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

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Beaded plant in a terra cotta pot.

Beaded Plants (Bilingual Spanish) / Plantas con perlas de plástico (español bilingüe)

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español

Registration Required

Event Details:

No worries about not having a green thumb, join us as we make beaded plants. Please register; limit 6.

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 (7/20)	Mon (7/21)	Tue (7/22)	Wed (7/23)	Thu (7/24)	Fri (7/25)	Sat (7/26)
All Day	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 Adventure at Your Library: Summer Library Challenge All Day 6/7–7/31 Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages Reading Challenge Closed Registration Required 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Reading Challenge Registration Required Event Details: How the Summer Library Challenge Works: Adults (Age 18+)
	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group This or That? All Day 7/1–7/31 Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11) Drop-In Program This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. What is your choice? Pick either this…or that from our weekly question. The questions can be silly, serious or even weird. We’ll display the top choices next month.
	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Visit America's Roadside Attractions All Day 7/1–7/31 Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11) Drop-In Program This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Let’s hit the road and discover some of America’s roadside attractions! Take a trip from coast to coast as you visit some wacky objects and monuments. If you can spot them all, you can get a prize at the Help Desk!
10 am		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Take & Make Crafts 10:00am–8:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make a craft at home, all supplies included. While supplies last.					This event is in the "Adults" group Craft Supply Swap / Intercambio de artesanías 10:00am–11:00am Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library Room: Commons Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 10:00 - 11:00 am Ticketed Entry for Donors. Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some new supplies for a project? Come to the library’s Craft Supply Swap! All items are FREE.
11 am							This event is in the "Adults" group Craft Supply Swap / Intercambio de artesanías 11:00am–2:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library Room: Commons Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 11:00 - 2:00 General Admission. Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some new supplies for a project? Come to the library’s Craft Supply Swap! All items are FREE.
12 pm
1 pm					This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Kids Snacks Across The World/ Bocadillos del mundo para niños 1:00pm–1:30pm Children (Age 6-11) Food & Cooking Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (Age 6-11) Program Type: Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Best for ages 7+. Taste the world with us! This summer, we’re trying out snacks from different countries and cultures. Rate your favorites as we learn about their countries of origin.
2 pm						This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Summer Scares Teen Book Club 2:30pm–3:30pm Teens Book Club Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Whether you are a horror fan or looking to expand your reading genres, join us for a book group about horror books during summer reading. Registration required. Book will be available at the Checkout Desk.
3 pm							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 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: Midlothian Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Eventos en Español, Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Improve your computer skills. Classes will be self-paced with a live teacher.
4 pm				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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11) Program Type: Maker/DIY Program Registration Required Event Details: All ages. Build with us! First, we’re doing a free build. Then, builders will create something showing our theme of the month. Builds will be displayed in the Children’s area for all to see. Registration suggested.	This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Kids STEAM Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (Age 6-11) STEM/STEAM Program Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library Room: Meeting Room 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! It’s summertime, so that means we’re making big things and enjoying the outdoors. Join us! Registration suggested.
5 pm		This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Family Craftspace/ Manualidades familiares 5:30pm–6:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11) Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Midlothian Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11) 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 Game Night 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens Game Program 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: Midlothian Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Game Program Registration Required Test your skills, meet new friends, and compete against fellow gamers. Play various games with other teens on the Meta Quest, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5 or various board games. Registration suggested.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Universal Yums 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Food & Cooking 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: Midlothian Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: 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.
6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group American Sign Language: Travel 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Workshop 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: Midlothian Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Have you wondered why American Sign Language is important? Do you have questions about the Deaf Community?