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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. 

Coffee Perk & Playtime. Image includes cartoon animals reading and dancing to music.

Coffee Perk & Playtime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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. 

Zen at the Library: Winter Reset. A calm, relaxing image is displayed.

Zen at the Library: Winter Reset

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a mindful pause this winter season.

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This or That?

All Day 1/2–1/31
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. Have you made your choice? Pick either this... OR that from our weekly question. The questions can be silly, serious or sometimes even weird. We’ll display the top choices next month. 

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.   

Library Board Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Board of Trustees Meeting
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Board of Trustees Meeting

Summer Reading Kick-Off

12:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Reading Challenge
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: General Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Pack your curiosity and bring your love of stories as we kick off Summer Reading with a journey through dinosaurs, archaeology, and ancient discoveries.