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This event is in the "Junior High" group

Jr. High Book Club (Book Discussion) - Taro by Blue Spruell

4:00pm–5:30pm
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
This event is in the "High School" group

Pokemon TCG: Player vs Player - Team Doubles Tournament

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

PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE POKEMON: MOKENA LIBRARY LEAGUE

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Mokena Public Library
This event is in the "High School" group

High School: Star Wars LIFE - A Jedi's Path

4:00pm–6:00pm
High School
After School, Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: High School
Program Type: After School, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Grade 9 - 12: Limit 6

New Year's

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Mokena Public Library
This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group
This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group

(Gr. K-5th) DIY Fake Snow & Build a Snowman

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

Is the weather frightful or delightful? You never know in winter. One thing we do know at the Mokena Library is that we are bringing the snow fun inside! We will use baking soda and shaving cream to create fluffy snow.

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 "High School" group

High School: Diamond Art Mandala Flower and Sugar Skull Corner Bookmark

4:00pm–5:30pm
High School
After School, Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Upstairs Program Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: After School, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Grades 9 - 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) Board Games & 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: Program Room
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

Jr. High: Munchkin Deluxe

4:00pm–6:00pm
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: Limit 6

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

(Gr. 4th - 8th ) 3D Wooden Lucky Cat & Chinese Snacks

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

For 4th - 8th Grade: Limit 20

This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group
This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group

(Gr. K-5th): Fun with Pastels!

3:30pm–4:30pm
Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th
After School, Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th
Program Type: After School, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all artists! Join us for some exploration with chalk pastels. We will provide you with the pastels and other art supplies to create a scene inspired by the northern lights!

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

Jr. High: Pre-colored Zentangle Art

3:30pm–5:00pm
Junior High
After School, Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
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:

Grades 6 - 8

This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group

(Gr. K-2nd) My First Book Club - Just Snow Already!

4:15pm–5:00pm
Grades K - 2nd
After School, Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Grades K - 2nd
Program Type: After School, Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 special snack as well. 

Registration is required.

Limit: 15 children 

Ages: Kindergarten - 2nd 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@mokenalibrary.org

Just Snow Already! By: Howard McWilliam 

Book Description: 

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 "High School" group

High School Book Club (Book Discussion) - The Serial Club by B.D. Carlson

4:00pm–5:30pm
High School
After School, Book Club
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Upstairs Program Room
Age Group: High School
Program Type: After School, Book Club
Event Details:

GRADES 9 - 12: PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A BOOK & TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BOOK DISCUSSION

This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group
This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group

(Gr. K-5th): Brick by Book Builders - Winter Lego Group Activity

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

Looking for some creative team building? Join us for an afternoon of fun with Legos! Everyone will be in groups and together, they will create whatever they'd like with the library's Lego pieces.

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 "High School" group

High School: Trivia Night

4:00pm–6:00pm
High School
After School, Educational, Games
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: High School
Program Type: After School, Educational, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Grades 9 - 12: Limit 20

Think you’ve got the brains and the pop culture chops? Put your knowledge to the test at our High School: Trivia Night.

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

(Gr. 3rd-5th) Bluestem Book Club - Unsolved Case Files: Escape at 10,000 Feet

4:15pm–5:00pm
Grades 3rd - 5th
After School, Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Grades 3rd - 5th
Program Type: After School, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month we will read a different Bluestem Award nominated from the 2026 list. Copies of the book will be available at the main 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-5th 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 Youth Services Librarians at youthservices@mokenalibrary.org

Unsolved Case Files: Escape at 10,000 Feet: D.B. Cooper and the Missing Money By: Tom Sullivan 

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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Children's Finger Painting

10:00am–10:15am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
After School, Finger Painting
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: After School, Finger Painting
Registration Required

Join our Children's Librarians for our fun Finger Painting program here at the Mokena Library. Come prepared to get messy and be creative! Each Finger Painting, we will have a new theme to guide our painting time together. We will provide all of the painting materials and a disposable smock for each child. Each week we will create an arts and crafts project, exploring different sensory techniques, like finger painting, water colors, shaving cream, play dough, salt painting, marble painting, etc. 

Session #1 10:00am - 10:15am 

Session #2 10:30am - 10:45am

Registration is required. Each Finger Painting session is the same craft. Please register for only ONE (1) session. Thank you!

Limit: 15 children per session

Ages: Infant - 5 years old

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@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.

This event is in the "Junior High" group

Jr. High Book Club (Book Discussion) - Cinder by Marissa Meyer

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
This event is in the "High School" group

6th - 12th Grade: Pokémon TCG: Build & Battle Tournament

5:00pm–10:00pm
Junior High, High School
After School, Games
Upcoming
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 | * Special Note: This is a 5 hour-long program *

Disclaimer(s)

Waiver Required

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.

This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group
This event is in the "Grades 3rd - 5th" group

(Gr. K-5th): Snow Much Slime Fun! - Clear Snowman Slime

3:30pm–4:30pm
Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th
After School, Slime Club, STEAM
Upcoming
Registration Required
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
Event Details:

Come and join us for some winter fun as we make DIY clear slime! This program may get a little messy, so make sure to wear something you don't mind getting a little slimey... We will provide aprons and gloves for extra coverage.

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

Jr. High: Wooden 3D Puzzle Rose

3:30pm–5:00pm
Junior High
After School, Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
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 6th - 8th Grade: Limit 12

This event is in the "High School" group

High School: Clue Conspiracy Board Game

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

Grades 9 - 12: Limit 10