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

Dino-vember

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Other
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

A clan of dinosaurs have moved into the library this month and are causing all sorts of mischief after-hours. They’re exploring the off-limits areas and posting their adventures on social media.

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

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. 

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

Kids Science Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 6-11)
STEM/STEAM Program
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Drop-In Knit/Crochet

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in for a casual night of yarn crafts. Bring your own project or start one with the group. Soft drinks will be provided, and some knit/crochet supplies will be available to check out. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Manualidades y Café (Bilingual Spanish)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Start your evenings with a delicious cup of coffee and a fun craft! Invite your friends and family an enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting together. Please register; limit 12.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
Event Details:

English as a Second Language Classes  are taught by South Suburban College Instructors at the Library. On Saturdays, September 21  - December 14, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm (no class on November 30).

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

Kids DIY Art Lab: Thanksgiving Week

10:30am - 1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Event Details:

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

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

Family Movie Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Movie
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

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

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

Kids DIY Art Lab: Thanksgiving Week

10:30am - 1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Event Details:

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

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

Kids Game Day

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Game Program
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Game Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Best for ages 7+. Play a friendly match with new and old friends and battle it out in the digital arena on one of our video game consoles. Registration suggested. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

...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: 18
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. We will be making a Pumpkin Pie. Registration required. 

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

Kids DIY Art Lab: Thanksgiving Week

10:30am - 1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Event Details:

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

Early Closing - Thanksgiving Eve

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Midlothian Public Library

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Midlothian Public Library
Description:

The library will be CLOSED for the Holiday.

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

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

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

Kids DIY Art Lab: Thanksgiving Week

10:30am - 1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Event Details:

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

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

iSpy: Winter Window

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
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. Do you spy with your eye? Test your skills and see if you can spy every item on our list. Complete the list and earn a prize at the Help Desk.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Submit your guess for how many marshmallows are in a jar for a chance to win a hot chocolate kit.

 

Diciembre (todo el mes) 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Take & Make Crafts

10:00am - 8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a craft to do at home. While supplies last. 

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

PJ Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Storytime
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.

Help from the Illinois Tollway

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Drop-In Program
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 "Teens" group.

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. 

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

Toddler Crafts

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

Embossing / Repujado (Bilingual Spanish)

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Want to learn how to make a unique Christmas ornament or a wall decoration that "pops" out?  Join us as you follow along an instructing artist how to emboss in aluminum!