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Winter Reading 2026. A snowman is shown holding a book and wearing a toolbelt. The snowman is standing next to a construction sign. Snowflakes are also shown.

Winter Reading for Adults and Children

All Day 1/5 - 2/27
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Adults
Program Type: Other, Reading Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Winter Reading Program. Pick up a log sheet at the Help Desk.  Fill it out and win a small prize. All log sheets are due by Friday, February 27 at 5 pm. 

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Winter Reading for Adults and Children

All Day 1/5–2/27
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Adults
Other, Reading Challenge
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Adults
Program Type: Other, Reading Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Winter Reading Program. Pick up a log sheet at the Help Desk.  Fill it out and win a small prize. All log sheets are due by Friday, February 27 at 5 pm. 

Battle of the Picture Books

All Day 2/1–2/28
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Event Details:

All ages. Every week, we’ll have a few books face off, and you get to vote for your favorite of the two. Help us determine this year's best picture book! 

Find Cupid's Hearts

All Day 2/1–2/28
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), All Ages
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), All Ages
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.   

I ❤️ My Library Decorations + Scratch-Off Sugar Cookies

All Day 2/1–2/28
Teens
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Come help decorate the Teen Bulletin Board! Also come scratch off a sugar cookie!

Kids Saturday Makers Club

11:30am–12:30pm
Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Program
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. 

Teen Game Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Test your skills, meet new friends, and compete against fellow gamers. Play various games with other teens on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 or various board games. Registration suggested.

Coffee Perk & Playtime

10:00am–10:30am
Children (Age 0-5)
Drop-In Program, Storytime
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. During wind-down playtime, chat with other grown-ups. 

Cuentos para pequeños (En Español)

10:00am–10:30am
Children (Age 0-5)
Storytime
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Storytime Corner (in Children's Area)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Recomendado para edades 1-5. ¡Estás invitado a nuestra hora de cuento en español con historias, canciones y baile! Los niños y las familias de todos los idiomas también son bienvenidos y invitados. 

LEGO Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
STEM/STEAM Program
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

For all ages. Build with us! Builders are welcome to either build on our monthly theme OR free build during their time in our program. Creations are then displayed in the Children’s Area for all to see.

Centro de Trabajadores Unidos / United Workers' Center Information Table

5:45pm–7:45pm
Adults
Drop-In Program, Eventos en Español
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drop-In Program, Eventos en Español
Event Details:

An organizer from Centro de Trabajadores Unidos / United Workers' Center will be on hand in sharing information about the organization's Civic Engagement classes, labor & immigration legal services.

Black History Month Culinary Classic: New Orleans Style Gumbo

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Food & Cooking
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chef Emm (Millicent Walker) from Cooking Canvas Cafe Company will demonstrate how to make New Orleans Style Gumbo.  Samples will be available. Please register; limit 20,  

Black History Month: Make Art Like...Kids Take & Make

10:00am–5:00pm
Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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.

Cozy Crafting

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program
Event Details:

Want to pick up a cozy craft for winter but don't know where to start?

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

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Eventos en Español, Technology Class, Workshop
Open
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. Each session at the library will be self-paced with a staff member available to provide assistance.   After your first session, you can attend sessions at the library

Catch That Leprechaun

All Day 3/1–3/31
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

All ages. The leprechauns love our library and have returned for another year of mischief. Spot all their funny shenanigans while you look for all their hiding spots in the building. Afterwards, stop by the Help Desk for a prize.  

Mudpuppy Puzzle Table

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

Come to the Teen Space to complete a 500-piece Mudpuppy puzzle and learn about famous women in history from around the world! Available at the tables in the Teen Space all month long. 

Mudpuppy Puzzle Table

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

Come to the Teen Space to complete a 500pc Mudpuppy puzzle and learn about famous women in history from around the world! Available at the Teen tables in the Teen space all month long. 

Would You Rather

All Day 3/1–3/31
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Event Details:

All ages. Which would you choose? Side A or Side B? 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. 

Women's History Month Puzzle Table

All Day 3/2–3/31
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Event Details:

Come to the Teen Space to complete a 500pc Mudpuppy puzzle and learn about famous women in history from around the world! Available at the Teen tables in the Teen space all month long. 

Adult Take & Make Kits: Spice Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Food & Cooking, Maker/DIY Program
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.  

PJ Storytime

5:30pm–6:00pm
Children (Age 0-5)
Storytime
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. 

Teen Game Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Game Program
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Game Program
Registration Required

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. 

Teen Art Club (Bilingual Spanish)

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program
Event Details:

Join us to create art that you can take home or use to decorate our Teen Space!   

Toddler Crafts

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
Open
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.