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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
05/18/2026 @ 9:00am–08/01/2026 @ 5:00pm
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
May-Aug
2026
2026 Summer Reading Program - Plant a Seed, Read (All Ages)
05/18/2026 @ 9:00am–08/01/2026 @ 5:00pm
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:
Summer Reading Program 2026 May 18th - August 1st Join Us for a Summer Full of Reading Adventures!
This event is in the "Neurodiversity" group
06/02/2026 @ 9:00am–06/06/2026 @ 5:00pm
Neurodiversity
Arts & Crafts,
Sensory,
Take & Make Crafts
This event is in the "Neurodiversity" group
Sensory Take & Make: DIY Summer Foam Bookmarks
06/02/2026 @ 9:00am–06/06/2026 @ 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Sensory,
Take & Make Crafts
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Age Group:
Neurodiversity
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Sensory,
Take & Make Crafts
Event Details:
These cute and whimsical bookmarks craft kits provide a delightful and educational activity, nurturing creativity and fine motor skills. Kids of all ages will have a great time making these colorful fun-filled bookmarks.
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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
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd - 5th
Storytime
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
Jun
3
2026
Wed
(Infant to 5th Gr.): Petting Zoo Storytime with Little Starr Farm
10:00am–10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Room:
Southeast Lawn
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd - 5th
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for a special Storytime with Little Starr Farm's Petting Zoo! Listen to some fun stories and say "hi" to some of your favorite farm animals. The storytime and petting zoo is offered at 10am, 10:30am, 11am, and 11:30am.
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.
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.
Outdoor Program Disclaimer
Plan to be outside for the program you're registering for. We will do the program rain or shine. The program may be moved indoors to our downstairs Program Room. We will watch the weather for any chances of severe weather conditions, if that is the case, you will be notified of cancellation or a rain date rescheduling of this program. Dress appropriately for outdoor programs. Please bring your sunscreen. We will have water bottles available as well.
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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
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd - 5th
Storytime
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
Jun
3
2026
Wed
(Infant to 5th Gr.): Petting Zoo Storytime with Little Starr Farm
10:30am–11:00am
Storytime
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Room:
Southeast Lawn
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd - 5th
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for a special Storytime with Little Starr Farm's Petting Zoo! Listen to some fun stories and say "hi" to some of your favorite farm animals. The storytime and petting zoo is offered at 10am, 10:30am, 11am, and 11:30am.
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.
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.
Outdoor Program Disclaimer
Plan to be outside for the program you're registering for. We will do the program rain or shine. The program may be moved indoors to our downstairs Program Room. We will watch the weather for any chances of severe weather conditions, if that is the case, you will be notified of cancellation or a rain date rescheduling of this program. Dress appropriately for outdoor programs. Please bring your sunscreen. We will have water bottles available as well.
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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
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd - 5th
Storytime
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
Jun
3
2026
Wed
(Infant to 5th Gr.): Petting Zoo Storytime with Little Starr Farm
11:00am–11:30am
Storytime
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Room:
Southeast Lawn
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd - 5th
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for a special Storytime with Little Starr Farm's Petting Zoo! Listen to some fun stories and say "hi" to some of your favorite farm animals. The storytime and petting zoo is offered at 10am, 10:30am, 11am, and 11:30am.
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.
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.
Outdoor Program Disclaimer
Plan to be outside for the program you're registering for. We will do the program rain or shine. The program may be moved indoors to our downstairs Program Room. We will watch the weather for any chances of severe weather conditions, if that is the case, you will be notified of cancellation or a rain date rescheduling of this program. Dress appropriately for outdoor programs. Please bring your sunscreen. We will have water bottles available as well.
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| 11:30am |
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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
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd - 5th
Storytime
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
Jun
3
2026
Wed
(Infant to 5th Gr.): Petting Zoo Storytime with Little Starr Farm
11:30am–12:00pm
Storytime
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Room:
Southeast Lawn
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd - 5th
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for a special Storytime with Little Starr Farm's Petting Zoo! Listen to some fun stories and say "hi" to some of your favorite farm animals. The storytime and petting zoo is offered at 10am, 10:30am, 11am, and 11:30am.
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.
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.
Outdoor Program Disclaimer
Plan to be outside for the program you're registering for. We will do the program rain or shine. The program may be moved indoors to our downstairs Program Room. We will watch the weather for any chances of severe weather conditions, if that is the case, you will be notified of cancellation or a rain date rescheduling of this program. Dress appropriately for outdoor programs. Please bring your sunscreen. We will have water bottles available as well.
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| 12:00pm |
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| 12:15pm |
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| 12:30pm |
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| 12:45pm |
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This event is in the "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group
Junior High,
High School
Arts & Crafts,
Gardening & Seed Library
This event is in the "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group
Jun
3
2026
Wed
Herb Garden: Session 1
2:00pm–4:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Gardening & Seed Library
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Room:
Upstairs Program Room
Age Group:
Junior High,
High School
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Gardening & Seed Library
Event Details:
FOR GRADES 6 - 12: LIMIT 8This two session program guides participants through creating their own countertop herb garden from start to finish.
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