Library Closure
The library will have a late opening this Friday, September 26 due to staff in-service. We will be CLOSED this day from 9 AM - 1 PM. We will be OPEN from 1 - 5 PM on Friday, September 26.
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Friends of the Library Books Sale
Saturday, September 13, 9 AM - 3 PM
The Friends of the Library book sale will take place at the library on Saturday, September 13 from 9 AM - 3 PM. The sale will feature titles for all ages and will continue through Thursday, Sept. 25. Donations of vinyl records will be accepted for the sale through Friday, Sept. 12.
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Help Up Pack the Pantry!
Let’s Pack the Pantry! Donate food, personal hygiene items, baby products, and pet care items to the Micro Pantry in the library café area. The Micro Pantry motto is, “Take what you need, leave what you can.” We cannot accept clothing or items dangerous to children (e.g., razors, aspirin, etc.)
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Family Craftspace
Bring your family to the library this coming Monday, August 18, from 5:30 - 6:30 PM and work on a crafty art project that the whole family can enjoy doing together!
Best for ages 3+.
Registration is suggested.
midlothian.librarycalendar.com/event/family...
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Teen Clay Designs
For teens only
Teens, come to the library this Wednesday, August 13 from 5:30 - 7 PM for a fun evening of clay art! Use clay to create magnets, jewelry, earrings, and other small trinkets.
Registration is suggested.
midlothian.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-c...
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11.08.2025 20:28 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
"All the Birds in the Sky" by Charlie Jane Anders
Our next Adult Book Discussion will take place on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 10 - 11 AM & will feature “All the Birds in the Sky” by @charliejane.bsky.social.
The book is available the month prior to the meeting & is also available electronically through Libby & Hoopla.
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11.08.2025 19:14 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
...in a Mug for Teens
Teens, come to the library next Tuesday, August 5, from 5:30 - 7 PM and learn how to make pizza in a mug using only a microwave!
Registration is required.
midlothian.librarycalendar.com/event/mug-6895
30.07.2025 20:27 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Now Available! Chicago Tribune Online
You can now read the Chicago Tribune online without paywalls using your library card—either in website format or as a digital replica of the actual paper.
Visit one of the links below for the option you wish to read:
midlothianlibrary.org/TribWeb or midlothianlibrary.org/TribReplica
25.07.2025 22:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Watercolor Painting, Bilingual Spanish
Only two spots remain for the bilingual Watercolor Painting program next Tuesday, June 17 from 11 AM - 12:30 PM! Learn how to use watercolor paints and stencils to create paintings.
Please register.
midlothian.librarycalendar.com/event/waterc...
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13.06.2025 21:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Juneteenth Movie featuring "Miss Juneteenth" (NR)
Come to the library on Thursday, June 19, from 1 - 3 PM to watch "Miss Juneteenth" (NR). The movie is about a former beauty queen & single mom preparing her rebellious teenage daughter for the “Miss Juneteenth” pageant.
Please register.
midlothian.librarycalendar.com/event/junete...
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Teen Blacklight Night
Teens, get ready for a glowing good time! This Wednesday, June 11, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM, we’ll turn on the blacklight bulbs and break out the fluorescent paint, glowing tattoos, and plenty of fun!
Registration suggested.
midlothian.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-b...
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09.06.2025 23:43 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Summer Library Challenge - Adventure Begins at Your Library
Saturday, June 7 - Friday, August 1
The Summer Library Challenge has officially begun and will run through Friday, August 1. It's open to children, teens, and adults! Prizes are available!
Please see our Events Calendar for full details.
midlothian.librarycalendar.com/event/summer...
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Teen Tech Time. For Teens only.
Our next Teen Tech Time will take place on Wednesday, May 7 form 5 - 7 PM. This month we'll be making Glitter Jars!
Please register.
midlothian.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-t...
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There are only a few spots left to learn how to paint a desert landscape painting from an instructing artist! Join us next Tuesday, March 18 from 10 - 11:30 AM for this bilingual (Spanish/English) program.
Please register.
www.midlothianlibrary.org/events
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13.03.2025 01:32 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Richard Osman "The Thursday Murder Club"
Our next Adult Book Discussion Group will meet on Saturday, April 12 from 10 - 11 AM and will feature "Thursday Murder Club" by @richardosman1.bsky.social (Richard Osman).
Please see our Events Calendar for details.
www.midlothianlibrary.org/events
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10.03.2025 23:55 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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