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Picture of a rubber duck wearing a red winter hat

(Gr. K-8th) "Winter Wonderland" Duck Diorama Contest

All Day 11/12 - 12/12
Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday program
Event Details:

Join us in our first “Winter Wonderland” duck diorama contest. You can find inspiration wherever you’d like: a cartoon, a book, a comic, a movie, a song, or even real life.

Picture of a cartoon Christmas Tree with a smiling face

Decorate our Christmas Trees at the Library!

All Day 12/1 - 12/13
Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Holiday program
Event Details:

Decorate Our Christmas Trees at the Library!

Picture of the Elf on the Shelf SnoBiggie Little Grunt Yeti Plush Toy

Elf on the Shelf Library Display Raffle - Week 2: The Elf on the Shelf SnoBiggie Little Grunt Yeti

All Day 12/8 - 12/13
Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Program Type: Holiday program
Event Details:

Two very special visitors have arrived at the Mokena Public Library!

Mokena Community Public Library's Winter Holiday Party Saturday December 13, 2025 1:00PM-3:00PM

Winter Holiday Party

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mokena Public Library
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Holiday program, Library Party
Event Details:

Celebrate the magic of the season at our Winter Holiday Party! Join us for an afternoon of festive fun. Families and friends of all ages are invited to share in the joy as we decorate, create, and celebrate together.

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.

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(Gr. K-8th) "Winter Wonderland" Duck Diorama Contest

All Day 11/12–12/12
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
Arts & Crafts, Holiday program
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday program
Event Details:

Join us in our first “Winter Wonderland” duck diorama contest. You can find inspiration wherever you’d like: a cartoon, a book, a comic, a movie, a song, or even real life.

Decorate our Christmas Trees at the Library!

All Day 12/1–12/13
Family
Holiday program
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Holiday program
Event Details:

Decorate Our Christmas Trees at the Library!

Elf on the Shelf Library Display Raffle - Week 2: The Elf on the Shelf SnoBiggie Little Grunt Yeti

All Day 12/8–12/13
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Holiday program
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Program Type: Holiday program
Event Details:

Two very special visitors have arrived at the Mokena Public Library!

Sensory-Friendly Hour - Winter Holiday Party

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults, Family, Neurodiversity, Everyone
Holiday program, Library Party, Sensory
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults, Family, Neurodiversity, Everyone
Program Type: Holiday program, Library Party, Sensory
Event Details:

Join us before the main even for a calm and welcoming Sensory-Friendly Winter Holiday Hour designed especially for individuals of all ages who prefer a quieter, low-sensory environment.

Winter Holiday Party

1:00pm–3:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, Family, Everyone
Holiday program, Library Party
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Holiday program, Library Party
Event Details:

Celebrate the magic of the season at our Winter Holiday Party! Join us for an afternoon of festive fun. Families and friends of all ages are invited to share in the joy as we decorate, create, and celebrate together.

Elf on the Shelf Library Display Raffle - Week 3: The Elf on the Shelf Santaverse Razzle the Snowman

All Day 12/15–12/20
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Holiday program
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Program Type: Holiday program
Event Details:

Two very special visitors have arrived at the Mokena Public Library!

Elf on the Shelf Library Display Raffle - Week 4: The Elf on the Shelf Extraordinary Noorah Arctic Fox

All Day 12/22–12/27
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Holiday program
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Program Type: Holiday program
Event Details:

Two very special visitors have arrived at the Mokena Public Library!

Christmas

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

Sensory Take & Make: New Year's Toast Magnet Craft Kits

12/26/2025 @ 9:00am–01/02/2026 @ 9:00pm
Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th
Arts & Crafts, Holiday program, Sensory, Take & Make Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday program, Sensory, Take & Make Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the new year with a "toast"! This fun foam sticker magnet craft is fun and great practice for fine motor skills. 1 toast magnet kit per person. For ages 6+. 

New Year's

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