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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 "Everyone" group
06/29/2026 @ 9:00am–08/01/2026 @ 5:00pm
Everyone
Educational,
Scavenger Hunt
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jun-Aug
2026
American History Treasure Chest
06/29/2026 @ 9:00am–08/01/2026 @ 5:00pm
Educational,
Scavenger Hunt
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Educational,
Scavenger Hunt
Event Details:
Travel back through American history this July!In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, the library is creating an interactive History Treasure Chest.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
07/06/2026 @ 9:00am–07/11/2026 @ 5:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Adults" group
Adult Take and Make - Uncle Sam Wall Hanging
07/06/2026 @ 9:00am–07/11/2026 @ 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
This complete DIY kit includes everything that you need to make this fun wall hanging. All items pictured will be included. The only additional supply that is needed is wax or parchment paper to protect your work surface.
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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
Jul
8
2026
Wed
(Ages 0-5): Outdoor Finger Painting: Sidewalk Chalk 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. We will be using a cornstarch based chalk paint to paint on the sidewalk!
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 "Grades K - 2nd" group
This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group
Grades K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd - 5th
Games
This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group
This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group
Jul
8
2026
Wed
(Gr. K-5th): Messy Game Day - Water Balloons & Chalk Bombs
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Room:
Southeast Lawn
Age Group:
Grades K - 2nd,
Grades 3rd - 5th
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Get ready for some messy outdoor fun! We'll play some classic outdoor games with water balloons, like water balloon hot potato, water balloon ring toss, and water sponge duck, duck, splash.
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
Jul
8
2026
Wed
Pikmin Themed Living Plant Centerpiece
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 use micro greens and other easy to care for plants to create a small living centerpiece inspired by the world of Pikmin.
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This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group
Grades K - 2nd
After School,
Arts & Crafts,
Book Club
This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group
Jul
8
2026
Wed
(Gr. K-2nd) My First Book Club - Negative Cat
4:15pm–5:00pm
After School,
Arts & Crafts,
Book Club
Library Branch:
Mokena Public Library
Room:
Program Room
Age Group:
Grades K - 2nd
Program Type:
After School,
Arts & Crafts,
Book Club
Event Details:
Join us for our new "My First Book Club" for children grades Kindergarten - 2nd. Each month we will read a different book from the Monarch Award list. We will read this month's picture book all together at the start of the program. We will then answer questions and discuss the book as a group. We will have a craft and/or activity to do that goes along with the theme of the story we read together. We will have time for a special snack as well. Registration is required. Limit: 15 children Ages: Kindergarten - 2nd 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.
Negative Cat By: Sophie Blackall
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
Culinary,
Educational
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
8
2026
Wed
Classroom Kitchen with Chef Kristyn - Southern Shrimp Boil -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 - Celebrate summer with a laid-back, flavor-packed shrimp boil featuring bold spices, tender shrimp, and classic accompaniments.
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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