(Ages 0-2): Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
Babies, Toddlers
Storytime
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 3

Join our Children's Librarians for Baby Storytime at the Mokena Library. Come bond with your baby and other families at the library! We will have stations for you to enjoy child-directed play including various board books, sensory play, and art. Our Children's Librarians will also lead us in some stories and music to introduce our littles to Storytime at the library. We look forward to seeing you there! 

This storytime is designed for children birth - 2 years old, but older siblings are welcome to attend along with their families. Older children should be mindful and make space for little ones during the program. Please, only register children birth - 2 years old. 

Registration is required.

Limit: 15 children 

Ages: Birth - 2 years old

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 Children's Librarians at youthservices@mokena.lib.il.us.

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@mokena.lib.il.us 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.

One- on - One Technology help

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Educational, Technology Class, Workshop
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Technology Class, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

(Ages 0-2): Baby Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies, Toddlers
Storytime
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 11

Join our Children's Librarians for Baby Storytime at the Mokena Library. Come bond with your baby and other families at the library! We will have stations for you to enjoy child-directed play including various board books, sensory play, and art. Our Children's Librarians will also lead us in some stories and music to introduce our littles to Storytime at the library. We look forward to seeing you there! 

This storytime is designed for children birth - 2 years old, but older siblings are welcome to attend along with their families. Older children should be mindful and make space for little ones during the program. Please, only register children birth - 2 years old. 

Registration is required.

Limit: 15 children 

Ages: Birth - 2 years old

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 Children's Librarians at youthservices@mokena.lib.il.us.

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@mokena.lib.il.us 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.

(Gr. 3rd-5th) Bluestem Book Club

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Grades 3rd - 5th
After School, Book Club, Games
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th
Program Type: After School, Book Club, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Each month we will read a different Bluestem Award nominated from the 2025 list.  Copies of the book will be available at the 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 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 Children's Librarians, Ms. Emily and Ms. Helen, at youthservices@mokena.lib.il.us.

This month's book: Weird Kid by Greg Van Eekhout 

Summary: 

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@mokena.lib.il.us 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. 

Bloom Art

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Join the Mokena Community Public Library District as we welcome back local business Bloom Art Studio. Traci will guide the participants in creating their very own masterpiece! 
 

Space is limited for this program. Please register by calling 708-479-9663 or visit our on-line events calendar at www.mokenalibrary.org.

Disclaimer(s)

Mokena Community Public Library District Card Holder - Priority Registration

Priority registration is available exclusively to Mokena library cardholders 72 hours before the scheduled program 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.

Program Attendance Policy

Please arrive on time for the program. If you are unable to attend the program, please cancel at least 24 hours before the program begins, by emailing programs@mokena.lib.il.us or calling the Mokena Library at 708-479-9663 and canceling with a librarian. You can also cancel through our Events calendar. After 3 times of being marked absent without cancellation, we will be moving future registrations to the waitlist. This is to accommodate as many patrons as possible due to limited space and popularity of our programs.

Holiday Brunch with Chef Kristyn and Classroom Kitchen

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Culinary
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culinary
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy cooking class from the comfort of your own home. Elevate your brunch game and learn to create comforting classics infused with the flavors of the season.