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

(Gr. K-8th): Peeps Diorama Contest

03/02/2026 @ 9:00am–03/21/2026 @ 5:00pm
Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
Arts & Crafts, Holiday program
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all PEEP-le! It’s that time of year again! Our Peep Diorama Contest will run from Monday, March 2nd - Saturday, March 21st.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
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 "Family" group
This event is in the "Neurodiversity" group

(Sensory-Friendly Session) Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt

5:45pm–6:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family, Neurodiversity
Holiday program, Sensory
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Children's Downstairs Area
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family, Neurodiversity
Program Type: Holiday program, Sensory
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sensory-Friendly Session is designed for children who benefit from a calmer, more flexible library experience including those with autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing differences, or developmental disabilities.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

(Ages 0-3 yr.) Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt

6:30pm–6:45pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Holiday program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Holiday program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hippity hop on over to the Mokena Library to join in some egg-citing fun! We will be hosting our second-annual Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt!

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.

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.

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

(Ages 4-11 yr.) Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt

7:00pm–7:15pm
Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Holiday program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Program Type: Holiday program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hippity hop on over to the Mokena Library to join in some egg-citing fun! We will be hosting our second-annual Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt!

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.

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.

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

(Ages 4-11 yr.) Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt

7:30pm–7:45pm
Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Holiday program
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Program Type: Holiday program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hippity hop on over to the Mokena Library to join in some egg-citing fun! We will be hosting our second-annual Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt!

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.

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.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
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 "Family" group

Children's Bunny Hop Social

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Arts & Crafts, Games, Holiday program, Library Party
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Holiday program, Library Party
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring has sprung, and it’s time to hop into fun at the Mokena Public Library! Join us for a delightful Bunny Hop Social Hour, where you can celebrate the season with friends.

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.

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.

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. 

Spring Holiday

All Day
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Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
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Independence Day

All Day
Closing
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Labor Day

All Day
Closing
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Veteran's Day

All Day
Closing
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Thanksgiving Holiday - Closed

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

Christmas

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

New Year's

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