ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library

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Midlothian Public Library
14701 S. Kenton Ave
Midlothian, IL 60445
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

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

Open

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.

Man standing on top of mountain overlooking beautiful mountain scenery

Ser La Mejor Version de Nostoros Mismos (En español) / Being the Best Version of Ourselves (In Spanish)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Open

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library

Room: Commons Area

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Eventos en Español, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Aprenderemos cómo, con una programación mental positiva y entusiasta, podemos crear mejores hábitos y desarrollar habilidades de alto rendimiento para el diario vivir. Por favor regístrate,

Image of the Northern Lights

Pintura de paisaje de auroras boreales (En español)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Open

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library

Room: Commons Area

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español

Registration Required

Event Details:

Únase a nosotros por la mañana mientras aprendemos a pintar un paisaje de aurora boreal. Pintaremos con acrílico sobre lienzo. También se ofrecerá chocolate caliente. Se requiere registro; límite 10.

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

Coffee Perk & Playtime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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. During wind-down playtime, chat with other grown-ups.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (5/12)	Mon (5/13)	Tue (5/14)	Wed (5/15)	Thu (5/16)	Fri (5/17)	Sat (5/18)
10 am				Craft a Seed a Home 10:00am–8:00pm Arts & Crafts Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Combine art and nature with this take-and-make activity! Learn about seeds and use arts and crafts materials to help them grow. Decorate your seed’s new home. No registration is required; available while supplies last.	Play, Baby, Play! 10:30am–11:00am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Meeting Room Event Details: Best for ages 0-4. Come and read stories, sing songs, and play with bubbles and toys! This program has changed to the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.	Clay Crafts: April Showers & May Flowers 10:00am–8:00pm Arts & Crafts Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Pick up a clay kit and work on a special project. Available while supplies last.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm					This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Fun Storytime 1:00pm–1:30pm All Ages Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Best for ages 3+. Come sing songs, read stories, and make a craft! Registration required; limit 20.	This event is in the "Adults" group All in Pieces Quilting Group 1:30pm–3:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come enjoy an afternoon of sewing. All are welcome. After May, this program will pause until after Labor Day, September 2024. This event is in the "Adults" group All in Pieces Quilting Group 1:30pm–3:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come enjoy an afternoon of sewing. All are welcome.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Art Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create art to take home or decorate our Teen Space! While supplies last.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group ...in a Mug 4:00pm–7:00pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Registration Required Event Details: Stop in for a quick lesson to learn how to make main dishes, side dishes, and desserts all in a mug using only a microwave. We will be making pizza in April and apple crisp in May. Registration suggested.
5 pm		Doggie and Me: Stress-Free Storytime 5:15pm–6:15pm Storytime Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Meeting Room Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come and read to our visiting therapy dogs! Relax and explore stories with a pup. When you arrive, you will sign up for a time slot of 15 minutes.		This event is in the "Teens" group Treats and Tie-Dye 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come out and create a tie-dye t-shirt to take home. Registration required.
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Sip, Sit, Stretch 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: We begin by focusing on the present moment by engaging all of our senses during a mindfulness tea meditation. Students can bring a favorite cup and tea if they choose, or they will be provided. Non-caffeinated tea options will als	This event is in the "Adults" group Manualidades y Café (Bilingual Spanish) 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español Registration Required Event Details: Springtime is here! Come enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and a fun craft! Invite your friends and spend a great time together. Please register; limit 12.