ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library

9:00am-5:00pm

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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Featured Events

Boxing Day Adult Tea Party. Image includes a a green and red festive setting with a cup of hot tea.

Boxing Day Adult Tea Party

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Open

Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library

Room: Commons Area

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Drop-In Program, Food & Cooking

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with a relaxing tea party.

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.

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 (9/21)	Mon (9/22)	Tue (9/23)	Wed (9/24)	Thu (9/25)	Fri (9/26)	Sat (9/27)
All Day	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group A Bushel of Apples All Day 9/1–9/30 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: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11) Program Type: Drop-In Program Event Details: All ages. The trees are filled with beautiful apples, good enough to eat! Look and find all the apples scattered around the children’s area. Make a check mark on the check list for all the apples found in your bushel.
	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 9/1–9/30 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: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11) Program Type: Drop-In Program Event Details: 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.
9 am						Closing Staff In-Service 9:00am–1:00pm Branches: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Description: Late Opening for Staff In-Service Friday, September 26, the library will be open from 1 - 5 pm. We will be closed in the morning for staff training.
10 am					This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Play, Baby, Play! 10:30am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11) Drop-In Program, Storytime 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: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11) Program Type: Drop-In Program, Storytime Event Details: Best for ages 0-4. Come and listen to stories, dance, and sing some songs. Then we’ll finish storytime with bubbles, tunnels, and toys!
11 am
12 pm
1 pm						This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Kids Art Lab: It’s Fall Y’all! 1:00pm–3:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11) Arts & Crafts, 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: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program Event Details: Best for ages 5+. Kids are welcome to get creative in this self-directed program. We’ll have a craft kit and the basic supplies to create some cool art. While supplies last.
2 pm
3 pm
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: ILLINOIS - 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: For 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: ILLINOIS - 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! We’re exploring through the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math one experiment and challenge at a time. Join us! Registration suggested. Join us!
5 pm		This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Family Craftspace 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: ILLINOIS - 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. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.				This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tweens & Teens After Hours: Laser Tag 5:30pm–7:30pm Children (Age 6-11), Teens After-Hours Program, Game Program Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group 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 Age Group: Children (Age 6-11), Teens Program Type: After-Hours Program, Game Program Registration Required Event Details: Have fun and be loud in the library when it’s closed to the general public!