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

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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.

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 - 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

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 (3/08)	Mon (3/09)	Tue (3/10)	Wed (3/11)	Thu (3/12)	Fri (3/13)	Sat (3/14)
All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group Women's History Month Puzzle Table All Day 3/2–3/31 Teens Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program Event Details: Come to the Teen Space to complete a 500pc Mudpuppy puzzle and learn about famous women in history from around the world! Available at the Teen tables in the Teen space all month long.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Beaded Flower Craft (Bilingual Spanish) 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: General Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Eventos en Español, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: No worries about not having a green thumb, join us as we make beaded plants. Registration required; limit 12. This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Take & Make 10:00am–8:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program Event Details: Come by the Teen Space to grab your take-and-make craft. While supplies last. March craft: Mini Flower Pot Garden		This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Coffee Perk & Playtime 10:00am–10:30am Children (Age 0-5) Drop-In Program, Storytime This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group 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. And have a chance to chat with other grown-ups during wind-down playtime.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Cuentos para pequeños (In Spanish) 10:00am–10:30am Children (Age 0-5) Drop-In Program, Storytime This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group 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 1-5. Join us for a Spanish-language storytime that features stories, songs and dance! Kids and families of all languages are always welcome and invited as well.		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Book Discussion 10:00am–11:00am Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Commons Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Very Cold People by Sarah Manguso. In this coming of age story, Ruthie, who has never fit into her small New England town, attempts to escape its cruelty and abuse.
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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, Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: General Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Eventos en Español, Technology Class, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Improve your computer skills. Classes will be self-paced with a live teacher. Learning software is available in English and Spanish. Please register; limit 6.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Paws To Read: Read-Aloud with Doggies 5:15pm–6:15pm 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 Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Commons Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11) Program Type: Drop-In Program, Storytime Event Details: For all ages. Come read a story or have a friendly chat with our visiting therapy dogs. When you arrive, you can pick up a book from our reading cart or sit by one of the trained pups.	This event is in the "Teens" group Mario Craft Day for Teens 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Upcoming Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Happy MAR 10! In honor of celebrating the anniversary of Mario, take part in some Mario-themed crafts. Registration required.	This event is in the "Teens" group Spring into Nature Games 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens Game Program This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Game Program Event Details: Join us for a variety of board games focused on nature, relaxation, and collaboration. Games for single players and teams are available, so find your groove as Spring comes into bloom!
6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Joyous Japan 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Commons Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Japan is the only country among over 60 explored that left world traveler Brian Michalski heartbroken to leave.