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Picture of a rubber duck wearing a red winter hat

(Gr. K-8th) "Winter Wonderland" Duck Diorama Contest

All Day 11/12 - 12/12

Mokena Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday program

Age Group:

Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High

Join us in our first “Winter Wonderland” duck diorama contest. You can find inspiration wherever you’d like: a cartoon, a book, a comic, a movie, a song, or even real life.

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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday program

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Join us in our first “Winter Wonderland” duck diorama contest. You can find inspiration wherever you’d like: a cartoon, a book, a comic, a movie, a song, or even real life.

Picture of a cartoon Christmas Tree with a smiling face

Decorate our Christmas Trees at the Library!

All Day 12/1 - 12/13

Mokena Public Library

Program Type:

Holiday program

Age Group:

Family

Decorate Our Christmas Trees at the Library!

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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Holiday program

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Decorate Our Christmas Trees at the Library!

Picture of the Elf on the Shelf SnoBiggie Little Grunt Yeti Plush Toy

Elf on the Shelf Library Display Raffle - Week 2: The Elf on the Shelf SnoBiggie Little Grunt Yeti

All Day 12/8 - 12/13

Mokena Public Library

Program Type:

Holiday program

Age Group:

Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family

Two very special visitors have arrived at the Mokena Public Library!

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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family

Program Type: Holiday program

Event Details:

Two very special visitors have arrived at the Mokena Public Library!

Sensory-Friendly Hour - Winter Holiday Party

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Mokena Public Library

Program Type:

Holiday program, Library Party, Sensory

Age Group:

Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults, Family, Neurodiversity, Everyone

Join us before the main even for a calm and welcoming Sensory-Friendly Winter Holiday Hour designed especially for individuals of all ages who prefer a quieter, low-sensory environment.

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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults, Family, Neurodiversity, Everyone

Program Type: Holiday program, Library Party, Sensory

Event Details:

Join us before the main even for a calm and welcoming Sensory-Friendly Winter Holiday Hour designed especially for individuals of all ages who prefer a quieter, low-sensory environment.

Winter Holiday Party

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Mokena Public Library

Program Type:

Holiday program, Library Party

Age Group:

Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, Family, Everyone

Celebrate the magic of the season at our Winter Holiday Party! Join us for an afternoon of festive fun. Families and friends of all ages are invited to share in the joy as we decorate, create, and celebrate together.

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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Holiday program, Library Party

Event Details:

Celebrate the magic of the season at our Winter Holiday Party! Join us for an afternoon of festive fun. Families and friends of all ages are invited to share in the joy as we decorate, create, and celebrate together.

Picture of the Elf on the Shelf SantaVerse Razzle the Snowman Plush Toy

Elf on the Shelf Library Display Raffle - Week 3: The Elf on the Shelf Santaverse Razzle the Snowman

All Day 12/15 - 12/20

Mokena Public Library

Program Type:

Holiday program

Age Group:

Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family

Two very special visitors have arrived at the Mokena Public Library!

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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family

Program Type: Holiday program

Event Details:

Two very special visitors have arrived at the Mokena Public Library!

Picture of the Elf on the Shelf Extraordinary Noorah Arctic Fox Plush Toy

Elf on the Shelf Library Display Raffle - Week 4: The Elf on the Shelf Extraordinary Noorah Arctic Fox

All Day 12/22 - 12/27

Mokena Public Library

Program Type:

Holiday program

Age Group:

Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family

Two very special visitors have arrived at the Mokena Public Library!

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Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family

Program Type: Holiday program

Event Details:

Two very special visitors have arrived at the Mokena Public Library!

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25

Mokena Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Mokena Public Library

Sensory Take & Make: New Year's Toast Magnet Craft Kits

12/26/2025 @ 9:00am to 01/02/2026 @ 9:00pm

Mokena Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Holiday program, Sensory, Take & Make Crafts

Age Group:

Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th

Celebrate the new year with a "toast"! This fun foam sticker magnet craft is fun and great practice for fine motor skills. 1 toast magnet kit per person. For ages 6+.

Upcoming

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Upcoming

Library Branch: Mokena Public Library

Age Group: Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday program, Sensory, Take & Make Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Celebrate the new year with a "toast"! This fun foam sticker magnet craft is fun and great practice for fine motor skills. 1 toast magnet kit per person. For ages 6+.

New Year's

All Day 12/31 - 1/1

Mokena Public Library

Closing

Branches:

Mokena Public Library

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