Mokena Public Library 11327 195th St Mokena, IL 60448 United States
"They did the Monster Mash!" Monsters are out and about during October, gearing up for the spookiest day of the year!
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.
Registration is required.
Limit: 30 children
Grades: K - 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@mokena.lib.il.us.
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.
Pajama Storytime will be every second Tuesday evening of the month, where our Childrenβs Librarians will read a few stories centered around a new theme each month. We will also do a fun activity/craft and watch a short video while having a snack. Bring the whole family for a fun evening Storytime! Come dressed in your pajamas and bring your stuffed animal friends, if you would like.
Ages: Infant - 5th grade.
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.
This month's Pajama Storytime theme is All Things Halloween! Come in your Halloween pajamas or wear your costume, if you have it ready. Join us for fun and interactive Halloween-themed books and songs!
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 snack as well.
Limit: 15 children
Ages: Kindergarten - 2nd grade.
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: There's a Ghost in this House by Oliver Jeffers
Summary:
π§ββοΈπ¦ Calling All Zombies! π¦π§ββοΈ
Join us for a Zombie Walk for grades 1st-8th! π Get zombified by our talented face painters and then shuffle with us to The Creamery for a spooky ice cream treat! π¨
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 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.
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.
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!
Ages: 3rd - 5th grade.
This month's book: Garlic & the Vampire by Bree Paulsen
ππ» Join Us for a Spooktacular Halloween Party at the Library! π»π
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.
We will be collecting donations for Mokena NAWS Humane Society.
Items can be dropped off at the library during normal business hours. The drop off box will be located near the front entrance.
Stop by the Mokena Library to do this month's Scavenger Hunt! November's theme is dinosaurs, for DINO-vember!
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