This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 18 2025 Fri Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 18 2025 Fri Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group 2:00pm - 3:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room 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. Jul 21 2025 Mon Adult Coloring Party 5:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 21 2025 Mon Adult Coloring Party 5:00pm - 7:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: No Worries, No Kids, Just Coloring...and Snacks!
This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group. Jul 22 - 26 2025 Take and Make Summer Sea Creatures craft. 07/22/2025 @ 9:00am - 07/26/2025 @ 9:00am Preschool, Grades K - 2nd Sensory, Take & Make Crafts Registration This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group. Jul 22 - 26 2025 Take and Make Summer Sea Creatures craft. 07/22/2025 @ 9:00am - 07/26/2025 @ 9:00am Sensory, Take & Make Crafts Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Preschool, Grades K - 2nd Program Type: Sensory, Take & Make Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Open MahJong with Nancy 12:30pm - 2:30pm Adults Games Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Open MahJong with Nancy 12:30pm - 2:30pm Games Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Are you ready to embark on a journey into the captivating game of Mahjong? The library invites you to our open Mahjong class where you can learn, play, and have a great time with fellow enthusiasts!What to Expect:🀄️ Inclusive Environment: Our Mahjong class is a welcoming space for everyone, regardless of your experience level.🤝 Connect with Fellow Players: Meet new friends who share your love for this engaging game.🧡 Learn and Play: Whether you're learning for the first time or honing your skills, you'll have a fantastic time.Feel free to bring your Mahjong set if you have one, but we'll also provide sets for those who need them. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, play, and have a great time at your library!Join us for an exciting Mahjong class, and let the tiles lead you to hours of fun and friendship. We can't wait to see you there! 🀄️🤗Please call 708-479-9663 to register or visit our online events calendar at www.mokenalibrary.org.
Jul 22 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm Jul 22 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Event Details: Joseph Cirelli – PresidentKathy Lewandowski – Vice PresidentAlvin Kempf, Jr. – TreasurerMarilyn O'Rourke– SecretaryCamille Gonzalez-Jensen - TrusteeErin Minh - TrusteeSara Carmody - Trustee
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 23 2025 Wed Bingo for Adults 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adults Games Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 23 2025 Wed Bingo for Adults 1:30pm - 2:30pm Games Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: You asked for it; we deliver! Bingo's back again! Join us for this low-key game of chance; we provide the boards and call it out, and you may be the winner. There will be snacks and there will be prizes.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Open MahJong with Nancy 12:30pm - 2:30pm Adults Games Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Open MahJong with Nancy 12:30pm - 2:30pm Games Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Are you ready to embark on a journey into the captivating game of Mahjong? The library invites you to our open Mahjong class where you can learn, play, and have a great time with fellow enthusiasts!What to Expect:🀄️ Inclusive Environment: Our Mahjong class is a welcoming space for everyone, regardless of your experience level.🤝 Connect with Fellow Players: Meet new friends who share your love for this engaging game.🧡 Learn and Play: Whether you're learning for the first time or honing your skills, you'll have a fantastic time.Feel free to bring your Mahjong set if you have one, but we'll also provide sets for those who need them. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, play, and have a great time at your library!Join us for an exciting Mahjong class, and let the tiles lead you to hours of fun and friendship. We can't wait to see you there! 🀄️🤗Please call 708-479-9663 to register or visit our online events calendar at www.mokenalibrary.org.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 25 2025 Fri Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 25 2025 Fri Stitch Fix: Fiber Arts Group 2:00pm - 3:30pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room 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. Jul 29 2025 Tue Open MahJong with Nancy 12:30pm - 2:30pm Adults Games Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 29 2025 Tue Open MahJong with Nancy 12:30pm - 2:30pm Games Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Are you ready to embark on a journey into the captivating game of Mahjong? The library invites you to our open Mahjong class where you can learn, play, and have a great time with fellow enthusiasts!What to Expect:🀄️ Inclusive Environment: Our Mahjong class is a welcoming space for everyone, regardless of your experience level.🤝 Connect with Fellow Players: Meet new friends who share your love for this engaging game.🧡 Learn and Play: Whether you're learning for the first time or honing your skills, you'll have a fantastic time.Feel free to bring your Mahjong set if you have one, but we'll also provide sets for those who need them. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, play, and have a great time at your library!Join us for an exciting Mahjong class, and let the tiles lead you to hours of fun and friendship. We can't wait to see you there! 🀄️🤗Please call 708-479-9663 to register or visit our online events calendar at www.mokenalibrary.org.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 30 2025 Wed One-On-One Technology Help 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Educational, Technology Class, Workshop Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 30 2025 Wed One-On-One Technology Help 10:00am - 11:00am Educational, Technology Class, Workshop Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Study Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Technology Class, Workshop Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 One on one meeting with a librarian to review basic technology skills. We can go over computer, internet, iphone help, how to access and use the library's digital material (such as Hoopla) or learn more about our library databases. Just a reminder the appointment is for one hour only. Be sure to fill out the questionnaire so the librarian can be prepared.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 31 2025 Thu Open MahJong with Nancy 12:30pm - 2:30pm Adults Games Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 31 2025 Thu Open MahJong with Nancy 12:30pm - 2:30pm Games Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Are you ready to embark on a journey into the captivating game of Mahjong? The library invites you to our open Mahjong class where you can learn, play, and have a great time with fellow enthusiasts!What to Expect:🀄️ Inclusive Environment: Our Mahjong class is a welcoming space for everyone, regardless of your experience level.🤝 Connect with Fellow Players: Meet new friends who share your love for this engaging game.🧡 Learn and Play: Whether you're learning for the first time or honing your skills, you'll have a fantastic time.Feel free to bring your Mahjong set if you have one, but we'll also provide sets for those who need them. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, play, and have a great time at your library!Join us for an exciting Mahjong class, and let the tiles lead you to hours of fun and friendship. We can't wait to see you there! 🀄️🤗Please call 708-479-9663 to register or visit our online events calendar at www.mokenalibrary.org.
