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Early Closing - Thanksgiving Eve

4:00pm - 8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Midlothian Public Library

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Midlothian Public Library
Description:

The library will be CLOSED for the Holiday.

iSpy: Winter Window

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

All ages. Do you spy with your eye? Test your skills and see if you can spy every item on our list. Complete the list and earn a prize at the Help Desk.

Snowballs in a Jar (for Teens!) / Bolas de Nieve en un Frasco para Adolecentes

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Teens
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Submit your guess for how many marshmallows are in a jar for a chance to win a hot chocolate kit.

 

Diciembre (todo el mes) 

Help from the Illinois Tollway

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

The Illinois Tollway is launching an effort to educate and enroll income-eligible persons (under 250% of federal poverty guidelines) in the I-PASS Assist program. For people who use the Illinois Tollway system.

Teen Take & Make

10:00am - 8:00pm
Teens
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Registration not required; available while supplies last.  

Staff In-Service

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Midlothian Public Library
Description:

The library will be CLOSED for a Staff In-Service day. 

Help from the Illinois Tollway

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

The Illinois Tollway is launching an effort to educate and enroll income-eligible persons (under 250% of federal poverty guidelines) in the I-PASS Assist program. For people who use the Illinois Tollway system.

Kids DIY Art Lab: Winter Break

11:00am - 1:00pm
Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Best for ages 5+. This is a self-directed art program where kids can get creative with different art supplies provided. We’ll have a craft suggestion and the basic tools to create some cool art. Supplies are limited. 

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Midlothian Public Library
Description:

The library will be CLOSED for the Holiday.

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Midlothian Public Library
Description:

The library will be CLOSED for the Holiday.

Kids DIY Art Lab: Winter Break

11:00am - 1:00pm
Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Best for ages 5+. This is a self-directed art program where kids can get creative with different art supplies provided. We’ll have a craft suggestion and the basic tools to create some cool art. Supplies are limited. 

Boxing Day Adult Tea Party

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Drop-In Program, Movie
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drop-In Program, Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Enjoy an adult tea party while relaxing with a cozy movie!  Please register. 

Kids DIY Art Lab: Winter Break

11:00am - 1:00pm
Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Best for ages 5+. This is a self-directed art program where kids can get creative with different art supplies provided. We’ll have a craft suggestion and the basic tools to create some cool art. Supplies are limited. 

Kids DIY Art Lab: Winter Break

11:00am - 1:00pm
Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Best for ages 5+. This is a self-directed art program where kids can get creative with different art supplies provided. We’ll have a craft suggestion and the basic tools to create some cool art. Supplies are limited. 

New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Midlothian Public Library
Description:

The library will be CLOSED for the Holiday.

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Midlothian Public Library
Description:

The library will be CLOSED for the Holiday.

Bookmark Challenge for Teens / Desafío de marcapáginas para adolescentes

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
Teens
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Pick up a bookmark from Help Desk, complete all the challenges and submit back for a prize. 

 

Enero (todo el mes) 

Counting Snowflakes!

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

All ages. How many snowflakes can you find inside the library? Can you count and find them all? Complete the list and receive a small prize!

Kids DIY Art Lab: Winter Break

11:00am - 1:00pm
Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Best for ages 5+. This is a self-directed art program where kids can get creative with different art supplies provided. We’ll have a craft suggestion and the basic tools to create some cool art. Supplies are limited. 

Teen Take & Make

10:00am - 8:00pm
Teens
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Registration not required; available while supplies last.  

Kids DIY Art Lab: Winter Break

11:00am - 1:00pm
Children (Age 6-11)
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Best for ages 5+. This is a self-directed art program where kids can get creative with different art supplies provided. We’ll have a craft suggestion and the basic tools to create some cool art. Supplies are limited. 

Help from the Illinois Tollway

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: Commons Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Drop-In Program
Event Details:

The Illinois Tollway is launching an effort to educate and enroll income-eligible persons (under 250% of federal poverty guidelines) in the I-PASS Assist program. For people who use the Illinois Tollway system.

Drop In Knit/Crochet

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library
Room: General Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program
Event Details:

Bring your project and enjoy a casual night with fellow needleworkers. Soft drinks will be provided, and some knit/crochet supplies will be available to check out.