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Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Crafters, welcome!  Join others as they work on needle work, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery and any other needle work.  Drop in and bring your supplies!  

Also, check out our yarn swap up by the mini-maker space; bring any good-condition yarn you don't need and swap it for something you'll use.  
 

No registration required.  

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

Sensory Take & Make: Sun Dial Craft Kit

03/24/2026 @ 9:00am–03/28/2026 @ 5:00pm
Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Neurodiversity
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Sensory, STEAM, Take & Make Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Neurodiversity
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Sensory, STEAM, Take & Make Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This educational craft project teaches important concepts like timekeeping, sun positions, and spatial awareness, fostering hands-on learning and problem-solving in a fun, interactive way.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Crafters, welcome!  Join others as they work on needle work, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery and any other needle work.  Drop in and bring your supplies!  

Also, check out our yarn swap up by the mini-maker space; bring any good-condition yarn you don't need and swap it for something you'll use.  
 

No registration required.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bloom Art Paint Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required

Join the Mokena Community Public Library District as we welcome back local business Bloom Art Studio. Traci will guide the participants in creating their very own masterpiece! 
 

Space is limited for this program. Please register by calling 708-479-9663 or visit our on-line events calendar at www.mokenalibrary.org.

Disclaimer(s)

Mokena Community Public Library District Card Holder - Priority Registration

Priority registration is available exclusively to Mokena library cardholders 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.

Program Attendance Policy

Please arrive on time for the program. Space is limited so registration is suggested for all programs, regular or limited, unless otherwise noted. Go to our website, call the library at 708-479-9663 or visit the Customer Service Desk to register. If you are registered for a program that you cannot attend, please call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel. You may cancel through your confirmation email, email the     library at programs@mokenalibrary.org or call 708-479-9663. Given the popularity of our limited programs, patrons, who do not cancel their registration 24 hours prior to the event will be considered “No Shows”. If a patron is considered a “No Show” for three limited programs then he, she, or they may be unable to register for future events and will instead be placed on the waitlist.

A limited program is a program that has limited space or limited supplies available.

Program Email Registration Policy

Please note that an email address is required to register for  this library program. If no email address is provided, you will be unable to complete your registration.

We appreciate your cooperation, as this ensures timely communication and updates regarding the program.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Crafters, welcome!  Join others as they work on needle work, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery and any other needle work.  Drop in and bring your supplies!  

Also, check out our yarn swap up by the mini-maker space; bring any good-condition yarn you don't need and swap it for something you'll use.  
 

No registration required.  

This event is in the "Neurodiversity" group

Sensory Take & Make: Water Coloring Kit

04/07/2026 @ 9:00am–04/11/2026 @ 5:00pm
Neurodiversity
Arts & Crafts, Sensory, Take & Make Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Neurodiversity
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory, Take & Make Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

These water coloring sheets help teach kids color recognition and promotes the use of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination and improves the creativity. Each kit includes 5 coloring sheets and 1 paintbrush. For ages 3+.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Crafters, welcome!  Join others as they work on needle work, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery and any other needle work.  Drop in and bring your supplies!  

Also, check out our yarn swap up by the mini-maker space; bring any good-condition yarn you don't need and swap it for something you'll use.  
 

No registration required.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Crafters, welcome!  Join others as they work on needle work, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery and any other needle work.  Drop in and bring your supplies!  

Also, check out our yarn swap up by the mini-maker space; bring any good-condition yarn you don't need and swap it for something you'll use.  
 

No registration required.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Crafters, welcome!  Join others as they work on needle work, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery and any other needle work.  Drop in and bring your supplies!  

Also, check out our yarn swap up by the mini-maker space; bring any good-condition yarn you don't need and swap it for something you'll use.  
 

No registration required.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Crafters, welcome!  Join others as they work on needle work, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery and any other needle work.  Drop in and bring your supplies!  

Also, check out our yarn swap up by the mini-maker space; bring any good-condition yarn you don't need and swap it for something you'll use.  
 

No registration required.  

This event is in the "Neurodiversity" group

Sensory Take & Make: DIY Toy Wood Boat Craft Kits

05/05/2026 @ 9:00am–05/09/2026 @ 5:00pm
Neurodiversity
Arts & Crafts, Sensory, STEAM, Take & Make Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Neurodiversity
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory, STEAM, Take & Make Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A S.T.E.A.M. craft kit for kids to stimulate imagination and strengthen hands-on ability.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bloom Art Paint Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required

Join the Mokena Community Public Library District as we welcome back local business Bloom Art Studio. Traci will guide the participants in creating their very own masterpiece! 
 

Space is limited for this program. Please register by calling 708-479-9663 or visit our on-line events calendar at www.mokenalibrary.org.

Disclaimer(s)

Mokena Community Public Library District Card Holder - Priority Registration

Priority registration is available exclusively to Mokena library cardholders 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.

Program Attendance Policy

Please arrive on time for the program. Space is limited so registration is suggested for all programs, regular or limited, unless otherwise noted. Go to our website, call the library at 708-479-9663 or visit the Customer Service Desk to register. If you are registered for a program that you cannot attend, please call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel. You may cancel through your confirmation email, email the     library at programs@mokenalibrary.org or call 708-479-9663. Given the popularity of our limited programs, patrons, who do not cancel their registration 24 hours prior to the event will be considered “No Shows”. If a patron is considered a “No Show” for three limited programs then he, she, or they may be unable to register for future events and will instead be placed on the waitlist.

