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

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. 

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 "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 the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math, one experiment and challenge at a time. Join us! Please register.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wooden Bangle Craft

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop
Open
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:

Paint a wooden bangle. Registration required; limit 12.  

This event is in the "Teens" group

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?

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. Each session at the library will be self-paced with a staff member available to provide assistance.   After your first session, you can attend sessions at the library

Branches:
ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
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. And have a chance to chat with other grown-ups during wind-down playtime.  

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Craft Night: Embossing Frames (Bilingual Spanish)

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

Join us for a night of crafts as seen on TikTok! Teens will embossing and design their own picture frames. Please bring a picture! Please register; limit of 10. 

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paranormal Investigations with a Mother's Touch

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

Members of the Paranormal Mom's Society will present audio visual evidence they have compiled over the years from their investigations. They will also demonstrate their equipment. "Ghosts don't mess with PMS." Please register. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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. 

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

Summer Library Challenge

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

La Salud Mental: Tips Basicos Cuidar La Salud Mental

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Eventos en Español, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Eventos en Español, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

More information to follow. 

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:

Three Days in June by Anne Tyler. Gail Baines is preparing for her daughter's wedding. How will she meet all the challenges? 

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:

Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner.

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

Diggin' Illinois

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

More information to follow. 

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:

Books are available the month prior to the meeting.  Titles may be available electronically through Libby or Hoopla. All are welcome. 

AARP Driving Course

9:30am–1:30pm
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Event Details:

The AARP Smart Driver course is the nation’s first refresher course specifically designed for drivers age 50 and older. An evaluation of the course found that 97% of participants changed at least one driving habit because of what they learned.

This event is in the "Adults" group

AARP Driving Course

9:30am–1:30pm
Adults
Workshop
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

The AARP Smart Driver course is the nation’s first refresher course specifically designed for drivers age 50 and older. An evaluation of the course found that 97% of participants changed at least one driving habit because of what they learned.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

What was our area like 250 years ago? Perhaps more than any other state outside the thirteen colonies, Illinois has played a major role in shaping our nation.

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:

Books are available the month prior to the meeting.  Titles may be available electronically through Libby or Hoopla. All are welcome. 

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 "Adults" group

Job Fair Secrets Workshop

10:00pm–11:30pm
Adults
Workshop
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

More information to come.