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

Pack Up Your Backpack

All Day 8/1–8/31
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. It’s almost time to go back to school! But we need paper and pencils and notebooks…can you figure out what comes to school and what stays home?

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

Would You Rather...

All Day 8/1–8/31
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:

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.   

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

Play, Baby, Play!

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Drop-In Program, Storytime
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Drop-In Program, 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!

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
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.

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

Kids Hobby Club

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Try out a new hobby with us! Join us Saturday morning for a new project—like drawing, crafting, board games or maybe even a science experiment. Explore with us! Registration suggested; space is limited.   

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

Family Craftspace

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Open
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

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:

For all ages. Build with us! First, we’re doing a free build. Then, builders will create something showing our theme of the month. Builds will be displayed in the children’s area for all to see. Registration suggested. 

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

Tweens & Teens After Hours: Among Us IRL

5:30pm–7:30pm
Children (Age 6-11), Teens
After-Hours Program, Game Program
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11), Teens
Program Type: After-Hours Program, Game Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have fun and be loud in the library when it’s closed to the general public! 

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

A Bushel of Apples

All Day 9/1–9/30
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. The trees are filled with beautiful apples, good enough to eat! Look and find all the apples scattered around the children’s area. Make a check mark on the check list for all the apples found in your bushel.

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

This or That?

All Day 9/1–9/30
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:

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.    

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
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.

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

Saturday Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Drop-In Program, 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: Drop-In Program, 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.

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

PJ Storytime

5:30pm–6:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Drop-In Program, Storytime
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Drop-In Program, Storytime
Event Details:

Best for ages 0-8. Bring your favorite stuffie to this program for some mellow stories, songs and rhymes.

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

Play, Baby, Play!

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Drop-In Program, Storytime
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Drop-In Program, 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!

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

Kids STEAM Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 6-11)
STEM/STEAM Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Junior scientists, time to get your science on! We’re exploring through the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math one experiment and challenge at a time. Join us! Registration suggested.  Join us!

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

Paws To Read: Read-Aloud with Doggies

5:15pm–6:15pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Drop-In Program, Storytime
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Drop-In Program, Storytime
Event Details:

For all ages. Come read a story or have a friendly chat with our visiting therapy dogs. When you arrive, you can pick up a book from our reading cart or sit by one of the trained pups.

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

Kids Gaming Day: Video Games

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 6-11)
Game Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Game Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Play a friendly video game 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 "Children (Age 6-11)" group

Kids Gaming Day: Video Games

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 6-11)
Game Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Game Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Play a friendly video game 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 "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
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.

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

Kids Tortilla Making Workshop

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children (Age 6-11)
Food & Cooking, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Time to make the tortillas! To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re hosting a workshop for kids to learn a little tortilla history while they make their own tortillas to cook and eat. ¡Buen provecho!

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

Family Craftspace

5:30pm–6:30pm
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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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

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:

For all ages. Build with us! First, we’re doing a free build. Then, builders will create something showing our theme of the month. Builds will be displayed in the children’s area for all to see. Registration suggested.

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

Play, Baby, Play!

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Drop-In Program, Storytime
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Drop-In Program, 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!

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

Kids STEAM Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 6-11)
STEM/STEAM Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Junior scientists, time to get your science on! We’re exploring through the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math one experiment and challenge at a time. Join us! Registration suggested.  Join us!