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This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Take & Make Crafts

All Day
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Event Details:

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

May: Paper Bag Fairy House with Garden Tic Tac Toe

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

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 "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

Summer STEM in Nature

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
STEM/STEAM Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer is around the corner, which means more time spent in nature! Join us to build your choice of summer-themed STEM activities, including coding a robotic chameleon and a variety of 3-in-1 LEGO sets! Please register.

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

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. 

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

AAPI Heritage Month: Make Art From... Kids Take & Make

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

Best for ages 6+. In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, enjoy a take-and-make art kit based on folk art from an Asian or Pacific Islander culture. 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, 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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Flor S'ei tradicional

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

Celebre el Mes de la Herencia de los asiático-americanos, los nativos hawaianos y las islas del Pacífico creando flores S'ei tradicionales de Samoa.

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 through 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
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:

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. 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 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 Reading Kick-Off

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.