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Picture of the Winter Reading Challenge Banner with a mouse and Benny the Beanstack Bean reading in front of a fire place

Winter Reading Program 2026 - Read with Benny & Friends

All Day 12/19 - 2/28
Mokena Public Library
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.

Colorful Notions Painting Contest

Colorful Notions Painting Contest

01/02/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/15/2026 @ 8:30pm
Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start 2026 artistically with our "Colorful Notions" Painting Contest!

We invite you to explore the transformative nature of a new year and to push your creative boundaries!

The theme for the contest, "Colorful Notions," presents ar

DIY Build a Snowman Crafts

Sensory Take & Make: DIY Build a Snowman Crafts

01/06/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/10/2026 @ 5:00pm
Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Neurodiversity
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory, Take & Make Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you want to build a snowman? Experiment with modeling clay for a creative sensory experience and create your own one-of-a-kind snowman! For age 3+

Easy to DIY

Fake Snow Scene

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

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Mokena Public Library
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.

picture of various board games

(Gr. K-8th) Board Games & Chess

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room at Mokena Public Library
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!

Picture of a colorful BINGO sheet with a star on the free space

(Gr. K-5th) Morning BINGO

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled Children's BINGO program at the library! 

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Adult Book Discussion Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Adult Book Discussion Group began in March 1998.  We remained a small group for a long time, but have picked up more members so we now have a core group of over twenty.  We welcome anyone who wants to join, for one discussion or regu

Adult Book Discussion Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Adult Book Discussion Group began in March 1998.  We remained a small group for a long time, but have picked up more members so we now have a core group of over twenty.  We welcome anyone who wants to join, for one discussion or regu

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mokena Public Library

Adult Book Discussion Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Adult Book Discussion Group began in March 1998.  We remained a small group for a long time, but have picked up more members so we now have a core group of over twenty.  We welcome anyone who wants to join, for one discussion or regu

Adult Book Discussion Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Adult Book Discussion Group began in March 1998.  We remained a small group for a long time, but have picked up more members so we now have a core group of over twenty.  We welcome anyone who wants to join, for one discussion or regu

Veteran's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mokena Public Library

Adult Book Discussion Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Note: We will be meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month 

 

Thanksgiving Holiday - Closed

All Day 11/26–11/27
Closing
Branches:
Mokena Public Library

Adult Book Discussion Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Note: We will be meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month 

 

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