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Pajama Storytime

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Pajama Storytime will be every second Tuesday evening of the month, where our Children’s 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.

Registration is required.

Limit: 30 children 

Ages: Infant - 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 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!

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.

Staff Development Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mokena Public Library

Hanging with Brinkley

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults, Family
Therapy Dog
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults, Family
Program Type: Therapy Dog
Event Details:

For Ages 9 & Older: Special Registration Required (Max 6 Participants) - More Information Listed Below

Family Halloween Party

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Family
Arts & Crafts, Games, Performance
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

🎃👻 Join Us for a Spooktacular Halloween Party at the Library! 👻🎃

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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.

Veteran's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mokena Public Library

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Pajama Storytime will be every second Tuesday evening of the month, where our Children’s 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.

Registration is required.

Limit: 30 children 

Ages: Infant - 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 at youthservices@mokena.lib.il.us.

It's DINO-vember, so this month's theme for Pajama Storytime is All Things Dinosaurs! Join us as we stomp and roar along to dinosaur themed books and songs. It's going to be DINO-mite! 

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. 

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Closing
Branches:
Mokena Public Library

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Storytime
Registration
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Pajama Storytime will be every second Tuesday evening of the month, where our Children’s 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.

Registration is required.

Limit: 30 children 

Ages: Infant - 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 at youthservices@mokena.lib.il.us.

This month's Pajama Storytime theme is All Things Winter Holidays! Join us for a magical Pajama Storytime where Santa, his playful elves, and his trusty reindeer come to life through books and songs! 

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. 

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Mokena Public Library

New Year's

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Closing
Branches:
Mokena Public Library