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

Kids DIY Art Lab: Winter Break

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Department at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-11)
Event Details:

Best for ages 5+. This is a self-directed art program where kids can get creative with different art supplies provided. We’ll have a craft suggestion and the basic tools to cr...

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Best for ages 5+. This is a self-directed art program where kids can get creative with different art supplies provided. We’ll have a craft suggestion and the basic tools to create some cool art. Supplies are limited. 

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

Kids Gaming Day

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Game Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-11)
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Play a friendly match with new and old friends. A mix of board games, card games and video games are available to play. Registration suggested. 

Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Game Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Play a friendly match with new and old friends. A mix of board games, card games and video games are available to play. Registration suggested. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Clipboard Decorating

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create a fancy individualized clipboard. Feel free to bring in your own pictures to decorate with. Please register; limit 14. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Create a fancy individualized clipboard. Feel free to bring in your own pictures to decorate with. Please register; limit 14. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Take & Make

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Registration not required; available while supplies last.  

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

Registration not required; available while supplies last.  

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

Kids DIY Art Lab: Winter Break

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Department at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-11)
Event Details:

Best for ages 5+. This is a self-directed art program where kids can get creative with different art supplies provided. We’ll have a craft suggestion and the basic tools to cr...

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Best for ages 5+. This is a self-directed art program where kids can get creative with different art supplies provided. We’ll have a craft suggestion and the basic tools to create some cool art. Supplies are limited. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

All in Pieces Quilting Group

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come enjoy and afternoon of sewing. All experience levels welcome. 

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come enjoy and afternoon of sewing. All experience levels welcome. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Help from the Illinois Tollway

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Commons Area at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Illinois Tollway is launching an effort to educate and enroll income-eligible persons (under 250% of federal poverty guidelines) in the I-PASS Assist program. For people who us...

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

The Illinois Tollway is launching an effort to educate and enroll income-eligible persons (under 250% of federal poverty guidelines) in the I-PASS Assist program. For people who use the Illinois Tollway system.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Take & Make Crafts

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
General Library at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

While supplies last. 

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: General Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

While supplies last. 

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

PJ Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Event Details:

Best for ages 0-10. Put on your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this storytime for some sleepy time stories, songs and rhymes. 

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Best for ages 0-10. Put on your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to this storytime for some sleepy time stories, songs and rhymes. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

1:1 Appointment JobNow

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
General Library at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for a job? Make an appointment to learn how to use the library’s computer resources to help your search. Please register; limit 1 per time slot.Bad time? Have a different c...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: General Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Looking for a job? Make an appointment to learn how to use the library’s computer resources to help your search. Please register; limit 1 per time slot.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at 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...

Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Game Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30

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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group.

Toddler Crafts

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Corner- Located in the Children's Department at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Best for ages 1-5. Toddlers and preschoolers are welcome to bring their grownups to create simple, awesome art. Registration suggested; limited supplies. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Storytime Corner- Located in the Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Best for ages 1-5. Toddlers and preschoolers are welcome to bring their grownups to create simple, awesome art. Registration suggested; limited supplies. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Blacklight Night

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Game Program
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Blacklight Night:

Play games that glow in the dark and paint with the lights out in blacklight. Wear bright, neon-colored clothes and accessories for additional fun. Registration suggested. 

Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Game Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40

Play games that glow in the dark and paint with the lights out in blacklight. Wear bright, neon-colored clothes and accessories for additional fun. Registration suggested. 

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

Family Fun Storytime

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Best for ages 3+. Come sing songs, read stories and make a craft! Registration suggested; limited supplies. Registration suggested; limited supplies. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Best for ages 3+. Come sing songs, read stories and make a craft! Registration suggested; limited supplies. Registration suggested; limited supplies. 

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

Kids Science Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-11)
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Junior scientists, time to get your science on! We’re forging safe science experiments using common household supplies and ingredients that you can later recreate...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Junior scientists, time to get your science on! We’re forging safe science experiments using common household supplies and ingredients that you can later recreate at home. Registration suggested. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Find out what the Friends of the Library are doing. Newcomers welcome!

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

Find out what the Friends of the Library are doing. Newcomers welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

1:1 Appointment JobNow

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
General Library at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for a job? Make an appointment to learn how to use the library’s computer resources to help your search. Please register; limit 1 per time slot.Bad time? Have a different c...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: General Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Looking for a job? Make an appointment to learn how to use the library’s computer resources to help your search. Please register; limit 1 per time slot.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Book Discussion

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll.  "This riveting debut novel follows a young woman striving to create the perfect life-- husband, home, career-- until a violent incident ...

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

Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll.

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

Doggy and Me: Stress-Free Storytime

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Commons Area at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Event Details:

Kids of all ages. Come read to our visiting therapy dogs! Relax and explore stories with one of the pups. When you arrive, you can sign up for a time slot of up to 15 minutes....

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

Kids of all ages. Come read to our visiting therapy dogs! Relax and explore stories with one of the pups. When you arrive, you can sign up for a time slot of up to 15 minutes. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Game Night

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at 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...

Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Game Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30

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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group.

Cuentos Bilingüe (Bilingual Storytime)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Eventos en Español, Storytime
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Best for ages 1-5. Join us for a Spanish and English language storytime that features stories, songs and dance! Families of all languages are welcome. 

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Eventos en Español, Storytime
Event Details:

Best for ages 1-5. Join us for a Spanish and English language storytime that features stories, songs and dance! Families of all languages are welcome. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Boba Tea Making

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come out and learn how to make boba tea in three easy steps. Registration required. 

Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come out and learn how to make boba tea in three easy steps. Registration required. 

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

Play, Baby, Play!

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Midlothian Public Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Best for ages 0-4. Come and read stories, sing songs and play with bubbles and toys! 

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Best for ages 0-4. Come and read stories, sing songs and play with bubbles and toys! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drop In Knit/Crochet

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
General Library at Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your project and enjoy a casual night with fellow needleworkers. Soft drinks will be provided, and some knit/crochet supplies will be available to check out.   ...

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: General Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Bring your project and enjoy a casual night with fellow needleworkers. Soft drinks will be provided, and some knit/crochet supplies will be available to check out.