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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. 

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. 

Family Fun Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children (Age 0-5)
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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

Kids Science Club/ Club de ciencias para niños

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 6-11)
STEM/STEAM Program
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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. Topics: 

Drop In Knit/Crochet

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
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. 

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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Technology Class
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

We are partnering with the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce to offer computer classes in 2025!  The classes will be self-paced with a live teacher and available in English and Spanish.   Sign up for an introduction to the progr

Black History Month Make Art Like... Take & Make Kit

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

Best for ages 6+. In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a Take & Make Art Kit based on the art style of a Black American artist. Available while supplies last.  

All in Pieces Quilting Group

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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 are welcome. 

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

Drawing Class: Nick Cave's Soundsuits

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Best for ages 6-18. Learn a new art technique using different materials and create artwork to decorate your fridge, your room or even give as a gift. Wear your favorite art shirt or apron in case of art mess. Registration suggested. 

Culinary Classics: Jerk Chicken

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Food & Cooking, Workshop
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Chef Emm/Millicent Walker from Cooking Canvas Cafe Company will demonstrate how to make Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas or Cabbage.  Samples will be available. Please register. Limit 25. 

BINGO for Adults

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Drop-In Program, Game Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drop-In Program, Game Program
Event Details:

Enjoy BINGO! Small prizes will be awarded. 

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

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

We are partnering with the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce to offer computer classes in 2025!  The classes will be self-paced with a live teacher and available in English and Spanish.   Sign up for an introduction to the progr

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: 20

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

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

Pokémon Day Trivia for Teens / Día del Pokémon Trivia

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Game Program, Other
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Game Program, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Who’s that Pokémon? Test out your knowledge of Gen 1 and 2 Pokémon and see if you can guess the most!  Registration suggested. 

Play, Baby, Play!

10:30am - 11:00am
Children (Age 0-5)
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

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

St. Patrick's Day Decorative Hat

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a decorative hat for St. Patrick's Day. Please register; limit 9. 

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts

10:00am - 4:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Best for ages 4+. Stop by and pick up a surprise craft to make at home. While supplies last. 

Friends Book Sale

All Day
All Ages
Book Sale, Friends of the Library
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale, Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Something for all book lovers! Sale will continue in the library until Thursday, March  13. 

Catch That Leprechaun!

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
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. The leprechauns are back and they’re causing all sorts of mischief throughout the library. Spot all their funny shenanigans while you look for all their hiding spots in the building.

March Madness Games for Teens

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Teens
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Every week there will be games competing for the title of best video game chosen by you. Come in each week to vote for your favorite.