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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 "Adults" group
06/15/2026 @ 9:00am–06/20/2026 @ 5:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Adults" group
Adult Take and Make - Rainbow Crochet Kit
06/15/2026 @ 9:00am–06/20/2026 @ 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
This all-in-one crochet kit is perfect for beginners, offering everything needed to explore the joy of crocheting with ease. Not only will you discover the joy of crocheting, but you'll also craft a Unique DIY and handmade gift.
This event is in the "Neurodiversity" group
06/16/2026 @ 9:00am–06/20/2026 @ 5:00pm
Neurodiversity
Educational,
Gardening & Seed Library,
Sensory,
Take & Make Crafts
This event is in the "Neurodiversity" group
Sensory Take & Make: Save The Bees Grow Kit
06/16/2026 @ 9:00am–06/20/2026 @ 5:00pm
Educational,
Gardening & Seed Library,
Sensory,
Take & Make Crafts
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Age Group:
Neurodiversity
Program Type:
Educational,
Gardening & Seed Library,
Sensory,
Take & Make Crafts
Event Details:
Includes biodegradable mini pots, nutrient-rich coconut husk growing medium, and pollinator-friendly wildflower seed packets with easy-to-follow planting instructions.
This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group
This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group
06/17/2026 @ 1:00pm–06/20/2026 @ 5:00pm
Grades K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd - 5th
Arts & Crafts,
Take & Make Crafts
This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group
This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group
(Gr. K-5th): Take and Make - Dinosaur Terrarium
06/17/2026 @ 1:00pm–06/20/2026 @ 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts,
Take & Make Crafts
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Age Group:
Grades K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd - 5th
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Take & Make Crafts
Event Details:
Travel back in time with this fun dinosaur terrarium kit and create a dino-mite world. This terrarium kit comes in a glass jar with a cork lid and includes everything kids need to build their own terrarium.
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.
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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
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2nd
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
Jun
17
2026
Wed
(Ages 0-8): Outdoor Storytime on the Lawn
10:00am–10:45am
Storytime
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Room:
Southeast Lawn
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2nd
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Come join our Children's Librarians for a fun Outdoor Storytime on the Lawn. We will read a story or two. We will sing and dance in-between our stories.
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.
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
17
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
You asked for it; we deliver! Bingo's back again! Join us for this low-key game of chance; we provide the boards and call it out, and you may be the winner. There will be snacks and there will be prizes.
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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
17
2026
Wed
Hanging Flower Pots
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 8Participants in this program will paint a small hangable flower pot that has been created on a 3D printer, then plant a flower inside it to take home.
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This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group
Grades 3rd - 5th
After School,
Book Club
This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group
Jun
17
2026
Wed
(Gr. 3rd-5th) Bluestem Book Club - Swim Team
4:15pm–5:00pm
After School,
Book Club
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Grades 3rd - 5th
Program Type:
After School,
Book Club
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.
Swim Team By: Johnnie Christmas A splashy, contemporary middle grade graphic novel from bestselling comics creator Johnnie Christmas!
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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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Book Club
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
17
2026
Wed
A Midsummer Night's Read: A Quiet-Read Night
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
A Midsummer Night's Read: A Quiet Read NightUsher in Summer with our quiet read night—a calming pause perfect for introverted book lovers!No need to talk. No book discussion.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Culinary,
Educational
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
17
2026
Wed
Classroom Kitchen with Chef Kristyn -Steak House at Home -Virtual Program
6:30pm–7:30pm
Culinary,
Educational
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Culinary,
Educational
Event Details:
Join Chef Kristyn in a virtual cooking class - Bring the classic steakhouse experience into your own kitchen with perfectly cooked steak paired with three elevate
Disclaimer(s)
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.
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