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Bookmark Challenge for Teens / Desafío de marcapáginas para adolescentes

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
Teens
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Pick up a bookmark from Help Desk, complete all the challenges and submit back for a prize. 

 

Enero (todo el mes) 

Counting Snowflakes!

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

All ages. How many snowflakes can you find inside the library? Can you count and find them all? Complete the list and receive a small prize!

Winter Reading Program

All Day 1/2 - 2/28
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Adults
Reading Challenge
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Adults
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Joint the Winter Reading program for children and adults by coming to the Help Desk and picking up a log sheet. The program ends Friday, February 28 at 5 pm. Questions? Please ask at the Help Desk. 

Kids Mad Hatter Tea Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (Age 6-11)
Food & Cooking, Other
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. You’re invited to a very important date at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Registration required. Registration first opens to Midlothian residents beginning Dec. 30; open to all on Jan. 13. 

SE Meeting

3:45pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Study Room

Teen Game Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Game Program
Open
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. 

Toddler Crafts

10:00am - 10:30am
Children (Age 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
Closed
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: 0
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. 

Universal Treats Around the World for Teens

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Food & Cooking
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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.

Family Fun Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children (Age 0-5)
Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

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

Kids Science Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 6-11)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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. 

Logra Tus Metas, Cumple Tus Sueños (Spanish)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Eventos en Español, Workshop
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Eventos en Español, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Si estás cansado de proponer metas de nuevo año, y no cumplirlas, ven a este taller para aprender nuevas estrategias y la manera verdadera  de lograr tus metas en el año 2025. El taller se da en español. 

ESL Class

9:30am - 1:30pm
Adults
ESL Class/Clases de Ingles
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL Class/Clases de Ingles

Family Movie Night

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children (Age 6-11)
Movie
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Best for ages 5+. Watch one of the latest kids’ movies with us while enjoying a snack with family and friends.

Teen Game Night

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Game Program
Open
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. 

Cuentos Bilingüe (Bilingual Storytime)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children (Age 0-5)
Eventos en Español, Storytime
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. 

...in a Mug

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Food & Cooking
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Stop in for a quick lesson to learn how to make main dishes, side dishes, and desserts all in a mug using only a microwave. Registration required. 

We will be making a breakfast burrito.

 

 

Prepararemos un burrito de desayuno. Es necesario registrarse. 

Play, Baby, Play!

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Event Details:

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

How To Be Tax Smart

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Workshop
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

With real life examples, learn new strategies to be tax smart. Please register. 

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts 

10:00am - 8:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
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. 

Find Cupid's Hearts

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Drop-In Program
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. 

Free Compliments (for Teens)

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Teens
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Take a free compliment from the Teen board. Keep it for yourself or give it to someone you love.  

Would You Rather...

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

All ages. We have a question for you and need your vote. 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. 

ESL Class

9:30am - 1:30pm
Adults
ESL Class/Clases de Ingles
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL Class/Clases de Ingles

Lunar New Year Celebration!/ ¡Celebración del Año Nuevo Lunar!

11:00am - 11:30am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Best for ages 0-10. It’s the Year of the Snake! Come celebrate Lunar New Year with Ms. Jen and celebrate with songs, goodies, and a craft. Registration required; limit 20.