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This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group

(Age: Babies-2nd Gr.) Outdoor Storytime on the Lawn

10:00am–10:45am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Southeast Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group

(Gr. 3rd-5th) Bluestem Book Club at the Mokena Creamery

4:15pm–5:00pm
Grades 3rd - 5th
Book Club
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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

Meet us at the Creamery on Wolf Road in Mokena to get checked in on the day of the program.

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. 

Waiver Required

This program will require a signed waiver to participate. 

Please print out or visit the library to pick one up.

Turn in completed waiver to the library prior to program start. 

Waivers can be found here.