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Summer Friends Keychains

All Day 7/1 - 7/31
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program
Age Group:
Teens

Take your favorite summer animals on the go by creating beaded keychains in the style of the viral ‘90s beaded lizard keychain. Available all month long in the Teen Space.

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

Take your favorite summer animals on the go by creating beaded keychains in the style of the viral ‘90s beaded lizard keychain. Available all month long in the Teen Space.

Teen Movie Subscription Box

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens

Swing by the Help Desk to pick up your Teen Movie Subscription Box. Each box includes a movie, snacks, a book recommendation, and a surprise trinket. Limit 10.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Swing by the Help Desk to pick up your Teen Movie Subscription Box. Each box includes a movie, snacks, a book recommendation, and a surprise trinket. Limit 10.

Iced Tea Party & Spy Escape Room

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Game Program
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Best for ages 12+.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Game Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 12+.

Adult Take & Make: Spice

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
General Library at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

In June and August, there will be a craft project. In July, there will be a spice to try. While supplies last.  

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

In June and August, there will be a craft project. In July, there will be a spice to try. While supplies last.  

Teen Game Night - Dice, Video Game Console, and Board Game Pieces

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Game Program
Registration Required

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. 

Tic Tac Toe Board

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

Create your own Tic Tac Toe game using a variety of craft materials, including air-dry clay and Perler beads. 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:

Create your own Tic Tac Toe game using a variety of craft materials, including air-dry clay and Perler beads. Please register.

Adult Book Discussion - A library of books is shown in the background.

Adult Book Discussion

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner.

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

Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner.

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

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Improve your computer skills.

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

Improve your computer skills.

Family BINGO

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Game Program
Age Group:
All Ages

Enjoy BINGO! Small prizes will be available. All ages are welcome.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Game Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy BINGO! Small prizes will be available. All ages are welcome.  

Words Teen Take and Make Crafts with art supplies

Teen Take & Make Crafts

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program
Age Group:
Teens

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

July's craft is National Park in a Jar to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month!

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

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

July's craft is National Park in a Jar to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month!

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

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Improve your computer skills.

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

Improve your computer skills.

Eco Printing (Bilingual Spanish)

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio 147 at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Adults and teens are welcome. We will be eco printing, the art of using natural fauna to create a print by just using a hammer! The liquid from the plant leaves a natural color print on fabric!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Studio 147
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults and teens are welcome. We will be eco printing, the art of using natural fauna to create a print by just using a hammer! The liquid from the plant leaves a natural color print on fabric!

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

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Improve your computer skills.

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

Improve your computer skills.

Teen Universal Yums - for Teens. Shows image of treats/snacks/candies from other countries.

Teen Universal Yums

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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
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.

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Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
General Library at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees Meeting
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: General Library
Program Type: Board of Trustees Meeting

Paint Your Own Tote

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the Teen space to paint your own tote, perfect for summer shopping, trips to the Farmer’s Market, camping, and back-to-school! Each bag also comes with a DIY craft. 

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

Join us in the Teen space to paint your own tote, perfect for summer shopping, trips to the Farmer’s Market, camping, and back-to-school! Each bag also comes with a DIY craft. 

Stars & Stripes Sign

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Studio 147 at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday with your own American flag art piece. Registration suggested; limit 12.  Registration starts July 1. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Studio 147
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday with your own American flag art piece. Registration suggested; limit 12.  Registration starts July 1. 

Craft Supply Swap / Intercambio de artesanías

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program
Age Group:
Adults

10:00 - 11:00 am Ticketed Entry for Donors. Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some new supplies for a project? Come to the library’s Craft Supply Swap! All items are FREE.

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

10:00 - 11:00 am Ticketed Entry for Donors. Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some new supplies for a project? Come to the library’s Craft Supply Swap! All items are FREE.

Craft Supply Swap / Intercambio de artesanías

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program
Age Group:
Adults

11:00 - 2:00 General Admission. Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some new supplies for a project? Come to the library’s Craft Supply Swap! All items are FREE.

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

11:00 - 2:00 General Admission. Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some new supplies for a project? Come to the library’s Craft Supply Swap! All items are FREE.

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

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Improve your computer skills.

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

Improve your computer skills.

Family BINGO

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Game Program
Age Group:
All Ages

Enjoy BINGO! Small prizes will be available. All ages are welcome.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Game Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy BINGO! Small prizes will be available. All ages are welcome.  

Teen Air-Dry Clay Craft: Dinosaur Eggs

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Come out to the library to make dinosaur eggs out of air-dry clay. Registration required.

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

Come out to the library to make dinosaur eggs out of air-dry clay. Registration required.

Bon Voyage Crafts

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Caught the travel bug? Join us each month this summer for crafts and snacks from around the world. Learn about the country, make a simple craft, and try a new snack! July's country is Italy.

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

Caught the travel bug? Join us each month this summer for crafts and snacks from around the world. Learn about the country, make a simple craft, and try a new snack! July's country is Italy.

Diggin' Illinois

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM Program, Workshop
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-11), Teens, Adults

Best for Ages 8+. Did you know that Illinois has an archaeological record spanning some 13,000 years? This program, led by Dale F. Simpson, Jr.

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11), Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM/STEAM Program, Workshop
Event Details:

Best for Ages 8+. Did you know that Illinois has an archaeological record spanning some 13,000 years? This program, led by Dale F. Simpson, Jr.