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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

Paws To Read: Read-Aloud with Doggies

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

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

For 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 "Adults" group

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

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
General Library 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: General Library
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 "Adults" group

Cook County Veterans Assistance Commission Event

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drop-In Program
This event is in the "Teens" group

Unsolved Case Files

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Game Program
Age Group:
Teens

Can you solve cold cases before it's too late? Join others as we dive into one of three case files and beat the clock to solve it.

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

Can you solve cold cases before it's too late? Join others as we dive into one of three case files and beat the clock to solve it.

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

Coffee Perk & Playtime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Corner (in Children's Area) at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Best for ages 0-4. Grown-ups, stop by for a cup of coffee or tea while your littles enjoy a story, dance and sing songs. During wind-down playtime, chat with other grown-ups. 

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Storytime Corner (in Children's Area)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Drop-In Program, Storytime
Event Details:

Best for ages 0-4. Grown-ups, stop by for a cup of coffee or tea while your littles enjoy a story, dance and sing songs. During wind-down playtime, chat with other grown-ups. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ser La Mejor Version de Nostoros Mismos (En español) / Being the Best Version of Ourselves (In Spanish)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos en Español, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Aprenderemos cómo, con una programación mental positiva y entusiasta, podemos crear mejores hábitos y desarrollar habilidades de alto rendimiento para el diario vivir. Por favor regístrate,  

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

Aprenderemos cómo, con una programación mental positiva y entusiasta, podemos crear mejores hábitos y desarrollar habilidades de alto rendimiento para el diario vivir. Por favor regístrate,  

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. 

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

Teen Universal Yums

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Universal Yums Treats Around the World for Teens:

Try some delicious treats from countries around the world through Universal Yums. At each gathering, we'll delve into the flavors of a specific country, discover fascinating facts ...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required

Try some delicious treats from countries around the world through Universal Yums. At each gathering, we'll delve into the flavors of a specific country, discover fascinating facts about its culture, and evaluate the snacks. Some products are manufactured in a facility that handles common allergens such as wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soybeans, eggs, milk, fish, and shellfish. Registration required.

Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

board meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

board meeting

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

STEAM Club

Thursday, January 22, 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

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

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 "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

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

Saturday, January 24, 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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, January 27, 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.

Upcoming
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 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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group

Coffee Perk & Playtime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Corner (in Children's Area) at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Best for ages 0-4. Grown-ups, stop by for a cup of coffee or tea while your littles enjoy a story, dance and sing songs. During wind-down playtime, chat with other grown-ups. 

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Storytime Corner (in Children's Area)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Drop-In Program, Storytime
Event Details:

Best for ages 0-4. Grown-ups, stop by for a cup of coffee or tea while your littles enjoy a story, dance and sing songs. During wind-down playtime, chat with other grown-ups. 

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

Cuentos para pequeños (En Español)

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Corner (in Children's Area) at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Recomendado para edades 1-5. ¡Estás invitado a nuestra hora de cuento en español con historias, canciones y baile! Los niños y las familias de todos los idiomas también son bienvenidos y invitados. 

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Storytime Corner (in Children's Area)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Recomendado para edades 1-5. ¡Estás invitado a nuestra hora de cuento en español con historias, canciones y baile! Los niños y las familias de todos los idiomas también son bienvenidos y invitados. 

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

LEGO Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
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: 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zen at the Library: Winter Reset

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Take a mindful pause this winter season.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a mindful pause this winter season.

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

Battle of the Picture Books

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

All ages. Every week, we’ll have a few books face off, and you get to vote for your favorite of the two. Help us determine this year's best picture book! 

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Event Details:

All ages. Every week, we’ll have a few books face off, and you get to vote for your favorite of the two. Help us determine this year's best picture book! 

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

Find Cupid's Hearts

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), All Ages

All ages. Oh dear, Cupid accidentally spilled their hearts all over the Midlothian Library. Can you help them find all the hearts hidden away in the aisles? Spot them all and earn a prize at the Help Desk.   

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. Oh dear, Cupid accidentally spilled their hearts all over the Midlothian Library. Can you help them find all the hearts hidden away in the aisles? Spot them all and earn a prize at the Help Desk.