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

Saturday Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
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. 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 6-11)" group

Kids ArtLab: Valentine's Day Mailboxes

11:00am–1:00pm
Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Best for ages 5+. Kids are welcome to get creative in this self-directed program. We’ll have a craft kit and the basic supplies to create a custom Valentine's Day Mailboxes. While supplies last. 

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: ILLINOIS - 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 "Adults" group

Centro de Trabajadores Unidos / United Workers' Center Information Table

9:30am–11:30am
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 and labor and immigration legal services.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mes de la Historia Afroamericana pintar y beber (Programa en español)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: General Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Únase a nosotros para celebrar a la pintora afroamericana Alma Thomas. Es la primera mujer afroamericana en ser incluida en la colección permanente de arte de la Casa Blanca.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Valentine's Palooza!

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
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.

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

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. 

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

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Light Up Dark Nights

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

Decorate a candle by painting with wax and light up February’s dark nights. Please register; limit 12.  

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

Lunar New Year Craft 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 5+. Kids are welcome to get creative in this self-directed program. We’ll have a craft kit and the basic supplies to create some cool art. While supplies last. 

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

Lunar New Year Take & Make Craft

1:15pm–2:15pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Book Discussion

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Verifiers by Jane Pek.  Claudia Lin is starting a new job with Veracity which is a small detective agency that verifies people's online dating personas.  The trouble starts when one of her clients is murdered. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Eventos en Español, Technology Class, Workshop
Upcoming
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. Classes will be self-paced with a live teacher. Learning software is available in English and Spanish. Please register; limit 6. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

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

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

Family Craftspace

5:30pm–6:30pm
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 3+. Fun for the whole family! Create a crafty art project that the whole family can enjoy doing together. Registration suggested. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Eventos en Español, Technology Class, Workshop
Upcoming
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. Classes will be self-paced with a live teacher. Learning software is available in English and Spanish. Please register; limit 6. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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

STEAM Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 6-11)
STEM/STEAM Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Eventos en Español, Technology Class, Workshop
Upcoming
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. Classes will be self-paced with a live teacher. Learning software is available in English and Spanish. Please register; limit 6. 

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

All in Pieces Quilting Group

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join in for an afternoon of sewing. All experience levels welcome. 

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

Kids Saturday Makers Club

11:30am–12:30pm
Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM Program
Upcoming
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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

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.