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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
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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. 

Coffee Perk & Playtime. Image includes cartoon animals reading and dancing to music.

Coffee Perk & Playtime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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
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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. During wind-down playtime, chat with other grown-ups. 

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Zen at the Library: Winter Reset

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
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Take a mindful pause this winter season.

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
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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.

Zen Gardens

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program
Registration Required
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Come practice mindfulness by building your very own Zen garden featuring a variety of different animal habitats, including Arctic animals and chicken coops! Please register.

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
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