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Shows cheesemaking process.

Home Cheesemaking

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Good cheese tastes even better when you make it yourself! This topic reviews the techniques for making your own cheese.

Hiring Event and Career Minimart / Evento de contratación y minimercado de carreras

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

A multiple employer “hiring event” showcasing a variety of jobs from entry-level to specialized roles.  Resume review, interview coaching and job search strategy help available from Business & Career Services (BCS), Inc.

Picture of children climbing on books with someone in a wheelchair overlooking them.

Adventure at Your Library: Summer Reading Challenge

All Day 6/7 - 7/31
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Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

How the Summer Library Challenge Works:

Adults (Age 18+)  

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Find Those Peeps!

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
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 no! They’re on the loose! Our marshmallow peeps have come to life and ran off to play in the Children's area. Can you help us find all the bunnies and baby chicks that are hiding?

Would You Rather...

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
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. 

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Maker/DIY Program
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Maker/DIY Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages. Build with us! The first half of LEGO Club will be a free build. The last half, we’ll ask builders to create something from our theme of the month. Builds will then be on display in the Children’s area for all to see.

This or That?

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
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. What is your choice? Pick either this…or that from our weekly question. The questions can be silly, serious or even weird. We’ll display the top choices next month.  

Where's Waldo?

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
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 adventurer from the Land of Waldos has come to visit the Midlothian Library. He and his group of friends are exploring our library and have disappeared into the aisles. Can you find Waldo and his friends again?

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts

10:00am - 5:00pm
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. 

Saturday Storytime/ Cuentos para niños los sábados

10:30am - 11:00am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Storytime
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Storytime Corner- Located in the Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Best for ages 0-8. Kick off the weekend with a storytime at the library. Read a story, sing a song and finish it off with a dance.

PJ Storytime

5:30pm - 6:00pm
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. Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffie to this storytime for some sleepytime stories, songs and rhymes. 

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! Kids and families of all languages are welcome. 

Play, Baby, Play!

10:30am - 11:00am
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 0-4. Come and listen to stories, dance, and sing some songs. Then we’ll finish storytime with bubbles, tunnels, and toys!

Toddler Crafts

10:00am - 10:30am
Children (Age 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
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. Registration suggested; limited supplies. 

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts

10:00am - 5:00pm
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. 

NEW! Family Craftspace/Manualidades familiares

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
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.  

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! Kids and families of all languages are welcome. 

Play, Baby, Play!

10:30am - 11:00am
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 0-4. Come and listen to stories, dance, and sing some songs. Then we’ll finish storytime with bubbles, tunnels, and toys!

Kids DIY Art Lab: School’s Out

11:00am - 1:00pm
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:

Best for ages 5+. Kids are welcome to get creative in this self-directed program. We’ll have a fun suggestion and the basic tools to create some cool art. While supplies last. 

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Maker/DIY Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Maker/DIY Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages. Build with us! The first half of LEGO Club will be a free build. The last half, we’ll ask builders to create something from our theme of the month. Builds will then be on display in the Children’s area for all to see.

Packing for an Adventure

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
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. Let’s go on an adventure! But before we leave, we should pack our bag with everything we need on our trip. Once you’ve found all your items, ask for a prize at the Help Desk.   

Would You Rather...

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
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.  

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. 

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts

10:00am - 5:00pm
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 cool surprise craft to make at home. While supplies last.  

Adventure at Your Library: Summer Reading Challenge

All Day 6/7 - 7/31
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Reading Challenge
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

How the Summer Library Challenge Works:

Adults (Age 18+)  

Adventure at Your Library! Summer Reading Kick-Off!

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Get ready for an adventure like no other at the Midlothian Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge! Explore new worlds and join us for a journey filled with live animal shows, creative crafts, and tasty treats.

PJ Storytime

5:30pm - 6:00pm
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 0-8. Bring your favorite stuffie to this program for some mellow stories, songs and rhymes.