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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. 

Hands typing on a laptop with the words Self-Paced Computer Classes written on the image

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

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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. 

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Plant Cafe Puzzle and Craft Table

All Day 5/1–5/31
Teens
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

April showers have finally brought May flowers! Celebrate by working on Galison’s 1,000-piece “Plant Cafe” puzzle or completing a variety of plant-themed crafts! Available at the tables in the Teen Space all month long.

This or That?

All Day 5/1–5/31
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Drop-In Program
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.   

Where's Waldo?

All Day 5/1–5/31
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
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?

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. 

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. And have a chance to chat with other grown-ups during wind-down playtime.  

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Cuentos para pequeños (In Spanish)

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 1-5. Join us for a Spanish-language storytime that features stories, songs and dance! Kids and families of all languages are always welcome and invited as well. 

Cozy Crafting

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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. And have a chance to chat with other grown-ups during wind-down playtime.  

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