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Holiday Desserts March Madness Bracket

All Day 12/1–12/31
Teens
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Come to the Teen Space to vote on your favorite holiday desserts! 

Cozy Hot Cocoa Bar

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

With school winding down for the semester and the wind chill dropping too, we're all in need of some cozy treats! Join Lila to decorate a mug and make hot chocolate stir-in sticks. Registration required.

Teen Take & Make Craft

10:00am–8:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to Teen Space to grab this month's take-and-make craft! Available while supplies last. 

December craft: Snowstorm in a Jar 

Teen Universal Yums

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Food & Cooking
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required

Try some delicious treats from countries around the world through Universal Yums. At each gathering, we'll delve into the flavors of a specific country, discover fascinating facts about its culture, and evaluate the snacks. Some products are manufactured in a facility that handles common allergens such as wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soybeans, eggs, milk, fish, and shellfish. Registration required.

Winter Wind Down Spa Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Health & Wellness, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Finals week is underway and the excitement of time off is around the corner! Wind down from school stress and start your break off right by joining Lila to create spa night essentials including face masks, body scrubs, and soaps.

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
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.

Library Closed for Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Description:

The library will be Closed on December 24 and 25 for the Holiday.

Library Closed for the New Years Holiday

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Description:

The library will be Closed for the New Years Holiday.

Books & Baking

All Day 1/2–1/31
Teens
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

A STEM-based program to celebrate National Baking Month, this program features grab-and-go baking kits based around popular books. Scan the QR code to read along with Lila and then make your own delicious treat to enjoy at home! 

Teen Game Night

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

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. 

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.

Pawsitively Pampered

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

New year, new home for pets at South Suburban Humane Society waiting for their forever families! Create bandanas and put together a spa kit for animals to start their new chapter off on the right paw.

Teen Take & Make

10:00am–8:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come by the Teen Desk to grab your take-and-make craft. While supplies last. 

January craft: Sew mini treats

Unsolved Case Files

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

Can you solve cold cases before it's too late? Join others as we dive into one of three case files and beat the clock to solve it.

Teen Universal Yums

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Food & Cooking
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required

Try some delicious treats from countries around the world through Universal Yums. At each gathering, we'll delve into the flavors of a specific country, discover fascinating facts about its culture, and evaluate the snacks. Some products are manufactured in a facility that handles common allergens such as wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soybeans, eggs, milk, fish, and shellfish. Registration required.

Cozy Crafting

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

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

Teen Game Night

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

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. 

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.

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!

Teen Game Night

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

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. 

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.

Pawsitively Cute Valentines

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:

Create cute Valentines and card boxes featuring animals at South Suburban Humane Society. Your Valentines will be featured for the month of February and go home with the pet and their new families!

Valentine's Palooza!

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create Valentine cards, themed fidgets and homemade candy to enjoy for Valentine's Day. Please register.

Teen Take & Make Craft

10:00am–8:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come by the Teen Desk to grab your take-and-make craft. While supplies last.

February craft: Pizza my heart felt bookmark

Teen Universal Yums

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Food & Cooking
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required

Try some delicious treats from countries around the world through Universal Yums. At each gathering, we'll delve into the flavors of a specific country, discover fascinating facts about its culture, and evaluate the snacks. Some products are manufactured in a facility that handles common allergens such as wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soybeans, eggs, milk, fish, and shellfish. Registration required.

Teen Game Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
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.

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?