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A cyber criminal wearing a black hood is shown working on a laptop computer.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybercrime Awareness and Prevention

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: General Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Midlothian Police Department for a discussion regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it relates to cybercriminal activity.

Traditional S'ei Flower

Traditional S'ei Flower

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by creating traditional Samoan S'ei Flowers. The traditional Samoan S’ei flowers are a beautiful representation of the island’s rich cultural heritage.

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Summer Friends Keychains

All Day 7/1–7/31
Teens
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Take your favorite summer animals on the go by creating beaded keychains in the style of the viral ‘90s beaded lizard keychain. Available all month long in the Teen Space.

Teen Movie Subscription Box

10:00am–8:00pm
Teens
Movie
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Swing by the Help Desk to pick up your Teen Movie Subscription Box. Each box includes a movie, snacks, a book recommendation, and a surprise trinket. Limit 10.

Iced Tea Party & Spy Escape Room

1:30pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Game Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Game Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 12+.

Adult Take & Make: Spice

10:00am–8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: General Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

In June and August, there will be a craft project. In July, there will be a spice to try. While supplies last.  

Teen Game Night

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

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. 

Tic Tac Toe Board

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

Create your own Tic Tac Toe game using a variety of craft materials, including air-dry clay and Perler beads. Please register.

Adult Book Discussion

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

Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner.

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

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Improve your computer skills.

Family BINGO

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages
Game Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Game Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy BINGO! Small prizes will be available. All ages are welcome.  

Teen Take & Make Crafts

10:00am–8:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program
Event Details:

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

July's craft is National Park in a Jar to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month!

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

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Improve your computer skills.

Eco Printing (Bilingual Spanish)

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Studio 147
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults and teens are welcome. We will be eco printing, the art of using natural fauna to create a print by just using a hammer! The liquid from the plant leaves a natural color print on fabric!

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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Improve your computer skills.

Teen Universal Yums

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Food & Cooking
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
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.

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Board of Trustees Meeting
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: General Library
Program Type: Board of Trustees Meeting

Paint Your Own Tote

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen space to paint your own tote, perfect for summer shopping, trips to the Farmer’s Market, camping, and back-to-school! Each bag also comes with a DIY craft. 

Stars & Stripes Sign

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Studio 147
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday with your own American flag art piece. Registration suggested; limit 12.  Registration starts July 1. 

Craft Supply Swap / Intercambio de artesanías

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program
Event Details:

10:00 - 11:00 am Ticketed Entry for Donors. Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some new supplies for a project? Come to the library’s Craft Supply Swap! All items are FREE.

Craft Supply Swap / Intercambio de artesanías

11:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program
Event Details:

11:00 - 2:00 General Admission. Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some new supplies for a project? Come to the library’s Craft Supply Swap! All items are FREE.

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

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Eventos en Español, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Improve your computer skills.

Family BINGO

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages
Game Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Game Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy BINGO! Small prizes will be available. All ages are welcome.  

Teen Air-Dry Clay Craft: Dinosaur Eggs

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come out to the library to make dinosaur eggs out of air-dry clay. Registration required.

Bon Voyage Crafts

5:30pm–6:30pm
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:

Caught the travel bug? Join us each month this summer for crafts and snacks from around the world. Learn about the country, make a simple craft, and try a new snack! July's country is Italy.

Diggin' Illinois

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 6-11), Teens, Adults
STEM/STEAM Program, Workshop
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11), Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM/STEAM Program, Workshop
Event Details:

Best for Ages 8+. Did you know that Illinois has an archaeological record spanning some 13,000 years? This program, led by Dale F. Simpson, Jr.