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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
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This event is in the "Everyone" group

Winter Reading Program 2026 - Read with Benny & Friends

All Day 12/19–2/28
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults, Family, Neurodiversity, Everyone
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:

As we near the start of the new year with fresh resolutions, we remind readers that, while the journey of reading is fun and rewarding for all ages, it is even more enjoyable when you share that journey with a friend or loved one.

This event is in the "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Variety Tournament

5:45pm–11:00pm
Junior High, High School
Games
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Junior High, High School
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

For grades 6 - 12: Limit 16

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 "Neurodiversity" group

DIY Weighted Sock Bunny Plushie

2:30pm–3:30pm
Junior High, High School, Adults, Neurodiversity
Arts & Crafts, Sensory, Workshop
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Junior High, High School, Adults, Neurodiversity
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a calming, creativity-centered workshop where participants craft their own weighted lavender-scented sock bunny plushie.

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

(Gr. 4th - 8th ) Diamond Art Heart Pendant

3:30pm–5:00pm
Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
After School, Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
Program Type: After School, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For 4th - 8th Grade: Limit 10

This event is in the "Junior High" group

Jr. High: Light-Up Window Scene

3:30pm–5:00pm
Junior High
After School, Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Upstairs Program Room
Age Group: Junior High
Program Type: After School, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For grades 6 - 8

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

(Gr. 4th-8th): After School Bingo

3:30pm–4:30pm
Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
After School, Games
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
Program Type: After School, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

For grades 4th - 8th

This event is in the "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Pokémon TCG: Battle | Learn | Trade (B.L.T.)

4:00pm–5:30pm
Junior High, High School
Games
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Junior High, High School
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Pokémon TCG: Battle | Learn | Trade (B.L.T.), an open drop-in/drop-out session for all participants in the Mokena Library Pokémon TCG League. 

This event is in the "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Pokémon TCG: Player vs Player Tournament

5:00pm–9:00pm
Junior High, High School
After School, Games
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Junior High, High School
Program Type: After School, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Grades 6 - 12: Limit 12

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

(Gr. K-8th): Peeps Diorama Contest

03/02/2026 @ 9:00am–03/21/2026 @ 5:00pm
Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
Arts & Crafts, Holiday program
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all PEEP-le! It’s that time of year again! Our Peep Diorama Contest will run from Monday, March 2nd - Saturday, March 21st.

This event is in the "Junior High" group

Jr. High: Retro Video Game Challenge

4:30pm–6:30pm
Junior High
Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Junior High
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Grades 6 - 8

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

(Gr. K-8th): Board Games and Chess

3:30pm–4:30pm
Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
After School, Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
Program Type: After School, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for something fun to do with your friends afterschool? Then stop by the Mokena Library to play a variety of board games. Have a favorite game? Feel free to bring it with and introduce your friends to something new!

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. 

This event is in the "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Pokémon TCG: Battle | Learn | Trade (B.L.T.)

4:00pm–5:30pm
Junior High, High School
Games
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Junior High, High School
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

For grades 6 - 12

Join us for Pokémon TCG: Battle | Learn | Trade (B.L.T.), an open drop-in/drop-out session for anyone interested in learning how to play the Pokémon trading card game.

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

(Gr. 4th-8th): Custom Photo Leprechaun Wind Chime

3:30pm–5:00pm
Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
After School, Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
Program Type: After School, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For grades 4 - 8

Bring your own lucky charm to life: each participant will have their photo taken with an instant‑photo camera and use that print as the face of a handcrafted leprechaun. 

This event is in the "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Jr. High: Lets Play! - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

5:30pm–7:00pm
Junior High, High School
Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Junior High, High School
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

For grades 6 - 10

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

(Gr. 4th-8th): After School Trivia

3:00pm–4:45pm
Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
After School, Educational, Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
Program Type: After School, Educational, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

For 4th - 8th Grade: Limit 30

This event is in the "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Pokémon TCG: Battle | Learn | Trade (B.L.T.)

4:00pm–5:30pm
Junior High, High School
Games
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Junior High, High School
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

For grades 6 - 12

Join us for Pokémon TCG: Battle | Learn | Trade (B.L.T.), an open drop-in/drop-out session for anyone interested in learning how to play the Pokémon trading card game.

This event is in the "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Grades 6 - 12: After Hours Teen Movie Night - Princess Mononoke

6:00pm–8:45pm
Junior High, High School
Movie
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Spine Area
Age Group: Junior High, High School
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Grades 6 - 12 Only

This event is in the "Junior High" group

Jr. High: Lets Play! Betrayal at the House on the Hill

3:30pm–5:00pm
Junior High
After School, Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Junior High
Program Type: After School, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

For grades 6 - 8

This event is in the "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Pokémon TCG: Battle | Learn | Trade (B.L.T.)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Junior High, High School
Games
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Junior High, High School
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

For grades 6 - 12

Join us for Pokémon TCG: Battle | Learn | Trade (B.L.T.), an open drop-in/drop-out session for anyone interested in learning how to play the Pokémon trading card game.

This event is in the "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Pokémon TCG: Player vs Player Tournament

5:00pm–9:00pm
Junior High, High School
Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Junior High, High School
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

For grades 6 - 12: Limit 12

This event is in the "Junior High" group

Jr. High Book Club (Book Discussion) - Eragon by Christopher Paolini

4:00pm–6:00pm
Junior High
After School, Book Club
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Upstairs Program Room
Age Group: Junior High
Program Type: After School, Book Club
Event Details:

GRADES 6 - 8: PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A BOOK & TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BOOK DISCUSSION

This event is in the "Junior High" group
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Junior High
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

GRADES 6 - 8: PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A BOOK & TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BOOK DISCUSSION

This event is in the "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Pokémon TCG: Battle | Learn | Trade (B.L.T.)

4:00pm–5:30pm
Junior High, High School
Games
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Junior High, High School
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

For grades 6 - 12

Join us for Pokémon TCG: Battle | Learn | Trade (B.L.T.), an open drop-in/drop-out session for anyone interested in learning how to play the Pokémon trading card game.

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 "Family" group

Family Spring Break Movie Showing - The Super Mario Bros. Movie

1:00pm–3:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, Family
Movie
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, Family
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun family movie at the Mokena Library during Spring Break! 

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.