This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group. This event is in the "Sensory" group. Aug 5 - 9 2025 Take and Make Hawaii Aloha Gnome 08/05/2025 @ 9:00am - 08/09/2025 @ 9:00am Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Sensory Sensory, Take & Make Crafts Registration This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Grades K - 2nd" group. This event is in the "Sensory" group. Aug 5 - 9 2025 Take and Make Hawaii Aloha Gnome 08/05/2025 @ 9:00am - 08/09/2025 @ 9:00am Sensory, Take & Make Crafts Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Age Group: Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Sensory Program Type: Sensory, Take & Make Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 7 2025 Thu Bloom Art Paint Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 7 2025 Thu Bloom Art Paint Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 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 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. 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. 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. Aug 21 2025 Thu Adult Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 21 2025 Thu Adult Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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 regularly. Book selections vary; we try to switch around to keep it interesting and to broaden our horizons. We’ve read fiction and non-fiction, light stories and dark, popular titles and little-known ones. The group meets year-round, the third Thursday of the month, 7:00—8:30 p.m. The library keeps extra copies of the upcoming book to check out at the adult circulation desk, so if you’re interested in joining our discussion, just ask at the desk for a copy of the Adult Book Discussion Group book, or contact Carol Tracy at the reference desk or via email at ctracy@mokena.lib.il.us.Please see the attachment for a full list of the year's books. https://mokenalibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/ABDG2025.pdf
Aug 26 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm Aug 26 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Event Details: Joseph Cirelli – PresidentKathy Lewandowski – Vice PresidentAlvin Kempf, Jr. – TreasurerMarilyn O'Rourke– SecretaryCamille Gonzalez-Jensen - TrusteeErin Minh - TrusteeSara Carmody - Trustee
Sep 1 2025 Mon Labor Day All Day Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing Labor Day All Day Branches: Mokena Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 4 2025 Thu Bloom Art Paint Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 4 2025 Thu Bloom Art Paint Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 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 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. 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. 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. Sep 11 2025 Thu Card Crafting with Kathy Congreve 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 11 2025 Thu Card Crafting with Kathy Congreve 2:00pm - 4:00pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: The Mokena Community Public Library District welcomes Kathy Congreve, Creative Memories Advisor as she guides you through making your own decorative greeting cards. Everything is included for you to create cards that are perfect for letting someone know you’re thinking of them. Kathy Congreve will lead this class and provide supplies for an easy-to-follow method of making your own cards. Space is limited so registration is required. Please call 708-479-9663 or visit our webpage at www.mokenalibrary.org Let your friends and loved ones know you care about them with these Thinking of You cards Kit. Disclaimer(s) 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. 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. 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. Sep 18 2025 Thu Adult Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 18 2025 Thu Adult Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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 regularly. Book selections vary; we try to switch around to keep it interesting and to broaden our horizons. We’ve read fiction and non-fiction, light stories and dark, popular titles and little-known ones. The group meets year-round, the third Thursday of the month, 7:00—8:30 p.m. The library keeps extra copies of the upcoming book to check out at the adult circulation desk, so if you’re interested in joining our discussion, just ask at the desk for a copy of the Adult Book Discussion Group book, or contact Carol Tracy at the reference desk or via email at ctracy@mokena.lib.il.us.Please see the attachment for a full list of the year's books. https://mokenalibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/ABDG2025.pdf
Sep 23 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm Sep 23 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Event Details: Joseph Cirelli – PresidentKathy Lewandowski – Vice PresidentAlvin Kempf, Jr. – TreasurerMarilyn O'Rourke– SecretaryCamille Gonzalez-Jensen - TrusteeErin Minh - TrusteeSara Carmody - Trustee
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 2 2025 Thu Bloom Art Paint Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 2 2025 Thu Bloom Art Paint Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm Arts & Crafts, Workshop Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 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 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. 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. 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. Oct 16 2025 Thu Adult Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 16 2025 Thu Adult Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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 regularly. Book selections vary; we try to switch around to keep it interesting and to broaden our horizons. We’ve read fiction and non-fiction, light stories and dark, popular titles and little-known ones. The group meets year-round, the third Thursday of the month, 7:00—8:30 p.m. The library keeps extra copies of the upcoming book to check out at the adult circulation desk, so if you’re interested in joining our discussion, just ask at the desk for a copy of the Adult Book Discussion Group book, or contact Carol Tracy at the reference desk or via email at ctracy@mokena.lib.il.us.Please see the attachment for a full list of the year's books. https://mokenalibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/ABDG2025.pdf
Oct 27 - 28 2025 Thanksgiving All Day 10/27 - 10/28 Closing Oct 27 - 28 2025 Closing Thanksgiving All Day 10/27 - 10/28 Branches: Mokena Public Library
Oct 28 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm Oct 28 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Mokena Public Library Room: Program Room Event Details: Joseph Cirelli – PresidentKathy Lewandowski – Vice PresidentAlvin Kempf, Jr. – TreasurerMarilyn O'Rourke– SecretaryCamille Gonzalez-Jensen - TrusteeErin Minh - TrusteeSara Carmody - Trustee