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Branches	Mokena Public Library
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All Day	This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group 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 This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Neurodiversity" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Winter Reading Program 2026 - Read with Benny & Friends All Day 12/19–2/28 Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults, Family, Neurodiversity, Everyone This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group 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 This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Neurodiversity" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults, Family, Neurodiversity, Everyone Event Details: As we near the start of the new year with fresh resolutions, we remind readers that, while the journey of reading is fun and rewarding for all ages, it is even more enjoyable when you share that journey with a friend or loved one. This event is in the "Adults" group Colorful Notions Painting Contest 01/02/2026 @ 9:00am–01/15/2026 @ 8:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Start 2026 artistically with our "Colorful Notions" Painting Contest! We invite you to explore the transformative nature of a new year and to push your creative boundaries! The theme for the contest, "Colorful Notions," presents ar Disclaimer(s) Mokena Community Public Library District Card Holder - Priority Registration Priority registration is available exclusively to Mokena library cardholders ensuring that Mokena library cardholders receive the first opportunity to explore and participate in our limited room programs. This is a new procedure for our high demand programs. Non-Mokena Community Public Library District Holders will be placed on a pending wait list until 72 hours prior to the program. If there are openings at that time the wait list will be transferred to the registered list in the order they were added to the wait list. 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. This event is in the "Preschool" group 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: DIY Build a Snowman Crafts 01/06/2026 @ 9:00am–01/10/2026 @ 5:00pm Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Neurodiversity Arts & Crafts, Sensory, Take & Make Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group 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 Open Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Neurodiversity Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory, Take & Make Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Do you want to build a snowman? Experiment with modeling clay for a creative sensory experience and create your own one-of-a-kind snowman! For age 3+ Easy to DIY
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 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Open 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 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Open 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 "Grades K - 2nd" group This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group This event is in the "Junior High" group (Gr. K-8th) Board Games & Chess 3:30pm–4:30pm Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High After School, Games Open 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 "Junior High" group Open Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High Program Type: After School, Games Registration Required Event Details: Looking for something fun to do with your friends afterschool? Then stop by the Mokena Library to play a variety of board games. Have a favorite game? Feel free to bring it with and introduce your friends to something new! 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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4:00pm			This event is in the "Junior High" group Jr. High: Munchkin Deluxe 4:00pm–6:00pm Junior High After School, Games Open Registration Required This event is in the "Junior High" group Open 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: Limit 6
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Start 2026 artistically with our "Colorful Notions" Painting Contest!

We invite you to explore the transformative nature of a new year and to push your creative boundaries!

Disclaimer(s)

Mokena Community Public Library District Card Holder - Priority Registration

Program Attendance Policy

Disclaimer(s)

Attendance Policy for Children's Programs

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Attendance Policy for Children's Programs

Disclaimer(s)

Attendance Policy for Children's Programs

Snacks Provided during Children's Programs