Godzilla Turns 70!!

Age Group:

Everyone
Registration for this event will be open from October 19, 2024 @ 9:00am to November 9, 2024 @ 1:00pm.

Program Description

Event Details

The 70 th Birthday of Godzilla
Celebrate the 70 th Birthday of the infamous prehistoric reptilian monster, the one and only, Godzilla! Originated in 1954, Godzilla has become a generational pop culture phenomenon with over 38 films and numerous toys and merchandise. Historical Presenter, Jim Gibbons, will discuss how Godzilla got his start, his legacy today, and his battles with other beloved gigantic monsters, including King Kong.

Participants (one per family) will receive a Godzilla ornament which was made at the library with our Glowforge laser cutter!!

There will also be a raffle for a  Godzilla vs Kong Monsterverse 5-film DVD collection.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Attendance Policy

Please arrive on time for the program. If you are unable to attend the program, please cancel at least 2 hours before the program begins, by emailing programs@mokena.lib.il.us or calling the Mokena Library at 708-479-9663 and canceling with a librarian. You can also cancel through our Events calendar. After 3 times of being marked absent without cancellation, we will be moving future registrations to the waitlist. This is to accommodate as many patrons as possible due to limited space and popularity of our programs.