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

(Gr. K-2nd) My First Book Club - "Mr. S: A First Day of School Book"

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

Mr. S: A First Day of School Book by Monica Arnaldo 

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 "Grades 3rd - 5th" group

(Gr. 3rd-5th) Bluestem Book Club - "Curlfriends: New in Town"

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

Curlfriends: New in Town by Sharee Miller 

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
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 "Junior High" group
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

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