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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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
06/22/2026 @ 9:00am–06/27/2026 @ 5:00pm
Family,
Everyone
Gardening & Seed Library,
Take & Make Crafts
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Butterfly House Take and Make kit
06/22/2026 @ 9:00am–06/27/2026 @ 5:00pm
Gardening & Seed Library,
Take & Make Crafts
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Age Group:
Family,
Everyone
Program Type:
Gardening & Seed Library,
Take & Make Crafts
Event Details:
Pollinator Week is June 22nd-28th. This is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that was initiated and is managed by the Pollinator Partnership. Register for your own butterfly house take and make kit.
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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This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool
Finger Painting
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Jun
24
2026
Wed
(Ages 0-5): Outdoor Finger Painting
10:00am–10:45am
Finger Painting
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Room:
Southeast Lawn
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Finger Painting
Event Details:
Get ready to get messy and creative at the library! Little ones are invited to explore painting and hands-on fun during our Outdoor Finger Painting program. Dress for a mess and join us for a creative outdoor adventure!
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
Adults
Educational,
Technology Class,
Workshop
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun
24
2026
Wed
One-On-One Technology Help
10:00am–11:00am
Educational,
Technology Class,
Workshop
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Room:
Study Room 1
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Educational,
Technology Class,
Workshop
One on one meeting with a librarian to review basic technology skills. We can go over computer, internet, iphone help, how to access and use the library's digital material (such as Hoopla) or learn more about our library databases. Just a reminder the appointment is for one hour only. Be sure to fill out the questionnaire so the librarian can be prepared.
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This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group
This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group
Grades K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd - 5th
Culinary
This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group
This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group
Jun
24
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Room:
Southeast Lawn
Age Group:
Grades K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd - 5th
Program Type:
Culinary
Event Details:
Ever wonder how to make the food in your favorites books? We can solve at least one mystery during our Cook-A-Book program. We'll be making ice cream in a bag!
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 "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
24
2026
Wed
Air Succulent Dish Garden
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 ceramic dish designed to hold air succulents, creating a personalized display piece to take home.
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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 "Neurodiversity" group
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd - 5th,
Neurodiversity
Sensory,
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
This event is in the "Neurodiversity" group
Jun
24
2026
Wed
Sensory Storytime: Plant a Seed, Read
6:30pm–7:15pm
Sensory,
Storytime
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
Grades K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd - 5th,
Neurodiversity
Program Type:
Sensory,
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for a garden themed Sensory Storytime! Plant a seed in a children's life to sprout a lifetime of reading!
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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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