A limited program is a program that has limited space or limited supplies available.

Program Email Registration Policy

Please note that an email address is required to register for  this library program. If no email address is provided, you will be unable to complete your registration.

We appreciate your cooperation, as this ensures timely communication and updates regarding the program.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Crafters, welcome!  Join others as they work on needle work, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery and any other needle work.  Drop in and bring your supplies!  

Also, check out our yarn swap up by the mini-maker space; bring any good-condition yarn you don't need and swap it for something you'll use.  
 

No registration required.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Crafters, welcome!  Join others as they work on needle work, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery and any other needle work.  Drop in and bring your supplies!  

Also, check out our yarn swap up by the mini-maker space; bring any good-condition yarn you don't need and swap it for something you'll use.  
 

No registration required.  

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 "Neurodiversity" group

Sensory Take & Make: “Dot It” Animals Craft

9:00am–5:00pm
Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Neurodiversity
Arts & Crafts, Sensory, Take & Make Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
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:

"Dot it!" is a sticker art activity designed to build fine motor skills, creative thinking, spatial reasoning, and focus skills. Each person will receive a kit that includes 5 animals to complete with 250+ dot stickers. For children ages 3+.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Crafters, welcome!  Join others as they work on needle work, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery and any other needle work.  Drop in and bring your supplies!  

Also, check out our yarn swap up by the mini-maker space; bring any good-condition yarn you don't need and swap it for something you'll use.  
 

No registration required.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Painted Garden Marker

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Seed Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Seed Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for the painted garden marker workshop.  Add some color and fun to your garden, whether it's vegetables, herbs and flowers.  Each patron will have the opportunity to create several garden markers.

Disclaimer(s)

Program Attendance Policy

Please arrive on time for the program. Space is limited so registration is suggested for all programs, regular or limited, unless otherwise noted. Go to our website, call the library at 708-479-9663 or visit the Customer Service Desk to register. If you are registered for a program that you cannot attend, please call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel. You may cancel through your confirmation email, email the     library at programs@mokenalibrary.org or call 708-479-9663. Given the popularity of our limited programs, patrons, who do not cancel their registration 24 hours prior to the event will be considered “No Shows”. If a patron is considered a “No Show” for three limited programs then he, she, or they may be unable to register for future events and will instead be placed on the waitlist.

A limited program is a program that has limited space or limited supplies available.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Crafters, welcome!  Join others as they work on needle work, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery and any other needle work.  Drop in and bring your supplies!  

Also, check out our yarn swap up by the mini-maker space; bring any good-condition yarn you don't need and swap it for something you'll use.  
 

No registration required.  

This event is in the "Neurodiversity" group

Sensory Take & Make: DIY Summer Foam Bookmarks

06/02/2026 @ 9:00am–06/06/2026 @ 5:00pm
Neurodiversity
Arts & Crafts, Sensory, Take & Make Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Neurodiversity
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory, Take & Make Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

These cute and whimsical bookmarks craft kits provide a delightful and educational activity, nurturing creativity and fine motor skills. Kids of all ages will have a great time making these colorful fun-filled bookmarks.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bloom Art Paint Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required

Join the Mokena Community Public Library District as we welcome back local business Bloom Art Studio. Traci will guide the participants in creating their very own masterpiece! 
 

Space is limited for this program. Please register by calling 708-479-9663 or visit our on-line events calendar at www.mokenalibrary.org.

Disclaimer(s)

Mokena Community Public Library District Card Holder - Priority Registration

Priority registration is available exclusively to Mokena library cardholders 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.

Program Attendance Policy

Please arrive on time for the program. Space is limited so registration is suggested for all programs, regular or limited, unless otherwise noted. Go to our website, call the library at 708-479-9663 or visit the Customer Service Desk to register. If you are registered for a program that you cannot attend, please call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel. You may cancel through your confirmation email, email the     library at programs@mokenalibrary.org or call 708-479-9663. Given the popularity of our limited programs, patrons, who do not cancel their registration 24 hours prior to the event will be considered “No Shows”. If a patron is considered a “No Show” for three limited programs then he, she, or they may be unable to register for future events and will instead be placed on the waitlist.

A limited program is a program that has limited space or limited supplies available.

Program Email Registration Policy

Please note that an email address is required to register for  this library program. If no email address is provided, you will be unable to complete your registration.

We appreciate your cooperation, as this ensures timely communication and updates regarding the program.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Crafters, welcome!  Join others as they work on needle work, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery and any other needle work.  Drop in and bring your supplies!  

Also, check out our yarn swap up by the mini-maker space; bring any good-condition yarn you don't need and swap it for something you'll use.  
 

No registration required.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Crafters, welcome!  Join others as they work on needle work, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery and any other needle work.  Drop in and bring your supplies!  

Also, check out our yarn swap up by the mini-maker space; bring any good-condition yarn you don't need and swap it for something you'll use.  
 

No registration required.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Crafters, welcome!  Join others as they work on needle work, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery and any other needle work.  Drop in and bring your supplies!  

Also, check out our yarn swap up by the mini-maker space; bring any good-condition yarn you don't need and swap it for something you'll use.  
 

No registration required.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Crafters, welcome!  Join others as they work on needle work, including knitting, crocheting, embroidery and any other needle work.  Drop in and bring your supplies!  

Also, check out our yarn swap up by the mini-maker space; bring any good-condition yarn you don't need and swap it for something you'll use.  
 

No registration required.