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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. 

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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Eventos en Español, Technology Class, Workshop
Open
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. 

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts

10:00am–4:45pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Best for ages 4+. Stop by and pick up a surprise craft to make at home. While supplies last. 

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. 

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?

Plantas con perlas de plastico

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

No te preocupes por si no tienes buena mano para las plantas, únete con nosotros mientras hacemos plantitas de perlas de plástico. Por favor, regístrese; límite de 12. 

Kids Gaming Day: Video Games

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 6-11)
Game Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Game Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Best for ages 6+. Play a friendly video game match with new and old friends and battle it out in the digital arena on one of our video game consoles. Registration suggested. 

Family Craftspace

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children (Age 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons 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. 

Kids ArtLab: Spring Break

11:00am–1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY 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 some cool art. While supplies last. 

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.

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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Bird Feeder Decorating

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:

Everyone loves a new house – even birds! Come decorate a bird house fit for bird royalty just in time for spring! Please register.

LEGO Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

For all ages. Build with us! Builders are welcome to either build on our monthly theme OR free build during their time in our program. Creations are then displayed in the Children’s Area for all to see.

Cherry Blossom Painting

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a picture of cherry blossoms. Registration required; limit 12. 

Kids Saturday Makers Club

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

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

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Eventos en Español, Technology Class, Workshop
Open
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. 

Find Those Peeps

All Day 4/1–4/30
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Event Details:

All ages. They’re on the loose! Our marshmallow peeps came to life and ran off to play in the Children's Area. Can you help us find all the peeps that are hiding? Once you find them all, ask for a prize at the Help Desk.   

Grow Your Mind Logic Puzzles

All Day 4/1–4/30
Teens
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Why wait for May to enjoy flowers and growth? Let April showers grow your mind by challenging yourself to logic-puzzle board games. Available at the Teen tables in the Teen space all month long. 

Guess How Many...Eggs?

All Day 4/1–4/30
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. Put your counting and guessing skills to the test. How many candy eggs are in this jar? The person who gets closest to the correct number wins a book of their choice. Maybe you can get started on your summer reading!  

Grow Your Mind Logic Puzzles

04/01/2026 @ 10:00am–04/30/2026 @ 8:00pm
Teens
Game Program, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM Program
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Game Program, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM Program
Event Details:

Why wait for May to enjoy flowers and growth? Let April showers grow your mind by challenging yourself to logic-puzzle board games. Available at the tables in the Teen Space all month long.

Toddler Crafts

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
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 1-5. Toddlers and preschoolers are welcome to bring their grownups to create simple, awesome art. Please register; limited space.  

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! Please register.  

Friends of the Library Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Friends of the Library
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: General Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Come and find out how the Friends of the Library are supporting the Library. All are Welcome. 

Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts

10:00am–4:45pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts, 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: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Best for ages 4+. Stop by and pick up a surprise craft to make at home. While supplies last. 

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.