Storytime

Monday, January 5, 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. 

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

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Game Program
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Game Night:

Test your skills, meet new friends, and compete against fellow gamers. Play various games with other teens on the Meta Quest, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 or various board games. Regi...

Test your skills, meet new friends, and compete against fellow gamers. Play various games with other teens on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 or various board games. Registration suggested.

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

Test your skills, meet new friends, and compete against fellow gamers. Play various games with other teens on the Meta Quest, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 or various board games. Registration suggested. 

Test your skills, meet new friends, and compete against fellow gamers. Play various games with other teens on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 or various board games. Registration suggested.

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 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 "Adults" group

Friends of the Library Meeting

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults

Come and find out how the Friends of the Library are supporting the Library. All are Welcome. 

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Come and find out how the Friends of the Library are supporting the Library. All are Welcome. 

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 "Adults" group

Adult Book Discussion

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Love Lies Beneath by Ellen Hopkins. Tara is swept off her feet in a new relationship, but then cracks start to appear and the suspense builds. 

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Love Lies Beneath by Ellen Hopkins. Tara is swept off her feet in a new relationship, but then cracks start to appear and the suspense builds. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Self-Paced Computer Classes / Clases de computacion a tu propio ritmo

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Improve your computer skills. Classes will be self-paced with a live teacher. Learning software is available in English and Spanish. Please register; limit 6. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Improve your computer skills. Classes will be self-paced with a live teacher. Learning software is available in English and Spanish. Please register; limit 6.