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Adult Take & Make Kits: Spice Club

Monday, May 4, 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 "Adults" group

Traditional S'ei Flower

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by creating traditional Samoan S'ei Flowers. The traditional Samoan S’ei flowers are a beautiful representation of the island’s rich cultural heritage.

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

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by creating traditional Samoan S'ei Flowers. The traditional Samoan S’ei flowers are a beautiful representation of the island’s rich cultural heritage.

This event is in the "Teens" group

"Plant Cafe" Puzzle and Crafts Table

05/04/2026 @ 10:00am to 05/29/2026 @ 8:00pm
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Game Program, Maker/DIY Program
Age Group:
Teens

April showers have finally brought May flowers! Celebrate by working on Galison’s 1,000pc “Plant Cafe” puzzle or completing a variety of plant-themed crafts! 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, Game Program, Maker/DIY Program
Event Details:

April showers have finally brought May flowers! Celebrate by working on Galison’s 1,000pc “Plant Cafe” puzzle or completing a variety of plant-themed crafts! Available at the Teen tables in the Teen space all month long.

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

PJ Storytime

Monday, May 4, 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, May 5, 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

Fairy Gardens

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program
Age Group:
Teens

May is National Miniature Garden Month! Come celebrate by creating your own fairy garden, perfect to display in your house or outdoors. 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:

May is National Miniature Garden Month! Come celebrate by creating your own fairy garden, perfect to display in your house or outdoors. Please register.

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

Toddler Crafts

Thursday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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, May 7, 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 "Adults" group

Adult Book Discussion

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kristen Miller. Showdown between two women who have known each other all of their lives over the contents of the library and a race for mayor of a small town. 

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

Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kristen Miller. Showdown between two women who have known each other all of their lives over the contents of the library and a race for mayor of a small town. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Saturday, May 9, 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 "Teens" group

Teen Take & Make Crafts

All Day
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Age Group:
Teens

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

May: Paper Bag Fairy House with Garden Tic Tac Toe

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

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

May: Paper Bag Fairy House with Garden Tic Tac Toe

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, May 11, 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, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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

Coffee Perk & Playtime

Wednesday, May 13, 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. And have a chance to chat with other grown-ups during wind-down playtime.  

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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. And have a chance to chat with other grown-ups during wind-down playtime.  

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer STEM in Nature

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM Program
Age Group:
Teens

Summer is around the corner, which means more time spent in nature! Join us to build your choice of summer-themed STEM activities, including coding a robotic chameleon and a variety of 3-in-1 LEGO sets! Please register.

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

Summer is around the corner, which means more time spent in nature! Join us to build your choice of summer-themed STEM activities, including coding a robotic chameleon and a variety of 3-in-1 LEGO sets! Please register.

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

Cuentos para pequeños (In Spanish)

Thursday, May 14, 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 1-5. Join us for a Spanish-language storytime that features stories, songs and dance! Kids and families of all languages are always welcome and invited as well. 

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 1-5. Join us for a Spanish-language storytime that features stories, songs and dance! Kids and families of all languages are always welcome and invited as well. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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

AAPI Heritage Month: Make Art From... Kids Take & Make

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:45pm
Children's Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)

Best for ages 6+. In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, enjoy a take-and-make art kit based on folk art from an Asian or Pacific Islander culture. Available 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, Maker/DIY Program
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, enjoy a take-and-make art kit based on folk art from an Asian or Pacific Islander culture. Available while supplies last.

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. 

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

Kids Saturday Makers Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, 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, Maker/DIY Program, 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

Traditional S'ei Flower (En Español)

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Commons Area at ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by creating traditional Samoan S'ei Flowers. The traditional Samoan S’ei flowers are a beautiful representation of the island’s rich cultural heritage.

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

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by creating traditional Samoan S'ei Flowers. The traditional Samoan S’ei flowers are a beautiful representation of the island’s rich cultural heritage.

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

Family Craftspace

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Commons 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: Commons 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 "Teens" group

Teen Universal Yums

Tuesday, May 19, 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.