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Teen Game Night

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
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.

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

Coffee Perk & Playtime

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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, February 26, 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, February 26, 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

Centro de Trabajadores Unidos / United Workers' Center Information Table

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program, Eventos en Español
Age Group:
Adults

An organizer from Centro de Trabajadores Unidos / United Workers' Center will be on hand in sharing information about the organization's Civic Engagement classes, labor & immigration legal services.

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drop-In Program, Eventos en Español
Event Details:

An organizer from Centro de Trabajadores Unidos / United Workers' Center will be on hand in sharing information about the organization's Civic Engagement classes, labor & immigration legal services.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Black History Month Culinary Classic: New Orleans Style Gumbo

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Chef Emm (Millicent Walker) from Cooking Canvas Cafe Company will demonstrate how to make New Orleans Style Gumbo.  Samples will be available. Please register; limit 20,  

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

Chef Emm (Millicent Walker) from Cooking Canvas Cafe Company will demonstrate how to make New Orleans Style Gumbo.  Samples will be available. Please register; limit 20,  

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

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

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
General Library at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos en Español, Technology Class, Workshop
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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: General Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Eventos en Español, Technology Class, Workshop
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

Catch That Leprechaun

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

All ages. The leprechauns love our library and have returned for another year of mischief. Spot all their funny shenanigans while you look for all their hiding spots in the building. Afterwards, stop by the Help Desk for a prize.  

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

All ages. The leprechauns love our library and have returned for another year of mischief. Spot all their funny shenanigans while you look for all their hiding spots in the building. Afterwards, stop by the Help Desk for a prize.  

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mudpuppy Puzzle Table

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program
Age Group:
Teens

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

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

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mudpuppy Puzzle Table

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In 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
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Drop-In 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. 

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

Would You Rather

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

All ages. Which would you choose? Side A or Side B? When you stop by the library, check out our question of the week and drop your vote in the container. We’ll reveal 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)
Event Details:

All ages. Which would you choose? Side A or Side B? When you stop by the library, check out our question of the week and drop your vote in the container. We’ll reveal the top choices next month. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.  

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

PJ Storytime

Monday, March 2, 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 and wear your jammies 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 and wear your jammies to this program for some mellow stories, songs and rhymes. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, March 3, 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...

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

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

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!   

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

Toddler Crafts

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Corner (in Children's 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 space.  

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 1-5. Toddlers and preschoolers are welcome to bring their grownups to create simple, awesome art. Please register; limited space.  

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

STEAM Club

Thursday, March 5, 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! Please register.  

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! Please register.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Library Meeting

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
General Library 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: General Library
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, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:45pm
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 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, Drop-In Program
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, 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. 

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

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, March 7, 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.