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. Feb 3 - 8 2025 Children's Scavenger Hunt - Valentine's Day All Day 2/3 - 2/8 Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th Scavenger Hunt 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. Feb 3 - 8 2025 Children's Scavenger Hunt - Valentine's Day All Day 2/3 - 2/8 Scavenger Hunt Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th Program Type: Scavenger Hunt Event Details: Stop by the Mokena Library to do this month's Scavenger Hunt! This month's theme is Valentine's Day.
This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group. This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group. Feb 4 2025 Tue (Gr. K-5th) Yarn Wrapping Craft 3:30pm - 4:30pm Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th After School, Arts & Crafts Open Registration This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group. This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group. Feb 4 2025 Tue (Gr. K-5th) Yarn Wrapping Craft 3:30pm - 4:30pm After School, Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th Program Type: After School, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: We will be making a yarn wrap craft together!Registration is required.Limit: 30 children Grades: K - 5th grade 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. Registration Required for Children's Programs (K-5th) Registration is required.Limit: 30 children Grades: K - 5th gradePlease 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. 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 "Grades K - 2nd" group. This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group. Feb 5 2025 Wed (Gr. K-5th) BINGO with Mr. Chris 12:30pm - 1:30pm Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th After School, Games Open Registration This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group. This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group. Feb 5 2025 Wed (Gr. K-5th) BINGO with Mr. Chris 12:30pm - 1:30pm After School, Games Open Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th Program Type: After School, Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Did you get out of school early? Looking for something fun to do with your friends? Then stop by the Mokena Library for a special Children's BINGO program, instead of our usual Board Games Program. 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.
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. Feb 8 2025 Sat (Ages 3-11): DIY Stuffed Animal Workshop - Session #1 10:00am - 10:30am Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th Registration 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. Feb 8 2025 Sat (Ages 3-11): DIY Stuffed Animal Workshop - Session #1 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Get ready for a wild adventure at the Mokena Library! Join us in the Program Room for a DIY Stuffed Animal Workshop where you’ll create your very own cuddly leopard friend. 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. 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.
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. Feb 8 2025 Sat (Ages 3-11): DIY Stuffed Animal Workshop - Session #2 10:45am - 11:15am Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th Registration 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. Feb 8 2025 Sat (Ages 3-11): DIY Stuffed Animal Workshop - Session #2 10:45am - 11:15am Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Get ready for a wild adventure at the Mokena Library! Join us in the Program Room for a DIY Stuffed Animal Workshop where you’ll create your very own cuddly leopard friend. 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. 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.
This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group. This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group. Feb 11 2025 Tue (Gr. K-5th) Valentine Slime 3:30pm - 4:30pm Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th After School, Slime Club, STEAM Registration This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group. This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group. Feb 11 2025 Tue (Gr. K-5th) Valentine Slime 3:30pm - 4:30pm After School, Slime Club, STEAM Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th Program Type: After School, Slime Club, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: We will be making Valentine's Day themed slime together. Be ready to get messy! Registration is required.Limit: 20 children 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.
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. Feb 11 2025 Tue Pajama Storytime 6:30pm - 7:15pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration 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. Feb 11 2025 Tue Pajama Storytime 6:30pm - 7:15pm Arts & Crafts, Storytime Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 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. 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.
This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed (Gr. 3rd-5th) Bluestem Book Club 4:15pm - 5:00pm Grades 3rd - 5th After School, Book Club Open Registration This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group. Feb 19 2025 Wed (Gr. 3rd-5th) Bluestem Book Club 4:15pm - 5:00pm After School, Book Club Open Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th Program Type: After School, Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 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. Winner of the Pura Belpré Award for Children's TextWinner of the Eisner for Best Publication for KidsIndie Bestseller 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.
This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group. This event is in the "Junior High" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 8 2025 Sat Generations: A Family History Workshop 10:00am - 12:00pm Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults Educational, Genealogy, Workshop Registration This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group. This event is in the "Junior High" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 8 2025 Sat Generations: A Family History Workshop 10:00am - 12:00pm Educational, Genealogy, Workshop Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults Program Type: Educational, Genealogy, Workshop Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join us for an Intergenerational Family History Workshop Celebrate Family History Day 2025 by introducing your young(er) family member to their family history! 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. 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. 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.
This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group. Mar 19 2025 Wed (Gr. 3rd-5th) Bluestem Book Club 4:15pm - 5:00pm Grades 3rd - 5th After School, Book Club Registration This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group. Mar 19 2025 Wed (Gr. 3rd-5th) Bluestem Book Club 4:15pm - 5:00pm After School, Book Club Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th Program Type: After School, Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 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. New York Times best-selling author Aaron Reynolds delivers an "entertainingly spooky romp" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) about Rex Dexter, who is itching to have a dog . . . but ends up with a pet chicken. 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.
This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed (Gr. 3rd-5th) Bluestem Book Club 4:15pm - 5:00pm Grades 3rd - 5th After School, Book Club Registration This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed (Gr. 3rd-5th) Bluestem Book Club 4:15pm - 5:00pm After School, Book Club Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th Program Type: After School, Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 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. An action-packed, empowering middle grade novel about a girl who has to speak up when her wheelchair motocross dreams get turned upside down. 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.
Apr 18 2025 Fri Spring Holiday All Day Closing Apr 18 2025 Fri Closing Spring Holiday All Day Branches: Mokena Public Library
This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group. May 21 2025 Wed (Gr. 3rd-5th) Bluestem Book Club 4:15pm - 5:00pm Grades 3rd - 5th After School, Book Club Registration This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group. May 21 2025 Wed (Gr. 3rd-5th) Bluestem Book Club 4:15pm - 5:00pm After School, Book Club Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th Program Type: After School, Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 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. In this heartfelt middle grade novel from debut author Nicole D. 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.
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