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Memory Apron Sewing Project

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This sewing workshop includes deconstruction, assembly and sewing of the apron using a dress or denim shirt (L, XL, XXL all cotton or denim preferred). We will also create a pocket to hold handy cooking items.  The apron is then complete

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Adults" group

One-On-One Technology Help

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Educational, Technology Class, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required

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
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Basics of Canva for Beginners with KSBLISSMEDIA

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Family, Everyone
Technology Class, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Canva for Beginners: The Basics of Canva

Learn how to create eye-catching designs using Canva, a free and easy-to-use online design tool.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Mastering Canva Advanced Creativity

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Family, Everyone
Technology Class, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mastering Canva: Advanced Creativity

Ready to take your Canva skills to the next level? This hands-on workshop explores more advanced techniques for creating polished, visually engaging designs.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bloom Art Paint Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required

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 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. Space is limited so registration is suggested for all programs, regular or limited, unless otherwise noted. Go to our website, call the library at 708-479-9663 or visit the Customer Service Desk to register. If you are registered for a program that you cannot attend, please call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel. You may cancel through your confirmation email, email the     library at programs@mokenalibrary.org or call 708-479-9663. Given the popularity of our limited programs, patrons, who do not cancel their registration 24 hours prior to the event will be considered “No Shows”. If a patron is considered a “No Show” for three limited programs then he, she, or they may be unable to register for future events and will instead be placed on the waitlist.

A limited program is a program that has limited space or limited supplies available.

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

DIY Floral Bouquet Party

4:30pm–5:00pm
Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults, Family
After School, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Seed Library, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Grades K - 2nd, Grades 3rd - 5th, Junior High, High School, Adults, Family
Program Type: After School, Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Seed Library, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on DIY Floral Bouquet Workshop just in time for Mother’s Day! Learn basic floral design techniques, color pairing, and arrangement tips while crafting your own beautiful bouquet to gift or enjoy.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

The Basics of Canva For Beginners KSBLISSMEDIA

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Family, Everyone
Technology Class, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Canva for Beginners: The Basics of Canva

Learn how to create eye-catching designs using Canva, a free and easy-to-use online design tool.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Mastering Canva Advanced Creativity

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Family, Everyone
Technology Class, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mastering Canva: Advanced Creativity

Ready to take your Canva skills to the next level? This hands-on workshop explores more advanced techniques for creating polished, visually engaging designs.

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mokena Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

One-On-One Technology Help

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Educational, Technology Class, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required

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 "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Star Wars Shatterpoint: Build

3:00pm–5:00pm
Junior High, High School
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Junior High, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:
FOR GRADES 6 - 12: LIMIT 14

Star Wars Shatterpoint is an eight session program where participants will receive a Star Wars Shatterpoint Squad and spend the series building their squad, painting their models, constructing terrain, painting

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bloom Art Paint Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required

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 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. Space is limited so registration is suggested for all programs, regular or limited, unless otherwise noted. Go to our website, call the library at 708-479-9663 or visit the Customer Service Desk to register. If you are registered for a program that you cannot attend, please call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel. You may cancel through your confirmation email, email the     library at programs@mokenalibrary.org or call 708-479-9663. Given the popularity of our limited programs, patrons, who do not cancel their registration 24 hours prior to the event will be considered “No Shows”. If a patron is considered a “No Show” for three limited programs then he, she, or they may be unable to register for future events and will instead be placed on the waitlist.

A limited program is a program that has limited space or limited supplies available.

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 "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Star Wars Shatterpoint: 1) Paint

3:00pm–5:00pm
Junior High, High School
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Junior High, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Event Details:
FOR GRADES 6 - 12: LIMIT 14
  • PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE PREVIOUS SESSION.
This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Ray Kozicki from the Society of Financial Awareness for a presentation on Social Security, Retirement Income, & Tax Planning Basics. 

You will learn about: 

Disclaimer(s)

Program Attendance Policy

Please arrive on time for the program. Space is limited so registration is suggested for all programs, regular or limited, unless otherwise noted. Go to our website, call the library at 708-479-9663 or visit the Customer Service Desk to register. If you are registered for a program that you cannot attend, please call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel. You may cancel through your confirmation email, email the     library at programs@mokenalibrary.org or call 708-479-9663. Given the popularity of our limited programs, patrons, who do not cancel their registration 24 hours prior to the event will be considered “No Shows”. If a patron is considered a “No Show” for three limited programs then he, she, or they may be unable to register for future events and will instead be placed on the waitlist.

A limited program is a program that has limited space or limited supplies available.

This event is in the "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Star Wars Shatterpoint: 2) Paint

3:00pm–5:00pm
Junior High, High School
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Junior High, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Event Details:
FOR GRADES 6 - 12: LIMIT 14
  • PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE PREVIOUS SESSION.
This event is in the "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Star Wars Shatterpoint: Terrain Build

3:00pm–5:00pm
Junior High, High School
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Junior High, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Event Details:
FOR GRADES 6 - 12: LIMIT 14
  • PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE PREVIOUS SESSION.
This event is in the "Adults" group

One-On-One Technology Help

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Educational, Technology Class, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required

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 "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Star Wars Shatterpoint: Terrain Paint

3:00pm–5:00pm
Junior High, High School
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Junior High, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Event Details:
FOR GRADES 6 - 12: LIMIT 14
  • PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE PREVIOUS SESSION.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mokena Public Library
This event is in the "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Star Wars Shatterpoint: Squad Training

3:00pm–5:00pm
Junior High, High School
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Junior High, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Event Details:
FOR GRADES 6 - 12: LIMIT 14
  • PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE PREVIOUS SESSION.
This event is in the "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Star Wars Shatterpoint: Rules of the Game

3:00pm–5:00pm
Junior High, High School
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Junior High, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Event Details:
FOR GRADES 6 - 12: LIMIT 14
  • PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE PREVIOUS SESSION.
This event is in the "Junior High" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Star Wars Shatterpoint: Tournament

6:00pm–11:00pm
Junior High, High School
Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: YA Area
Age Group: Junior High, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Workshop
Event Details:
FOR GRADES 6 - 12: LIMIT 14
  • PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE PREVIOUS SESSION.
This event is in the "Adults" group

One-On-One Technology Help

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Educational, Technology Class, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required

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

One-On-One Technology Help

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Educational, Technology Class, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mokena Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required

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.