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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. 

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

Black History Month: Make Art Like...Kids Take & Make

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-11)

Best for ages 6+. In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a take-and-make art kit based on the art style of a Black American artist. Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a take-and-make art kit based on the art style of a Black American artist. Available while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group

All in Pieces Quilting Group

Friday, February 6, 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 ArtLab: Valentine's Day Mailboxes

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Age Group:
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 a custom Valentine's Day Mailboxes. While supplies last. 

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: 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 a custom Valentine's Day Mailboxes. While supplies last. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mes de la Historia Afroamericana pintar y beber (Programa en español)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
General Library at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Únase a nosotros para celebrar a la pintora afroamericana Alma Thomas. Es la primera mujer afroamericana en ser incluida en la colección permanente de arte de la Casa Blanca.

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

Únase a nosotros para celebrar a la pintora afroamericana Alma Thomas. Es la primera mujer afroamericana en ser incluida en la colección permanente de arte de la Casa Blanca.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Valentine's Palooza!

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Create Valentine cards, themed fidgets and homemade candy to enjoy for Valentine's Day. Please register.

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

Create Valentine cards, themed fidgets and homemade candy to enjoy for Valentine's Day. Please register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Light Up Dark Nights

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Decorate a candle by painting with wax and light up February’s dark nights. Please register; limit 12.  

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

Decorate a candle by painting with wax and light up February’s dark nights. Please register; limit 12.  

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

Lunar New Year Craft Take & Make

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
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 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group

Lunar New Year Take & Make Craft

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm
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 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
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 "Teens" group

Teen Take & Make Craft

Monday, February 16, 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.

February craft: Pizza my heart felt bookmark

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.

February craft: Pizza my heart felt bookmark

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

Family Craftspace

Monday, February 16, 2026 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. 

Upcoming
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 6-11)" group

Black History Month: Make Art Like...Kids Take & Make

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-11)

Best for ages 6+. In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a Take & Make Art Kit based on the art style of a Black American artist. Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a Take & Make Art Kit based on the art style of a Black American artist. Available while supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group

All in Pieces Quilting Group

Friday, February 20, 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, February 21, 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

Black History Month: Make Art Like...Kids Take & Make

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-11)

Best for ages 6+. In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a Take & Make Art Kit based on the art style of a Black American artist. Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a Take & Make Art Kit based on the art style of a Black American artist. Available while supplies last.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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?

This event is in the "Adults" group

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
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

All in Pieces Quilting Group

Friday, March 20, 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

All in Pieces Quilting Group

Friday, April 3, 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

All in Pieces Quilting Group

Friday, April 17, 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

All in Pieces Quilting Group

Friday, May 1, 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

All in Pieces Quilting Group

Friday, May 15, 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.