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Branches	Mokena Public Library				Off Site
Rooms	No room assigned	Program Room	YA Area	Makerspace	No room assigned
All Day	This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group This event is in the "Junior High" group (Gr. K-8th) "Ducks in the Graveyard" Spooky Diorama Contest All Day 9/17–10/17 Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High Arts & Crafts, Holiday program This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group This event is in the "Junior High" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday program Event Details: Join us in our first “Ducks in the Graveyard” spooky diorama contest. You can find inspiration wherever you’d like: a cartoon, a book, a comic, a movie, a song, or even real life. This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group This event is in the "Neurodiversity" group Sensory Take & Make: Rainbow Magic Scratch Paper Animal Masks 10/14/2025 @ 9:00am–10/18/2025 @ 5:00pm Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Neurodiversity Arts & Crafts, Sensory, Take & Make Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group This event is in the "Neurodiversity" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Neurodiversity Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory, Take & Make Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Rainbow scratch art is a great creative and fun activity! This scratch art kit can help develop children’s visualization skills and creativity development while they sketch, draw, trace and create their personalized masterpieces. This event is in the "Adults" group Frightfully Fun Adult Book Bag Registration 10/14/2025 @ 9:00am–10/20/2025 @ 8:30pm Adults Book Club Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Make this October frightfully fun with a spooky read! The "Frightfully Fun" Book Bag Program is sure to bring a spine-tingling thrill to your October reading list. Disclaimer(s) Program Attendance Policy Please arrive on time for the program. Space is limited so registration is suggested for all programs, regular or limited, unless otherwise noted. Go to our website, call the library at 708-479-9663 or visit the Customer Service Desk to register. If you are registered for a program that you cannot attend, please call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel. You may cancel through your confirmation email, email the library at programs@mokenalibrary.org or call 708-479-9663. Given the popularity of our limited programs, patrons, who do not cancel their registration 24 hours prior to the event will be considered “No Shows”. If a patron is considered a “No Show” for three limited programs then he, she, or they may be unable to register for future events and will instead be placed on the waitlist. A limited program is a program that has limited space or limited supplies available. Program Email Registration Policy Please note that an email address is required to register for this library program. If no email address is provided, you will be unable to complete your registration. We appreciate your cooperation, as this ensures timely communication and updates regarding the program.				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Generations: A Family History Take & Make 10/01/2025 @ 9:00am–10/31/2025 @ 6:00pm Adults, Family Educational, Genealogy, Take & Make Crafts Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Family Program Type: Educational, Genealogy, Take & Make Crafts Event Details: Get Started on your Family History with this Take & Make! Celebrate Family History Month 2025 by introducing your young(er) family member to their family history!
9:30am		This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group (Ages 0-2): Baby Storytime 9:30am–10:15am Babies, Toddlers Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Join our Children's Librarians for Baby Storytime at the Mokena Library. Come bond with your baby and other families at the library! We will have stations for you to enjoy child-directed play including various board books, sensory play, and art. Our Children's Librarians will also lead us in some stories and music to introduce our littles to Storytime at the library. We look forward to seeing you there! This storytime is designed for children birth - 2 years old, but older siblings are welcome to attend along with their families. Older children should be mindful and make space for little ones during the program. Please, only register children birth - 2 years old. Registration is required. Limit: 15 children Ages: Birth - 2 years old Please register each child's name only. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Mokena Library at 708-479-9663, or email our Children's Librarians at youthservices@mokena.lib.il.us. Disclaimer(s) Attendance Policy for Children's Programs We highly recommend registering with an email address. This is the only way you will get a confirmation email, be able to cancel and receive any updates, including cancellation of the program. 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 youthservices@mokenalibrary.org or calling the Mokena Library at 708-479-9663 and canceling with a librarian. You can also cancel through your confirmation email. After 3 times of being marked absent without cancellation notice, we will be moving future registrations to the waitlist for two weeks. This is to accommodate as many patrons as possible due to limited space and popularity of our programs.
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10:30am		This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group (Ages 0-2): Baby Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Babies, Toddlers Storytime Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Join our Children's Librarians for Baby Storytime at the Mokena Library. Come bond with your baby and other families at the library! We will have stations for you to enjoy child-directed play including various board books, sensory play, and art. Our Children's Librarians will also lead us in some stories and music to introduce our littles to Storytime at the library. We look forward to seeing you there! This storytime is designed for children birth - 2 years old, but older siblings are welcome to attend along with their families. Older children should be mindful and make space for little ones during the program. Please, only register children birth - 2 years old. Registration is required. Limit: 15 children Ages: Birth - 2 years old Please register each child's name only. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Mokena Library at 708-479-9663, or email our Children's Librarians at youthservices@mokena.lib.il.us. Disclaimer(s) Attendance Policy for Children's Programs We highly recommend registering with an email address. This is the only way you will get a confirmation email, be able to cancel and receive any updates, including cancellation of the program. 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 youthservices@mokenalibrary.org or calling the Mokena Library at 708-479-9663 and canceling with a librarian. You can also cancel through your confirmation email. After 3 times of being marked absent without cancellation notice, we will be moving future registrations to the waitlist for two weeks. This is to accommodate as many patrons as possible due to limited space and popularity of our programs.
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3:30pm			This event is in the "Junior High" group Jr. High: Munchkin Deluxe 3:30pm–5:30pm Junior High After School, Games Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Junior High" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: YA Area Age Group: Junior High Program Type: After School, Games Registration Required Event Details: For Grades 6 - 8 Ready for a night of dungeon-crawling chaos? Join us at the library to play the Deluxe Edition of Munchkin, the mega-hit card game that skips all the confusing roleplaying and goes straight for mayhem.
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4:15pm		This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group (Gr. 3rd-5th) Bluestem Book Club - "Batcat" 4:15pm–5:00pm Grades 3rd - 5th After School, Book Club Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th Program Type: After School, Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Each month we will read a different Bluestem Award nominated from the 2026 list. Copies of the book will be available at the main Customer Service desk for the book discussion; please pick yours up and read the book before the meeting date. Join us as we start a new book club for 3rd-5th grade at Mokena Library! Registration is required. Limit: 15 children Ages: 3rd - 5th grade. Please register each child's name only. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Mokena Library at 708-479-9663, or email our Youth Services Librarians at youthservices@mokenalibrary.org. This month's book is Batcat by Meggie Ramm. Disclaimer(s) Attendance Policy for Children's Programs We highly recommend registering with an email address. This is the only way you will get a confirmation email, be able to cancel and receive any updates, including cancellation of the program. 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 youthservices@mokenalibrary.org or calling the Mokena Library at 708-479-9663 and canceling with a librarian. You can also cancel through your confirmation email. After 3 times of being marked absent without cancellation notice, we will be moving future registrations to the waitlist for two weeks. This is to accommodate as many patrons as possible due to limited space and popularity of our programs. Snacks Provided during Children's Programs We will provide each child with a snack and drink during this fun after school program. If your child has any food allergies, please provide that information into the text box while registering for the program. We want to accommodate everyone and will have a healthy alternative snack for them.
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5:00pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Coloring Party 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Sensory Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Registration Required Event Details: No Worries, No Kids, Just Coloring...and Snacks!
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Make this October frightfully fun with a spooky read!

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Program Attendance Policy

Program Email Registration Policy

Get Started on your Family History with this Take & Make!

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Attendance Policy for Children's Programs

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Attendance Policy for Children's Programs

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Attendance Policy for Children's Programs

Snacks Provided during Children's Programs