ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library

9:00am-8:00pm

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

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Sun-Mon: Closed

Tue-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.

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 (3/29)	Mon (3/30)	Tue (3/31)	Wed (4/01)	Thu (4/02)	Fri (4/03)	Sat (4/04)
All Day	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Catch That Leprechaun All Day 3/1–3/31 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 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 leprechauns love our library and have returned for another year of mischief. Spot all their funny shenanigans while you look for all their hiding spots in the building. Afterwards, stop by the Help Desk for a prize.			This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Find Those Peeps All Day 4/1–4/30 Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11) 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) Event Details: All ages. They’re on the loose! Our marshmallow peeps came to life and ran off to play in the Children's Area. Can you help us find all the peeps that are hiding? Once you find them all, ask for a prize at the Help Desk.
	This event is in the "Teens" group Mudpuppy Puzzle Table All Day 3/1–3/31 Teens Drop-In Program This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Drop-In Program Event Details: Come to the Teen Space to complete a 500-piece Mudpuppy puzzle and learn about famous women in history from around the world! Available at the tables in the Teen Space all month long.			This event is in the "Teens" group Grow Your Mind Logic Puzzles All Day 4/1–4/30 Teens Drop-In Program This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Drop-In Program Event Details: Why wait for May to enjoy flowers and growth? Let April showers grow your mind by challenging yourself to logic-puzzle board games. Available at the Teen tables in the Teen space all month long.
	This event is in the "Teens" group Mudpuppy Puzzle Table All Day 3/1–3/31 Teens Drop-In Program This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Drop-In 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.			This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Guess How Many...Eggs? All Day 4/1–4/30 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 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. Put your counting and guessing skills to the test. How many candy eggs are in this jar? The person who gets closest to the correct number wins a book of their choice. Maybe you can get started on your summer reading!
	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Would You Rather All Day 3/1–3/31 Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-11) 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) Event Details: All ages. Which would you choose? Side A or Side B? When you stop by the library, check out our question of the week and drop your vote in the container. We’ll reveal the top choices next month.			This event is in the "Teens" group Grow Your Mind Logic Puzzles 04/01/2026 @ 10:00am–04/30/2026 @ 8:00pm Teens Game Program, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM Program This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Game Program, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM Program Event Details: Why wait for May to enjoy flowers and growth? Let April showers grow your mind by challenging yourself to logic-puzzle board games. Available at the tables in the Teen Space all month long.
	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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group Toddler Crafts 10:30am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Upcoming Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Storytime Corner (in Children's Area) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Best for ages 1-5. Toddlers and preschoolers are welcome to bring their grownups to create simple, awesome art. Please register; limited space.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Kids Surprise Take & Make Crafts 10:00am–4:45pm 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 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 4+. Stop by and pick up a surprise craft to make at home. While supplies last.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Saturday Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5) 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: Storytime Event Details: Best for ages 0-8. Kick off the weekend with a storytime at the library. Read a story, sing a song and finish it off with a dance.
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4 pm					This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group STEAM Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (Age 6-11) STEM/STEAM Program Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Age 6-11)" group Upcoming Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: Commons Area 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! Please register.
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6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Friends of the Library Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Friends of the Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: ILLINOIS - Midlothian Public Library Room: General Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Friends of the Library Event Details: Come and find out how the Friends of the Library are supporting the Library. All are Welcome.