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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.

Picture of sports balls

(Gr. K-5th): Winter Indoor Games

Saturday, February 7, 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:

The weather might be cold outside, but the competition is heating up at the Mokena Library. Test your skills in the ultimate indoor games! Challenge your friends and see who comes out on top.

Eddie Korosa next to an accordian and a sign with his band name

Eddie Korosa and a Valentine's Polka Party

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room at Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

🎶❤️ Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Eddie Korosa and Polka Fun! ❤️🎶

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Spring Holiday

All Day
Closing
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Shark Shredding Event

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Outreach
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Outdoors
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Local residents are invited to bring up to two (2) banker boxes to have shredded on- site at Mokena Library.

All shredded papers will be recycled. This event will be held in the employee parking lot (in the back).

Memorial Day

All Day
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Mokena Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
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Mokena Public Library

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
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Mokena Public Library

Veteran's Day

All Day
Closing
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Mokena Public Library

Thanksgiving Holiday - Closed

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

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
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Mokena Public Library

New Year's

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
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Mokena Public Library