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 (3/22)	Mon (3/23)	Tue (3/24)	Wed (3/25)	Thu (3/26)	Fri (3/27)	Sat (3/28)
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 Plantas con perlas de plastico (en Español) 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 te preocupes por si no tienes buena mano para las plantas, únete con nosotros mientras hacemos plantitas de perlas de plástico. Por favor, regístrese; Límite de 12.		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.
11 am			This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Kids ArtLab: Spring Break 11:00am–1:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11) Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY Program 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: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In Program, Maker/DIY 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.
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3 pm		This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Kids Gaming Day: Video Games 3:00pm–5:00pm Children (Age 6-11) Game Program Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Upcoming Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Children (Age 6-11) Program Type: Game Program Registration Required Event Details: Best for ages 6+. Play a friendly video game match with new and old friends and battle it out in the digital arena on one of our video game consoles. Registration suggested.					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 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: 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.
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, STEM/STEAM Program Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Upcoming Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Commons Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11) Program Type: Maker/DIY Program, STEM/STEAM Program Registration Required Event Details: For all ages. Build with us! Builders are welcome to either build on our monthly theme OR free build during their time in our program. Creations are then displayed in the Children’s Area for all to see.
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Universal Yums 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Food & Cooking 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: Food & Cooking Registration Required 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. Some products are manufactured in a facility that handles common allergens such as wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soybeans, eggs, milk, fish, and shellfish. Registration required.	This event is in the "Teens" group Bird Feeder Decorating 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program 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, Maker/DIY Program Registration Required Event Details: Everyone loves a new house – even birds! Come decorate a bird house fit for bird royalty just in time for Spring! Please register.
6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Cherry Blossom Painting 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Commons Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker/DIY Program, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Create a picture of cherry blossoms. Registration required; limit 12.